Aug 14th, 2005, 11:24
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请问宝宝湿疹是用热水洗脸还是用冷水洗?
谁有高招嘛?这是怎么引起来的呀?谢谢大家了
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Aug 14th, 2005, 15:41
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我宝宝一个月多就开始长湿疹，开始是脸上，然后是四肢和身体，现在连脑袋上也有了。这种湿疹非常痒，宝宝经常痒得睡不着觉，在床上象虫子一样扭来扭去，磨蹭着止痒，自己经常把脸抓破了。儿科医生给他开了药膏，但这种药膏是含激素的，而且不能阻止新的湿疹生出来，就是说这种湿疹目前没药可医，可能一直到两至四岁才消失，甚至更久。他还告诉我，生湿疹的宝宝将来得哮喘的机率很大。我问有多大，他说75%，太吓人了。 我知道很多BB都有生湿疹，但没有医生说得这么严重吧？看着别的宝宝剥壳鸡蛋一样的皮肤，自己宝宝却受湿疹的折磨，全身都是红色的疙瘩，想着想着眼泪就往下掉，只恨这湿疹怎么不长在我身上呢？ |
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Aug 14th, 2005, 15:47
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这是我在网络上搜索到有关湿疹的简单知识。 What is eczema? Eczema is a condition affecting the skin. Most doctors use the terms dermatitis and eczema to describe the same thing. There are different types of eczema, depending on the root causes of the problem. They all have one thing in common: they result in dry, itchy, red and cracked skin, which can become sore and bleeding through scratching. The areas most affected are the hands, face, elbows and knees. Atopic eczema often runs in families. Atopic conditions, which include eczema, asthma and hay fever, are on the increase but no-one is completely sure why. Eczema may also be triggered by an irritation of the skin caused by chemicals, such as the detergents in washing powders and fabric softeners. This is called contact eczema. A child with atopic eczema could develop contact eczema as well so the two types of eczema do sometimes occur together. When this happens, try changing your detergent because it may ease the condition. It is also possible to have allergic contact eczema. This is usually a reaction to a specific substance such as the nickel in jewellery. However, the allergic reaction may spread to affect other areas of skin. Eczema can be extremely distressing in babies and young children because they find it very difficult not to scratch, which can lead to infections. What is the treatment for eczema? The treatment of eczema depends on how serious it is. If your baby has a mild case of contact eczema, you may simply be advised to use a short course of a low-strength steroid cream. Atopic eczema is dealt with in two ways. It is known that dryness of the skin makes it worse and so preventing flare-ups by moisturising the skin is crucial. There are a huge variety of moisturisers or emollients available and you may have to try several to find the one that suits your child best. These are available as creams, ointments, lotions and bath additives. You may have to use large quantities on a regular basis and your doctor may consider issuing repeat prescriptions once you know which one works best. Secondly, some doctors will recommend that babies with atopic eczema use steroid creams from time to time. It is vital that these are used sparingly to avoid the risk of side-effects, especially in young children. Eczema may also be complicated by skin infections (often caused by scratching until the skin is broken) and so antibiotic creams are being used increasingly. Oral antihistamines are sometimes used to combat itchiness. The ones normally available for young children often cause drowsiness and so will tend to be used at night. You should seek your doctor's advice before giving young children anti-histamines. Homoeopathy can sometimes be very helpful in treating eczema and in many areas of the country advice and treatment may be available through the National Health Service ― just ask your health visitor or GP. Alternatively, to find a registered homoeopath near you, contact the Society of Homeopaths. How can I help? There are other self-help measures you can try: • It is thought that exposure to some foods can aggravate eczema. Reactions to individual foods can obviously be helped by avoiding that food, but you should not change your child's diet drastically without talking to your health visitor. • Doctors will usually only advise getting rid of a pet in severe cases but pets can be restricted to one part of the house or an outside run. • House dust mites are thought to trigger some cases of eczema. You can reduce the amount of dust moving around your house by using a damp cloth rather than a dry duster for cleaning, and in extreme cases, you may want to change from carpets to hard flooring. Frequent washing of bedding at high temperature is thought to help, and there are a number of specialist products on the market such as vacuum cleaners, filters and sprays. For more information on controlling house dust mites, contact the British Allergy Foundation. • Breastfeeding exclusively for at least four months helps to protect against eczema and other allergies. Some babies and children who develop eczema may be allergic to cow's milk but it's important to talk to your doctor before removing cow's milk (or cow's milk formula) from your baby's diet. • Cotton or cotton mix clothing may help, whereas woollen and synthetic fibres may make it worse. • Overheating can make eczema more severe, so you should keep bedding and clothing light and layered, in order that the temperature can be easily adjusted. • Keep your child's nails short to help prevent skin irritation from scratching. You can also buy cotton mittens to help babies who scratch at night. |
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Aug 14th, 2005, 15:49
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Will the use of steroids harm my baby? Many parents have heard about side effects from overuse of steroids, and are reluctant to use them, particularly on babies and young children. "Steroids are very safe if used appropriately," advises Collette Hoare from the National Eczema Society. "Their main side effect is thinning of the skin, but there is no evidence that this is permanent. It is very important to use the correct strength, depending on the severity of the eczema, so steroids should always be used under the supervision of your GP." When using steroid cream, keep usage to a minimum by only using on the affected areas, and remember always to use plenty of emollient cream. Whilst some steroids can be bought over the counter, it is recommended that when treating babies and young children, you always seek the advice of your doctor. What causes eczema? No one knows for sure, but we do know that eczema is often inherited. So your baby is more likely to have it if you or some other close family member has either had eczema, or had asthma or allergies. Eczema is not an allergic reaction to something, but it can be provoked by allergens in your baby's environment or diet, or in your diet if you're breastfeeding. Eczema can also be aggravated by heat, by irritants that come in contact with your baby's skin (like wool or the chemicals in some soaps, lotions, or detergents), by changes in temperature, and by dry skin. How common is eczema in babies? While 3 to 6 percent of the population has eczema, about 10 to 20 percent of babies have it in the first year of life. Many improve or are no longer troubled by eczema by the time they're 2 years old. What can I do to treat my baby's eczema? Taking good care of your baby's skin is crucial if he has eczema. Here are some tips: • Try to keep your baby's skin from becoming too dry. Talk with your child's doctor about how often to bathe him. Many experts now believe that daily bathing can be helpful for babies with eczema. Just don't make the water too warm, because very warm water dehydrates the skin faster than lukewarm water. Use mild soaps, and wash and shampoo your baby at the end of bath time so he isn't sitting in soapy water. As soon as you get your baby out of the tub, pat his skin dry and then apply plenty of moisturizing ointment, cream, or lotion right away (within two to three minutes). • Allow your baby's skin to breathe (and not overheat) by dressing him in natural fabrics like cotton. Avoid wool and other scratchy materials, though, because these can irritate his very sensitive skin. • Switch to mild, fragrance-free soaps and shampoos, or those made for sensitive skin. Use mild, fragrance-free detergents for sensitive skin when laundering your baby's clothes and bedding, too. • Rapid changes in temperature can make eczema worse, so try not to let your baby get too hot and then cool quickly, or vice versa. • Pollen, dust mites, and animal dander can also trigger or worsen eczema. You might want to consult an allergist, who can provide tips on how to reduce allergens in your home. These tips may include more efficient ways of vacuuming and dusting, using air filters, and possibly getting rid of carpets and upholstered furniture. • Help your baby avoid scratching. He may try to get relief by scratching with his hands or by rubbing his face against his crib sheet when he sleeps. But scratching or rubbing can further irritate or inflame his skin and make matters much worse. Use the softest sheet possible in his crib, and keep his nails short. Put him to bed with cotton mittens or socks on his hands. If your baby has a lot of trouble sleeping because of eczema, talk with his doctor. She may suggest a baby dose of an antihistamine that will cut down on the itchy feeling and make your baby more drowsy, too. Could my baby's eczema be caused by a certain food? Eczema is not a specific allergy, but in some children, certain allergenic foods can trigger eczema or make it worse. If you or your doctor suspects that your baby's eczema is affected by certain foods ― the mostly likely culprits being cows' milk and eggs, followed by soy, wheat, peanuts, and fish ― then you could try eliminating them from your baby's diet, if he's started on solids, and from your own diet if you're breastfeeding. (Note that your baby shouldn't drink cows' milk until his first birthday, but if he's prone to eczema you might want to delay giving him milk and other potential allergens for even longer.) Eliminate suspect foods one at a time, and give each test a couple of weeks, because it can take that long to get it completely out of your breast milk and his system. If you're using formula, your doctor may suggest that you try switching to a soy-based variety. This isn't always the solution, because some children who are allergic to milk are allergic to soy as well, but it's worth a try. Keep in mind that while food may be a trigger in as many as 30 percent of children with eczema, it's the main trigger in only about 10 percent of eczema cases. You'll still want to be conscientious about other factors, like skin care. Does breastfeeding help? Maybe. Studies show that breastfeeding from the get-go does help prevent eczema in babies who are prone to get it (because their parents have it). Whether or not it helps a baby who already has eczema is controversial, but experts agree that it doesn't hurt. What should I do if the rash doesn't get better? Talk with your child's doctor or a pediatric dermatologist. If the rash doesn't get better from following the suggestions above, your doctor might suggest trying mild topical steroids (in cream form), which can be purchased over the counter. Applying this cream sometimes works wonders to help break a stubborn cycle of eczema. A short course of oral steroid medication can also help get eczema enough under control that the other relief methods you try work more effectively. Researchers are developing new drugs, like topical immunomodulators, to help eczema sufferers, so if your baby continues to struggle with the condition, ask his doctor to keep you up to date on remedies. Will my child always have eczema? Maybe. Most babies with eczema outgrow it by their teens, but there's no way to tell ahead of time. The good news is that the condition usually becomes less severe with age. And there are ways to manage it. By following the measures mentioned above and treating any flare-ups immediately, you can help keep your child's eczema under control. |
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