DERMATITE ATÓPICA EM CRIANÇAS - INFLAMAÇÃO NA PELE | MACETES DE MÃE

WHAT IS ATOPIC DERMATITIS? Atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease that causes skin inflammation, resulting in red, crusty, itchy, scaly, and sometimes moist lesions. It typically affects individuals with a personal or family history of asthma, allergic rhinitis, or atopic dermatitis. Although it can have genetic causes, atopic dermatitis is not contagious. WHO IS MORE LIKELY TO HAVE IT? Atopic dermatitis can affect individuals of any age, but is more common in children, as it typically begins at this stage of life. The disease generally disappears after adolescence, but it can also persist and even worsen. Patients with allergies to pollen, mold, dust mites, or animals, and those with dry skin, are also more likely to develop the disease. In babies, lesions appear on the face and outer surfaces of the arms and legs. In older children and adults, these lesions appear mainly in the folds of the body, such as the knees, elbows, and neck (which is exactly what happened to Leo). In more severe cases, the lesions can affect a large part of the body. CAUSES OF THE DISEASE The cause of this disease is still unknown. Initially, it was linked to other atopy conditions, such as allergic rhinitis, asthma, and food allergies, due to skin reactions to irritants. However, recent studies have shown that it can arise from a genetic defect in a skin protein, in addition to hereditary factors. PREVENTION It is not possible to prevent the onset of atopic dermatitis, as it is usually caused by genetic factors. However, flare-ups can be prevented by keeping the skin well hydrated and avoiding the causative agents. Some experts also suggest that cow's milk and eggs influence the onset of the disease. CAUSES OF OUTBREAKS: Use of antibacterial soaps; Hot baths; Bathing in the sea or pool; Dust mites, pollen, or dust; Heat, sweat, and dry environments; Clothing fabrics; Use of highly concentrated detergents and laundry detergents; Germs, fungi, or bacteria; Allergies to certain foods. Strong emotions such as stress and anxiety; Sudden changes in temperature; Exposure to certain irritants, such as chemicals, cleaning solutions, dust, sand, or cigarette smoke. One way to discover the cause of your condition is to write down everything you did and used the day before the dermatitis appeared. TREATMENT Like most allergic diseases, atopic dermatitis has no cure, but it may disappear with age. With treatment, its symptoms can be controlled. Each patient has one or more factors that trigger flare-ups, and when the individual comes into contact with the causative agent, the disease manifests. Therefore, it is necessary to identify the cause of the flare-up to prevent recurrence. To control symptoms, treatment should ideally be administered in conjunction with the child's pediatrician and a dermatologist, as it may take several months to find the most effective treatment for the patient. Initially, treatment is aimed at moisturizing the skin, making it healthier. Start by changing the bath water from hot to lukewarm, or cold if possible, and also avoid using soap on the lesions (soap is recommended only for body parts such as feet, hands, and intimate areas during flare-ups). Following this, the application of emollient creams and concentrated moisturizers is recommended at least twice a day. Ideally, this should be done after bathing, as the skin is naturally hydrated, and the moisturizer applied will help retain the water it contains. If this treatment isn't effective, your doctor may recommend other treatments, such as: Corticosteroid creams Skin repair creams Allergy medications Phototherapy (in very rare cases) To receive notifications of new videos, turn on notifications (by clicking the bell). Check out other videos you'll enjoy: NEONATAL ACNE:    • ACNE NEONATAL, SAIBA TUDO SOBRE O ASSUNTO ...   HOW TO TREAT HEAT RASH:    • COMO TRATAR BROTOEJA - MACETES DE MÃE   MILK CRADLE - DANDRUFF OR SCALP ON BABY'S HEAD:    • CROSTA LÁCTEA - CASPA OU CASQUINHA NA CABE...   HOW TO HYGIENIZE YOUR HANDS:    • COMO HIGIENIZAR AS MÃOS - MACETES DE MÃE   10 TIPS TO INCREASE YOUR HAND IMMUNITY:    • 10 DICAS PARA AUMENTAR A IMUNIDADE - MACET...   https://www.macetesdemae.com/   / macetesdemae     / macetesdemae     / macetesdemae     / macetesdemae   Production: https://www.laranjaazul.com.br/ Makeup: @nanyferreiramakeup