Eczema is something anyone can get. It is a skin condition that does not care if you are rich or poor, young or old. Childhood eczema is disease is common among anyone, and children are especially prone to getting it.

In fact, studies show that out of every ten children, one of them is bound to get eczema. Most often you will start to notice signs of childhood eczema before the child reachs five years old. If you have a child and have noticed rashes on their skin, you should see a doctor for it immediately so you can begin specific childhood eczema treatment.

For children under five, the most common places on the body to get this condition is on the forehead or cheeks. These rashes will appear red with inflamed bumps that can eventually burst. If that happens, your child will probably be in a great deal of pain or discomfort.

Children over five will usually have the rashes on their knees, ankles, elbows, and wrists. It will appear in scaly red patches all over these areas of their body. Some tips for child and baby eczema treatments:

1. Only dress your child in one hundred percent cotton clothing.
2. Mild, fragrance free soaps are the only kind you should use when bathing your child.
3. Use fragrance free lotions to keep your child’s skin moist to avoid the skin from drying out.
4. Let your child know they should not scratch or run the area as it will make things worse.
5. Keep their nails clean and cut.
6. Make sure your home is clean, and keep pets out of certain rooms.

While childhood eczema is uncomfortable, it is not contagious and children do not have to worry about spreading it to others. You do not need to put them in isolation, or take them out of school, instead use the following guidelines to prevent the breakouts from even happening.