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ATOPIC DERMATITIS PREVENTION |
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Research has shown that babies weaned
from breast milk before they are four months old are almost three
times more likely than other babies to develop recurrent eczema.
Feeding eggs or fish to a baby less than one year old can activate
symptoms, and babies should be shielded from such irritants as
mites, molds, pet hair, and smoke. Possible ways to prevent flare-ups include the following: Eliminate activities that cause sweating Lubricate the skin frequently Avoid wool, perfumes, fabric softeners, soaps that dry the skin, and other irritants Avoid sudden temperature changes. A doctor should be notified whenever any of the following occurs: Fever or relentless itching develop during a flare An unexplained rash develops in someone who has a personal or family history of eczema or asthma Inflammation does not decrease after seven days of treatment with an over-the-counter preparation containing coal tar or steroids A yellow, tan, or brown crust or pus-filled blisters appear on top of an existing rash A person with active atopic dermatitis comes into contact with someone who has cold sores, genital herpes, or another viral skin disease. |
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