Allergies in older children can be treated with vitamins, over-the-counter products and even DIY home remedies. Here are some suggestions for the latter that are worth a try.
From peanuts to milk, there are a great many allergies that can plague a child in their early years. Even though most childhood allergies fade over time, usually disappearing altogether by the time the child reaches puberty, there are still many years in which parents must be overly cautious about what their children come into contact with.
Genetically, however, it must be noted that allergies cannot be inherited; rather, the likelihood of developing an allergy increases if there is a family history. If both parents have allergies, their offspring has a 50-70% chance of being allergy prone. In fact, even if both parents were allergy-free, a child would still have an around 15% chance of developing an allergy. In the end most allergies can be treated with medications or very simply by avoiding the substance or situation that your children are allergic to. Either way, allergies can range from uncomfortable to deadly so finding out what your child is allergic to and addressing it accordingly is important not only to safeguard their health but the overall quality of their lives.
This is because some allergies manifest themselves in conditions that can really be uncomfortable (and even unsightly!) such as atopic dermatitis. Also known as childhood eczema, this is a common ailment that affects two out of every 10 children. Usually, the symptoms affect small or large distinctly confined areas of the skin and include: dryness and roughness, redness, itching, small papules and small blisters filled with fluid.
Childhood eczema can have occasional flare-ups, with episodes before the age of 5 usually resolving within months. While the worst of the symptoms will subside by the time your child is 5 or 6 years old, relapses can still occur, with recurrent itching and dry, red patches.
Parents can manage their child’s eczema with creams, ointments, lotions or cleansers, but these products should be non-steroidal for younger children’s sensitive and delicate skin. One option is Ezerra’s treatment range that offers a 3-step solution of Treat-Moisturise-Cleanse. Its two active ingredients include a naturally-derived agent that works like an anti-histamine to deter itch, redness and inflammation. The other ingredient, saccharide isomerate, helps retain moisture to soothe and protect skin.
Interestingly, the main cause for eczema remains unclear – and there is no cure for it either. Parents who suspect allergy or irritation from specific substances can try to minimise their child’s exposure to the causing agent, or avoid it totally if possible.
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Typically, the environmental substances which react with the immune system are medically known as allergens, of which there are three main types: inhalants (particles in the air); ingestants (food or medicine); and contactants (chemicals which the skin comes into contact with).
Natural therapies may minimise the occurrence of allergies and help soothe symptoms which are usually uncomfortable for even the most tolerant child. Try these remedies for some relief:
To boost immunity, coughs and colds:
For skin allergies:
As a good all-rounder:
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