Five Ways to Ease Childhood Dermatitis
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Children who just can't stop scratching reddened, irritable skin is likely to be a sign of the chronic skin condition caused by Dermatitis. That's because, atopic eczema is most common in babies, children and young adults. The symptoms become evident before five years of age and it is not uncommon for children to develop the symptoms before their first birthday. Inflammation in children often starts between the ages of two and four months. You'll start to notice patches of red, dry and itchy skin on the face or behind the ears and in the creases of the neck, knees and elbows. The good news is that for most children, as they delelop the problem will clear.
What causes atopic eczema is the topic of much discussion, it seems that there is a link between allergy sufferer's and eczema. In fact the definition of the word, atopic is 'sensitivity to allergens'. It is a problem that is growing, as the number of children who suffer from it has significantly increased in the last decade. It is a problem that is indiscriminate as it equally affects both boys and girls and children from all ethnic backgrounds.
How bad, how long?
Dermatitis can vary in severity. The lucky ones who are only mildly affected may see small areas of dry skin, which may be itchy. For the unlucky ones the effects are more intense with cracked, sore or bleeding skin.
For most children the symptoms clear up or significantly and improve as they grow. For approximately 53% of young children with atopic eczema, it will clear up by the time they reach 11, and in 65% of cases it clears up by the age of 16.
Children with extreme eczema often find that it has a powerful impact on their self-esteem and affects their daily lives. It may be difficult to deal with, both mentally and physically. However, there are many different treatments that can help control symptoms and manage the dermatitis.
What action can I take?
Aqueous cream can make a real difference. It's something that can be purchased cheaply and is as effective a moisturiser as specialist creams. It has an added advantage because it can also used for washing, instead of soap. Another option is a steroid cream which can be highly effective at stopping inflammation from getting worse and they're safe as long as they are prescribed and used as directed. In addition, there are a number of proven, natural available online which use medication to overcome inflammation. There are two that stand out against the rest and appear to be the most popular and effective:
The 14 Day Eczema Cure is a proven natural eczema solution that you can use to permanently cure your child's eczema and achieve a clear and beautiful skin.
Cure Child Eczema will show you how to free your child from dry, irritable, flaky skin using natural treatments.
One of the advantages of these natural inflammation treatments is that you can try them out with a 'no success' no cost promise. Perhaps you could, check them out using the links above. Also please remember that some fabrics can irritate the skin. So it is best to try and avoid wool and nylon, and stick to cotton instead.
Don't alter your child's diet. Avoid the urge to cut out important foods, such as milk, dairy products, wheat or eggs, without consulting your GP or health visitor. You may consider cutting out citrus fruits, juice or tomatoes especially if you feel or have evidence that they are contributing to the problem. But as with any major lifestyle changes, discuss any dietary changes first.
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