Atopic dermatitis has become one of the most frequent cutaneous diseases in children and babies. Approximately 20% of children under the age of 6 suffer from it and the most common cause has to do with feeding changes. It can also occur because of pollution or a lack of breastfeeding.
Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory disease of the skin and it has quite uncomfortable symptoms. It appears as itchy reddish lesions which usually apear in rounded areas such as the chin, knees, elbows and forehead. The lesiones are also common on feet, hands, torso and the neck in children.
A baby’s skin is almost five times thinner than the skin of an adult and because of this we should be very careful. Atopic dermatitis causes an alteration of the immune system of the skin and the lipid mantle that protects it. This creates an epidermal imbalance in children who suffer from the disease.
This is why it’s recommended that you don’t use products that can cause further erosion of skin. Products made from wool, strong detergents and other chemicals. In addition, the following precautions are recommended in order to treat atopic dermatitis.
Good hygiene along with good skin hydration can help reduce symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Herbal moisturizing creams achieve good results in the treatment of flare-ups.
Specialists sometimes recommend treatment with white mallow, a plant that soothes and alleviates symptoms. It fights irritation and moisturizes the skin at the same time. It also protects from other external stimuli that can damage skin, and contains Vitamin A, B1,B2 and C.
Wild pansy (Viola Tricolor) is a plant that can also be used as a form of treatment. It relieves itching, is a great antiseptic and also softens cracked skin.
Experts also advocate for the use of coconut oil which is a great moisturizer and brings a certain freshness to skin
Baths are very important in order to relieve a bit of the skin discomfort that a child feels. Yet bathing various times a day is not recommended. Once a day is enough to hydrate the skin.
A series of guidelines have been established when it comes to bath time. They are as follows
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