In case of eczema in babies, cleansing care is an integral part of managing the disease. Cleansing products for babies must be selected very carefully:
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Here are some tips for choosing the best product for babies' hygiene:
Classic soaps are too detergent and tend to dry out the skin. For this reason, they should be avoided.
Inversely, ultra-rich soaps are soaps to which a superfatting agent has been added during production, which limits the drying effect on the skin and makes these soaps well suited to children with eczema;
Among the other cleansing products suitable for babies with eczema are syndets ("soap-free soaps") and cleansing oils. Unlike soaps, these cleansers produce little or no foam because they do not contain certain irritant foaming agents, which can sometimes bother parents because they get the impression that no cleansing is taking place!
Cleansing products can be liquid, or solid and in bar form. If using a cleansing bar, do not use a shower glove or pouf because you can damage the skin;
Read labels carefully: avoid fragrances and other allergenic substances.
Once the cleansing product has been chosen, follow these rules:
Finally, don't forget to dry the child gently by dabbing with a soft towel.
