6 Effective Ways to Treat Eczema in Children

If your child has eczema, you are not alone. Eczema affects 13 percent of U.S. children under the age of 18, and up to 20 percent of children under the age of 10. Eczema can cause skin to become red, inflamed, and itchy. Treating eczema in your child can help relieve their discomfort, boost their confidence, and eliminate distractions surrounding this skin condition so they can hopefully, just be a kid again.

Looking for the best eczema treatment for toddlers and children? Here are six effective ways to relieve your kid’s eczema symptoms and reduce flares.

1. Establish A Daily Bathing/Moisturizing Regime

Become your child’s champion in keeping their skin well hydrated.  Use warm, never hot water.  Avoid scented and deodorant soaps which can irritate the skin.  Choose dye free, fragrance free, low pH soaps/cleansers.  After bathing, towel dry gently, never rub the skin.  Within 2 minutes after bathing, apply a moisturizer which serves as a barrier to keep moisture within the skin.  Keep on moisturizing daily, even if eczema isn’t present. Ideally, your child’s skin should be moisturized 2 – 3 times daily.    Instead of a lotion, choose a thick cream.  Lotions have high water content and evaporate more quickly than a cream.  The moisturizer should be alcohol free, dye free, fragrance free.  Once you find a brand you like, stick with it.  Don’t use multiple brands – as they may cause sensitivity.  For really hot days, keep your moisturizer in the refrigerator for added coolness.

2. Know Your Child’s Triggers – To Avoid Flares

Some eczema is triggered by irritants.  Use this handy Loma Lux Eczema Check List (link to pdf) to track your child’s triggers.  By keeping a record, you can look for patterns.  The Loma Lux Eczema Learning Center (link to page) contains a full list of irritants, but common irritants include:  allergens in the air (dust mites, pollen), cigarette smoke, clothing, cold dry air, colds & flu, certain foods and food allergies.  Check out the learning center to find out more.

3. Topical Corticosteroids – Risk of Steroid Side Effects

Topical Corticosteroids – Risk of Steroid Side Effects

These cortisone or steroid creams and ointments contain anti-inflammatory properties that reduce itching and irritation to improve skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. However, topical corticosteroids are only FDA approved to be used in treating children over the age of five. While these products are effective, they are only recommended for short-term use. Long term use brings the risk of serious pediatric side effects such as skin thinning, growth retardation and possible immune suppression.

4. Antihistamines – Cause Drowsiness

These drugs can be effective at providing itching relief for symptoms, but most antihistamines cause drowsiness.  Also, they are not to be used in treating eczema in children under the age of five. If your child is under the age of five, ask your doctor about how to treat eczema in toddlers.

5. Loma Lux Eczema Pill – Steroid Free – Antihistamine Free – Natural Minerals Treat Eczema & Itching In One Step

This healthy skin formula from Loma Lux is a safe eczema treatment for toddlers and kids who weigh a minimum of 25 pounds.  Loma Lux Eczema Pill  contains 7 all-natural minerals that are taken orally just like a vitamin to promote healthy skin from within. Results are gradual, with most people seeing relief within 1 – 2 weeks. It is free of steroids and antihistamines so your child can relieve his/her symptoms without being at risk for serious health complications. It was originally developed by a dermatologist in response to his own patient’s requests for a more natural treatment. The dosage is weight dependent for optimal results.  Eczema Pill is chewable and tastes yummy.  Used regularly, it helps prevent itchy, painful recurrences.

6. Oral and Topical Antibiotics – Require a Doctor’s Prescription

Many times, kids with eczema tend to scratch or rub affected areas repeatedly to relieve itching—increasing their risk for an infection. Antibiotics can help prevent or treat secondary infections that may be triggered by eczema, but do require a prescription for use.

Learn more about how to relieve eczema symptoms in your children using Loma Lux Eczema Pill. Loma Lux’s Eczema Pill is free of steroids and antihistamines, and works from the inside out, so children and adults with eczema can achieve true long term, lasting relief.