<s>[INST] What advice do you have for children with eczema and having pets? [/INST] Animal dander, saliva and fur can all be irritants and cause eczema flare-ups. Children should avoid too much physical contact with the animals and should wash their hands after petting them. If a child has eczema, the pet should not sleep in the child’s bed. Vacuum and damp dust regularly. Pets should be brushed or groomed often to get rid of excess hair, dander and any pollen and irritants on their fur from the outdoors. Source: PHELPS HEALTH. Link: https://phelpshealth.org/news/featured-stories/your-faqs-about-childhood-eczema-answered. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>