The Eczema Awareness Month 2019 campaign that was heavily voiced in October is a reminder of the importance of understanding more about eczema with the hashtag #unhideEczema. This is driven by public awareness of the fact that tens of millions of people from all over the world and of all ages suffer from eczema that does not receive much attention and proper treatment.
So far, eczema in children is considered a non-urgent medical condition that will go away on its own. In fact, the problem of eczema in children requires more attention and proper treatment to reduce the number of sufferers and reduce the risk of various health problems.
Recognizing Eczema, Causes, and Symptoms
In Indonesia, surely you have heard of eczema in children and newborns, right? Eczema experienced by this little one is a medical condition on the skin which is generally in the form of inflammation, redness, causing itching and irritation. Although eczema in children is not contagious and generally disappears after the age of 5 years, this does not mean that this condition can be taken lightly and does not require serious treatment.
The National Eczema Association, which was spearheaded by the American community, concluded that a person who suffers from one type of eczema in the long term, allows the eczema to develop into a more complex or trigger other types of eczema, such as atopic dermatitis, better known as milk rash, contact dermatitis, nummular eczema, and so on. Even if left unchecked, it can trigger hereditary allergy symptoms such as asthma, a history of allergies, to skin disorders that cause bacteria and viruses to easily penetrate the skin layer.
If this eczema appears in babies, it is very likely that it was inherited genetically from the parents. Especially if Mom and Dad or family members have a history of allergies and asthma. However, that doesn’t mean that children with parents who don’t have a history of eczema and allergies won’t get eczema, Mom!
The WebMD page explains that there is no definite cause for eczema that affects infants and children. But it is certainly closely related to the response of the child’s immune system when it encounters an irritant. It also cannot be separated from food and environmental factors where your little one carries out their daily activities, such as allergies to nuts, pollution, clothing, certain skin care products, to pollen and dust.
Here are some of the most common types of eczema in children, along with their causes and symptoms:
- Atopic Dermatitis: This eczema is the first rank that most often affects infants and children. The appearance of this type of eczema in children can be characterized by high fever, asthma, red rashes on the skin. This is caused by a decrease in the baby’s immune system and problems with the outermost layer of the skin that protects the skin from various bacteria, viruses, and others. Eczema in this child can be overcome by paying attention to food intake and hygiene, which are at risk of triggering allergic stimuli such as mites, foods containing cow’s milk and their derivatives, even flower pollen.
- Contact Dermatitis: Although it has symptoms similar to atopic dermatitis, this type of eczema in children is different because it occurs due to direct contact with objects that come into contact with the child’s skin. For example, shampoo, soap, and lotion for children. Usually, the doctor will recommend doing an allergy test so that the identification of allergy triggers is more valid. To overcome this, you need a doctor’s recommendation in choosing baby care products such as soap, shampoo, lotion, even powder and telon oil that are often used.
- Seborrheic Dermatitis: Generally, this eczema appears on the baby’s scalp like dandruff and on parts of the face that are often oily, such as the eyes, neck, and back. It is an inflammation of the skin caused by overproduction of oil glands and the activity of microorganisms on the surface of the skin. Doctors will recommend certain products to reduce the appearance of this eczema and control excess oil production and prickly heat.
- Nummular eczema: this eczema appears if the baby’s skin is very dry, irritated (wounds, mosquito bites), and is allergic to certain substances, with symptoms appearing on the skin blisters that resemble coins or coins. Eczema in children can be overcome by using moisturizers, changing clothes that are comfortable on the skin, also using skin care products that are safe for children.
- Dyshidrotic eczema: better known as itchy bumps filled with fluid like pus. When dry, these nodules will feel itchy and painful. Usually appears on the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, or between the fingers. Eczema in children is generally caused by allergies
By knowing the causes, symptoms, and types of eczema in children, it will be easier for the mother to determine the next steps in dealing with your little one’s skin problems. Given the symptoms of eczema which certainly make children disturbed and uncomfortable such as itching, soreness, and even difficulty breathing due to asthma, it is very important to take proper prevention and treatment for your little one.
For example, by using skin moisturizers and safe skin care products to prevent and reduce the incidence of eczema on children’s skin. For this reason, Buds Organics is here as a mother’s friend in seeking comfort for your little one to overcome the eczema he suffers from.
Buds Organics is a manufacturer of skincare equipment for babies and mothers made from quality organic ingredients. Because of its natural ingredients, Buds Organics does not contain harmful chemicals, is free of pesticides and synthetic perfumes, so it is very safe and comfortable for sensitive skin types. The following two Buds Organics products can be the best alternative for mothers to prevent, relieve, and treat eczema on your little one’s skin:
- Buds Super Soothing Rescue Lotion: Contains gluco-oligosaccharides, shiso extract, and olive leaf extract, your little one’s skin resistance increases with antioxidants so that it inhibits the growth of bacteria that cause skin inflammation. This cream is very suitable for your little one’s sensitive skin because it is formulated to treat eczema in children, dry skin, rashes, irritation and prickly heat.
- Buds Super Soothing Hydrating Cleanser: This 2in1 product as a soap and shampoo can clean your little one’s skin from bacteria and maintain healthy skin so it doesn’t get irritated easily. The prebiotic content in it will increase your little one’s skin resistance against germs or bacteria that cause skin problems. Your little one’s skin is also moisturized because the Buds Super Soothing Hydrating Cleanser contains aloe vera and vitamin E which nourishes the skin. It is suitable for preventing and treating eczema in children who are allergic to certain substances in their skin care products.
With these two Buds Organics products, you don’t have to worry about taking care of your baby’s skin anymore. Not only that, Buds Organics products are free of artificial fragrances that are harmful to your little one’s skin and have pocketed the Ecocert certification from France, one of the best and largest organic certifications in the world. Buds Organics has been clinically tested as a trusted and quality skincare manufacturer.
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(Dwi Ratih / Dok. Freepik) Article by Ibupedia