Baby Allergies
Does your baby have psoriasis? I am so sorry if she does. Like all good parents facing this problem, you are obviously very concerned about the right baby psoriasis treatment.
Baby Allergies
Naturally, you want your pediatrician to see your baby, and that is always your first step. Discuss with your baby's doctor some of the natural baby psoriasis treatments you would like to try.
Baby Allergies
Natural treatments? Yes. Remember, you are not alone! Thousands of others who have had infants and small children with psoriasis have had great success with natural baby psoriasis treatments they can do right at home without any fear of side effects.
Baby Allergies
To begin with, when your baby has a flare-up, apply cool compresses to the affected area. You can soak a soft towel in cold water, wring it out, and gently apply it to the affected area to cool it down and add moisture to the skin.
This should be followed with the application of a fragrance free moisturizer. More about moisturizers in a just a moment -- they are an important part of your baby psoriasis treatment.
A bath will probably give your child relief. Use lukewarm water, never hot. Some doctors now feel daily bathing is okay, while others still prefer every other day. The important thing is to not dry out your baby's skin.
Use a fragrance free mild soap. Keep the bath of short duration and don't use the soap until the very end of the bath. This will prevent your baby from sitting in soapy water which can dry out his skin.
Dry your baby by gently patting her with a soft, absorbent towel. Do not rub hard. Rubbing hard is not only uncomfortable for your baby, but you also want to leave some moisture on his skin even after you have patted her dry.
While the skin is still damp, gently rub on a fragrance free moisturizer. This will seal the moisture that is still on your baby into her skin. I talked a moment ago about how important moisturizers are as part of the baby psoriasis treatment. Moisturizers or emollients should be used several times a day to keep your baby's skin moist and supple.
Try to dress your baby in natural fabrics such as cotton. Do not overdress her! You do not want your baby to become hot and sweaty. You want her skin to stay cool and be able to breathe. The same is true for your baby's bed. The sheet should be a natural fabric -- cotton is best. A Soft 100% cotton sheet allows your baby's skin to breathe even when she's laying directly on it.
To prevent your baby from scratching her skin, put little socks over her hands, particularly when she sleeps. Also keep her nails trimmed -- fingernails and toenails! Make certain your baby's clothing, and also her bedding, are washed in a mild, fragrance free detergent. You can add softener, but make certain it is fragrance and allergy free.
I am so sorry that your baby has psoriasis. This skin condition no doubt makes your baby very uncomfortable and I know that it's hard for any parent to watch their child suffer.
Fortunately there are some very good natural baby psoriasis treatments available. Other parents have found that these treatments have completely eliminated outbreaks in their babies. Let's hope that they will clear up your baby's condition, too!
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