In a recent article featured in the Singapore local Chinese newspaper – Lianhe Zaobao “联合早报”, experts highlight crucial insights about eczema management. Click the image above to read the full Chinese article.
Here are the top 10 takeaways from the article for parents who have children with eczema:
- Daily Moisturization: Apply moisturizer to your baby’s skin daily from a young age to help prevent or delay the onset of eczema.
- Atopic Dermatitis (AD) Prevention: Regularly moisturizing your child’s skin can help maintain its barrier function and reduce the risk of eczema.
- Genetic Factors: Eczema has a strong genetic component. If one or both parents have eczema or asthma, the child’s risk of developing eczema increases.
- Common Trigger Areas: Eczema often appears on the elbows, neck, and knees in younger children, and on the lips, hands, or feet in older children.
- Environmental Factors: Avoid triggers like dust and maintain a clean living environment. Dust mites are common triggers for eczema, especially in children over three years old.
- Gentle Bathing Habits: Use lukewarm water instead of hot water for bathing, and limit shower time to 15 minutes. Choose mild and moisturizing bath products.
- Dietary Triggers: In children under three, dietary triggers like certain proteins, milk, nuts, and shellfish can lead to eczema outbreaks within 48 hours.
- Proper Product Selection: Choose moisturizers with ingredients like ceramides and glycerin. Check for products that may contain oat extracts to soothe inflammation.
- Quality over Quantity: Opt for quality moisturizers that are quickly absorbed by the skin, as overly greasy products can cause acne.
- Timely Treatment: If eczema occurs, seek timely treatment. New developments in eczema treatment offer targeted solutions based on the severity of symptoms, including creams, oral medications, and injections.