Because of some recent studies, doctors now prescribe topical medicines instead of the oral ones. This is because topical medicines are found to have no effect on the skin. Still even with this, some are reluctant to actually take the drugs. Others want more natural forms of treatment because they believe that problems like this are not really happening because of a medical condition but because of some irritants, for instance, detergents or shampoo. The culprit for most cases are laundry detergents, bath soaps and other chemicals that the sensitive skin of your infant cannot take. Most babies with eczema have parents who are extremely allergic too. It is also not uncommon for asthmatic children to have flare-ups of eczema. Although medicines are being given to children for the treatment of the problem, it is not always recommended. Also a harmless type of eczema is the Dyshidrosis, which is often found on palms and on the sides of the fingers and toes. This worsens in the warm weather. There is also discoid eczema which can create oozing or dry rash. This is often seen on the lower legs. It becomes worst in winter. Venous eczema, on the other hand, occurs with people with impaired circulation, or those with varicose veins and edema. Irritants are however harder to control because these can be anything you encounter in your daily life. Usually, irritants are chemicals that your skin reacts to like strong soaps and detergents, paints, shampoo. If you notice that your skin gets rashes when you use a particular item, refrain from using that immediately. Moisturizing Applying moisturizers when needed is one way to combat the dryness and the itchy feeling of the skin caused by eczema. It seals the skin s own moisture, thus preventing dryness and cracking. Apply moisturizers right after bathing. In bathing, try not to irritate the afflicted skin areas. In addition, these blisters may break and the skin may flake and crack later. Long exposure In long-term exposures, the skin becomes thick, red and scaly. More than that period and the skin darkens and becomes leathery. Things get worse once irritant contact dermatitis has developed. Exposure or contacts with even mild substances (baby shampoo or even water) can irritate the skin and make the condition real bad.