In this episode we will discuss about eczema among young
children. According to Dr. Leong Kin Fon (Consultant
Paediatric Skin Specialist, from The Paediatric Institute
of HKL), eczema is a skin inflammation that happened due
to environment factor, hot and dry weather. The children
will feel itchy on their skin especially at knees and elbows.
The itchiness made them scratched their skin till resulting
to redness on the skin. However, in some cases as they
grow up, the eczema will disappeared.
SMART IMMUNE TIP: Dr. Leong advised Puan Yasmin to:
- Bath her child for not more that 15 minutes.
- Rub Aqua cream onto child’s body during the bath time.
- Use moisturizer after bath.
He also advised parents not to scold their children if they see them scratching, but encourage children to apply moisturizer whenever itch occurs.
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