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Today in our article we will consider atopic dermatitis, as well as its treatment, causes, methods of diagnosis.
One of the diseases of the skin of allergic origin in medical circles is commonly called atopic dermatitis. The disease is chronic and is inherited. Like any type of allergic reaction, the onset of the disease is caused by disorders in the body when the immune system fails.
The treatment of atopic dermatitis is of genuine interest to modern scientists. Every day there are more and more means - immunomodulators that help the body cope with the disease. Such drugs normalize the functioning of the immune system with minimal damage.
Treatment of atopic dermatitis in children
The first sign of the onset of the disease is the appearance of a rash on the skin and a terrible itching of the extremities, similar to urticaria . This allergic reaction affects people of all ages, but atopic dermatitis is more common in children than in adults. The disease is often diagnosed already in the first year of a child's life (from 5-6 months). Less often, the disease manifests itself at a later age. People call dermatitis "diathesis". Everyone remembers the painful blush on the cheeks of babies if a child tries a new product. Spots located on the cheekbones and forehead frighten and alarm parents. Redness can appear not only on the face, but also on the buttocks, the delicate scalp of the child, as well as on the legs, knee and elbow joints. It's all because of the body's rejection of certain components of food.
Consequences of inaction
If treatment is not started in time, the wounds become wet, scabs appear (crusts on the cheeks), the duration of the disease is delayed, and the patient's general well-being cannot be called satisfactory.
Patients should be aware that peeling in the folds of the skin is the first alarm signal.
Dryness and cracking on the back of the hands is another cause for concern. It is important to know that combing the affected areas with atopic dermatitis will only complicate the course of the disease, because in this case the integrity of the skin is violated, and harmful microbes freely enter the wounds, which not only slow down recovery, but also add new problems.
Weeping wounds are called pyoderma. In the case of the appearance of pyoderma bacteria in the body, the body reacts to them by increasing the temperature. A herpes infection may also appear, that is, a virus in the blood that affects the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, and genital organs.
It should be noted that atopic dermatitis in adults, as well as in children, requires constant monitoring by medical professionals.
Methods of treatment and prevention
To alleviate the course of the disease, a number of conditions must be met, such as:
- Compliance with basic hygiene rules
- Elimination of the component that causes allergies
- Proper nutrition, adherence to a hypoallergenic diet
- Use of antihistamines and antibiotics
- Careful skin care with medical cosmetics with vitamins
Diet
Proper nutrition is the key to a speedy recovery of the patient. Therefore, in the next section, we will consider a diet that will help make life easier for patients. It is important to start not with what is possible, but with what is forbidden. All spicy, salty and fried foods should not appear in the diet during an exacerbation of allergies.
The next rule is to cut down on the most common allergens. These include: dairy products , eggs , nuts, fish products , chocolate , strawberries, spices. Alcohol is strictly prohibited . Only laboratory tests can answer the question: what are you allergic to.
The question arises: what to eat?
There are plenty of recipes for allergy sufferers. You can eat vegetable soups, buckwheat, oatmeal and rice groats, whole grain bread, baked apples, parsley and dill, yogurt without additives, dried fruit compote.
Doctors recommend adding to the treatment with external agents the use of agents that improve the functioning of the digestive system. The lack of nutrients in the body also provokes an exacerbation of atopic dermatitis.
Tips of the "experienced"
Simple precautions can help the body cope with the disease.
- It is important to choose hygiene products with special care. Try to find hypoallergenic soap without dyes and chemical additives. Here it is best to pay attention to children's soap. It is less harmful and dries the skin. Don't get your hands wet unless absolutely necessary. After showering, use a skin softening cream.
- Cleaning of the premises should be carried out every week, because the apartment should be free of dirt and dust, especially if dermatitis is found in a small child. If possible, install an extractor hood in the kitchen, and filters in the room to purify the air.
- Another tip is to stay out of the sun. An excess of ultraviolet radiation is harmful to all people. But the maritime climate contributes to the rapid healing of the skin. Therefore, go to countries with a temperate climate.
- Doctors always add a health resort complex to the main treatment.
Physiotherapy procedures will benefit any patient. a) Plasmapheresis is a procedure in which the blood is cleansed of inflammatory elements and toxins.
On average, 6-7 procedures are recommended for atopic dermatitis. b) Magnetotherapy helps to calm the nerve endings, and also reduces pain, improves tissue nutrition.
The recommended dose is 15 procedures for 10 minutes a day. c) Sea and herbal baths will also be useful, they will ease the course of the disease, relieve itching from the skin, and also improve the general well-being of the patient.
Medicines for the treatment of atopic dermatitis
There are a large number of fat-based ointments, water-based creams and gels that can help the patient. Elok is the leader in the list of medicines. It carefully cares for the skin, softens it and heals it. In addition, the cream contains antimicrobial components.
Thymogen-cream is another potent remedy.
It is an immunostimulant that relieves itching attacks, relieves inflammation and redness of the skin, and also has a healing effect. Treatment can be varied, it is important that it proceeds under the strict supervision of a physician. It will not be possible to get rid of the disease forever, but it will be possible to forget about attacks of atopic dermatitis for a long time if you follow all the recommendations of specialists, lead a healthy lifestyle and do not expose the body to stress.
