Thursday, February 18, 2010

Baby Eczema - 3 Reasons Your Baby May Be Suffering

By Tess Rainey

This article will discuss baby eczema and 3 common reasons babies suffer from eczema. Although it may be a common problem, eczema is still a very bothersome issue that is extremely difficult to witness. The three reasons discussed below can help you figure out what might be causing your child's symptoms.

1. Food allergies: An immediate response to a food is what people usually think of when they hear "food allergy". But it is actually more common to have hidden food allergies that cause delayed symptoms. These symptoms can be very subtle, like a headache, so most people don't even know they have a problem with certain foods.

While wheat and dairy are common food allergens, there are many others that can be the culprit. A problem with soy, tomatoes, sugar and more could be the cause of your baby's eczema.

2. Pet Allergies: Having an allergy to a pet can present itself in many ways. Obvious symptoms include sneezing, itchy eyes or nasal congestion. However pet allergies can also show up as eczema. The best way to discover if your baby is allergic to a family pet is to do allergy testing.

3.Environmental Irritants: Underlying causes of baby eczema can include allergies to detergents, cigarette smoke, or even household dust. Allergy testing can help identify if any of your child's symptoms are caused by these types of irritants. You can also keep a log of what your baby is exposed to if you don't want to take them in just yet to be tested.

There are hypo-allergenic detergents and mild cleansers on the market that can help reduce eczema symptoms as well if your baby has sensitive skin.

This article talked about baby eczema and 3 common reasons babies suffer from eczema. Allergies to certain foods, pet allergies or even environmental irritants can all cause eczema symptoms in babies. By removing as many of these factors as possible you may find that the eczema symptoms clear up on their own.

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