For Parent of Children With Eczema – Caring For Toddlers
Toddlers can scratch their itchy skin. If the itch isn’t suppressed, the child can fall into the itch scratch itch cycle, which can escalate into serious episodes. Intense scratching can also permanently damage their skin. In toddlers, the rash is often concentrated on knee and the inner of the arm at the elbow, as well as the face and scalp. Pay particular attention to these areas when you are applying creams or moisturizers.
Teaching your child well home care should start soon as possible. Toddlers can let you know where they itch even if they can’t talk. Ask your child to point to where it itches. Starting some habits early makes them easier to accept as children get older.
- Teach your toddler to wear gloves during activities that can irritate skin. Gloves over topical medications can heal hands while they sleep.
- You might be able to reach a very young child to reach for a moisturizer like petroleum jelly when itching starts rather than scratching. Keep plenty of moisturizer in easy to use containers within reach of your child.
Dr.Sarah Tyler is a dermatology specialist in UK. Let her show you how you can help your child lead a normal, enjoyable life with the Minimum Disruption From Eczema.
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