Infant's cheeks may become reddened due to drooling and friction against their crib sheets. The area behind the knees and in front of the elbow are common locations for outbreaks in older children. Because of the itching associated with eczema, children may want to scratch and pick at lesions which can lead to bacterial or fungal secondary infection. Children with eczema may go on to manifest other allergies or asthma. Eczema most commonly will subside by the age of five but some children will have episodes throughout their lives.
Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step in the treatment of eczema.
However, if the symptoms do not respond to natural therapies, the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. Herbal Medicine offers topical remedies such as chamomile cream, Balsam of Peru or goldenseal to help soothe the skin and aid in healing. Before administering any herbal products to children, consult with a knowledgeable and experienced health care provider who can provide information about age appropriate dosages and precautions. Homeopathic remedies are tailored to the individual child predicated on a variety of factors that must be considered before the appropriate treatment is selected. Nutrition Certain foods may cause allergic reactions.