Many babies suffer from eczema soon after birth, and many mothers have a headache as to why. Looking at these red, dense pimples not only affects the beauty, but also makes the baby uncomfortable. So, what causes infant eczema? How to prevent and control infant eczema? The actual fact is that you can find a lot of people who are not able to get a good deal on a lot of things. Infant eczema is most common during the pediatric period. Infant eczema generally appears 1 to 3 months after birth, mostly in infants allergic to milk. It gradually decreases after the age of half a year, and most children gradually heal on their own after the age of 1.5 years. The rash is polymorphic, with itching and recurrent episodes. It often occurs on the cheeks, scalp, forehead, between the eyebrows, neck, under the jaw or behind the ears, and may extend to other areas. The rash begins as a small papule or erythematous rash, which gradually increases to include small blisters, yellowish-white scales and scabs. Eczema is a kind of allergic disease (i.e. allergy), it occurs in addition to the baby contact with allergenic substances, such as milk, fish, shrimp, meat, eggs and other proteins, but also with the baby’s delicate skin, thin skin stratum corneum, capillary rich, endothelium containing water and chloride more related. In addition, mechanical friction, soap, saliva, spilled milk and other stimuli are also a causative factor. Infant eczema is divided into three types: one is the seborrheic type: mostly seen in the first to third months after birth, mainly on the face. The skin is flushed and covered with yellow oily scales. The second is exudative: mostly seen in obese people from 3 to 6 months of age. The manifestation starts on the head and face, and later can spread all over the body. Small red papules, small blisters and erythema appear on the cheeks. There may be redness, vesicles, oozing, and yellow crusting. Third, the dry type: mostly seen in 6 to 12 months, appearing on the face, trunk and both sides of the limbs. The manifestations are papules, redness and scaling and crusting. Second, infant eczema 4 major causes Infant eczema onset with a variety of factors, sometimes difficult to specify. The four common causes are as follows: 1, genetic factors Eczema and genetics have a great relationship. If one of the two parents has suffered from allergic diseases, or had eczema, then the possibility of eczema in small babies is very high. 2, food factors For milk or other food allergies, milk (including milk formula) contains a large number of foreign proteins, very easy to cause allergies, is the culprit to get baby eczema; if the mother consumes eggs, fish, shrimp, crab, chocolate, fructose, etc. may cause baby allergies, the key to eradicate baby eczema is to clarify the substances that cause allergies. 3, environmental factors Environmental factors may also cause eczema, woolen fabrics, artificial fiber clothing, pollen, mites, sweat, urine, dry air, etc. may cause eczema. 4, mental factors Emotional factors can also affect the baby and eczema, mental tension will make eczema aggravated. Third, infant eczema prevention and control 7 tips 1, should try to avoid exposing the baby to substances that may cause allergies. If the baby is allergic to eggs, you can temporarily not add. 2, if the baby eats breast milk, the mother should pay attention not to eat allergy-prone fish, shrimp, mutton and other foods, it is best not to eat chili and other irritating foods. 3, keep the baby’s hands clean, often help the baby cut fingernails. Avoid scratching to avoid infection, eczema is very painful and itchy, babies often scratch with their hands, scratching can cause bacterial infections of the skin. 4, can not use strong alkaline soap, hot water to wash the affected skin. Because soap and hot water will wash away the oil on the surface of the baby’s skin, making the skin drier and also stimulating the skin. 5.Wear cotton wide clothes for your baby to avoid clothing friction aggravating eczema. Both mom and baby should not wear silk or wool fabric clothes to avoid causing or aggravating allergies. 6, the mother can not give her baby any hormonal creams without permission, because too much of this type of drug will be absorbed by the skin and bring side effects to the baby’s body. If necessary, use some antihistamines, anti-inflammatory, anti-itch and desensitizing drugs under the guidance of a doctor. If you can’t breastfeed, you can refer to your doctor’s advice and use formula with prebiotics. Studies have proven that using formula with prebiotics can help adjust the infant’s immune system, reduce eczema and avoid other allergic diseases. a. Infant eczema does not require medication if it is mild, but attention should be paid to the baby’s skin care, keeping the skin clean and using appropriate medications such as multivitamins if necessary. b, pay attention to keeping the baby’s bowels open, infant eczema onset of acute period should avoid vaccinations, especially BCG and flu vaccine.