When it comes to the most common skin problems encountered by newborns, many parents will definitely mention eczema. Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease with a tendency to exude due to a variety of internal and external factors, and because eczema is distinctly itchy and easily recurring, babies are upset and adults are anxious. Most infant eczema is caused by allergies, and the younger the baby, the greater the relationship between eczema and allergies, especially food allergies, so the primary treatment for eczema is to take measures to address the cause of eczema – avoiding allergens and choosing the right medication regimen to control symptoms when eczema is severe. Since food allergies are the most common trigger of eczema in babies, special attention needs to be paid to feeding. Although the risk of food allergy varies from baby to baby, surveys of allergens show that common foods that tend to cause allergies include milk, eggs, peanuts, beans, shrimp and fish, nuts, etc. The most common allergenic substance in babies who have not added complementary foods is milk protein. For breast-fed newborns with allergies, first of all, we should exclude whether certain drugs such as cod liver oil and calcium supplements ingested by the baby through the mouth contain allergenic substances, and then the mother should use the exclusion method to find the substances that may cause allergy to the food she ingests. If the baby develops eczema after the mother consumes a certain food, then the breastfeeding mother should avoid this food for at least 2 weeks, and if the baby’s eczema improves after avoiding the diet, it means that the eczema may be caused by this food allergy and the mother should try to avoid these foods during breastfeeding. If it still does not improve, then you need to look for other causes. What should I do if my formula-fed baby is allergic to milk proteins? You need to replace the formula with a deeply hydrolyzed protein formula under the guidance of your doctor. For those babies with very serious eczema, you can consider using amino acid formula to reduce the occurrence of eczema by blocking the allergy-causing substances at the source. When it comes to medication for eczema, parents often think of hormonal medications and their negative effects, fearing drug dependency or baby growth and development, so they are very resistant to medication. In fact, parents do not need to “talk about hormones”, not serious eczema generally do not need drug treatment, but the eczema is heavy and recurring, so that the baby sleep and food, but will affect the baby’s growth and development. For infant eczema, topical hormonal medication is one of the most effective treatments in dermatology. Proper medication can help control symptoms, reduce recurrence and improve your baby’s quality of life. There are different stages of eczema, different degrees of skin damage, and a variety of dosage forms and strengths of medication for eczema, so medication must be chosen under the guidance of a doctor and the appropriate medication and plan. The word “eczema” makes it easy for parents to think that the disease is due to “too wet” skin or skin fear of moisture, but in fact, after eczema, the baby’s skin is dry and needs to be moisturized, and good skin care can help reduce the use of prescription drugs. In terms of moisturizing, you can use alcohol-free and fragrance-free lotions and creams that do not contain other skin irritating chemicals for your baby. It is best to use a mild bathing gel for your baby, the water temperature of the bath should not be too high (around 35°C), the bath should not take too long (10-15 minutes), and apply emollients to your baby as soon as possible after the bath (preferably within 3 minutes) to moisturize the skin. In addition, babies with eczema should wear clothes that are loose and moderate, not too much. Choose soft cotton clothing, avoid chemical fibers, silk, wool, etc., and dry your clothes in the sun every time you wash them. The treatment of eczema is a long-term process that requires the joint efforts of parents and medical professionals. First, try to find foods that cause allergies and try to avoid allergic foods, take better care of them in daily life, and if necessary, take medication under the guidance of a doctor. As the baby’s organ systems continue to improve, most babies with eczema will gradually get better until they heal themselves.