According to the National Eczema Organization, eczema is a very common skin condition that occurs in both adults and children. Eczema is on the rise in children, and currently around 9.6 million children in the United States have the condition.
Although "eczema" is used as an umbrella term for skin that is dry, itchy, discolored, and inflamed, there are actually 7 different types of eczema. If you suspect your baby has eczema, it’s important to talk to your doctor and a dermatologist to identify the specific type of eczema your baby has so you can treat it properly.
Natural ways to help babies with eczema
How to control your baby’s eczema
Unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to eczema. That means that not all babies with experience eczema the same and not all babies will respond the same to treatment. It also means that there may be different triggers for your baby’s eczema as well.
So, one natural way to help treat your baby’s eczema is to try to identify what specific triggers your baby has. You may do this by keeping a journal or compiling notes on your phone about your baby’s environment, diet, and medications, along with eczema symptoms to see if you can identify what factors seem to lead to a flare-up. As a way to get started identifying triggers, the AAD notes that common triggers for eczema include:
- Stress
- Sweat
- Dry air
It’s also important to note that both eczema symptoms and triggers can change as your baby gets older, so you should continue to monitor your baby and work with a dermatologist to control eczema as your child grows.
