How does Childrens Mercy treat eczema in children?
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin which may cause dryness, flakiness, heat and itching. It can be caused by a number of different factors and may result in just a small patch of skin being affected, but can affect skin anywhere on the body. Patches of eczema on infants and young children may ooze and look weepy, and usually occur on a child’s face, body and the outside of the arms and legs. In older children, the skin may appear thick and scaly. At this age, the child is most likely to be affected at skin folds, such as the neck, under the arms and behind the knees. Eczema in children is sometimes accompanied with respiratory allergies or asthma. Allergy testing may be recommended to determine the best treatment. Most parents can effectively treat their child’s eczema with a daily skin care routine. What child allergy services are available through the Children’s Mercy Allergy Clinic? • Clinical consultation for child allergies • Allergy skin testing • Pulmonary function testing •
Eczema is an inflammation of the skin which may cause dryness, flakiness, heat and itching. It can be caused by a number of different factors and may result in just a small patch of skin being affected, but can affect skin anywhere on the body. Patches of eczema on infants and young children may ooze and look weepy, and usually occur on a child’s face, body and the outside of the arms and legs. In older children, the skin may appear thick and scaly. At this age, the child is most likely to be affected at skin folds, such as the neck, under the arms and behind the knees. Eczema in children is sometimes accompanied with respiratory allergies or asthma. Allergy testing may be recommended to determine the best treatment. Most parents can effectively treat their child’s eczema with a daily skin care routine. What child allergy services are available through the Children’s Mercy Allergy Clinic? • Clinical consultation for child allergies • Allergy skin testing • Pulmonary function testing •
