Overview of Eczema occurring in new born babies
Every new mom must be excited about their baby, but they should also take care of them periodically in order to avoid certain diseases like eczema which are prone to occur during the first year. Though eczema in babies is not a contagious disease, it may be itchy and can make the baby very uncomfortable in many ways. Therefore, every mom should consider this at
their most important duty in taking care of the child and prevent them from such pathetic diseases.
Causes of eczema in babies
Well, the causes of eczema in babies are varied and we cannot point one at particular. After considerable research over several years, the medical industry concluded that this is mainly believed to be hereditary. Adding to it, the disease may also trigger in new born babies due to a family history, possibly due to allergies and complaints of rashes. It mainly starts from the face of a baby with small rashes on cheeks and chin, then gradually spreads all over the body. Eczema on babies face should be attended to immediately or this will put the baby into immense trouble. This is due to constant itching and the bay may feel more uncomfortable.
Factors that contribute to Eczema
The following may be the factors that contribute to eczema in babies:
ü Allergies
ü Mom’s diet in case of breastfeeding
ü Milk and eggs
ü Peanuts and soya
ü Unhealthy food habits of both mom and baby
ü Excessive heat
ü Changes in temperature
ü Woolen clothing
ü Dry skin
How will you know about the occurrence of eczema?
Well, this is easily seen and can be found mostly in the face of babies. It can occur in cheeks, scalps, chin, nose, around lips and the forehead. Red patches and ousting of bad liquid / fluid from the affected area are the most common symptoms of occurrence of eczema in babies. Immediate action should be taken to prevent it from further spreading.
How to treat eczema in babies?
The following treatment methods can be followed to prevent eczema in babies. They are:
ü Moisturize the babies skin
ü Use gentle and soft pieces of clothing for babies
ü Skin-friendly soap and a prescribed baby shampoo
ü A prescribed skin lotion (moisturizer) to make the skin damp
ü A well known skin doctor should be consulted
ü Prescribed ointments and lotions can be applied periodically to overcome excessive spreading
General tips to prevent eczema in babies
We know that mothers are the best doctor’s to a child. However, if you are a new mom, you should always be aware of the diseases that may harm your baby. Eczema in babies generally occur due to allergies, hence our first job is to determine the type of allergy. Then we shall avoid those unhealthy foods. Make the best choices for clothing, medicines and soaps, shampoos and detergents which are used to wash babies’ clothes, body wash, etc. Do you know that eczema can occur due to pets that we grow in our house? Yes, it is. We should take intensive care of our baby and keep safe always. This may be a major cause of eczema on babies face due to dogs licking on their faces.