The types of infantile eczema can be divided into several categories.

Written by Zeng Hai Jiang
Pediatrics
Updated on May 13, 2025
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Infant eczema can be divided into three types based on skin lesions. 1. Seborrheic type, commonly seen in infants aged one to three months, often on the forehead, cheeks, and between the eyebrows. The skin appears reddened and covered with yellow, greasy scales, with possibly thicker yellow serous crusts at the top. 2. Exudative type, often found in chubby infants aged three to six months, typically presenting symmetrically with small, millet-grain-sized red papules on the cheeks, accompanied by small vesicles and erythema. There can be patchy erosion with exudate, and thick yellow serous crusts. If not treated promptly, it can easily lead to secondary infections. 3. Dry type, more common in children aged six months to one year, characterized by papules, redness, hard bran-like scales, and crusts without exudation, also known as dry eczema.

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The types of infantile eczema can be divided into several categories.

Infant eczema can be divided into three types based on skin lesions. 1. Seborrheic type, commonly seen in infants aged one to three months, often on the forehead, cheeks, and between the eyebrows. The skin appears reddened and covered with yellow, greasy scales, with possibly thicker yellow serous crusts at the top. 2. Exudative type, often found in chubby infants aged three to six months, typically presenting symmetrically with small, millet-grain-sized red papules on the cheeks, accompanied by small vesicles and erythema. There can be patchy erosion with exudate, and thick yellow serous crusts. If not treated promptly, it can easily lead to secondary infections. 3. Dry type, more common in children aged six months to one year, characterized by papules, redness, hard bran-like scales, and crusts without exudation, also known as dry eczema.

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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.

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Pediatric eczema should be treated in which department?

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 should be done about infant eczema in the summer?

If the baby has eczema, the hot weather and increased sweating during summer can easily aggravate the condition. Therefore, it is essential to keep the child cool. If it is hot outside and the child is sweating profusely, try to keep the child indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned room. However, the air in air-conditioned rooms is quite dry, which can also worsen eczema. In such cases, it is necessary to use a humidifier, which can effectively prevent worsening of eczema due to heat and excessive sweating during summer. Additionally, even in summer, it is important to keep the child's skin moisturized. If the eczema is particularly severe, it is also necessary to use mild corticosteroid creams under the guidance of a doctor. Children who are formula-fed should continue with amino acid-based formula and hydrolyzed protein formula.

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When will baby eczema get better?

Infant eczema is a common skin disease in infants and young children, also known as atopic dermatitis or a hereditary skin disease, and is related to factors such as allergies and the environment. Most cases of infant eczema gradually improve between the ages of one and three. Some children with allergic constitutions may continue to experience eczema throughout childhood, adolescence, and even into adulthood. However, for the vast majority of children, eczema resolves by the age of one to three. Once eczema is diagnosed, it is essential to maintain skin hydration and avoid contact with allergens. When necessary, under the guidance of a doctor at a hospital, use of mild corticosteroid creams may be recommended to control the outbreaks of eczema.