WhyBBWill there be eczema?
Eczema can be divided into congenital and acquired factors. Congenital factors may be inherited from parents, causing babies to lack the ability to produce protective oils, weakening their skin barrier repair function, and making their skin susceptible to damage. Acquired factors refer to babies coming into contact with allergens, including environmental factors, objects, or food, all of which can trigger eczema.
If you don't want to use steroids, what are the options?
Many parents worry that long-term use of steroid creams will affect their baby's health. In reality, doctors prescribe medication based on the patient's condition, which also includes non-steroid creams that can reduce the immune system's allergic reactions. Generally, these are suitable for children aged 2 or above.
Furthermore, recent studies have found that eczema is related to the PDE4 enzyme in cells. Therefore, there is also a PDE4 inhibitor ointment that inhibits skin inflammation from within by preventing the over-activation of PDE4 enzymes in cells. This ointment is suitable for children aged 3 months and above. PDE4 inhibitor ointment is also a non-steroidal ointment. Due to its small molecular size, it can penetrate the skin quickly and can be used long-term on areas such as the face, neck, and eyelids.
