This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). In atopic dermatitis (eczema), the rash often has a pattern following the hair follicle. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can have fine pink to red bumps and slightly elevated lesions. This image displays scaling, dry, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). This image displays small, separate bumps with red lesions (due to scratching) from atopic dermatitis (eczema). Atopic dermatitis (eczema) in patients with darker skin often has prominent, small bumps that join to form larger areas of dry, scaling skin. Atopic dermatitis (eczema) can involve the face and scattered body areas, as in this child. This image displays severe atopic dermatitis (eczema) on a child's eyelids. This image displays large, crusted lesions with erosions in a severe case of atopic dermatitis (eczema).
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Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis)  A parent's guide for infants and babies

Picture of Eczema (Atopic Dermatitis): This image displays symmetric scaling, red, slightly elevated lesions typical of atopic dermatitis (eczema). Divider line
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Self-Care Guidelines
Maintaining healthy skin is very important for sufferers of eczema.
  • Moisturizing skin-care routines are essential.
  • Non-soap cleansers, such as Cetaphil®, or moisturizing soaps, such as Dove®, are recommended.
  • Thick moisturizers, such as petroleum jelly, Aquaphor® ointment, Eucerin® cream, CeraVe® cream, and Cetaphil® cream, should be applied daily to damp skin after bathing.
  • Attempt to minimize exposure to heat, humidity, detergents/soaps, abrasive clothing, chemicals, smoke, and stress.
  • Fragrance-free laundry detergent may be beneficial.
  • Keep the home humid with a humidifier or by setting out bowls of water, especially in the bedroom.
When to Seek Medical Care
See your child's doctor or a dermatologist if there is a lack of response to self-care measures or the condition worsens or flares.
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Last Modified: 23 Jul 2009
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