3 Types of Allergies Most Frequent Striking Baby (Plus How To Treat It)

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Infants are prone to allergies. Baby allergies can be caused by food, dust, or chemical irritants that are present in baby skin care products. But most parents may be unaware of the common symptoms, such as runny nose, red eyes, abdominal pain, diarrhea or vomiting, to fussing. In the case of a more severe reaction, the child may exhibit other symptoms such as wheezing (wheezing), difficulty breathing, throat and tongue swelling, and sudden drop in blood pressure. Symptoms like this are known by the name of anaphylactic shock which can endanger life. So, what are the most common types of allergies in babies?

What are the types of allergies in infants?

1. Eczema

1 in 10 babies are reported to have eczema. Eczema or known as atopic dermatitis is a skin inflammatory condition characterized by reddish and itchy skin. This is common in children aged 1-5 years.

Food allergies or dust can cause eczema, but sometimes in some children the cause can not be known. To treat eczema can be by avoiding your child from exposure to allergens and applying ointment and moisturizer. In extreme cases, your child is advised to take certain medications prescribed by a doctor.

2. Contact dermatitis

Contact dermatitis is a type of allergy in infants characterized by redness that appears immediately after exposure to an irritant or an allergic trigger. Baby's skin will look dry and looks scaly. Consult your doctor if you suspect these symptoms are experienced by your child.

Treatment of contact dermatitis is not much different from eczema. Prevent your child from being close to allergenic allergens. You can also apply a sold-out steroid cream. If it still continues itching you can give it an antihistamine drug, such as cetirizine.

3. Chronic urticaria

Chronic urticaria is an allergic reaction in infants who are categorized as severe. Urticaria appears characterized by a large red rash after contact with the allergen. Unlike other skin allergies, chronic urticaria does not cause dry skin. Other symptoms that arise include difficulty breathing or swelling of the mouth and face.

In most cases, chronic urticaria can disappear on its own during the avoidance of exposure to allergens. You can visit the doctor for further consultation and request antihistamine treatment.