How to prevent eczema in children?

Because children are too young and have poor immunity, they are very prone to some diseases, which also troubles many parents. Eczema is a disease that many children are prone to. If it is not treated in time, it may develop from local eczema to the whole body, which will affect the effect of treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to prevent it early so as to avoid the occurrence of the disease. Below I will introduce to you the specific prevention methods.

1. Find and eliminate the cause of the disease

2. Feeding and Diet

(1) Breastfeeding can reduce the severity of eczema. Protein-based complementary foods, such as eggs, fish, and shrimp, should be added later. Generally, children start adding them gradually from 4 months old. However, for children with eczema, it is recommended to add them 1 to 2 months later, and the speed of addition should be slower. Children’s diet should be as fresh as possible, and avoid letting them eat processed foods that contain gas, pigments, preservatives or stabilizers, or leavening agents.

(1) If you have found that certain foods cause eczema, you should try to avoid eating these foods again.

(3) Children who are allergic to milk can be fed with soy milk, goat milk, etc. instead of milk.

(4) Children who are allergic to eggs can eat egg yolks alone.

(5) For bottle-fed children suffering from eczema, boil the milk for a few minutes to reduce the allergenicity.

(6) Children should eat a light diet with less salt to avoid excessive fluid accumulation in the body which can lead to eczema.

3. Clothing

Underwear can be made of cotton material, all collars should preferably be made of cotton, and clothing should be loose, light and soft. It is best to use cotton bedding. Clothes, pillows, bedding, etc. should be changed frequently and kept dry. In daily life care, avoid overheating and sweating. And let children avoid contact with allergens such as feathers, animal hair, pollen, chemical fibers, etc. Clothes and quilts should not be made of silk, wool, chemical fiber and other products.

4. Bathing and skin care

It is best to bathe with warm water, avoid using alkaline bath products with strong degreasing effects, and choose acidic bath products. Choose hypoallergenic or anti-allergenic skin care products, and it is best to perform skin sensitivity testing to understand the skin's reaction to the skin care products used and prevent allergies in a timely manner.

5. Environmental aspects

The room temperature should not be too high, otherwise it will aggravate the itching of eczema. Allergens should be minimized in the environment to reduce allergic reactions caused by irritation.

6. Keep your child's bowel movements smooth and their sleep adequate

The above are the specific prevention methods I explained. I hope they can be of great help to all parents. Children are very fragile, so prevention must be the main approach, with treatment as a supplement. Only in this way can a healthy baby be raised. During this period, you must also pay attention to your child’s diet so that you can prevent the disease fundamentally.