Expert tips to help care for baby eczema
Scratches, rashes, and rough patches – it can feel like every time you put your little one to bed, you find something new on them by morning. If you’ve got a case of baby eczema on your hands and you’re feeling lost on how to soothe the itching and irritation due to baby eczema, read on for expert advice from dermatologists Mona Gohara MD and Kavita Mariwalla MD.
First, a bit of background on the skin condition. So, what does baby eczema look like? Skin affected by baby eczema (also called Atopic Dermatitis) can be red, inflamed, dry, and usually shows within the first six months for a newborn. Eczema is a chronic condition that may disappear as a child grows older, although some children will have flare ups into adulthood.
Baby eczema causes skin to become uncomfortably itchy. In fact, itchiness can cause 83% of children with baby eczema to have trouble sleeping. This is bad news for their skin barrier, which becomes weaker when your baby scratches, causing more moisture loss and exposure to irritants. Needless to say, this cycle is often stressful on parents and can affect the whole family’s quality of life.
Now, over to Dr. Mona and Dr. Kavita with their top eczema care tips.
Dr. Mona Gohara, MD, FAAD
@monagoharadermdoc
Dr. Kavita Mariwalla, MD, FAAD
@mariwalladermatology
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