You should also be aware of the triggering factors that may contribute to the worsening of the condition. During bedtime, you can give your child antihistamine to help control the itching so that they can get enough rest at night. You must not allow them to wear clothes that are made from wool and other materials that may cause excessive body heat and sweating. Usually, eczema is caused by an allergen or an irritant, often a chemical that your baby has come into contact with in his surrounding. The culprit for most cases are laundry detergents, bath soaps and other chemicals that the sensitive skin of your infant cannot take. Most babies with eczema have parents who are extremely allergic too. Treatments Before prescribing treatments, doctors usually determine the type of eczema, the severity, the patient s medical history and other relative factors. The medication (and other therapies) is usually for itch control, inflammation reduction, loosening and removal of scaly lesions, and to clear the infection. Although some forms of eczema require medication: corticosteroids to be exact, some forms are harmless and do not really need medications. An example of this is what we usually call the Seborrhoeic dermatitis. Ordinarily, this form of eczema features dryness of the scalp, the eyebrow area and even the face itself. The condition itself cannot be cured, but there are proper treatments that are available to control the rash. For infants, the rash usually develops on the cheeks, legs, arms and forehead. For older children, the itchy rash typically develops inside the elbows, ankles and knees. The condition is commonly mistaken for other types of itchy rashes such as heat rash, contact dermatitis, psoriasis and seborrheic dermatitis. Some people, however, bring it with them till adulthood and suffer throughout their lives. Treatments At present, there is no cure yet found for atopic eczema, and the other types. The treatments are basically for relief and prevention of itch. (Scratching can lead to infection.) Since the skin becomes dry and itchy, lotions and creams are applied to keep the skin moist.