Can infants with eczema take baths?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 07, 2024
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Infant eczema is an allergic disease, and its skin can become secondarily infected, especially if cleanliness is not maintained, making it prone to bacterial infection. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to hygiene with eczema, and next, some anti-allergy medications should be used. If the body is very dirty, bathing is definitely possible. When bathing, it is important to ensure the water temperature is appropriate. If there are broken areas on the skin, it might be necessary to use boiled water, cooled to around 37 degrees Celsius, for bathing the baby, which is the best. Additionally, eczema can be treated topically with some ointments to promote its subsidence.

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The causes of eczema are complex, and it requires the active cooperation of the patient in treatment. Attention should also be paid to diet and lifestyle. Medical treatment should be used under the guidance of a doctor, involving oral medications, topical medications, and adjunctive therapies to help heal eczema more quickly.

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The difference between prickly heat and eczema

Prickly heat and eczema, although both are skin-related diseases, have significant differences. Firstly, looking at the causes, prickly heat mainly results from excessive sweat due to overheating and high temperatures which cannot escape. Eczema, on the other hand, is caused by a variety of internal and external factors such as allergies, seasons, and weather, leading to an allergic skin disease. Regarding treatment, prickly heat can be addressed with prickly heat powder or some cooling ointments, which often result in a cure. In contrast, eczema is typically treated with antihistamines or astringent medications. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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Do you need to avoid certain foods if you have eczema?

Eczema is considered an allergic disease, and the specific allergens can be difficult to determine as they vary from person to person. Generally, it is related to decreased immunity and may also be linked to genetic factors within the family. Frequently consuming spicy foods, staying up late, or living in a damp and unclean environment can all potentially trigger eczema. Once eczema occurs, it is essential to avoid spicy and irritating foods. Avoid contact with chili peppers, mutton, seafood, and alcohol. Proper treatment should be enforced to prevent it from becoming chronic eczema. During treatment, do not wash with hot water; use warm or cool water instead. Avoid going to public baths or swimming pools, and stay away from places with many plants or animals to reduce inhalation of pollen or dust mites.

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Symptoms of eczema

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If you suffer from scrotal eczema, it is recommended to seek timely treatment at a hospital, use antihistamines and topical ointments under the guidance of a doctor, and try to avoid allergens in daily life, as well as reduce the consumption of irritating foods.