Avoid the child is scratching, as the risk of infection exists. In any case, cut his nails short and watch as his hands are clean. The baths will be warm (35-36 °) with emollient oils, use soap surgras moderately. It will moisturize the skin with emollient creams hydro-lipiques. Dry the child by dabbing with clean towels, do not rub.
Treatment
It is sometimes necessary when crises are too important to use corticosteroids by local treatment will always be short but correctly by prescription. Corticosteroids are different as eczema is on the body or face. These drugs are very effective but you must know to use them wisely, side effects and general premises on the body is not trivial: ask your doctor.