If you trust the statistics, about 20 - 25% of children under 5 years are faced with the problem of atopic dermatitis (AD). Often to him boys have a predisposition, but also many girls, this problem does not shy away from.
The main symptom of atopic dermatitis is severe itching, redness and scaling on the cheeks, in the folds of skin on elbows and knees folds. In more advanced cases of atopy may be affected by a large part of the baby's skin.
The causes of atopic dermatitis
The appearance of blood pressure in children is caused by heredity, and has a chronic nature. And lead to the development of the disease may be different factors:
• allergies to foods, drugs, dust, baby cosmetics or household chemicals;
• insufficient humidity;
• errors in skin care;
• drop in immunity due to colds and other reasons.
As you can see, if the baby is predisposed to atopic dermatitis, from time to time manifestations of the disease may be disturbed, especially if you do not comply with sanitary recommendations.
What to do if a child appeared on the skin manifestations of atopic dermatitis?
It is important to remember that atopic dermatitis - medical problem, so the child should consult a pediatrician, dermatologist and allergist. It was only after their appointment should apply those or other drugs. It must be particularly careful with ointments and creams for the treatment of AD.
Important!Most creams and ointments for the treatment of atopic dermatitis include hormonal constituents (e.g., hydrocortisone), so they can be used only on doctor's prescription and in special cases when other therapy does not give visible results.
In addition, there are general recommendations for children's atopic skin care. If they follow the manifestations of AD will become less pronounced and may eventually go through and no longer disturb the crumbs.
1. Regular application of creams, emollients,specially designed for atopic dermis: the action of such cosmetic products based on that on the hypersensitive skin of the baby fat to create an invisible film that protects from dehydrationand inflammation. It is desirable to bathe the procedure of a baby in a warm bath for 15-20 minutes, the skin is full of moisture, and an emollient to its retained over a long period. For bathing, use special foams and oils fragrance free, they are usually presented in a series of pharmaceutical cosmetics for atopic. When severe inflammation can bathe crumbs in a broth chamomile or succession.
2. Maintain proper humidity. During the heating season in the apartment air is often too dry, which adversely affects the state of children's skin. Therefore, the need for frequent airing of the room, as well as to buy a humidifier or put the pots with water from the radiators.
3. Keep the temperature of the air.Buy a thermometer for measuring the air temperature in dwelling: it should be within 19 - 24 degrees. Such temperature conditions most favorable for children with atopy.
4.wet cleaning should be carried out every day, but better - twice a day.
5. Specific requirements for the care of children's clothing: it must be free from natural fabrics (preferably cotton underwear), be sure to proglazhena on both sides. In this case, erase the things you need just a simple children's soap, fragrance free. Using the washing machine to care for clothes and linen atopic, it is important to remember that money after washing entirely of its elements are not washed, and means clothing and textiles whole family should be treated only children's soap without the use of detergents and fabric softeners. This option is not always suitable for housewives. Therefore, the benefit of the beloved chips get ready for hand-washing.
6. If the kid was ill, better to give up drugs in the form of syrup - they are often the cause of allergic rashes. Better let's medication in the form of drops, tablets or rectal suppositories.
7. Products excluded from the diet, due to which an allergic reaction can occur in a child.
Adhering to these simple rules for the care of a child with a super-sensitive atopic skin, you will not only improve her condition, but also make your baby more relaxed and cheerful.
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