Child Eczema Remedies
Although there is no cure for your child’s Eczema, there are certain remedies that are recommended to soothe their symptoms during severe outbreaks.
Use a humidifier in your home. This will help to balance the humidity in the air, especially during the winter if you have an electrical heating system
Take a lukewarm bath (with oatmeal if Eczema is present on large area(s) of the body)
- Avoid antiperspirants
- Apply topical cortisone creams to relieve the itch
- Wear loose, cotton garments
- Apply a cool compress to the rash
- Apply calamine lotion to relieve the itch
- Use white toilet paper ONLY – dyes will only aggravate an existing irritation
- Avoid baby lotions with lanolin and mineral oil