Infantile eczema is a skin infection seen in early childhood. It appears as flaky and crusty patches on the skin of the child. It causes a dry and itchy rash on the skin's surface.
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My 1-year-old son has eczema with a tendency for scratching. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, My 1-year-old son has eczema from head to toe, and he recently scratched all the skin off his knee, and now it looks like a carpet burn. We have tried multiple moisturizers and Hydrocortisone creams. Those creams only worked for about three days, and that is it. I had to bandage his k... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Eczema may have frequent exacerbations, but slowly, he will overcome it as 50 percent will be reduced by the age of 10 to 12. All he needs is very strict care. I suggest the following. 1. Do not rub the towel on the bab... Read Full »