INFANTILE ECZEMA
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Eczema occurring in infants upto the age of 2
years.
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Acute inflammation with erythema, oedema, scaliness
with vesicles and scratching.
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There may be automatic recovery after the age of
two.
Treatment
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Soap substitute or mineral oil may be used to
clean the skin.
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If a contact aetiology is suspected the
causative agent should be searched for and to be eliminated from the
environment.
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Antihistaminic therapy will be useful.
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Under no consideration X-ray therapy should be
given, ultraviolet rays usually do more harm.
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Hydrocortisone cream or ointment (1%) is a
valuable preparation. Oral Corticosteroids should be avoided.
