Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Baby Eczema Creams

Here you will be able to find reviews of different eczema creams for baby. With the reviews on baby eczema creams, you will have enough information to make the best descision for your baby.

Eczema cream is used as a topical agent to cover the area of irritation and provide relief and to ease the soreness and scratchiness. Although steroid creams are commonly prescribed for eczema, many parents do not want to use them on their babies. This is because baby skin is so delicate and their internal organs may not have fully developed. Using these steorid creams may not be safe for your baby.

Before you purchase the eczema cream for your baby, there are few important factors you should consider.

Eczema Steroid Cream
Steroid cream is effective in reducing the inflammation and pain that are associated with eczema. However, steroid cream gives temporary relief and is not the answer for long term help as there can be some serious side effects from using them. Side effects include thinning of the skin, discoloration of the skin, the skin may respond to treatments which contain only steroids or it may develop allergies from the steroid iteself.

Specially formulated for babies
Baby skin is delicate and their internal organs are still developing. Never ever use adult eczema cream for your baby as they can be too strong for your baby's skin.

Seal of Acceptance
Products with National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance has been evaluated to determine that it does not contain ingredients or contents that are known to be unsuitable for use by person with eczema.