Children are more vulnerable to the side effects of drugs and as much as possible, they should not be given anything. This does not mean though that your child should not have been given a medicine for eczema. This all depends on the diagnosis, the prognosis and how the doctors see the problem. Some doctors will prescribe a topical steroids like hydrocortisone creams and med-potency steroids. What is available now are various therapies designed to put the illness under control and manage the debilitating symptoms (itchiness, skin rashes, lesions, painful open sores) it inflicts on its victims. Genetics and some From their findings, doctors also believe eczema is a genetic defect that results in the abnormality of the barrier function of the skin. Usually, this kind of dermatitis is actually pretty harmless although many people actually have them in various degrees. It is only dangerous when it is contracted by the very young such as an infant. Seborrhoeic dermatitis can lead to cradle cap in infants. One mistake that people with this condition commit is to scratch the surface and get rid of the scaling or the dandruff. Children who have this problem may also develop other types of allergic diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Diagnosing the Problem Laboratory testing cannot diagnose this kind of skin problem. These three factors must be present for the diagnosis to be made. First off, the sufferer must be atopic. ) There are many metals that can cause allergic reactions all around us nickels (found in jewelry and food including tomatoes, chocolates and nuts), mercury (dental fillings), gold, chromate (for tanning leather) and many others. Other irritants include plants (poison ivy, poison oak), UV light exposure, and perspiration (combined with metals). There are many types of moisturizers that you can get for your kids, but if they already have this skin disorder, it will be best if you will get them greasy ointment. As much as possible, they must stay away from using oils and lotions on their skin. There are also appropriate creams that can help heal the itching.