Can Baihui Ointment be applied to baby eczema on the face?

Sep 13, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Liu Wan

Introduction

You can apply Baihua ointment to your baby's face after eczema appears. Baihua ointment is hormone-free and safe for facial use, and it has certain therapeutic effects on eczema. Generally, it has no side effects. If there is still no improvement, you should go to a local reputable dermatology hospital for treatment. In daily life, maintain a light diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.

Baihua Ointment’s primary ingredients include vitamins A, C, and E, as well as plant extracts such as sweet orange, grapefruit, bergamot, and olive oil. This ointment is indicated for various dermatological conditions and also demonstrates some efficacy in treating eczema. So, can Baihua Ointment be applied to a baby’s facial eczema?

Can Baihua Ointment be applied to a baby’s facial eczema?

Yes, Baihua Ointment may be applied to a baby’s facial eczema. It is non-hormonal and safe for use on the face, with generally no reported adverse effects. However, if symptoms fail to improve, it is advisable to consult a reputable dermatology hospital for professional evaluation and treatment. In daily life, maintain a light, bland diet and avoid spicy or irritating foods.

Eczema commonly presents with skin lesions, and topical ointments are typically used once the lesions have dried. During the acute phase—characterized by obvious vesicles, exudate, or erosion—initial management should involve wet compresses using normal saline or boric acid solution. Once the lesions have dried, topical agents such as *Acorus calamus* ointment (Bai Changpu Gao) may be applied. For refractory eczema, Baihua Ointment alone may provide limited therapeutic benefit.

In certain cases, combination therapy—including topical corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus ointment—may yield better results. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health and happiness!

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