Eczema is a general term encompassing various inflamed skin conditions. Although eczema may look different from person to person, it is most often characterized by dry, red, extremely itchy patches on the skin. It can affect people of any age range, including infants, on which eczema tends to become crusty and weepy. In fact, approximately ten percent of children under five are affected by eczema, and ninety percent of all eczema cases begin in children under five. Now, treating infant eczema is not that difficult. Here are some tips.

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Infants can develop eczema almost anywhere, but the most common sites include the elbows, the face, the neck, the belly, and behind the knees. Eczema manifests itself as skin dryness, and so one way of treating this condition is, of course, to keep the skin adequately moisturized. One way of doing this is to apply mild moisturizing lotion four or five times daily on the affected areas. It will also help to limit your infants bath to two to three times a week, and to use a very mild soap that is free from perfumes or dyes.

Because the skin dryness creates a fragile skin that itches and is easily damage, it is also important that you keep the infant from scratching. Moreover, make sure that the affected areas do not come in frequent contact with clothing and bed clothes, as these substances will further irritate the affected areas. If, for instance, the skin does break with scratching, make sure to watch out for signs of infection. It is recommended that you apply antibiotic ointment as precaution against infection.

Also, if the itching persists, you can try applying a cold wet washcloth to the area to dampen the skin and then apply mild moisturizer. You can even ask your pediatrician if he can recommend an antihistamine to be taken at bedtime to help the infant to have a good nights sleep. Remember, though, that medications are given to deal with the symptoms only and not to cure the condition.

Treating infant eczema is easy, if you only know how. Also, believe that your infant may outgrow the eczema sooner or later in life.

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