In infants younger than 1 year old, eczema usually is on their cheeks, forehead, or scalp. It may spread to the knees, elbows, and trunk (but not usually the diaper area). Older kids and teens usually ...

Kids with eczema have very sensitive skin. Many products that touch their skin can trigger eczema. To complicate matters, it can take time for your child’s skin to react. For example, an ingredient in ...

Avoid rubbing in circles or up-and-down because this can generate heat and irritate inflamed skin. If your eczema isn't improving with moisturizing creams, a low-potency OTC hydrocortisone cream can ...

Many kids with eczema get frequent skin infections. The very dry skin has cracks that allow bacteria ... A fungal infection may be treated with an anti-fungal cream. Sometimes stronger medicine is ...

A new study by researchers in the United Kingdom indicates that antibiotics given to pregnant women prior to a caesarean birth do not increase the risk of asthma, eczema, or other allergic conditions ...