According to WebMD, most babies will get a diaper rash at some point during infancy. Although several effective treatments exist for diaper rash, preventing this condition by avoiding the causes is the best course of action. Below are some of the common causes of diaper rash. Infrequent Diaper Changes Because urine and stool can both […]
How to Care for Childhood Eczema
Every child gets rashes at some point, in one form or another. But when eczema rears its ugly head, all any parent wants is relief for their child’s itching and pain. It is especially challenging for young children because they don’t understand why they shouldn’t scratch. Explaining to a two year old why they can’t […]
Eczema: What Hurts and What Helps
Approximately 3% of adults and 10-20% of children suffer from eczema in the United States alone. There are millions of products out there that promise solutions and relief from this skin condition but how do you know what works and what doesn’t? What Hurts and Aggravates Eczema Fragrance Mix 1: is more commonly known in […]
Back to School: Tips for Staying Healthy
Parents and kids alike are excited for the start of the new school year albeit for very different reasons. Moms and dads can’t wait for kids to be occupied during the day and learning all they can while kids can’t wait to see friends again after long summers apart. Every new school year brings […]
Best Workouts for Eczema Prone Skin
Dealing with eczema on a daily basis is tough enough but add to that your desire for exercise to maintain a healthy body and mind can cause more problems than it solves. For people with skin irritations such as eczema, the effects of working out can cause flare ups. First, it is important to […]
Success Stories Series: Seeing My Baby with a Clear Face
Continuing our Success Stories Series, we are delighted to share the experience of Rachel Cook and baby Sadie, a wonderful mother with a beautiful little girl who used to suffer from eczema. As 2014 was coming to a close, late in the afternoon on Dec. 30, while picking up her children from school, Dr. Cheryl […]
7 Tips to Soothe Baby Eczema
Most cases of eczema develop in the first five years of life. However, more cases are diagnosed during the first year than any other year, even into adulthood. Dry, skin can present on the face and scalp. This is often referred to as cradle cap. In addition, symptoms often affect the folds of the skin, including the […]
The ABC’s of Baby Eczema
The most common form of eczema is called atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis usually presents during infancy, but can occasionally present in adulthood. While it has often been thought that most children outgrow eczema, a recent study showed that the vast majority of people who have atopic dermatitis will still have symptoms at least six months out […]