Pediatric eczema, what department to see?

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on September 12, 2024
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Infant eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic and recurrent skin disease that is particularly common in infants and toddlers. When a child has eczema, it primarily appears on the face, and severe cases can affect the entire body.

Since eczema primarily affects the skin, when a child has eczema, they can visit a dermatologist. Generally, children's hospitals have specialized pediatric dermatology departments. Even if a general hospital does not have a pediatric dermatology department, it is still possible to seek treatment there. At the same time, pediatricians also have extensive experience in diagnosing and treating infant eczema, so consulting a pediatrician in a general hospital can also provide excellent care for the child.

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Can children with allergic eczema eat egg yolks?

If a baby has allergic eczema, generally, they can eat egg yolks under normal circumstances. However, it still depends on whether the baby is allergic to egg yolks. Many babies with eczema can eat egg yolks without worsening their condition; if this is the case, they can eat them. However, there are a few babies who are sensitive to some specific components of egg yolks, which can worsen their eczema. In such cases, it is best to avoid eating egg yolks. This should be based on each child's individual differences. It is advisable to avoid egg yolks while the baby is suffering from eczema and to also apply some anti-inflammatory ointments locally to control the eczema. (Please use medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can mugwort be used for infant eczema?

Mugwort has the effects of removing cold, warming the meridians, and regulating qi. It has certain antiviral and bactericidal effects and can have a certain therapeutic effect on treating eczema. Mugwort treatment for eczema can take two methods: medicinal baths and oral administration. Generally, children use medicinal baths for treatment, but mugwort cannot completely cure eczema; it can only help alleviate the condition. Therefore, it is important for children to maintain a light diet, avoid contact with allergens, and it is best to go to the hospital for detailed and scientific diagnosis and treatment.

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What is baby eczema?

Pediatric eczema is usually caused by several factors. First, genetic factors are serious; second, it is due to immune function. Children with weaker immune systems are particularly prone to eczema; third, it is due to environmental conditions, specifically the humidity of the environment. For example, the area around a child's diaper or the indoor air might be humid, and these conditions can lead to the development of eczema in children. Typically, due to weaker immunity in children, once they contract eczema, it tends to recur and persist. Therefore, in addition to symptomatic treatment with eczema creams or traditional Chinese medicine washes, it is best to avoid using hormonal medications. At the same time, it is important to keep the skin of the affected area dry and avoid damp conditions as much as possible to prevent recurrence.

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Can infantile eczema heal itself after crusting?

Infant eczema is a type of skin allergy. If an eczema patient develops crusty skin, it often indicates that the condition is improving. In this case, it is important to keep the skin clean and hygienic, avoid scratching the crusted areas with hands, and also ensure that the local skin is well-moisturized to prevent infections. However, this does not mean that eczema will stop occurring once it crusts over. Eczema is a recurrent disease, so even if it heals this time, it may still reappear in the same areas in the future.

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Can calamine lotion be used for baby eczema?

Infant eczema is a common skin condition in babies and toddlers. Generally, we do not recommend the use of calamine lotion for eczema, as although it has an itch-relieving effect when applied locally, it can make the skin even drier. Therefore, if the skin is itchy, temporarily using calamine lotion is possible, but it is not recommended for long-term use in treating eczema. The treatment of eczema consists of 60%-70% moisturizing and 30%-40% may involve the use of mild corticosteroid creams under the guidance of a doctor. Overall, moisturizing is the main treatment for eczema, while hormone therapy can be a supportive treatment. Calamine lotion can be temporarily used to relieve itching, but it is not recommended as a standard treatment method for eczema. Additionally, for infants who are on formula, it is important to use hydrolyzed protein formula, and if breastfeeding, the mother’s diet needs to be carefully managed.