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Taking care of that sweet new skin is important to parents and caregivers, but when common infant skin conditions like cradle cap, diaper rash and eczema strike, it can be challenging to know what to do. ?Baby skin is very fragile and sensitive,? notes Maxine Ryan, a senior educational trainer with Ducray. ?The skin cells are still very immature and the skin is about 20 to 30 percent thinner than adult skin. It?s trying to adapt to the outside world for the first time so it can get very dry and irritated very quickly. And, it?s like a sponge, so it?s very sensitive to outside elements like creams and lotions.? Here are some points for parents and caregivers to keep in mind.
Eczema
Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, refers to itchy, red, bumpy irritated patches on your little one?s skin, often in the body?s creases at the elbow, neck, knee or hand. Bathing in lukewarm water for five to 10 minutes daily, using fragrance-free, soap-free gentle cleansers can help, followed by an ointment or cream recommended by your doctor. Creams containing corticosteroids are often prescribed for eczema lesions but can?t be used for long periods because there is a possibility of thinning the skin, as well as irritation, burning or stinging.
Parents looking for cortisone-free, fragrance-free products recommended by dermatologists now have some options. ?Since they were born, my boys have had sensitive skin, and we have dealt with eczema,? says Magalie Cournoyer, a Queb...