taking care of baby's skin is the first step to managing infant eczema especially when the condition is mild. try: moisturizers. a good moisturizing ointment such as petroleum jelly or fragrance-free creams when used daily will help baby's skin retain its natural moisture. apply immediately after a bath. a lukewarm bath. this helps hydrate and cool the skin and may reduce itching. speak with your pediatrician about using an antihistamine to help relieve your baby's itchy skin. topical steroids. over-the-counter steroids such as hydrocortisone creams and ointments can help reduce the redness and inflammation of baby's eczema when used as directed. though these creams are safe they can lead to thinned skin and other issues if applied for too many days to the same part of the body. other topical treatments are available by prescription to ease inflammation. speak with your pediatrician. in severe cases of eczema in children skin care can be complemented with: ultraviolet light therapy. antibiotics for rashes that become infected.
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