For babies, the most important thing to treat eczema is moisturizing. Parents should first judge whether it is mild eczema or moderate severe eczema, and they can consult a professional doctor. If it is mild eczema, applying enough moisturizing cream can relieve it. If it is moderate or severe eczema, doctors usually recommend applying ointment, usually hormonal. And whether it is mild or severe eczema, preventive measures should be taken at ordinary times, because eczema is itchy, so it is very important to make your baby comfortable.
1. Don't let the baby get too hot. The baby is more than 4 months old. At the same room temperature, you need to wear one less than adults. When sleeping, don't be afraid to cover the baby too much, because it is frozen. It is best to wear a cotton sleeping bag.
2. Clothes, bath towels, sleeping bags, etc. that the baby usually wears. It must be made of pure cotton, because other clothes such as chemical fiber or lace of clothes, keel of clothes and other parts will make the baby's skin itchy and uncomfortable. The same is true for bath towels. After taking a bath, gently press the cotton towel to absorb water. Don't use anything like wool felt when the baby sleeps at night.
3. When bathing the baby, pay attention to the fact that the water temperature cannot be overheated, and the warm water should not cool for more than 15 minutes. Do not use irritating shower gel or soap. If you use shower gel, try to use it only on dirty parts such as hands and feet. Within 3 minutes after bathing, apply a lot of moisturizing cream all over your body. This must be touched, not just the part with eczema.
4. Baby eczema, pay attention to go to a regular hospital. If severe eczema needs to be coated with ointment, although the ointment contains hormones, the side effects caused by correct use are very small, which is much smaller than the consequences caused by letting eczema develop, so parents should not talk about hormone discoloration. Of course, some hospital doctors are not regular, and they will prescribe many kinds for their babies. Don't trust or buy any homemade drugs and secret recipes. Pay attention to choosing regular manufacturers when buying emulsion. Generally speaking, the simpler the ingredients, the smaller the side effects. Don't buy irregular ones, and don't be superstitious about foreign brands. Try to buy a large capacity, because the amount to be applied is large.
5. When using hormone ointment, be careful not to mix ointment with lotion to avoid affecting the effect. What needs special attention here is that after taking a shower. You can first apply a thin layer of moisturizing cream to the whole body to avoid eczema, then apply ointment to eczema after an interval of 15 minutes, and then apply a large amount of moisturizing cream to the whole body. Do not use hormone ointment for more than 5-7 days, and you can stop using it if your skin is not red or rough. Avoid eyelids when applying.
6. Cut the baby's nails in time to prevent the baby from scratching. It is necessary to wear gloves for the baby.
7. Pay attention to the baby's living environment, ensure that the humidity in the air is enough, and avoid factors that may cause irritation such as dust, pollen and perfume.
Finally, eczema recurrence is normal. As parents, we must actively learn professional knowledge to deal with it, consult a professional doctor if there is any problem, keep a peaceful mind, and don't infect the baby with anxiety, so that the baby can be more comfortable. As children grow up, these problems will gradually disappear.
Huan Xin (WeChat official account ID:hxshuoyer) is a registered nurse who pays attention to parenting, family and education. Welcome attention! .