Medical history of other allergic conditions in your child, such as hay fever, asthma, or sensitivity to certain drugs. Clothing made of synthetic fabric, which traps perspiration. No specific preventive measures. Medical history and physical exam by a doctor. Laboratory studies, such as blood and skin tests to identify your child's allergies.
Some children outgrow eczema.
Others are resistant to treatment, and eczema may persist through puberty. However, symptoms can usually be controlled with treatment. Skin irritation from any other cause can trigger a flare-up or aggravate existing eczema. Minimize stress in the child's life whenever possible. Don't allow the child to have a smallpox vaccination or to be exposed to someone who has recently had one.