12/16/2025
๐๐๐ญ๐๐ ๐: ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐น๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐ ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
In the past, weโve talked about specific prescription products that can help manage eczema. Today, we want to focus on non-pharmacologic strategies that can help reduce flare-ups before they start.
Small daily habits can make a big difference.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐
โข Stick to lukewarm baths
โข Keep baths short (5โ10 minutes)
โข Pat skin dry gently (do not rub)
โข Apply moisturizer immediately after bathing to lock in hydration
๐ ๐ผ๐ถ๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ธ๐ฒ๐
โข Moisturize multiple times per day, especially after bathing
โข Thick creams or ointments work better than lotions
โข Consistency matters more than brand
๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ธ๐ถ๐ป ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป
โข Choose fragrance-free, dye-free soaps, detergents, and skin products
โข Dress children in soft, breathable fabrics like cotton
โข Avoid tight clothing and rough seams
๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฎ๐น ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ๐
โข Heat, sweat, cold air, and sudden weather changes can worsen eczema
โข Keep nails trimmed to reduce skin damage from scratching
Know your childโs triggers
Every child is different. Irritants, allergens, stress, or environmental changes may all play a role. Identifying triggers empowers families to prevent flares before they escalate.
If eczema symptoms persist, worsen, or begin interfering with sleep or daily activities, call (210) 826-0311 to schedule an appointment with us at Cevey Pediatrics!