Can children with eczema drink fish soup?

Written by Yao Li Qin
Pediatrics
Updated on September 17, 2024
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Infant eczema, a common skin disease in infants and young children, is also known as atopic dermatitis. Whether children with eczema can drink fish soup needs detailed analysis. In most cases, we do not recommend giving fish soup to children because, in practical terms, fish soup can worsen eczema for many children. However, some children may not be so sensitive to fish soup, and in such cases, they can drink a little. It is essential for children with eczema to maintain a daily life diary, noting which items they have been in contact with and which foods they have consumed that may exacerbate the condition. If the eczema worsens, it is typically best to avoid these foods and items as much as possible.

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What should be done about infant eczema in the summer?

If the baby has eczema, the hot weather and increased sweating during summer can easily aggravate the condition. Therefore, it is essential to keep the child cool. If it is hot outside and the child is sweating profusely, try to keep the child indoors, preferably in an air-conditioned room. However, the air in air-conditioned rooms is quite dry, which can also worsen eczema. In such cases, it is necessary to use a humidifier, which can effectively prevent worsening of eczema due to heat and excessive sweating during summer. Additionally, even in summer, it is important to keep the child's skin moisturized. If the eczema is particularly severe, it is also necessary to use mild corticosteroid creams under the guidance of a doctor. Children who are formula-fed should continue with amino acid-based formula and hydrolyzed protein formula.

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Can calamine lotion be used for baby eczema?

Infant eczema is a common skin condition in babies and toddlers. Generally, we do not recommend the use of calamine lotion for eczema, as although it has an itch-relieving effect when applied locally, it can make the skin even drier. Therefore, if the skin is itchy, temporarily using calamine lotion is possible, but it is not recommended for long-term use in treating eczema. The treatment of eczema consists of 60%-70% moisturizing and 30%-40% may involve the use of mild corticosteroid creams under the guidance of a doctor. Overall, moisturizing is the main treatment for eczema, while hormone therapy can be a supportive treatment. Calamine lotion can be temporarily used to relieve itching, but it is not recommended as a standard treatment method for eczema. Additionally, for infants who are on formula, it is important to use hydrolyzed protein formula, and if breastfeeding, the mother’s diet needs to be carefully managed.

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Will pediatric allergic eczema be contagious?

Childhood allergic eczema is not a contagious disease, so it is not transmissible. Eczema is a common skin allergic disease during infancy and early childhood, characterized by rashes and skin itching. The rash mostly appears on the neck, the perineum, and other areas, often recurring. The onset in some children is related to family genetics. When children develop eczema, they can apply calamine lotion topically or take antihistamine medication orally under the guidance of a doctor to relieve symptoms of skin itching. In terms of diet, it is advisable to avoid allergenic foods such as fish, shrimp, eggs, and seafood.

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Can children with allergic eczema take baths?

Actually, children with atopic dermatitis can bathe because no matter what the cause, it's necessary to keep the skin clean. If they do not bathe, it will worsen the accumulation of waste and make the eczema more severe. However, there are certain precautions to take when bathing. It is important to use as few synthetic chemical bath products as possible or avoid them altogether to prevent a secondary infection. Additionally, for babies with eczema, it is sufficient to simply avoid the allergens that trigger the eczema.

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Can babies with eczema not take baths?

It is very clear that infants with eczema can take baths. If a baby has eczema, it indicates that the child has a specific type of dermatitis, which may include exudative skin damage locally, and in severe cases, even lichenoid lesions. Therefore, moisturizing plays a very important role in the treatment of pediatric eczema. After bathing the baby, it is crucial to apply a thick layer of baby moisturizing cream on the areas affected by eczema. For severe eczema, it is necessary to use mild corticosteroid ointments under the guidance of a doctor. If the child is on formula, depending on the severity of the eczema, it is advised to choose amino acid formula or extensively hydrolyzed protein formula. With active treatment, eczema can be well-managed.