Level 1: What is infant eczema?
Baby eczema is a common skin condition that usually occurs within the first six months of life. It manifests as red, dry, itchy skin and sometimes blisters. Eczema may affect the face, arms, legs, and other parts of the body.
Level 2: How does Chinese medicine treat infant eczema?
TCM methods for treating infant eczema include oral and external use of traditional Chinese medicine. Taking Chinese medicine orally can improve the blood circulation in the baby\’s body, regulate body functions, and thereby improve skin health. External Chinese medicine can act directly on the affected area to relieve discomfort such as skin redness, dryness, and itching.
Level 3: Oral administration of traditional Chinese medicine
Before using any Chinese medicine, you should find an experienced doctor to diagnose and determine the best treatment plan. Chinese herbal medicines commonly used to treat infant eczema include skullcap, coptis, angelica dahurica and forsythia suspensa. These herbs have the effects of clearing heat, detoxifying, cooling blood and relieving itching. The dosage of Chinese medicine for oral administration needs to be adjusted according to the age and weight of the baby.
Level 4: External application of traditional Chinese medicine
Different from oral Chinese medicine, external Chinese medicine can act directly on the affected area to quickly relieve skin discomfort. Commonly used external Chinese medicines include honeysuckle, isatis root, licorice and chrysanthemum. These herbs can be used by soaking your feet, applying them, or spraying them.
Level 5: Things to note
When using traditional Chinese medicine to treat infant eczema, you need to pay attention to the following points:
1. Follow your doctor’s recommendations and dosage;
2. Avoid using too many chemicals;
3. Keep skin dry and clean;
4. Avoid excessive scrubbing or scratching of the skin.
Level 6: Conclusion
In short, TCM is a safe and effective method to treat infant eczema. However, before using any treatment method, you should find an experienced doctor to diagnose and determine the best treatment plan. At the same time, parents should also pay attention to keeping their babies healthy and clean, and avoid using too many chemicals.
