Atopic Dermatitis

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Atopic Dermatitis by LP-CLINIC

Atopic dermatitis or eczema It is a chronic relapsing inflammatory and pruritic skin disease. Atopic dermatitis can affect people of all ages. It can be bothersome and in some extreme cases even painful as the skin can blister and crust over, which may ooze.

Symptoms

The symptoms can be described as follows:

  • Itching
  • Redness and rash
  • Very dry skin
  • Wounds

The exact causes of atopic dermatitis are not clear, but some factors that can worsen eczema include:

  • Environmental factors, such as heat, allergens (dust, pollen, mold) and contact with irritating substances, such as those contained in soaps, detergents and synthetic or woolen clothing.
  • Simple viral infections, such as the common cold, can lead to a flare-up of atopic dermatitis.
  • More serious bacterial or viral infections can worsen the condition. Bacterial infections (mainly staphylococcus) can infect eczematous lesions, giving the skin a picture of intense inflammation with a yellowish complexion and purulent lesions. In this case, antibiotic treatment is mandatory. A serious viral infection of eczema can be caused by the herpes simplex virus, causing extensive and painful skin lesions that can only be treated with specific antiviral treatment.
  • Dry skin from inadequate care.
  • Psychological stress.

Treatment

Treatment consists of good hydration of the skin and topical application of pharmaceutical preparations (corticosteroids and calcineurin receptor inhibitors) to treat inflammation when it is in exacerbation.

Measures can also be taken to prevent the exacerbation of atopic dermatitis, such as bathing at body temperature, adding hydrophilic oil and using hypoallergenic soap, daily moisturizing of the skin with hypoallergenic lotion or cream, using cotton fabrics, avoiding chemical detergents and foods with preservatives and dyes.

Finally, appropriate dietary instructions in case of food allergy may be related to the exacerbation of eczema.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Can atopic dermatitis cause allergic asthma in a child and what are the symptoms?

About 50% of children with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis develop allergic asthma. Symptoms of allergic asthma include:

  • Cough
  • Whistling
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • A tightness in the chest
Can an adult or child with atopic dermatitis swim in the sea?

Diving and swimming in the sea can be very helpful for children and adults with eczema, since the salt in sea water has antiseptic properties. Sea water can sting the child's skin and at that moment they may not want to go into the sea. If they don't want to, don't force them and let them try again when they feel ready.

What you need to know is that in the long term the action of the salt in seawater will be beneficial. However Be careful with the sand! If the towel has sand on it, it becomes like sandpaper on the skin. Also, don't forget sunscreen after moisturizing and finally, avoid the sun and stay in the shade, as heat and sweat make eczema worse.

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