What should I watch for if my child has eczema?

Eczema increases the risk of developing other health conditions. Asthma and hay fever are common.

In this section, you’ll find dermatologists’ insight (based on the latest research) that can help you:

• Reduce the risk of developing some related health conditions.

• Recognize and care for related health conditions.

Health risks

Children who have eczema have a greater risk of infections, problems sleeping, and other health concerns.

Infections

• Does eczema put my child at risk for infections?

• Is that eczema or an infection on my child’s skin?

• Cold sores: Should I keep a child with eczema away?

• Smallpox vaccine: What are the risks if someone has eczema?

Asthma, hay fever, and food allergies

• Can eczema increase risk of asthma, hay fever, and food allergies?

• Asthma, hay fever, and food allergies: What should I know if my child has eczema?

• Can you prevent a peanut allergy when a child has eczema?

General health

• What can help a child with eczema sleep?

• Can eczema affect my child’s mood?