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[|Human|] Hi my son is 1year 9months he has eczema. When he had eczema it wasn t that much he had it only on he s hands and leg. The older he s getting its getting really worse he s skin is gone so bad its red and most of he s eczema looks bruised. I don t know what to do I tried creams steroids the doctors keep on giving him steroids but its not helping. At the moment I m giving him bath with neem leaves n putting neem oil on. Does neem help with eczema??
[|AI|]  Thanks for putting up your query on Chat Doctor. I am sorry that your son has eczema which in medical terms is known as atomic dermatitis. It is not dangerous, non-contagious but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause eczema include other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and the children genetic makeup. Speaking in simpler terms, in eczema the immune system gets hyperactive and attacks the skin in an apprehension that some agents (allergens) like dust might be harmful even though they are not. In the process, the skin gets damaged and looks bruised. The steroids decrease such immune reactions and tend to control eczema. Daily moisturizing is the basis of any eczema treatment, and even while eczema is under control It's important to continue the moisturizing regime to prevent future flare-ups. Nothing is as important as keeping the skin HY Chat Doctor.  It is the most important step in treating eczema with need or otherwise. Neem based products have been shown to be very effective in treating eczema (as in, relieving the symptoms), but they don't cure eczema. External use of need based moisturizers helps to prevent