Pediatric eczema should be treated in which department?

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on September 27, 2024
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Children with eczema primarily exhibit symptoms of red, oozing plaques on the facial skin and the skin throughout the body, and even a seborrheic dermatitis-like appearance. Pediatric eczema is classified into dry eczema and the common exudative eczema. Once a child has eczema, the general treatment involves moisturizing care, and attention should be paid to the child's diet. For severe cases of eczema, medical consultation is necessary. Pediatric eczema falls under pediatric dermatology, so visiting the pediatric dermatology department at a children's hospital is appropriate. If a general hospital lacks a pediatric dermatology department, pediatricians also have extensive experience in treating pediatric eczema, so visiting a pediatric outpatient clinic is also advisable.

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What age can infantile eczema recover?

Infant eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is the most common skin disease in infants and children under three years of age. Most children’s eczema is controlled between the ages of one and one and a half years, but a few may continue to experience symptoms until after the age of three or even into childhood. In severe cases, the eczema can persist into adulthood. This depends on the child's own constitution and physical condition. For children who are inherently allergic, the duration of eczema can be particularly prolonged. If the eczema is due to an allergy to breast milk or formula, it can be well controlled once breastfeeding is stopped, or the formula is switched to a hypoallergenic hydrolyzed protein formula.

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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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Can baby eczema cause fever?

Does infant eczema cause fever? Generally, this is not the case. Eczema is an allergic disease, characterized by the appearance of rashes on the skin due to an allergic reaction; fever typically does not occur in this case. If a baby develops a fever, the first consideration should be whether it is a cold. The second consideration should be whether there are any other infections present. Fever is generally considered to be caused by infectious factors, such as bacteria, viruses, mycoplasma, chlamydia, etc. Therefore, it is essential to identify the pathogen and determine the cause of the fever.

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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 children with eczema take cephalosporins?

Children with eczema can take cephalosporin antibiotics, provided that the child is not allergic to cephalosporins. As long as there is no allergy to cephalosporins, it will not cause any issue. However, some children with eczema are also of an allergic constitution, and in such cases, many medications are not suitable. If it is necessary for a child to take cephalosporins for the first time due to a medical condition, a skin test must be conducted. Only if the skin test shows no problems, then cephalosporins can be administered to the child. During the course of taking cephalosporins, it is crucial to closely monitor the child to see if an allergic rash, like hives, appears. Eczema in children is not directly related to cephalosporins, so as long as there is no allergy to cephalosporins and there is a bacterial infection that the doctor advises to treat with this medication, it can be used under the doctor's guidance.