1. Definition of eczema in children
Children’s eczema is a common skin disease, common in infants and young children between 3 months and 5 years old. Its main characteristics are skin redness, swelling, blistering, exudation, and scabs. In severe cases, it can cause severe itching. The occurrence of eczema is related to genetic factors, environmental factors, etc.
2. Classification of eczema in children
Children’s eczema can be divided into the following types based on the age of the patient and the location of occurrence:
1. Facial eczema in infancy: It is more common in babies aged 2-3 months and manifests as facial redness, swelling, blistering, and oozing.
2. Diffuse eczema in infants and young children: It is more common in children aged 6 months to 2 years old. The skin of the whole body can be affected, with symptoms such as dryness, roughness, and redness.
3. Localized eczema in infants and young children: It is more common in children between 1 and 2 years old, with the wrists, inner arms, etc. being the main sites of occurrence.
4. Localized eczema in early childhood: It is more common in children aged 3-5 years old and occurs on the wrists, inner arms, knees, etc.
3. Symptoms of eczema in children
1. Skin redness, swelling and blistering: Patients with eczema often have red patches on the skin surface, accompanied by small blisters.
2. Dry and rough skin: Patients’ skin surface often feels dry, rough, and even cracked.
3. Itching: Patients with eczema often experience severe skin itching, especially at night.
4. Exudate: Patients with eczema often have exudates on the skin surface, and these fluids can cause the skin to become more red and swollen.
4. Treatment of eczema in children
1. Keep the skin clean: Use mild cleansing products to clean the affected skin regularly, and use mild skin care products to moisturize dry skin.
2. Use drug treatment: such as topical steroid drugs, etc.
3. Avoid irritation: Avoid excessive irritation of the affected skin, such as wearing tight clothing and prolonged bathing.
4. Scientific diet: A scientific and reasonable diet is also an important part of the treatment of eczema.
5. How to prevent eczema in children
1. Follow scientific feeding principles: Breastfeeding is the best way to prevent eczema in children.
2. Maintain indoor air humidity: Keeping indoor air humidity at around 50% is beneficial to moisturizing the skin.
3. Avoid over-cleansing: Over-cleansing can cause the skin to lose moisture, thereby aggravating eczema.
4. Follow the principles of appropriate dressing: try to choose soft and breathable fabrics and avoid wearing tight clothing.
6. Conclusion
Children’s eczema is a common skin disease that has a great impact on children’s life and health. Parents should pay attention to their children\’s daily care and dietary nutrition, and promptly treat children\’s eczema. At the same time, in terms of preventing eczema in children, it is also necessary toParents are required to make appropriate preparations.
