Is your baby having a dry, itchy, and inflamed skin? They could be suffering from eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis. This is a chronic skin condition affecting up to 20 percent of children worldwide. The most common place where symptoms of eczema will manifest is on the face.
Eczema can present in different ways, but common symptoms include; dry, itchy skin which is the most common symptom. The skin may also be red, cracked, and scaly. Eczema presents as rashes that can appear anywhere on the body, but they are most common on the face, scalp, hands, and feet. In some cases, eczema can cause blisters on the skin, which may break open and ooze fluid. Over time, eczema can cause the skin to thicken and become leathery.
