It is not very clear why eczema is most common in children. The good news is that 75% of children do not have it by the time they reach adulthood. Like most people who have eczema, there is a strong correlation between dry skin, genetics, asthma, and allergies.

Typically eczema in babies begins on the cheeks and will then progress to other parts of the face and body like the neck, arms, and legs. A child is most likely to be irritated by it in the evenings.

In addition to short baths, wearing cotton clothing, and applying topical antibiotics and moisturizers, covering a child’s hands with soft mittens is helpful because it will prevent him or her from scratching the skin. If the rash ever becomes infected, visit a doctor.