{"id":1539,"date":"2020-05-14T11:16:23","date_gmt":"2020-05-14T11:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1539"},"modified":"2020-05-18T06:37:07","modified_gmt":"2020-05-18T06:37:07","slug":"atopic-dermatitis-eczema-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/atopic-dermatitis-eczema-symptoms-causes-and-prevention","title":{"rendered":"Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema) &#8211; Symptoms, Causes and Prevention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Atopic\ndermatitis (eczema) is a disease that brings red and itchy skin. It&#8217;s normal in\nkids but can happen at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting (chronic),\nand has a propensity to flare periodically. It can come with asthma or hay\nfever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No treatment\nfor atopic dermatitis has been found. But therapies and steps of self-care may\nrelieve the itching and avoid new outbreaks. For instance, it helps avoid harsh\nsoaps, regularly moisturize your skin and apply medicated creams or ointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and\nsymptoms of atopic dermatitis (eczema) vary considerably from person to person\nand include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Dry skin<\/li><li>Itching that can be serious, mostly at night<\/li><li>Small, raised bumps, which can leak fluid and crust over when\nscratched<\/li><li>Thickened, cracked, scaly skin<\/li><li>Raw, sensitive, swollen skin from scratching<\/li><li>Red to brownish-grey patches, particularly on hands, feet, ankles,\nwrists, arms, upper, chest, eyelids, inside bends of the elbows and knees, and\nin infants, face and scalp<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Atopic\ndermatitis starts most often before age 5 and can continue in adolescence and\nadulthood. It flares occasionally for some people and then clears up for a\nwhile, sometimes for a few years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When to see a doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See a doctor\nif you or your child:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Is so uncomfortable that the condition is affecting sleep and\ndaily activities<\/li><li>Has a skin infection \u00e2\u20ac\u201d look for red streaks, pus, yellow scabs<\/li><li>Continues to experience symptoms while attempting home remedies<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If the rash\nappears contagious and your child is having a fever seek urgent medical\nattention for your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Causes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Healthy skin\nhelps with moisture preservation and protects you from bacteria, irritants and\nallergens. Eczema is due to a variation of the gene that affects the ability of\nthe skin to provide the defence. This allows your skin to be affected by\nenvironmental factors, irritants and allergens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some\nchildren, food allergies may play a role in causing eczema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Risk factors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The main\nrisk factor for atopic dermatitis is eczema, allergies, hay fever or asthma a\npersonal or family history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Complications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Complications\nof atopic dermatitis (eczema) may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Asthma and Hay Fever:<\/strong> Eczema sometimes precedes these conditions.\nBy age 13, over half of the young children with atopic dermatitis experience\nasthma and hay fever. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Chronic itchy, scaly skin:<\/strong> A skin disease called neurodermatitis\n(lichen simplex chronicus) starts with an itchy skin patch. You scratch out the\nplace, making it even itchier. Eventually, you may scratch simply out of habit.\nThis condition may make the affected skin discoloured, thick and leathery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skin Infections:<\/strong> Repeated scratching that damages the skin\ncan cause cracks and open sores. These increase the risk of infection from\nbacteria and viruses, including the herpes simplex virus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Irritant Hand Dermatitis:<\/strong> This particularly affects people whose jobs\nfrequently require their hands to be wet and exposed to harsh soaps, detergents\nand disinfectants<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Allergic Contact Dermatitis:<\/strong> This condition is popular among\natopic dermatitis sufferers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sleep problems:<\/strong> The itch-scratch cycle can cause poor sleep\nquality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The\nfollowing suggestions will help avoid dermatitis bouts (flares) and reduce the\nbathing&#8217;s drying effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Moisturize the skin twice a day minimum:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp; Seal the moisture with creams, ointments and\nlotions. Pick a product or products that suit you well. The use of petroleum\njelly on your baby&#8217;s skin can help to prevent atopic dermatitis from\ndeveloping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try to identify and avoid triggers that worsen the condition:<\/strong> Things\nwhich may make the reaction on the skin worse include sweat, heat, obesity,\nsoaps, detergents, dust and pollen. Minimize your exposure to your triggers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Children and\ninfants may experience flares from consuming certain foods, such as eggs, milk,\nsoy and wheat. Speak to your child&#8217;s doctor about any possible allergies to\nfood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take shorter baths or showers:<\/strong> Limit your baths and showers to\n10 to 15 minutes. And use warm, rather than hot, water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Take a bleach bath:<\/strong> The American Academy of Dermatology suggests\nconsidering a bleach bath to help avoid flares. A bath with diluted bleach\neliminates bacteria on the skin and associated infections. In a 40-gallon\n(151-litre) bathtub full with warm water, add 1\/2 cup (118 millilitres) of\nhousehold bleach not concentrated. Measures are filled into the overflow\ndrainage holes for a typical U.S.-sized pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soak the\ninfected areas of the skin from the neck down or only for about 10 minutes. Do\nnot put your head in. Take a bath with bleach no more than twice a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use soaps which are mild:<\/strong> Deodorant soaps and antibacterial soaps will\ndry your skin and absorb more natural oils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dry yourself carefully:<\/strong> After gently bathing, use a soft towel to\nrinse your face and apply moisturizer while your face is still moist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview Atopic dermatitis (eczema) is a disease that brings red and itchy skin. It&#8217;s normal in kids but can happen at any age. Atopic dermatitis is long-lasting (chronic), and has a propensity to flare periodically. It can come with asthma or hay fever. No treatment for atopic dermatitis has been found. 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