Eczema is the term used to describe a range of skin conditions characterised by very dry, itchy skin. Common symptoms include reddening, cracking or swelling of the skin as well as tiny bumps that bleed or ooze. Eczema can occur anywhere on the body but in babies it mainly appears on the scalp, forehead, chest and around the joints. Baby eczema often appears first at about 3 months of age.
Archive for January, 2009
Managing eczema naturally
Thursday, January 22nd, 2009Bamboo – an eco-friendly option
Tuesday, January 6th, 2009Bamboo as a fabric has been one of the great finds in recent years. It is being used more and more in clothing and it shows off many of it’s major plus points in the new-generation bamboo nappies.