Managing Your Child's Eczema
It can be upsetting to see your child suffering with eczema. Many parents feel anxious about it. There's no need to feel helpless since there are many things you can do to help your child. Most important, you can learn about the disease and how to manage it.
Here are some helpful facts:
- Eczema is especially common in babies and children under 5. As a result, there is plenty of support available for parents
- While family history plays a role, experts believe that childhood eczema has increased recently because of environmental triggers
- The disease may improve—even disappear—as the child gets older
Careful management can make the difference
It's important to work closely with your pediatrician. He or she can determine the right treatment for your child. Careful bathing and moisturizing are also important. Give lukewarm, not hot, baths and use a soap-free cleanser or body wash. Pat your child's skin dry or let it air dry. Keep the skin moist. Use creams and lotions often, including right after bathing.
You can also:
- Stop your child from rubbing or scratching
- Distract your child from scratching with toys and games
- Keep your child's fingernails short
- Dress him or her in soft cotton clothes
- Keep your child cool: overheating can make skin itchier
- Keep your child away from things that could irritate the skin or cause allergic reactions
Important Selected Product Safety Information
Do not use CUTIVATE® LOTION if you have hypersensitivity to any ingredient of this product or with formaldehyde. This medication is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes. CUTIVATE® LOTION should not be used on the face, underarms, or groin areas unless prescribed by your physician. The treated skin area should not be bandaged or otherwise covered or wrapped unless directed by the physician. The safety and efficacy in pediatric patients below 1 year of age have not been established. The safety of the use of CUTIVATE® LOTION for longer than 4 weeks has not been established.
Absorption of topical corticosteroids through the skin has produced various hormonal abnormalities, increased blood sugar, and sugar in the urine in some patients. CUTIVATE® LOTION may cause local skin reactions such as irritation, inflammation of hair follicles, acne-like skin disorder and loss of skin color.
Side effects of topical steroids in children may include toxicity with weight gain and growth, headaches, problems with vision, bulging soft spots on a baby's head, and stretch marks. You should not use this product to treat your child’s diaper dermatitis unless instructed by the physician.
If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, consult with physician prior to using this product.
For more information, consult your healthcare professional. Please see link to Full Prescribing Information below.
CUTIVATE® (fluticasone propionate) LOTION Full Prescribing Information
