Can infants with eczema take baths?

Written by Yan Xin Liang
Pediatrics
Updated on September 07, 2024
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Infant eczema is an allergic disease, and its skin can become secondarily infected, especially if cleanliness is not maintained, making it prone to bacterial infection. Therefore, it is crucial to pay attention to hygiene with eczema, and next, some anti-allergy medications should be used. If the body is very dirty, bathing is definitely possible. When bathing, it is important to ensure the water temperature is appropriate. If there are broken areas on the skin, it might be necessary to use boiled water, cooled to around 37 degrees Celsius, for bathing the baby, which is the best. Additionally, eczema can be treated topically with some ointments to promote its subsidence.

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Eczema is divided into several types.

Eczema, based on common classifications, includes: 1. Eczema classified by the course of the disease can be divided into acute eczema, subacute eczema, and chronic eczema. 2. Classified by the location of the outbreak, it can be divided into eczema of the scalp, face, nipple, genital area, anal area, hands, and intertriginous eczema, among others. 3. Classified by age, it can be divided into adult eczema, infant eczema, etc. There are also some other classifications: 1. By the characteristics of the rash, it can be divided into erythematous eczema, papular eczema, vesicular eczema, pustular eczema, exudative erosive eczema, and crusty desquamative eczema. 2. By the nature of the cause, it can be divided into bacterial eczema (infectious eczematous dermatitis), fungal eczema, autosensitization eczema, seborrheic eczema (seborrheic dermatitis), dyshidrotic eczema, occupational eczema, atopic eczema (atopic dermatitis), among others.

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Is infantile eczema contagious?

Pediatric eczema is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin condition that typically presents during infancy and early childhood. Some children may continue to experience symptoms into childhood and even adulthood. It is characterized by skin damage but is not infectious; thus, pediatric eczema is not contagious, which should reassure parents. The causes of pediatric eczema are complex and relate to immune dysfunction or deficiency, and nutritional disorders. External factors also play a role, such as allergies to milk, fish, shrimp, or eggs, as well as mechanical irritation or improper care, all of which can lead to eczema. However, it is not contagious. Poor care can lead to local bacterial infections of the skin, which parents must be careful to avoid.

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Is HPV condyloma acuminatum?

The full name of HPV is Human Papillomavirus. HPV is the pathogen of genital warts, but HPV is not synonymous with genital warts. Some patients may be infected with the HPV virus and remain in a latent state without showing any symptoms; therefore, it cannot be said that HPV is the same as genital warts. Additionally, when HPV infects the skin, it may not cause genital warts but can appear as common warts, flat warts, or even seborrheic keratosis. Thus, HPV does not equal genital warts; it can also manifest as other types of skin warts.

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What to eat for eczema

Patients with eczema can choose some foods that have the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, removing dampness and relieving itching, strengthening the spleen and aiding digestion, cooling the blood and calming the liver. However, dietary therapy only plays a supporting role in treatment and is not a professional method. Therefore, patients with eczema must actively seek treatment under the guidance of a doctor.

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What should I do about baby eczema?

If a baby has eczema, it still needs to be treated actively, as eczema can cause discomfort for the child, who may repeatedly scratch the affected skin area. First, it is essential to maintain hydration, using a thick layer of moisturizing cream specifically designed for infants. Additionally, depending on the severity of the eczema, some mild topical corticosteroids can be chosen to effectively control the condition. Diet control is also very important. For breastfed infants, mothers should avoid consuming beef, lamb, nuts, and seafood. For infants on formula, depending on the severity of the eczema, amino acid-based formula or hydrolyzed protein formula should be selected. As children grow, most will see an improvement in eczema after the age of one. For severe cases that persist beyond the age of one or two, it may be necessary to consider an allergic constitution and actively search for allergens to undergo desensitization treatment.