Three Eczema Relief Remedies
Eczema
Atopic dermatitis also called Eczema, itchy inflammation on the skin. You can easily recognize Eczema it’s red, scaly inflamed and it itches. Your child is not exaggerating it is very irritating and itchy. The most common areas I have seen eczema is back of the neck, the back, the stomach and chest area, the legs, and the cheeks. In severe cases, it can appear all over the body. Eczema can show up at any time; however, each time I’ve seen it has been around ages 2-4 months. This most recent time with my youngest daughter has been the most severe. Glad to share it is under control and being managed very well. I’m sharing with you my experience and firsthand knowledge of what has worked for my child and me. Of course, you want to be the great parent you are and check with your pediatrician.
The Right Product
1. Choose the best product for your child. You will know you have found the right one when you notice it’s working. I’ve tried different creams, but the one that worked the best for me is Eucerin Advanced Therapy.
Application
2. Application, you want to be consistent in applying the cream. Apply a generous amount to the area be sure to rub it in thoroughly. You want to use whichever cream you choose two to three times a day depending on the severity of eczema.
Bathing
3. Bath time is significant! Taking a bath shouldn’t last any longer than 10-12 minutes.You want to be careful not to pick ones with a lot of perfume or irritant chemicals. The Eucerin baby wash and shampoo work well, especially with the cream. Immediately after getting the child out of the tub pat dry and apply the cream.
In addition to these three steps be sure to pay close attention to the products you use to steer clear of irritants. Eczema does itch, watch your child closely when you notice them scratching. Rub the area or try to show them to how to rub it. Be careful of allowing them to scratch the area it will cause it to become more irritated. Plus you don’t want them to infect the area. Again be sure to check with your pediatrician if you want a prescription for a cream. Most often they do prescribe hydrocortisone cream.
The hydrocortisone cream does help, but since it is a steroid, the application is limited. However, this cream is especially helpful during flares since it offers immediate relief during those times.
These remedies and products worked for me. Consistency is a primary key for staying on top of it and seeing results.
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