Can mugwort be used for infant eczema?

Written by Zeng Hai Jiang

Pediatrics

Updated on May 09, 2025

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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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Actually, children with atopic dermatitis can bathe because no matter what the cause, it's necessary to keep the skin clean. If they do not bathe, it will worsen the accumulation of waste and make the eczema more severe. However, there are certain precautions to take when bathing. It is important to use as few synthetic chemical bath products as possible or avoid them altogether to prevent a secondary infection. Additionally, for babies with eczema, it is sufficient to simply avoid the allergens that trigger the eczema.

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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.