Before going to sleep is advisable to give your baby a bath about 10 minutes
in warm water (32 º -33 º). It has a relaxing effect and give a better texture
to your skin
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Do not use soap to make a lot of foam because it irritates the skin. Use
bath oils and products of slightly acidic pH and very low power irritant,
which respect the protective barrier of the skin.
Do not rub your skin with a sponge, mitts or towels. Use your hands with
a little soap and dry your skin with softness.
Apply after bathing products that correct: the dryness, reduce flaking
and itching sensation. This will help to reduce the use of steroids.
Put it soft and lightweight clothing or cotton thread, and do not forget
to remove the labels.
Avoid dry environments: fostering the flaking, itching and irritation of
the skin.
Sunlight can be beneficial for patients with atopic dermatitis. Keep the
baby in a cool place before and apply a sunscreen with physical filters, moisturizing
and water-resistant.
Keep the baby's fingernails clean and well trimmed, this does not lead
to superinfections scratch. If it is necessary to put it some cotton gloves
while you sleep.
Evita: carpets, rugs, stuffed animals, pets and plants in their environment
as they can aggravate their symptoms.
There are medications to treat outbreaks of atopic dermatitis. Consult
your pediatrician and your dermatologist, they will prescribe the most appropriate.