Bathing

Frequent bathing is essential. Make sure the water is warm, not hot. After the bath, pat your child's skin dry and then immediately apply a moisturizer to help seal in the water.

Although there are conflicting opinions regarding the amount of time a child should remain in the bath, a good rule of thumb seems to be about 5 to 10 minutes daily, before bed time. Always moisturize immediately after bathing.

 

Bathing

  • Take care when bathing. Creams and oils make the bath and the child slippery.

 

  • What Are The Odds?

    What Are The Odds?

    • 40-50% of children with eczema have asthma, hay fever, or both
    • 49-75% before 6 months
    • 80-90% by 5 years old
    • 10-15% of adults
  • Eczema 'flare ups'

    Eczema 'flare ups'

    The sudden appearance of eczema, triggered by environmental, genetic, or immunologic reactions

  • Tips To Control The Itch

    Tips To Control The Itch

    • Keep your child's nails short
    • Cover hands with cotton mittens during the day and at night
    • Older children must be made to understand that scratching will only make the itch worse, not better
  • Keep Little Hands Busy

    Keep Little Hands Busy

    Distract your child from scratching by providing activities that take their mind off the itch

  • Ease Program
    Ease Program
  • For Kids
    For Kids