subject: Identifying the triggers of baby eczema! [print this page] Identifying the triggers of baby eczema! Identifying the triggers of baby eczema!
Eczema is strongly connected with nutritional deficiency as the nutritional value of the food we eat is dropping down dramatically over the past several decades. Because of the fewer nutrients babies are developing low immune system and coincidently the rate of baby eczema is increasing over the years.
The baby's skin is so delicate that using scented soaps and moisturizers irritate infant's skin and can cause damages to it. Even the chemicals in soaps can be absorbed through an infant's skin into the bloodstream and can affect baby's hormonal system. On the other side, too much of bathing may irritate newborn skin as well affect the pH balance. For the first few weeks babies' skin is not getting dust and dirt, so it will be wise not to be interfered with. You can add a half-teaspoon of lemon juice and a teaspoon of sunflower or safflower oil to the bathwater to keep your baby clean without harming his or her skin. Always use a fragrance free baby oil that contains sunflower or safflower oil, an excellent moisturizer. It also helps to prevent any bacterial skin infections. Thus keeping infant skin well-moisturized is an important way to protect against eczema.
Nutritional factors are also considered as one of the key factors in developing a baby's skin. Deficiency of zinc, vitamin B6 or magnesium can cause symptoms of eczema. Mother's diet can be a cause of breast-fed baby eczema. In a recent study shows us that breast milk is often low in zinc and can cause dry, patchy and irritated skin. Low level magnesium cause sensitive skin.
About 30% of infants and children with eczema have certain food allergies. The most common allergens include cow's milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts and shellfish. Often baby or child has much greater chance of having allergies if either of the parents have allergies. You may go for a allergy test for your baby to rule out the possibilities and you can avoid those allergy prone foods.
Overall you must identify the root cause of the skin disorder of your baby before getting into the symptoms. Start taking care of your baby properly and give your little one a healthy way of lifestyle.
