Behandeling van Eczeem bij Kinderen - Eczeem Repair Junior

Behandeling bij eczeem

De behandeling van eczeem is er met name op gefocust dat de huid niet uitdroogt. Smeren, smeren, smeren dus! Smeer het hele lichaam van je kind een of twee keer per dag in met een vette, beschermende en verzachtende crème of zalf.

Opties zijn cetomacrogol zalf, vaseline-lanette crème, koelzalf, lanette crème of vaseline-paraffine zalf. In deze crèmes zitten geen medicijnen. Je kunt ze dus gewoon bij de drogist of apotheek kopen, daar is geen recept voor nodig.

De crème en zalf zorgen ervoor dat de huid van je kind meer vocht vasthoudt. Ze beschermen de huid en verminderen de jeuk. Hoe droger de huid van je kind, hoe vetter de zalf of crème moet zijn. Kies daarom bij een erg droge huid voor een zalf, want zalf is vetter dan crème. In het gezicht kun je beter een crème gebruiken.

De huisarts schrijft soms ook een tweede crème voor, een hormoonzalf. Hier krijg je een recept voor. De hormoonzalf smeer je alleen op de plekken waar eczeem zit. Het remt de ontstekingen van de huid en vermindert de jeuk.

What to Know About Allergic Eczema

These substances are known as allergens. When your body reacts to them, it causes an allergic reaction. While this commonly looks like coughing, runny nose, and difficulty breathing, some reactions can cause skin changes like allergic eczema.

Read on to learn more about allergic eczema, what causes it, and how to treat it.

Allergic eczema is also known as:

Some common triggers for allergic eczema include:

• nickel, which can be found in jewelry, belt buckles, and metal buttons on jeans
• perfumes found in cosmetics
• clothing dyes
• hair dye
• latex
• adhesives
• soaps and cleaning products
• poison ivy and other plants
• antibiotic creams or ointments that are used on the skin

Allergic eczema may also develop when the skin is exposed to chemicals in the presence of sunlight. For example, you might have an allergic reaction after using sunscreen and spending time in the sun.

• itching
• a burning sensation or pain
• bumps that may ooze, drain, or crust
• skin discoloration
• warm, tender skin
• scaly, raw, or thickened skin
• dry, rough skin
• inflammation
• rash

First, a doctor will examine your skin to determine whether you have allergic eczema. If they suspect you have the condition, they’ll need to do further testing to find out exactly what you’re allergic to.

Skin tones

An eczema rash may appear gray or brown in people with dark skin tones, which could make AD harder to see.

That said, people with darker skin tones may also get dark or light skin patches even after eczema symptoms go away. These patches are known as hyperpigmentation, depigmentation, or hypopigmentation. They may last a long time.

A dermatologist can look at these patches and develop a treatment plan, which may include steroid creams.

There is no known cause of eczema. However, health professionals believe that it may develop from a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Children are more likely to develop eczema if a parent has it or another atopic condition, such as asthma and hay fever. If both parents have an atopic condition, the risk is even higher.

Some environmental factors may also bring out the symptoms of eczema, such as:

• Irritants: These include soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, and juices from fresh fruits, meats, and vegetables.
• Allergens: Dust mites, pets, pollens, and mold can all lead to eczema. This is known as allergic eczema.
• Microbes: These include bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, viruses, and certain fungi.
• Hot and cold temperatures: Very hot and very cold weather, high and low humidity, and perspiration from exercise can bring out eczema.
• Foods: Dairy products, eggs, nuts and seeds, soy products, and wheat can cause eczema flares.
• Stress: This is not a direct cause of eczema, but it can make the symptoms worse.
• Hormones: Females may experience increased eczema symptoms when their hormone levels are changing, such as during pregnancy and at certain points in the menstrual cycle.

There is currently no cure for AD. However, treatments aim to heal the affected skin and prevent symptom flare-ups.