How to treat milk crust and eczema?

Written by Liu Li

Pediatrics

Updated on December 27, 2024

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Eczema and cradle cap are the same disease, and it is one of the most common diseases in babies. This disease often heals, but if the baby's condition is severe, parents can use some zinc oxide ointment or vitamin B6 ointment, which are quite effective. Furthermore, in daily life, it is crucial to pay more attention to dressing the baby in all-cotton, breathable clothing, and avoid contact with furs, synthetic fibers, and similar materials. Additionally, keeping the child's skin clean and dry is important, as well as ensuring they stay warm. Parents must be vigilant to prevent the child from scratching the affected areas.

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The difference between prickly heat and eczema

Prickly heat and eczema, although both are skin-related diseases, have significant differences. Firstly, looking at the causes, prickly heat mainly results from excessive sweat due to overheating and high temperatures which cannot escape. Eczema, on the other hand, is caused by a variety of internal and external factors such as allergies, seasons, and weather, leading to an allergic skin disease. Regarding treatment, prickly heat can be addressed with prickly heat powder or some cooling ointments, which often result in a cure. In contrast, eczema is typically treated with antihistamines or astringent medications. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor)

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How to treat baby eczema?

Infant eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is mainly caused by an allergy to milk protein, so it is important to pay attention to the child's diet. Nursing mothers should avoid consuming beef, lamb, nuts, and seafood. Additionally, for children who are formula-fed, depending on the severity of the eczema, choose either amino acid formula or hydrolyzed protein formula. The treatment of eczema primarily involves moisturizing the skin. Therefore, applying a thick layer of moisturizer specifically designed for babies on the affected areas can be very effective in treatment. Furthermore, on top of moisturizing, under the guidance of a doctor in a hospital, a weak steroid cream can be used. With the above management, eczema can generally be controlled quickly.

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Symptoms of eczema

Eczema is an intensely itchy skin inflammation reaction caused by various internal and external factors. It is categorized into three phases: acute, subacute, and chronic. 1. Acute eczema: Initially, the skin lesions appear as numerous, densely packed millet-sized papules, vesicopapules, or small vesicles with a reddish base that gradually merge into patches. Due to scratching, the tops of the papules, vesicopapules, or vesicles break open, leading to distinctive punctate exudation and minor erosion with unclear margins. If secondary infection occurs, the inflammation becomes more pronounced, possibly forming pustules, crusts, folliculitis, and boils. There is severe itching. Commonly affected areas include the head, face, behind the ears, extremities, scrotum, and perianal region, often symmetrically distributed. 2. Subacute eczema: Following the reduction of acute eczema inflammation, skin lesions primarily consist of small papules, crusts, and scales, with only a few vesicopapules and erosions, yet intense itching persists. 3. Chronic eczema: Often, chronic eczema results from reoccurring episodes of acute and subacute eczema that do not resolve, or it may start as chronic eczema. Characteristics include thickened, infiltrated skin at the affected sites, which tend to be brownish-red or have pigmentation, a rough surface covered with scales, or crusting caused by scratching. There is severe itching. Common sites include the lower legs, hands, feet, elbows, knees, genitals, and anus. The duration of the disease is variable, it is prone to relapse, and is often long-lasting without resolution.

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Does baby eczema spread?

Babies with eczema indicate that the child has skin damage. Eczema is a common skin disease in infants and is not contagious, so eczema does not spread as only infectious diseases are contagious. When a child has eczema, the first step is to ensure proper moisturizing. On this basis, under the guidance of a doctor, some mild corticosteroids can be used. Normally, if we come into contact with a child who has eczema, we will not contract it ourselves. Parents can be reassured about this, as this is an inherent immune response of the child and is not spread through contact or the respiratory or digestive tracts.

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Can people with eczema eat onions?

People with eczema should not eat onions. Eczema is caused by various internal and external factors, leading to inflammation in the superficial dermis and epidermis. Clinically, the acute lesions primarily consist of vesicular rashes accompanied by itching and a pronounced tendency for exudation. Chronic eczema is primarily characterized by lichenification and is prone to recurrence. Individuals with eczema should avoid onions because onions are spicy and irritating foods. Consuming onions can exacerbate the symptoms of eczema. During the treatment of eczema, patients should not eat foods that are hot in nature, nor spicy, irritating, or allergenic foods. A mild diet should be maintained, drinking plenty of water, and consuming more vegetables and fruits. Additionally, treatment of eczema involves protecting the skin; using moisturizing creams to nourish the skin and enhance its resistance. While bathing, it’s also important to ensure the water is not too hot and to avoid using alkaline soaps or detergents that could damage the skin’s epidermis.