But they can also happen anywhere in the body, including the face and around the eyes. In infants, these patches develop on the scalp and face, especially on the cheeks. Skins sometime swell, crack and develop scale. Without treatment, the skin protects itself from damage caused by scratching by developing a thick crust over the affected area. Divergent effects Researchers have found out that some therapies that were incorporated into a treatment plan devised by dermatologists can sometimes help. The other therapies simply do not have any effect at all. Some even caused serious side effects. Here are some of the few known ones. Behavior modification and topical therapy Behavior modification is a set of techniques used in helping people change their actions to get desired results. There are really certain cases when the condition gets out of hand and hard to control. At these instances, you have to seek help from pediatric dermatologists because they may know newer kinds of solutions and treatments to help you deal with this. With the help of the right health professional, you will also be sure if your child is already suffering from other kinds of skin infection. The reaction to concrete sometimes can persist long after contact was made. Fragrances in perfumes, make-ups, and skin and hair products can be a cause for allergic reactions. Products labeled unscented can still cause reactions because they do have scents, only these are masked. (Seek out products marked fragrance free. Skins sometime swell, crack and develop scale. Without treatment, the skin protects itself from damage caused by scratching by developing a thick crust over the affected area. Causes Medical experts have not pinpointed the exact cause or causes of atopic dermatitis. There had been many false leads before. First off, you have to make sure that they will stay away from what may trigger such condition. These triggering factors that they must avoid include using bubble baths and harsh soaps, wearing clothes that are made of polyester and wool, being exposed to dust mites and sweating a lot. If they are allergic to any food, this is the time that you really need to watch what they eat and make sure that they don t touch anything that might worsen their condition.