Environmental and seasonal allergies can be so disruptive and uncomfortable. The good news is that there are many OTC treatment options available, but filtering through and figuring out the right one for your child is tricky. Here is a simple explanation of the best medication for your child’s specific allergy symptom.

Allergies occur when our immune systems overreact to triggers. Antibodies called Immunoglobulin E cause mast cells to release histamine, which then triggers symptoms. Some children are predisposed to allergies. They tend to run in “atopic” families (which means families with asthma and eczema as well as allergies). But it is possible to develop allergies even without a known family history.

Eczema is a chronic skin condition that can be managed through identifying and avoiding triggers, managing stress levels, using moisturizers and topical corticosteroids, and dietary interventions.

Eczema can range from mild to very severe, and it can be triggered by a wide variety of factors. This article goes through how we grade it, as well as the most common triggers (and what to do about them).

Eczema is a common childhood rash that is often nicknamed “the itch that rashes.” Eczema is an itchy rash that is seen in people with defects in their skin barrier. It can range from mild to every severe, and is often triggered by exposures.