Rash 101: When to Seek Treatment

Has your little one ever had 'lip licker's dermatitis'? ⁠ With the recent cold and windy weather, my eldest had it for the first time (Casey here). Luckily, it was a mild case that was cleared up with regular use of an emollient lip balm and discouraging frequent lip-licking. Now, we always keep an emollient lip balm in her school bag to prevent her lips from getting dry/cracked and to help prevent lip licker's dermatitis from developing again!⁠ ⁠ Lip licker’s dermatitis is a reaction of the lip

Eczema or atopic dermatitis is a skin condition where individuals develop itchy, scaly rashes, typically on their arms and legs. Rashes usually appear around five years of age. Patients who have eczema may also experience seasonal allergies and asthma as well. While there is no cure for eczema, there are treatments that can help to reduce symptoms. These include moisturizers like cerave, soap free cleansers like cetaphil, and steroid creams such as hydrocortisone. Avoid continuous scratching of