Eczema is a common skin problem in infants and young children, which is more common after birth 1 month to 2 years old. Generally, it first appears on the face and gradually spreads down to the whole body. Why do children suffer from eczema? This question cannot be answered in a few words. Although eczema is manifested on the skin, it is not a problem of the skin itself, but an allergic problem. Eczema is the result of the interaction of many factors, among which heredity, environment, diet and mental stress are considered as important reasons. Eczema in infants is most commonly caused by food allergies such as milk, which can occur repeatedly. Overheating the environment will aggravate the itching of the rash.
Baby eczema is mostly related to diet, and premature contact with dairy products and premature or incorrect addition of complementary food are common reasons. In addition, emotional anxiety, tension and fatigue, depression and anxiety, lack of sleep and other conditions can also lead to eczema; Skin acid-base imbalance, decreased resistance to mold, bacteria and so on. It can also cause eczema.