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In predisposed babies, eczema generally starts around three to four months of age and commonly presents itself as dryness on the cheeks, torso, and limbs. In older children, eczema appears less on the face and more on the torso, belly, and extremities. Eczema is quite itchy and bothersome, though scratching worsens the condition and provokes a vicious cycle of irritation.

The causes and course of the condition is unpredictable and very frustrating. It often waxes and wanes dramatically from one day or week to the next and is difficult to determine any triggering factor that you can put your finger on. Luckily, most kids completely outgrow eczema after their first birthday, and for those who don’t, the outbreaks become less frequent and less intense until they outgrow it later. Read more…