Treating Atopic Dermatitis in Infants and Children

• * Give lukewarm baths. 

• * Apply lubricant immediately following the bath.

• * Keep child's fingernails filed short.

• * Select soft cotton fabrics when choosing clothing.

• * Consider using sedating antihistamines to promote sleep and reduce scratching at night.

• * Keep the child cool; avoid situations where overheating occurs.

• * Learn to recognize skin infections and seek treatment promptly.

• * Attempt to distract the child with activities to keep him or her from scratching.

• * Identify and remove irritants and allergens. 
  

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