Eczema on Baby Skin

Atopic dermatitis (Eczema) is a dry skin condition that affects some baby to varying degrees. it's one of common baby skin rashes. It usually doesn't appear until after three months of age, so don't confuse eczema with the normal flaky skin most baby have for up to two months after birth. Eczema is more likely to occur when condition such as asthma and hay fever run in families, although about one baby in five who has eczema has no family history of allergies. Most baby and toddlers outgrow their eczema before the age of five years.

Eczema treatment on baby involves using a combination of moisturizers and cortisone creams. It is advisable to consult a skin specialist for moderate to severe eczema. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months seems to delay the onset of eczema and may reduce its severity.