Here's a paper from dermatologists about healthy skin:
Almost right from the beginning of a childīs life, parents encourage their children to be healthy eaters while being active and fit. This also is an important time to promote healthy skin care. Whether washing the delicate skin of an infant or providing effective treatment for toddlers with eczema, there are numerous ways parents and dermatologists can work together to keep childrenīs skin clean, healthy and nourished.
"Teaching your child healthy skin care habits and modeling these behaviors for them can be tremendously helpful in preventing and treating various skin conditions," said Dr. Johnson. "A dermatologist is an important member of your childīs healthcare team and if parents have concerns about their childīs skin, hair or nails, I recommend that they establish a relationship with a dermatologist so that as their child grows, their skin and body care can continue to progress on a healthy note."
The skin of toddlers is sensitive and can experience numerous changes in the first few years of life. Parents may be concerned by their childīs less-than-perfect skin, but a dermatologist can evaluate and determine which conditions will resolve themselves and which may need additional treatment.
