What is the best treatment for eczema in children?

Eczema can be said to be the most common skin disease, especially for people living in a humid environment, eczema is almost inevitable. Moreover, eczema is not only prone to adults, but even babies of a few years old or even a few months old may suffer from it, so special attention needs to be paid to prevention. So for parents, what is the best treatment for children's eczema? Let's take a look at the treatment principles of eczema.

Best treatment for eczema

1. Overall treatment principles:

There are many types of medicines that can be used for baby eczema, and parents should use the medicines under the guidance of a doctor. Before changing to a new medication, be sure to remove the previous medication. When changing medications, it is best to apply it to a small area of ​​eczema on the baby's skin first, observe the effect, and decide whether to use it. Avoid aggravating the condition due to improper use of medications.

The method of treating infant eczema depends on the symptoms of eczema, such as local erythema, papules, scales, and scabs. Do not use hormone-containing drugs and ointments. If there is a lot of ulcer exudate, you should use cold wet compress with solution, and then apply milk ringworm ointment after scab formation.

For babies whose eczema is not serious, only local medication is needed, but you should not abuse the medication on your own to avoid causing skin damage or infection.

2. Cold and wet compress:

(1) Commonly used wet compresses are 1:10,000 potassium permanganate solution (be careful to make sure the potassium permanganate is completely dissolved, as undissolved potassium permanganate will burn the baby's skin). This not only cleans the wound surface, but also has a bactericidal, astringent and oxidative effect.

(2) 4-6 layers of fine gauze, not dripping water, are applied to the wound surface with wet gauze. The time and frequency of replacement are determined according to the amount of exudate from the eczema. When the exudate absorbed by the gauze reaches half saturation, the gauze should be replaced. Two to three times daily. When there is a lot of exudate, the wet compress should be changed more frequently.

What to do if your baby has eczema on his face

1. Keep your skin dry. Do not use hot water to wash your baby's face. Use warm water and avoid using strong alkaline soaps. Keep your skin dry, neither too dry nor apply moisturizer with too many additives. Pay attention to cleaning your baby's hair. If the baby has seborrheic dermatitis and the scabs have hardened and stuck to the head, apply olive oil on the affected area first and then wash it after a while.

2. Cut your nails frequently. Cut your baby's nails frequently to prevent them from scratching their skin and causing secondary infection.

3. Choose products that do not contain hormones. There are many kinds of medicines on the market for treating baby eczema, but most of the medicines that claim to be quick and effective contain hormones. Once the medicine is stopped, the baby's eczema may relapse or even become more serious. Moreover, the residues after long-term use can cause abnormal skin color. Therefore, parents need to choose hormone-free products for babies with eczema to prevent future problems. Among them, hormone-free products are further divided into pure Chinese medicine ingredients and plant ingredients. It is generally believed that Chinese medicine products contain more complex ingredients and are therefore suitable for older children and adults. When a baby develops eczema on his face, parents should not apply medicine to the baby without authorization. They should use medicine under the guidance of a doctor according to the severity of the condition.

4. Avoid certain foods. Let your baby eat less animal protein, such as milk and eggs, and must do so under the supervision of a doctor or nutritionist.