How to treat acrodermatitis in children?

Children's skin is very delicate. If they accidentally touch something, it can easily cause redness and swelling. Sometimes children may develop acrodermatitis due to some eating habits. At this time, the children will feel very uncomfortable and want to scratch constantly. So what is the best way to treat this problem?

Hormone drugs can quickly relieve itching and redness

Commonly used hormone drugs include dexamethasone acetate, hydrocortisone, etc. These ingredients can effectively inhibit the occurrence of local allergic reactions. Many parents are afraid to use the drug when they see the "hormone" ingredient. In fact, as long as the drug is used properly, the hormone ingredient is the best drug for treating allergic dermatitis and can quickly relieve the symptoms of itching and redness and swelling. However, the following issues should also be noted during use:

Improper use can cause skin scarring

The biggest safety issue with topical hormones is that if used improperly, they can cause hormone-dependent dermatitis, the specific manifestations of which include local capillary dilation, skin atrophy, and the formation of irreversible scars.

Do not use in large quantities or over large areas

Topical hormone ingredients can be absorbed through the skin, especially when the skin at the medication site is broken, the medication area is too large, the dosage is too high, and the medication time is too long. When the absorbed drugs reach a certain concentration in the blood, they may cause adverse reactions such as decreased resistance and slowed growth and development.

Avoid using on delicate skin

Once a child suffers from allergic dermatitis, parents should supervise the child to try not to scratch the affected area hard or frequently to prevent secondary infection after scratching the affected area. If the affected area becomes ulcerated, you should go to the hospital immediately to prevent the condition from getting worse.

When a child develops acral dermatitis, it must not be ignored. If the child has this problem frequently, it is necessary to consider whether it is caused by contact with food that the child is allergic to. It is also important to note that children should try to eat light food in their daily diet in the short term.