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Symptoms
Causes
Diagnosis
Treatment
Prevention
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Here is a list to help distinguish the differences:
Dry, itchy skin
Skin scales
Bumps that leak fluid and crust over
Rash comes and goes
Rash appears on face, arms, or legs
Develops between 6 months and 5 years of age
Pimples on or around the face
No skin scales
Pimples do not leak fluid
Typically resolves within four months
Acne stays on the face
Develops around 3 or 4 weeks of age
What Is a Teething Rash?
The source continues to say that if the acne is significant and does not resolve, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide lotion may help.
There is no cure foreczema, but many treatments are available to help manage the symptoms. Treatments may include:
Other treatments may include ableach bath, phototherapy, or wet wraps. However, it is always best to talk to a healthcare provider to determine the best treatment.
How to Treat Toddler Eczema
Though there is no way to completely preventeczema, there are ways to minimize flare-ups:
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HealthyChildren.org.Eczema in babies and children.
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National Eczema Association.Understanding eczema in children.
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