Myths and facts about eczema

The article was written by Dr. Nguyen Thuy Dung, currently a pediatric oncologist, Children's Center of Vinmec Times City International Hospital.

Eczema is a group of inflammatory skin diseases that cause itching, characterized by inflammatory changes of the top layer of the skin. Eczema is often a chronic and long-lasting skin disease, causing significant impacts on quality of life, especially for young children.

Eczema is a group of inflammatory skin diseases that cause itching, characterized by inflammatory changes of the top layer of the skin. This is a non-communicable disease. However, if the skin has open sores or blisters that have become infected, it can be spread to others.
The disease manifests itself through several stages such as erythema, vesicles, scabs, then healing or persistent itching.
If your child has eczema, the effects on your child's quality of life include:
Pain and itching. May be teased and bullied by friends. Children may not be able to participate in normal activities such as outdoor sports, picnics, etc.

Family history: Eczema is more likely to occur when a family member has eczema but not all of these children will develop eczema.
Other factors can also trigger eczema to develop such as:
Occupational chemicals: Cement, dyes, car paint, grease, pesticides..., cleaning chemicals, soaps, substances sanitary cleaning. Microbiological products will cause allergic mechanisms such as bacterial, fungal, and viral infections. Physical factors: Light, humidity, weather, rubbing, scratching.. Allergies: Polluted environment, house dust, pollen..

There is no single treatment that can make eczema go away forever. Good skin care is a key focus of eczema management. Eczema is a chronic condition. It has the ability to change at different stages of development of the child's body.

Children should be given topical corticosteroid creams 1 to 2 times per day when eczema flares up (redness and itching). The goal is to soothe inflamed skin. However, before using it, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

Proper bathing helps you prevent disease effectively. Therefore, you need to pay attention:
Take a bath once a day, maximum for 10-15 minutes Take a warm bath, do not take a hot bath Scrub your body with mild soaps to keep the body's best moisture. room up the face, armpits, genitals, hands and feet. Remaining parts wash with clean water Do not rub with washcloth or bitter gourd Gently pat dry with a soft towel Bath at night for best moisture Bathing helps to wash away germs and dirt and can help keep skin healthy skin moisture. However, you should not bathe for too long, shower several times a day. It is best for parents to give their children a bath once a day with warm water and always use soap-free products to clean the skin. It's also important to apply moisturizer immediately after bathing.

Spending too much time in the water can aggravate eczema if the child's skin is in the acute phase of eczema (red and itchy). However, outside of the acute phase, children can try swimming. It usually doesn't cause problems for the child.
Need to pay attention when letting children swim:
Always moisturize before swimming. Do not stay in the water for too long. Rinse with clean water. Re-moisturize.

Consult your doctor before deciding to discontinue a food for your child if: The child is diagnosed with a food allergy, or the child has severe eczema that does not respond to topical treatment.
At present, dermatitis is very common in all ages, genders, there are many types of skin diseases that can be transmitted, so you should see a doctor when strange symptoms appear on the skin.
At Vinmec International General Hospital, there is a package of examination and advice on treatment of atopic dermatitis to help customers assess the overall condition of the disease and advise on measures to help prevent recurrence.
When registering for a package of examination and consultation for treatment of atopic dermatitis, customers will receive: Dermatology specialist examination. Perform tests such as: quantitative IgE, fresh mycobacteria, specific IgE quantification with respiratory allergens - food (Panel 1 Viet), test Rida Allergy Screen (panel 1)...
For detailed information, please contact the hospitals and clinics of Vinmec health system nationwide.

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