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Infant eczema is one of the most common skin conditions in newborns and young children. Although not life-threatening, if not treated properly, the condition can persist for a long time. Having infant eczema for an extended period will cause itching, discomfort, affecting sleep and overall development of the child. The following article from NOLEO will provide in-depth knowledge about the causes, signs, care methods and treatment of infant eczema with gentle, benign approaches.

What is infant eczema?

Infant eczema (or atopic dermatitis) is a form of chronic allergic dermatitis commonly seen in newborns from 1 month to 2 years old. This type of condition has a constitutional nature, meaning it is related to genetic factors or due to an immature immune system in young children. However, the disease is not contagious, so parents can also be somewhat reassured if their baby has infant eczema.

When a baby has infant eczema, the baby will be itchy, fussy, crying, not sleeping well and may be at risk of skin infection if the baby scratches a lot. This condition not only affects the baby's skin but also makes both the baby and parents mentally exhausted.

Causes of infant eczema

There are 2 causes leading to infant eczema in children: constitutional factors or external agents

1. Constitutional and genetic factors

If there is someone in the family who has had asthma, urticaria, constitutional dermatitis... then the risk of the baby having infant eczema will be higher.

The immune system of newborns is not yet complete and the baby's skin is more fragile than adults, so it will be more susceptible to damage from the external environment

2. External agents

Cow's milk protein allergy is the leading cause, accounting for 30-40% of cases of newborns with infant eczema. If the child drinks formula milk, parents need to check whether the milk contains cow's milk protein or not. In the case where the baby is exclusively breastfed, parents need to check whether the mother consumes foods containing cow's milk protein or not.

Dry, cold weather, causing the baby to have dry skin, the baby to have cracked red rashes, the baby to have dry skin on legs or the baby to have dry skin on back.

Smoke, dust, pollen, pet hair can also be the cause of red rashes on the baby's neck, face or sensitive skin areas.

Strong detergents, soap, wool, synthetic fibers can strongly irritate children's skin.

Mother's diet (in case the baby is breastfed) containing many foods that easily cause allergies such as eggs, milk, seafood...

Signs to recognize infant eczema

Parents can recognize that their baby has infant eczema through the following symptoms:

Appearance of symmetrical red rashes on both cheeks, which can spread to the chin, forehead, scalp but do not spread to the eyes, nose, mouth.

Baby has small water blisters, easily broken, oozing fluid, then drying, crusting and peeling.

Baby has dry, flaky skin, especially on cheeks, legs or back.

Children are itchy, fussy, crying, often rubbing their face on the pillow or scratching with their hands. Some children also have red rashes on the neck, cheeks or buttocks.

Distinguishing infant eczema from other conditions

Some parents easily confuse baby eczema with ringworm (nummular eczema). However, ringworm has different characteristics from infant eczema as follows:

Has round or oval lesions, clearly visible boundaries of the damaged area.

Location is usually in moist skin areas such as groin, thighs, rarely appears on the face.

Meanwhile, infant eczema is symmetrical on both cheeks, not round and especially does not appear in private areas.

How to treat infant eczema for newborns

The important principle when treating infant eczema is to eliminate irritating factors for children and soothe the skin properly.

Currently, NOLEO provides the solution of NOLEO 3-in-1 cream with the effect of cleansing, moisturizing and anti-inflammatory for baby's skin to help treat infant eczema. NOLEO 3in1 is a 100% organic product with prestigious global certifications such as Ecocert Organic Certification or National Eczema Association (NEA) Certification.

Why choose NOLEO 3in1?

NOLEO 3in1 cream says NO to fragrances and chemicals to ensure gentleness on newborn and young children's skin. With the characteristic of being a convenient 3-in-1 product with effects: cleansing - moisturizing - protecting skin in just one step, parents can both save time and treat their baby effectively.

NOLEO 3in1 cream has only 5 completely natural ingredients, bringing nutrients and absolute peace of mind when using. In addition, the product has been dermatologically tested, safe when treating infant eczema for newborns.

The usage is extremely simple, just put the cream on a cotton pad and wipe on the damaged skin area of the baby. No need to rinse with water! The remaining cream layer on the baby's skin will become a protective film to protect the baby from external bacteria and at the same time provide nutrients to make the baby's skin healthier.

How to care for children with infant eczema

Bathe in warm water 1-2 times/day, not more than 15 minutes, do not soak for long.

Gently dry with a soft towel, do not rub.

Do not apply talcum powder, perfume, do not apply unknown medicines.

Choose clothes made of 100% cotton, loose, airy.

Cut fingernails, wear gloves so children do not scratch and damage the skin.

Ensure the bedroom is well-ventilated, avoid cigarette smoke.

For breastfed children, should avoid foods that easily cause allergies such as eggs, cow's milk, seafood... if suspected to be related.

Combining proper care according to the above notes along with NOLEO 3in1 cream will bring the best treatment results for children!

When to take the child to a doctor?

Although most cases of infant eczema treatment can improve on their own if properly cared for, take the child to a medical facility if:

The baby's skin is oozing a lot, has a bad smell, pus discharge (this is a sign that the baby's skin is infected)

The child has fever, continuous crying, refuses to feed, loses sleep

The condition does not improve after 5-7 days of home treatment

Suspected child has severe milk or food allergy

Conclusion

Infant eczema is a common condition but can be well controlled if parents understand the causes and know how to treat infant eczema for newborns properly. In addition to maintaining hygiene and regular moisturizing, choosing a gentle, benign and effective product like NOLEO 3in1 cream will help cleanse, protect skin and treat infant eczema effectively for babies.