Eczema

When your child has constant itching, red patches, or dry skin, it affects more than just the skin. Sleep gets disturbed. Mood changes. Parents feel helpless watching their child scratch and cry.

Eczema Care for Children in Dubai

Gentle Relief for Itchy Skin and Restful Sleep

When your child has constant itching, red patches, or dry skin, it affects more than just the skin. Sleep gets disturbed. Mood changes. Parents feel helpless watching their child scratch and cry.

At his clinic, Dr. Mahesh Katre focuses on comfort, gentle healing, and helping families regain calm daily routines. Children are handled with care. Parents are guided with patience.

Eczema can be controlled. Your child can feel comfortable again.

Why Eczema Happens

Eczema is a common skin condition in babies and children. The skin becomes dry, itchy, red, and sensitive.

It often begins in infancy and may improve as children grow older.

Eczema can flare up because of:
  • Very dry skin
  • Heat or sweating
  • Certain foods
  • Dust or environmental allergens
  • Infections
  • Weather changes

With proper care, flare-ups become less frequent and less severe.

Signs You May Notice

Parents often notice:
  • Dry, rough, or scaly patches
  • Red or inflamed areas, especially on cheeks, arms, legs, or behind the knees
  • Constant scratching, especially at night
  • Thickened skin from repeated rubbing
  • Oozing or crusting during severe flares
  • Poor sleep due to itching

Early care helps prevent repeated flare-ups and skin infections.

How Eczema Is Evaluated

Assessment is calm and child-friendly.

During the visit, Dr. Mahesh will:
  • Listen carefully to your concerns
  • Ask when flare-ups happen
  • Identify triggers that may worsen symptoms
  • Check for signs of infection
  • Assess for possible allergy links

Not every child needs allergy testing. Parents are clearly guided on what is necessary and what is not.

Managing Eczema the Right Way

Eczema care is not just about applying creams. It is about daily habits and consistency.

Your child’s care plan may include:
  • Step-by-step skin care routines
  • Choosing the right moisturiser for daily use
  • Safe and correct use of medicated creams when needed
  • Preventing scratching and skin damage
  • Managing triggers that worsen flare-ups

Instructions are simple and designed to fit into everyday life.

When Allergies Are Involved

Some children with eczema may also have:
  • Food allergies
  • Dust or pollen allergies
  • Asthma
  • Nose allergies

If eczema does not improve with basic care, allergy evaluation may help identify hidden triggers.

Helping Your Child Sleep Better

Itching often becomes worse at night. Treatment focuses on:
  • Reducing night-time itching
  • Preventing repeated scratching
  • Improving sleep quality
  • Helping children wake up calmer and more rested

Better sleep helps skin heal and improves overall wellbeing.

Why Parents Feel Reassured

  • Gentle handling of babies and young children
  • Clear explanations without complicated medical terms
  • Focus on long-term comfort, not quick temporary fixes
  • Support during flare-ups
  • Ongoing follow-up as your child grows

Parents feel supported and understood.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Eczema is very common in babies and young children.

Many children improve as they grow older, especially with proper care.

No. Eczema is related to skin sensitivity and immune responses, not cleanliness.

Sometimes, yes. When used correctly and under guidance, medicated creams are safe and effective.

In some children, food can trigger flare-ups. Evaluation helps determine this carefully.

Yes. Scratching damages the skin barrier and can lead to infection. Managing itching is very important.

No. It cannot spread from one child to another.