Eczema On Your Child’s Face

You wake up one morning refreshed and ready to tackle the day, but suddenly, you notice that there are rashes starting on your child's face.

If you know your child has eczema, the situation raises many questions: why has it flared up now? What if your child scratches the rash too much? Will it scar? And if your child's eczema patches are near their eyes, will it lead to eye infection?

You might have already tried a number of moisturizers, possibly even hydrocortisone or other steroid containing products. While steroid-containing products may reduce itching quickly, the chance of relapse is high, even after multiple applications. Any steroid, even low potency hydrocortisone, is not recommended for the facial area due to potential side effects (drying or cracking of the skin, burning, acne, change in skin color). Hydrocortisone creams may also make certain skin conditions, such as impetigo, rosacea, and acne, worse. Additionally, it's intended for infrequent use. This is where LEMYKA can help to soothe your child's itchy rash. Here is what we suggest.

1. Use only lukewarm water for cleansing and bathing. Do not use hot water!

2. Minimize facial cleansing to every other day. Frequent cleansing may dry out your child's skin.

3. While you're at it, only use a fragrance-free, non-drying cleanser. Avoid cleansers that claim to be "all natural" but contain essential oils. While the intoxicating smell makes them hard to resist, many essential oils (the list could be quite long) contain skin-sensitization materials and could cause your child's face to flare up. If you notice the skin rash becoming drier after use, it's time to switch to something more hydrating. We posted a blog regarding ingredients in cleansers. Be sure to check it out if you are interested.

4. Keep a close eye on what makes your child's eczema worse: food allergies could be a big factor, which we will discuss at a later time. If you are breastfeeding, take note of what you are eating. From a skincare perspective, whatever your child's skin comes into contact with is a potential trigger for a rash; even certain moisturizers contain ingredients that could irritate the skin.

5. Use a fragrance-free intensive moisturizer: this is something all dermatologists would recommend, with a few coming from well-known brands: Aveeno, Neosporin, Cetaphil, and Eucerin. If any of these brands work for your baby, then stick to the brand and use the moisturizer once or multiple times a day. However, if these prove ineffective, or you are looking for a natural and non-greasy cream, try Michaderm's Natural Hydrating Cream.

Michaderm's natural hydrating cream is designed to intensively moisturize skin for long periods of time. If the itching persists, then add the steroid-free calming cream to your child's daily skincare routine. It's designed to soothe itching and works particularly well for babies and young children. The best part of these two products is that they are free of steroids and other harsh chemicals, making them gentle and safe for your child's skin.

Whichever product you choose, be aware that finding a viable skincare routine for your child is extremely important. A skin rash, especially due to eczema, is likely to be a chronic issue and needs to be treated accordingly. Proper management of the problem in a timely manner will minimize any potential scarring, saving you and your child from future headaches and suffering.

Feel free to write to us at info@michainc.com. We are here to listen and to support you.