Baby Eczema Cream

Your baby’s skin is delicate, especially on their face. To treat eczema on your baby’s face, use a gentle cleanser (we’d recommend the Aveeno Baby Range) and warm water to rinse, being careful to avoid their eyes, nose and mouth. Pat the face dry and apply a soothing, fragrance-free moisturiser. Although it’s unlikely your baby will be allergic to any of the skincare products, you should always test them on a small area on your baby’s skin beforehand.

Eczema in newborns usually starts on the cheeks and scalp, and it can appear red, dry and scaly. Eczema on the creases of arms and knees tends to start in older children. If you’re concerned your newborn is showing signs of eczema, you should speak to your GP for advice.

For lots of children, their eczema will gradually improve as they get older, and for some, it may disappear altogether. However, it’s important to remember that there is no cure for eczema, so your child’s eczema may return after years of no symptoms.

Eczema and psoriasis are both common skin conditions that can easily be confused with each other.

The symptoms are similar and they can both appear in similar parts of the body.

The differences between these two conditions can be subtle.

Eczema causes red, inflamed skin that is usually extremely itchy.

Psoriasis usually causes well-defined patches of redness and the skin is thicker and more inflamed than with eczema, with more of a burning sensation than just an itch.

Eczema usually appears on parts of the body that bend, like the inner elbow, behind the knees, wrists, ankles, or on your neck.

Psoriasis often shows up on the palms of your hands, your elbows, knees, scalp, face, lower back, or on the soles of the feet.