I get a lot of questions about how to diagnose eczema and food allergies, which is an important question. One way to test for food allergies is through an elimination diet. In this article, we will discuss how to do an elimination diet for children with eczema. An elimination diet is a methodical way to…
Another common question I receive is, “Do humidifiers help eczema?” This article will talk about whether it helps and the best humidifier to choose. I have personally found that my child’s skin does better in humid weather than dry climates. A humidifier can definitely be helpful, especially if you live in an area with dry…
Parents are always looking for topical products to use for their children, especially if they have eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD). One of the most common topical products are thick petroleum jelly products such as Vaseline and Aquaphor. Depending on who you talk to, different doctors and dermatologists may recommend one over the other. In…
UPDATED 10/7/2020: Babies with eczema have sensitive skin that can react to certain ingredients and chemicals in baby wipes. Certain substances in the baby wipes can irritate your child’s skin and cause further itching and scratching. It’s important to use the best baby wipes for eczema to prevent your child’s skin from irritation. There…
Antihistamines are commonly used to alleviate the itch from eczema. Many parents want to know what the best antihistamines are to give their children. This article will discuss the best antihistamine for eczema. As always, discuss with your child’s doctor before giving your child antihistamines. Also remember, antihistamines can help relieve your child’s itch, but…
Parents are always looking for topical products that can help their child’s eczema. Besides the standard treatment such as emollients and steroids, some parents also look for natural, non-pharmaceutical products. Aloe is a very common product and substance that many patients ask about. In this article, I will try to answer the question, “Does aloe…
Wet wraps are dressing bandages applied directly to the skin (1). They have been used widely in the treatment of many skin diseases, especially as home therapy for eczema in children. (2). Proper education and special care is an important part of this therapy. Application of wet wraps may also be used along with moisturizers…
Steroids are powerful and amazing medications. Our body naturally produces steroids that plays a big role in bringing down inflammation as well as other functions (1). Steroids that are pharmaceutically manufactured have been used for eczema since the 1950’s. (2) There’s a lot of fear and concerns about steroids. This is totally understandable as I…
If you have a toddler with eczema issues and you’re often wondering what food to give your child, then this article may help you. There are many theories about what causes eczema in children. One article suggests that eczema is due to the immune system not working properly[1]. Eczema is a chronic skin condition due…
Honey is a product of nature that has been used to aid wound healing for ages. Manuka honey has been used for wound healing due to its anti-bacterial properties (1). Manuka honey can be used to treat many skin diseases, including eczema. As we know, eczema is a skin disease in which skin becomes inflamed…
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