The atopic dermatitis It is an inflammatory skin disease that usually manifests for the first time during childhood with lesions that cause itching.
It is linked to the immune system causing an imbalance in the skin cells before environmental factors such as germs, dust, cold, sweat, moisture, etc. In fact, we have known that dermatitis is more frequent in humid cities.
It is usually associated with asthmatic respiratory processes and is increasingly common in developed countries with high levels of hygiene.
Atopic dermatitis has a strong hereditary component, but let's see how can we prevent the disease from manifesting in our children.
The child should be bathed no more than once a day. If you bathe it every other day, the better.
Use warm water. Too hot water dries the skin.
After the bath dry the skin gently, without rubbing.
Apply moisturizer daily after bath.
Keep the child's nails clean and cut to avoid infections and scratching injuries.
Prevent the child from sweating. If you sweat, wash immediately.
It is preferable that the clothing is made of cotton or yarn, avoiding synthetic garments as much as possible.
Footwear must be made of leather or cloth.
Aerate the house every day and do not abuse heating in winter. Sudden changes in temperature can trigger an outbreak.
It is recommended to vacuum the house instead of sweeping and avoid all types of fabrics that favor the retention of dust, especially in the bedrooms (carpets, stuffed animals, etc).
Taking into account these simple tips, we can help keep triggers of atopic dermatitis at bay, the most common skin disease during childhood.
