Can children with eczema have pets?

Question

is there any pet their allergic to that i should know about?

and what kind of pet can they have?

Answer 1

yes but im no docter but my brother has eczemz and we have a dog

Answer 2

Hello there.  Most kids grow out of eczema on their own, pet or no pet.  If your child(ren) is allergic to a pet - it is better to find a pet they are not allergic to.  Having a pet is - as you know - very beneficial.

Answer 3

Excema can become a severe problem. Pay attention to what the doctor tells you. Drop by any veterinarian & ask about your problem & pets.

Sometimes, a Mexican hairless or Chihuaua dog is even helpful to this problem. They're cute, small, & loving pets. Beware of cat dander...

Answer 4

I doubt that excema and pet allergies are related.  Any furry pet is acceptable.

However, here is an issue.  Cats and dogs which are self-cleaning after toileting, may have excrement and E-coli on their tongues for awhile.  They have bacteria within them to kill it.

But if they l**k your child, the excema may become an infected skin lesion.

Perhaps the kids should be seen by a dermatologist, and a supply if cortisone cream and anti-bacterial cream obtained, and used.

Then, they should wash after any contact with the pet, if there is dander, and apply some nice soothing aloe vera gel.

Answer 5

It's not that there are pet restrictions.  You just have to figure out what pets if any the child is allergic to.  Not all people with eczema are allergic to animals.  I have eczema and I'm only slightly allergic to cats.  My niece is not allergic to any animal and her eczema is pretty bad.