Baby's eczema improved after applying breast milk
Sep 13, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wan
Introduction
There are many treatments for a baby's eczema. In folk practice, some people actually use breast milk to treat eczema, while others claim that breast milk can easily cause eczema. This is because breast milk contains various components—probiotics, antibodies, and fats—which are moisturizing. However, applying breast milk directly onto the affected area with eczema may help soothe it.
In daily life, some newborn babies develop symptoms of eczema due to low resistance and immunity, affecting their daily lives and future development. Some people claim that applying breast milk can cure eczema in infants—so, does applying breast milk help treat baby eczema?
Can Applying Breast Milk Cure Baby Eczema?
There are many treatments available for infant eczema. Currently, some people in the community actually use breast milk to treat eczema, while others argue that breast milk may contribute to developing eczema. This is because breast milk contains various components: it has probiotics and antibodies, as well as fats that provide moisturizing benefits. However, simply applying expressed breast milk onto eczema lesions isn't always effective. The first drop of milk expressed before breastfeeding may contain these beneficial elements, but unless specially processed and consistently applied, the milk dries easily on the skin. Moreover, breast milk contains sugars. When there's extensive eczema present, these sugars may attract bacteria or microbes, creating a sticky environment that could potentially worsen irritation.
Eczema is often caused by protein allergy, sometimes referred to as "protein rash," and is known to be a stubborn skin condition that frequently recurs. Parents should not worry excessively. Regardless of treatment methods, eczema doesn't resolve immediately with medication—within just a few days, one will realize that quick recovery is unlikely. The more parents focus on potential side effects of effective medications, the less likely they are to actively manage the condition, prolonging the current state. Mothers should avoid washing the baby’s face or bathing them with hot water, as this can increase itching. When babies feel itchy, they tend to scratch their faces with their hands,
Parents, especially those in Europe, should pay closer attention to caring for their babies, as infants have relatively weak immune systems and are prone to various illnesses. We hope this response has been helpful to you. Wishing you good health and happiness!
