What to do if children have eczema on their hands?

Many children have the bad habit of sucking their fingers, which makes their hands particularly prone to eczema. Because the hands are extremely itchy, children often scratch them with their hands, which makes the vicious cycle of eczema worse. In addition, eczema is difficult to cure and is prone to recurrence, which troubles many parents. Many people take medicines and apply ointments blindly, which is unscientific. So what are some good treatments? Let’s follow the editor to learn about it below.

Eczema is one of the common skin diseases in children. The cause of the disease is generally believed to be related to genetic quality, nerve function and allergic reaction.

The most basic thing to do is to do daily care work first: do not use too hot water to take a bath or wash your face; do not use alkaline detergents such as soap, it is recommended to use weakly acidic bath products; use refreshing moisturizing oil to protect the skin and isolate contact allergens; wear loose clothes, do not be too warm, change underwear to soft cotton, etc.; keep the skin dry. If breastfeeding, mothers should also pay attention to their diet and avoid eating too much greasy or spicy food.

The key is the second step: apply ointment for treatment in time. It is not recommended to use ointments containing hormones.

Precautions for children with eczema

1. Children with eczema should not bathe too frequently. If the eczema forms flakes and there is some secretion, do not wash the affected area to avoid infection and fever. Don't take a bath in too hot a temperature and avoid contact with soap and other irritants. For babies whose eczema has already formed scabs, you can apply baby lubricating oil to gradually soften the scabs.

2. Live a regular life, ensure sleep, and create a good sleeping environment. Eczema can sometimes cause extreme itching, and children will scratch involuntarily, causing sleep disturbance. Therefore, it is particularly important to create a good sleeping environment for children.

3. The child's living environment should be kept clean, pillowcases and sheets should be changed and washed frequently, the floor should be mopped before going to bed, and the windows should be opened for 20 minutes for ventilation before going to bed. The contact with allergens in the living environment should be reduced, such as pollen, dust, mites, mold, and fungi. Try not to lay carpets or keep pets.

4. Children with severe eczema should avoid strong ultraviolet rays, prevent sweat irritation, and wear clothes that are not too thick. Used clothes and diapers should be washed with clean water and exposed to sunlight before they can be used again.

5. If you suffer from eczema, you can go to the hospital for regular check-ups. Because eczema has different clinical changes, the treatment methods are different. If eczema worsens, go to the hospital immediately.

The above is how to treat eczema on the palms of children. Now parents should know what to do and what not to do. If eczema occurs, ensure that the child's hands are clean and hygienic, and stop the child from sucking his or her fingers if you see him or her doing so. The most feared thing about suffering from eczema is misdiagnosis. Mothers must pay special attention and use the right methods to reduce the suffering of their children.