Eczema is a common complaint in children with Autism and ADHD. During out visit(s), we will work together to determine the cause of your child’s eczema. In my opinion, eczema is a symptom and not a disease. Meaning your child’s skin is telling us important information about their underlying health. Once the cause is identified, treatment can help the skin heal. However this takes time. What can we do in the meantime to help children who are suffering with eczema right now?
1. Try to identify the trigger. Usually eczema is cause by a food allergy/sensitivity or an
allergy/sensitivity to something touching the skin. So begin to make a log of when the
eczema flares and what your child ate/wore/went that day. This can often help highlight patters for us to explore during our visit.
2. Avoid the most common allergens. Even if you’re not sure what’s causing your child’s eczema, there’s a good chance that one these is the culprit (or at the very least is a contributing factor)
a. Milk
b. Soy
c. Wheat
d. Chemical laden soaps/detergents
e. Perfumed/scented body products
3. Supplement with essential fatty acids, zinc and a quality probiotic
a. The skin needs these basics to repair itself. During out visit we will make
recommendations specific to your child’s needs.
4. Use a topical cream that can help promote healing
a. Look for creams that include comfrey, calendula, chamomile, plantain, or yarrow
and apply liberally.
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