A video on how to care for your child's eczema in 3 easy steps.
Source: KidsHealth
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There are 3 really important steps when caring for your child with eczema:
Moisturiser – the more often you use it, the better.
Use lots of moisturiser.
Use it at least twice a day – more if possible.
Use it all over the body, including the face.
Bathing – this can be really helpful. Bathing once a day cleans the skin and prepares the skin for creams after the bath.
Use a moisturising wash or soap substitute.
Don’t use soap or bubble bath.
Pat the skin dry; don’t share towels.
Apply eczema creams immediately after the bath.
Steroids – these are really important if your child’s skin has active eczema and is red and itchy. Steroids can help to soothe the skin and allow it to heal and become comfortable again.
Steroid creams are safe and essential for eczema care.
Use steroids on any skin with red, itchy, active eczema.
Stop steroid creams when the eczema has gone, and start if the eczema returns, but keep using moisturiser every day.
Always remember, if your child still has red, itchy, active eczema please see your doctor or nurse.
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