Severe eczema appearing in the first six months of life can be the gateway to an “atopic course” associated with food and then respiratory allergies, from simple allergic rhinitis to allergic asthma.
Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is still a chronic inflammatory skin disease that causes itching and flare-ups that are more or less serious. In its mild form, the infant’s skin becomes red, dry and covered with small blisters. A soap-free oil and emollient cream are sufficient to reduce skin dryness, and after one year, antihistamines in syrup may be prescribed to soothe the sometimes intense itching and facilitate sleep.
However, even at this mild stage, parents should not hesitate to use corticosteroid creams during flare-ups. If applied topically for a few days, they do not cause any adverse effects for the child, but…
Source: Le Figaro
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