Can children with allergic eczema take baths?

Written by Liu Li
Pediatrics
Updated on October 31, 2024
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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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