What are the causes of eczema in babies?

Infants with eczema may have many causes, such as genetic factors, food factors, environmental factors, and mental factors. Eczema can cause skin rashes and itching, and should be treated with topical medications, such as vitamin E cream, hyaluronic acid, etc. In severe cases, glucocorticoids and antihistamines can also be used.

It is a common phenomenon in life that babies get eczema. When babies have eczema, their skin will itch, so they scratch it, which can leave many red marks on the skin and even cause the skin to break, making the condition worse. For baby eczema, many parents are not clear about the cause, which leads to the inability to properly handle it, and it is easy to cause the condition to recur. So, what are the causes of baby eczema?
1. What causes eczema in babies?
1. Genetic factors <br/>The occurrence of eczema is closely related to genetic factors. If one of the parents suffers from an allergic disease, such as urticaria, allergic rhinitis, etc., or has had eczema before, the baby’s chance of developing eczema may increase.
2. Food factors <br/>Babies are also prone to eczema if they are allergic to milk or other foods. Milk is a common cause of eczema in babies. Milk contains foreign proteins that can induce eczema. In addition, breastfeeding mothers may also cause allergies in their babies after eating foods that are prone to allergies, such as shrimp, crab, chocolate, etc.
3. Environmental factors <br/>Baby's skin may be stimulated by external factors, such as artificial fiber clothing, wool fabrics, pollen, mites, urine, sweat, etc., which may also induce eczema. In addition, the baby's excessive mental stress may also induce eczema.
2. How to treat baby eczema
1. Local skin protection <br/>Baby eczema should first pay attention to the care of the local skin and protect the local sebum membrane. Vitamin E cream or hyaluronic acid drugs can be applied to the local skin. When washing hands and bathing, avoid using overheated or scalding water, and avoid using irritating detergents. After bathing and washing hands, wipe the skin dry and apply moisturizer.
2. Topical or oral medications <br/>For more severe eczema, hormone drugs can be used for treatment, such as hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, desonide ointment, borohydride ointment, etc., which can be used for a short period of time to avoid adverse effects on the body. When the condition is serious, oral antihistamines such as loratadine, cetirizine, etc. can also be used for treatment, and vitamin C can also be taken.