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How To Get Rid Of The Itching And Dry Skin?
My 2 and half years old daughter is suffering with severe eczema. She was born at 23rd week of my pregnancy weighing 1 pound only. Her skins is very dry and nothing we are doing seems to help. She seems to be allergic to everything under the sun. We mainly feed her milk and sometimes she is able to tolerate rice foods. Do you suggest any home remedies for the VERY dry skin and itching. She can not sleep in the night due to itching and since yesterday she is jerking/shivering in her sleep and while she is awake. Any advice?
Thu, 4 Aug 2016
Hi Thanks for writing to Healthcare Magic.
I understand that yours daughter is suffering from Atopic dermatitis. Its important that the skin is not dried completely soon after bathing. Also its recommended that you do not use hot water to bathe. It should be lukewarm. Though this sounds silly , its important information. Also as soon as child is towel dried, its important to apply the cream for hydration all over body. This will help lock the moisture in skin.
Use of full cotton cloths, socks. Avoid food items she is allergic to.
Hope you find this information useful
I understand that yours daughter is suffering from Atopic dermatitis. Its important that the skin is not dried completely soon after bathing. Also its recommended that you do not use hot water to bathe. It should be lukewarm. Though this sounds silly , its important information. Also as soon as child is towel dried, its important to apply the cream for hydration all over body. This will help lock the moisture in skin.
Use of full cotton cloths, socks. Avoid food items she is allergic to.
Hope you find this information useful
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