Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is a skin problem that causes dry, itchy, scaly, red skin. It can occur in infants, children, and adults, and seems more common in certain families. Eczema can be treated with moisturizers and prescription ointments. More detailed information about atopic dermatitis is available by subscription.
This fact sheet for parents is about eczema and how to care for skin prone to eczema in babies and young children. It describes the differences between eczema and the skin symptoms of food allergy. It also explains ways to control eczema and help prevent food allergy.
The term eczema is used to refer to a wide range of skin conditions that affect the epidermis (the outer layer of the skin), causing symptoms ranging from redness and itching to blistering and bleeding. While the inflammation of the epidermis is rarely a dangerous condition, this disease can nevertheless result in intense discomfort.
Miami, FL (PRWEB) September 13, 2013 A recent article from nutraingredients-usa.com highlighted the growing use of probiotics for treating children's eczema. As the article states, certain strains of probiotics are now being linked exclusively to the prevention of outbreaks in infants, and toddlers when mothers consume probiotics, and when children are given them at a young age.
