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Eczema Tips

Review these tips to help control your child's eczema and prevent flares.
  1. Eczema

Hard to Control Eczema

Learn why an infection with the Staph. aureus bacteria might be keeping your child's eczema from getting under better control and why he may need an antibiotic, in addition to his regular eczema medicines.

How to Take a Bleach Bath

Dilute bleach baths have long been recommended to help children with recurrent skin infections, especially those with hard to control eczema. Learn the proper way to take a bleach bath with diluted bleach, which can help to prevent infections, including MRSA.

Daily Baths and Moisturizers for Eczema

Review how taking a daily bath can help to moisten your child's skin and prevent flares.

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