When babies are born, their skin is not fully mature, and it needs extra care. Experts do not generally recommend soap for babies, especially those with dry skin or eczema (atopic dermatitis). This ...

For those living with the discomfort of eczema — an inflammation of the skin manifesting in itchy, red patches all over the body — unfruitful over-the-counter treatments are standard and creative ...

Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease characterised by itchy, red, and inflamed skin. In babies, it often appears on the face, scalp, and the folds of the arms or legs. According to a 2011 study, ...

When a baby's silky smooth skin develops red, dry, itchy patches, the culprit is often eczema. Commonly appearing around 2 to 6 months of age, eczema (or atopic dermatitis) affects some 20 percent of ...

“Ultimately the wrong cleanser can make eczema worse, contributing to dryness, irritation, and inflammation,” says Joshua Zeichner, MD, the director of cosmetic and clinical research in dermatology ...