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While there is no cure for pediatric eczema, there are ways to help children with this skin condition feel relief. Watch Tanya Altmann, MD, share ways to help your child when pediatric eczema flares.
Medically reviewed in February 2020.
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Well, eczema technically can't be cured. But some kids will outgrow it. [MUSIC PLAYING]
I see lots of patients who have eczema. It's a pretty common skin condition among kids. Here's what you can do to help keep your child comfortable.
[MUSIC PLAYING] Use mild detergents that are free of perfumes and dyes,
as both can worsen eczema. Also avoid fabric softeners, as they're not recommended for children with eczema.
Choose mild, unscented bath soap. And keep the baths short. After bathing, gently pat your child's skin dry and then
slather on a mild, unscented ointment or thick cream within three minutes of getting out of the bath. This will prevent the water from evaporating and drying
out your child's skin. Use an unscented ointment or cream twice a day to keep your child's skin hydrated. And call your doctor when your child's eczema flares up.
She may prescribe a cream, oral, or injectable medication that can help calm the itching. [MUSIC PLAYING]
There's a lot of exciting new research coming out on the role of the gut microbiome and the later presentation of conditions such as eczema
and allergies in kids. In addition to a healthy diet, your doctor may also recommend supplements such as a vitamin D, which
we know is important in preventing inflammatory and immune conditions in children and also helping treat many issues that could be going
on with your child, such as skin conditions including eczema. Discuss with your doctor which one is right for your child.
