Atopic dermatitis in a child: treatment and symptoms

Chronic inflammatory disease of the skin with allergic reactions is called atopic dermatitis. The definition of "atopic" is attributed to the fact that the usual irritants, which in normal conditions should not cause inflammation, there are various unusual reactions. Most often, the disease manifests itself in the first year of a child's life.

Symptoms

Atopic dermatitis has many different symptoms. However, there are clear signs by which it can be distinguished from other skin diseases. In most cases, the symptoms depend on the age of the child.

• In children under the age of two, foci of dermatitis occur on the cheeks, the external surface of the arms, neck, and legs. Manifestations are in the form of red spots, blisters accompanied by itching. The baby constantly itches, the appetite and sleep are disturbed, there is irritability. The disease is also known as "diathesis".
• After two years, the centers of the disease are located elsewhere: on the elbows and knees bends, on the back of the hands, feet, neck and behind the ears. The skin in these parts itches. From constant scratching, it becomes crusty and thickens. Erosions and cracks are frequent.
• At the older age, from the age of 12, inflammation foci appear in the decollete, on the face, on the hands, elbows and knee folds. Appear peeling, the skin of the affected areas thickens, the elasticity decreases. All the symptoms are accompanied by intense itching. Often, atopic dermatitis is associated with a secondary bacterial or viral infection.

Atopic dermatitis in a child: treatment

Therapy of the disease implies an integrated approach and includes special skin care, diet compliance and the use of medication.

1. At the first stage, it is necessary to identify the allergen, which causes atopic dermatitis in the child. Treatment takes a long period. It is necessary to eliminate contact with the causative factor, make a certain diet menu, get rid of helminthic invasion.
2. It is important to carry out care and local treatment of the skin. Use hormonal and non-hormonal ointments and creams that reduce itching and inflammation. In the phase of remission, you should use special cosmetic products that help maintain the skin in a normal state.

Drugs for the diagnosis of atopic dermatitis

At the child treatment should be spent in strict conformity with purposes of the doctor. Usually the following groups of medicines are used:

• Adsorbents;
• Antiallergic;
• Hormonal (glucocorticoids);
• Antifungal;
• Anti-inflammatory;
• Antibiotics;
• Immunomodulators;
• Enzyme preparations.

Atopic dermatitis in a child. Home Treatment

Not all herbs can be used in this skin ailment. In patients with children, rashes may increase due to their use. However, some methods of phytotherapy can significantly alleviate the child's condition.

1. Baths from infusion of birch buds: a tablespoon of raw materials for 200 grams of boiling water. Insist for a couple of hours, drain and add to the bath with water.
2. Bathing in water with infusion of nettles, burdock root, violet grass, yarrow. A liter of boiling water take 120 grams of grass.
3. Against the itch, baths from starch help well: 40-50 grams of substance to dissolve with hot water, add at bathing.
4. Ointment based on vegetable oil and propolis has a healing effect in such a disease as atopic dermatitis in children. Reviews about the use of traditional medicine are mostly positive. With the help of herbs and ointments on a plant basis, you can alleviate the condition of the patient and remove the itching.

Diet in case of disease

Nutrition of a child with atopic dermatitis should be hypoallergenic. It is necessary to exclude the products that cause the reaction. Sometimes for this, allergotests are required. If the disease occurs in a child who is breastfeeding, then the mother's diet should be adjusted.