by Gary Pearson
Help, My Baby Is Crying - Could the Rash Be Eczema? Yes, Very Likely. Consult Your Physician; Goods News, the Condition Is Easily Treatable. As if young children didn't have enough to go through when they are born, there is eczema to worry about. Unfortunately, atopic dermatitis (or infantile eczema) affects many young children, especially babies, causing rashes that are itchy and uncomfortable. Even older children can be struck by this affliction which irritates both them and their parents.Usually, baby eczema develops on a child when they are just a couple of months old.
The eczema will appear as red and itchy skin, or as small bumps on the face. Of course the eczema is not limited to these areas as it can spread as a red and irritated rash to legs, arms, and back which will become an open sore if not treated quickly and correctly. Another common form of eczema appears in the infant's arm creases or behind the knees and the backs of ankles and wrists.Probably the worst thing about baby eczema is that your child cannot tell you how bothersome it is. While suffering from untreated eczema babies will often fuss and cry as they are unable to help themselves.
This of course creates a level of anxiety in the parent who doesn't know what is wrong with their child.Luckily there are many treatment options available for baby eczema. If your child suffers from baby eczema you should consult your family physician to find the best cream or medical treatment for your child's particular type of eczema.
Also there's more good news as most children outgrow their eczema after a few years.There are other changes you may wish to make to help your child's eczema, like identifying foods and environmental factors that can aggravate their skin. If you wish to find out additional information on your child's eczema, the internet is always right there and ready to help you.
A low cost, green eco friendly, healthy natural way to deal with eczema is to make a homemade liquid from soapberry which grows on the Chinaberry tree and has been used for thousands of years. It works very effectively.