Often babies and kids get to have some rashes which are also known as eczema. This skin condition is characterized usually by some red elevated spots. Sometimes there may be some form of a liquid oozing from it. This skin condition may also be common among babies and kids and this is usually caused by atopic dermatitis. Babies and kids who are affected by eczema may have some family members who are having some fever or who are suffering from asthma.
Although there is no scientific basis yet, medical experts tend to believe that this condition may be hereditary. Babies and kids who acquire eczema are likely to have asthma or high fever later. But there are certain environmental factors that should be considered like too much heat. This may bring about this condition to babies and kids. Mothers may observe their babies to have such during the early months. Kids may acquire it too before they reach the age of five. However, at least 50% of all kids with eczema may not suffer from it until they reach their puberty stage.
Toddlers may have this condition in the form of dry skin that is at the same time red and itchy. They may also have these rashes somewhere on their scalp or on the forehead. There are instances when they can have some of these on their cheeks as well. Eczema may also spread on the other parts of the body of babies and kids. At times there may be some crusts that develop. Scratching may cause some lesions that may get infected. However, as babies and kids grow older, eczema may also disappear. But there may be instances when flare ups happen from time to time.
Generally they only resurface when the kids become adolescents and hormonal changes may trigger it to occur again. It may also be caused by the strong chemicals in cosmetics or other skin products. Sometimes it may also be due to stress. Parents should know that eczema as a skin condition among babies and kids is not contagious. Family members need not worry as they will not be affected by it. Although there are possible treatments for eczema, parents have to be careful in its use. They will have to consult their babies’ or kids’ pediatricians before using any topical medications. The skin of babies and kids may be sensitive so parents should be sure about how they are going to treat eczema.
