It can be very difficult for a parent to watch a child suffering from facial or eyelid eczema. Unfortunately, it happens with alarming frequency. Skin care experts have been studying the diet and lifestyle changes that may be contributing to this phenomenon. It did not take long for them to link the increasing rate of eczema to the increasing use of additives.
It is known that eczema on eyelids and other areas of the face is most common. This is because this skin is the most sensitive, especially in children. Even fumes from certain products can cause a flare up of eczema in your child.
There are certain additives in everyday items that are known to cause eyelid eczema. Therefore, avoiding products with these additives is one way how to treat eczema in children. To help you out, here is a short list of known eyelid eczema triggers:
• Sodium laureth sulfate- This is the additive that gives soaps, cleansers, and other products a foam and bubbly texture. It has an extreme ability to dry out your child’s skin.
• Triclosan- This is often found in lotions, toothpaste, anti-bacterial soaps and sanitizers. You would be surprised how often it is attributed to eczema in both children and adults.
• Cocamidopropyl betaine- If you use anything that has a gel-like texture, such as shampoo, it probably has this additive. It helps chemicals be easily to spread over skin. It also has an alarming rate of triggering eczema.
• Propylene glycol- If you use a lotion that contains oil and water, then it may have this additive. It is known to help opposing chemicals mix. It is easily absorbed by your skin causing a reaction and has even been known to cause dangerous side effects.
As stated earlier, this is only a short list of known allergens which could be causing your child’s eyelid eczema. There are countless more that are also suspects. If you suspect your child is sensitive to one of these additives, try avoiding it for 6 weeks. If the eczema goes away, you will have found your culprit.
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