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New evidence challenges use of bath emollients for children with eczema

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A study published today in the BMJ suggests that there is little good evidence on the benefits of emollient bath additives, although the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends regular use of “emollient wash products” for children with eczema.

The NICE guideline is probably why emollient bath additives are commonly prescribed, costing the English NHS more than £17m a year in primary care alone. But do emollient bath additives really reduce the severity of eczema and improve quality of life, in conjunction with standard care?

To find out you can read more about the bath emollient study in children with eczema here.

talkhealth will be launching MyEczemaChild Patient Support Programme within the next few weeks. The programme is free to join and will provide you with 24 weeks of medically written, practical help and support to assist you in managing your child’s eczema.

If you would like to register for the MyEczemaChild Patient Support Programme ahead of the launch, please do so here.

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Osteopathy for children – seeking your views

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If you’ve ever considered taking your child to an osteopath, we’d love to hear from you!

More and more parents are taking their children to see osteopaths but how do they decide which practitioners to see and what influences their choices? The Osteopathic Development Group is running a focus group in April to find out.

Female osteopath treating toddler

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What is involved?

A focus group with parents to find out what they think is important when considering osteopathic care for their children.

When and where will it take place?

Saturday 21st April 2018, 10.00am to 13.00pm

London SW18

Would I be paid for participating?

Participants will be offered a £60 John Lewis voucher to compensate them for their time. A light lunch will also be provided at the end of the meeting.

How do I get involved?

If you would be interested in participating in the focus group­­, please email ACP@iOsteopathy.org with ‘ACP Focus Group’ in the subject of the email.

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Eczema Clothing for Babies and Children: Our Recommendations

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Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..

By Laura Dolgy (Bio)

When your little one is suffering from eczema, it can be the most stressful and painful experience you will ever go through as a parent. It’s never fair to watch any child suffer from relentless pain, itching and infections.

When parents are first dealing with eczema, they will usually resort to healing their eczema baby with treatments. Although many treatments, can provide relief for itchy or painful eczema, did you know that some clothing can help provide relief as well? This week, we’re discussing eczema clothing for babies and children that can help soothe the skin and or offer protection.

Please keep in mind that although these products can relieve eczema, we are in no way medical professionals. If you’re experiencing severe eczema symptoms like fever or an infection, it is best to seek medical advice immediately.

If your little one is suffering from eczema, then know that we’re here to always support you. Whether it’s asking questions in our comment sections on our blog, or sending us a question by email, we will be there to help you through this difficult time.

If you’re just reading our blog for the first time, you should know that Jennifer Roberge, who founded and edits this blog, has also dealt with her own child’s severe eczema. In fact, it took her YEARS to finally heal her son’s eczema. If you’d like to learn more about their story and journey, make sure to check out: Natural Remedies for Eczema: What Worked for My Son.

So, Why Eczema Clothing? 

Like we mentioned, natural treatments can help eczema and many sufferers find relief in just treatments alone. However, what happens when the skin is already scratched up and itchy? Babies and children are notorious for scratching their wounds for quick relief, but scratching eczema only makes it worse.

Eczema clothing is an integral part of healing eczema because the skin can never fully heal if it’s constantly being torn apart by relentless scratching. So while natural eczema cream is great for treating the itch and moisturizing the skin, it’s important to protect the skin from irritants and even more important, from scratching!

Our Picks for Eczema Clothing for Babies & Children

When picking out eczema clothing for babies and children, it’s important to keep in mind which area of the skin you’re treating, as well as any allergies your little one might have. If your eczema baby is suffering from allergies, then you will want to opt for clothing that is hypo-allergenic and stay far away from clothing that has either latex or polyester.

Our list below includes recommendations for clothing that we’ve seen work wonders. If you happen to know of any others that have worked for your child, please share them below in our comment section.

ScratchMeNot Mittens

These mittens work so incredibly well at keeping little fingers from scratching and irritating the skin. Eczema gets worse on an itch-scratch cycle, so by eliminating the possibility to scratch their skin endlessly, your child’ skin is able to begin the healing process. The ScratchMeNot Original Mittens come in different sizes for babies and children. The mittens can be worn all day or night and either left open for play or closed to prevent scratching. Stretchy cotton, bamboo and lycra give these mittens a nice fit that is hard to wiggle out of. The ScratchMeNot Cotton Mittens are made for kids with the most sensitive of skin and are made of 100% cotton.

What makes these ScratchMeNot Mittens special? The super soft silk mitten AND the unique cardigan-like design makes them incredibly difficult to get out of.

Eczema clothing for babies and children - scratchmenot

WrapESoothe Wraps

A great option for soothing inflamed and itchy eczema skin, is both wet wrap therapy and dry wrapping. The process requires a bath, moisturizer and a layer of clothing to seal in moisture, so that it can further permeate the skin.

Depending on where your child’s eczema is on his or her body, you’ll want to opt for different wraps. For example, these WrapESoothe body bands are best used for localized eczema either on your child’s arm or leg like behind the knee. If your little one is suffering from full body eczema or has patches all over, make sure to check out either this WrapESoothe Eczema Suit for children up to 3 years old, or for older children ages 4-5, these WrapESoothe Pants and WrapESoothe Shirt are perfect for dry and wet wrapping.

What makes WrapESoothe wraps special? The fabric is made of TENCEL fabric which retards bacterial growth and retains water longer than cotton making it great for wet wrapping!

Eczema clothing for babies and children Wrapesoothe

Pajamas with Mittens

Is your little one constantly scratching themselves in their sleep? There are a variety of sleep sacks for babies and pajamas for children that can help give them (and you!) a restful sleep.

For little, little ones, make sure to check out either the Bamboo Bubby Bag Toddler Sleep Sack with Mittens or the Eczema Baby Sleep Sack with Mittens. Both are excellent at eliminating scratching, as they include mittens and can easily be opened from the bottom to make middle of the night diaper changes a breeze. If you’re looking to also stop thumb sucking, these are great choices!

For older children, Cotton Comfort created a One-Piece Footed Pajama for Kids and separate Scratch Mitten Pajama Tops and Footed Pajama Pants for Kids. All pieces are 100% Organic Cotton and include mittens (non-removable), so that your child does not scratch themselves subconsciously in their sleep.

What makes them special? Soft cooling cotton and bamboo fabrics. And mittens, of course!

Eczema clothing for babies and children - pajamas

Underwear

Although underwear is not necessarily used to heal eczema, it can be worn to prevent eczema instead. If your child is suffering from eczema in the groin or butt area due to textile dermatitis, then you’ll want to check out both these Boy’s Latex Free Underwear and Girl’s Latex Free Underwear.

Eczema Clothing for Children and Babies Underwear Boys

 

What makes them special? They are made from 100% organic cotton, latex free, formaldehyde free, bleach free, and chlorine free.

Talk about pure! 

 

 How about Laundry for Eczema?

You can have the best clothing made from the best fabrics for eczema, BUT if you use a toxic laundry detergent, you could just be adding to your eczema troubles.

Read More: The Best Laundry Detergents for Eczema

If you read the above mentioned post, you’ll discover that laundry detergents are full of harsh chemicals. And even the most natural detergents can leave a very alkaline residue on the skin which can be very irritating. So, when your child has eczema it’s important to look at laundry solutions that won’t trigger a flare or make things worse. The SmarkKlean Laundry ball was made for sensitive skin. What makes it special? It does not contain any added fragrance or brightening agents which can be harsh on skin and leaves absolutely no detergent or soap residue. PLUS it’s 100% hypoallergenic, which makes it a great detergent alternative for babies and children suffering from eczema.

I’ve tried Natural Treatments AND Clothing – NOTHING WORKS!

If you seem to be doing everything right and your child’s eczema is just not going away, you might want to try healing from within. The best eczema treatments for babies as well as clothing can go a long way, but if your child’s gut is unhealthy or they are actually sensitive to a certain food, the eczema will be more difficult to heal. Ready to find out how to get rid of your child’s eczema for good? Check out our post: Our Elimination Diet Success (How You Can Do It Too!).

 

Do you use any eczema clothing for babies and children? Let us know what has worked for your child in our comment section below!

 

Bio: Laura is a contributor and content developer for It’s An Itchy Little World. She is in no way a medical professional. Her comments, suggestions, and reflections are not intended to replace any medical advice. Always seek the help of a medical professional before undertaking any diet or lifestyle changes. Please see It’s An Itchy Little World’s disclaimer for information about affiliate links and more.

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Mar 20, Study Shows That The Properties Of Superfine Merino Wool Can Benefit Children With Eczema

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A study has been looking at the effects of superfine merino wool on children with eczema. The results have been positive so far with children reporting less irritation and itchiness. It has been found that the ultra fine fibres help to regulate the body’s temperature. It also stops moisture getting caught between clothing and the skin helping to create a healthy environment for eczema.
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Black children may suffer more severe eczema, but are less likely to receive treatment, study shows – Chicago Tribune

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Black children may suffer more severe eczema, but are less likely to receive treatment, study shows
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Black children may have more severe eczema than white children, but they are less likely to visit a doctor for this common inflammatory skin condition, new research shows. Eczema causes the skin to become red and itchy. Roughly 11 percent of children …

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Anyone can suffer from eczema, but the inflammatory skin condition most often occurs in those who are young.
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Studies Indicate Children Benefit from Consuming Fish Oil For Eczema

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Another great post from itchylittleworld.com – Natural remedies for eczema to soothe your itchy little world..

By Sabra Way (bio below)

Medical studies can be difficult to understand and use terms we often find confusing or unclear. The following studies discuss ‘allergic disease’ and if children benefit from taking fish oil for eczema.

What is ‘allergic disease’ and how is it related to eczema? Eczema, asthma and allergies (like hay fever) when discussed together are called Atopy. Atopy is just the genetic tendency to develop one of these diseases. All of these diseases share an increased immune response to allergens. So If your mom has hay fever and your father has asthma and your aunt suffers from eczema then your family is expressing atopy. You will be more likely to have one of those diseases if someone in your family has them.

Currently, there is a lot of discussion of the Allergic March and no it’s not what you’re thinking! The allergies don’t just happen in March! Allergic march refers to the order that children get these diseases. It starts with eczema, then allergies, then asthma and finally hay fever. Not every child with eczema will get hay fever but the chances are higher. That is why studies research all of these diseases together. If you can reduce the chances of getting one disease it often means you can reduce your chances for all.

Learn more about Atopic March from our blog post: What is the Atopic March?

The following studies are very practical for you and your family, as they ask the question: Does fish or fish oil help eczema? Yes it can.

In all of the following studies, the introduction of fish oil for eczema was beneficial. However, the most beneficial time of introduction was 6 – 12 months years of age. One study showed that introducing fish within 9 months of life (who had it once a week) reduced their chances of developing eczema (1). It also did not matter whether it was omega-3 fish or not. Just consuming fish reduced the risk. Another study also concluded the same results but in relation to asthma symptoms (2).

One study found that introducing fish to children under a year old held a reduced risk of allergic disease, food sensitization and inhaled allergens (hay fever) during the first 4 years of life (4). In fact it actually decreased the allergic march.

Lastly, eating fish may even be protective well beyond 4 years of life. More than 3,000 children were followed in Sweden with questionnaires about their diet until the age of 12 and given blood tests to determine how allergic they were. The results showed that 80% of children who were one year of age ate fish regularly, at least once a week. If a parent had an allergic disease in this group, the children that ate more fish (more than 2-3 times a month) had less eczema than those who consumed fish once a month (5).

If you or your family suffer from any of these diseases, introducing fish oil for eczema may help reduce their risk of developing other allergies too. Also introducing children to fish earlier (at a year old) sets them up with proper life-long eating habits.

What fish should you feed your family? The Environmental Working Group has a guideline on choosing fish that are low in toxins and high in omega-3 fats. Their top recommendation goes to those clean fish and seafood that are high in omega-3 fat. David Suzuki also has a list of the Top 10 Sustainable Seafood Picks.

Based on these two lists, these are some healthy, sustainable fish choices:

  • “Closed Containment” Salmon – David Suzuki only recommends farmed salmon raised in “closed containment“. Avoid open-net farmed “Atlantic Salmon” which is now genetically modified and not required to be labeled as such. Wild salmon is not a sustainable fish although it is a healthy choice.
  • Wild Sardines – The best are from Canada and U.S.Pacific and are purse seine caught like these.
  • Farmed Oysters – This is a good sustainable brand.
  • Wild Mackerel – Best from the US or Canadian coasts.
  • Wild Herring – Best from the US or Canadian coasts. This is a great one.

If your little one simply won’t eat fish at all, try a supplement. Nordic Naturals is a great brand with low mercury levels, no GMOs, and derived from 100% wild cod.

Practical Take-Aways:

  • Introduce your children to eating fish before 1 year of age if possible.
  • Continue serving fish to your family once a week.
  • Choose fish that are low in mercury, sustainable and are High Omega-3.
  • Try a high quality fish oil supplement if your child simply won’t eat fish.

 

Read more about supplements and healing eczema:

Can Probiotics help eczema? Studies indicate YES!

Natural Remedies for eczema: What worked for my son.

 

Bio: Sabra Way is a Medical Herbalist and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She writes about herbal and complementary medicine and how it can heal the body when used effectively. An avid reader, she scans medical journalslooking for studies that have an impact on complementary medicine. She is the editor of Galen’s Watch; a journal watch focused on complementary and alternative medicine for complementary health practitioners to stay up-to-date with the latest studies. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and her website.

 

References

(1) Do early intake of fish and fish oil protect against eczema and doctor-diagnosed asthma at 2 years of age? A cohort study. Oien T1, Storrø O, Johnsen R. J Epidemiol Community Health. 2010 Feb; 64(2):124-9. doi: 10.1136/jech.2008.084921. Epub 2009 Aug 6.

(2) Fish Consumption in Infancy and Asthma-like Symptoms at Preschool Age. Jessica C. Kiefte-de Jong, Jeanne H. de Vries, Oscar H. Franco, Vincent W.V. Jaddoe, Albert Hofman, Hein Raat, Johan C. de Jongste, Henriette A. Moll. Pediatrics, November 2012.

(3) The impact of dietary long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on respiratory illness in infants and children. Hageman JH1, Hooyenga P, Diersen-Schade DA, Scalabrin DM, Wichers HJ, Birch EE. Curr Allergy Asthma Rep. 2012 Dec; 12(6):564-73. doi: 10.1007/s11882-012-0304-1.

(4) Fish consumption during the first year of life and development of allergic diseases during childhood. Kull I, Bergström A, Lilja G, Pershagen G, Wickman M. Allergy. 2006 Aug; 61(8):1009-15.

(5) Fish consumption in infancy and development of allergic disease up to age 12 y. Jessica Magnusson, Inger Kull, Helen Rosenlund, Niclas Ha˚kansson, Alicja Wolk, Erik Mele´n, Magnus Wickman, and Anna Bergstrom. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2013; 97:1324–30.

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Children report limited eczema improvement with silk – Medical Xpress

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(HealthDay)—Some children report limited improvement in atopic eczema (AE) as a result of wearing silk garments, but not to the extent the children had hoped for, according to research published online Aug. 30 in the British Journal of Dermatology.

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