Can calcined gypsum be used for infant eczema?

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on September 15, 2024
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If a child has eczema, in principle, we do not recommend the routine use of calamine. Calamine has an antipruritic effect, but after use, the local skin becomes particularly dry, which can exacerbate eczema. Therefore, when a child has eczema, the first thing we must do is to maintain the local skin's moisture. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer, and on top of that, under the guidance of a hospital doctor, use some mild corticosteroid creams. Although calamine can relieve the local skin itching symptoms caused by eczema, it ultimately has no therapeutic effect on eczema, so we do not consider calamine as a common medication for treating eczema. (The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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Can calcined gypsum be used for infant eczema?

If a child has eczema, in principle, we do not recommend the routine use of calamine. Calamine has an antipruritic effect, but after use, the local skin becomes particularly dry, which can exacerbate eczema. Therefore, when a child has eczema, the first thing we must do is to maintain the local skin's moisture. Apply a thick layer of moisturizer, and on top of that, under the guidance of a hospital doctor, use some mild corticosteroid creams. Although calamine can relieve the local skin itching symptoms caused by eczema, it ultimately has no therapeutic effect on eczema, so we do not consider calamine as a common medication for treating eczema. (The use of medications should be carried out under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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What medicine should be used for infant eczema?

Infant eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease that is fairly common in infants and young children. When eczema occurs, the affected area typically shows skin redness, followed by rashes and rough skin. Some may experience scaling and exudation, and the itching can be quite intense for the child. Eczema, as the name might suggest, is not caused by moist skin but rather by dry skin in the affected area, hence moisturizing makes up a significant part of the treatment. A thick layer of moisturizer specifically designed for infants should be applied to the child, three to four times a day. Based on the severity of the eczema, mild steroid creams can be used to effectively control the condition. For breastfed children, the mother should avoid consuming beef, lamb, nuts, seafood, and fermented rice wine, as these might exacerbate the condition. For children on formula, depending on the severity of the eczema, amino acid-based formulas or extensively hydrolyzed protein formulas should be given.

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Can infantile eczema be contagious?

Pediatric eczema, which is not contagious, is also known as atopic dermatitis. It is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin disease. Most children develop this condition in infancy and it can persist into childhood and adulthood, indicating a significant hereditary component that can impact quality of life. Contact with a child who has eczema will not transmit the condition to another person or child, as it is non-infectious. The occurrence of eczema is not due to exposure to someone with the condition, but rather due to individual factors and is definitely unrelated to contagion. Although the exact mechanisms triggering eczema are still unclear, they are primarily associated with genetics, environmental immunity, and biological factors, not with infectious disease. Eczema is non-contagious.

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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.

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Will pediatric allergic eczema be contagious?

Childhood allergic eczema is not a contagious disease, so it is not transmissible. Eczema is a common skin allergic disease during infancy and early childhood, characterized by rashes and skin itching. The rash mostly appears on the neck, the perineum, and other areas, often recurring. The onset in some children is related to family genetics. When children develop eczema, they can apply calamine lotion topically or take antihistamine medication orally under the guidance of a doctor to relieve symptoms of skin itching. In terms of diet, it is advisable to avoid allergenic foods such as fish, shrimp, eggs, and seafood.