Skin Itch and Atopic Dermatitis

Nowadays, almost 2 out of 3 children suffer from Atopic Dermatitis or we simply call it - skin itch. Atopic Dermatitis is a common skin condition, which usually spread among infancy or childhood. It causes skin to become extremely itchy, redness and inflamed, tend to be chronic. Atopic refers to a tendency to develop asthma, eczema and hayfever that runs in families, and Atopic Dermatitis is strongly associated with these other conditions that often run in families in many cases.

Some children have a mild form of characterized by dry, itchy patches and minimal redness. A child may feel very uncomfortable with it. They may cry, become reckless, unable to sleep sometimes. More severely affected children have widespread areas of redness and skin breakdown due to scratching and crusting. Due to constant inflammation of the skin, they will develop areas of thickening of skin that looks almost leathery.

When Atopic Dermatitis becomes infected with bacteria, the affected areas can have a discharge of pus. This is a very serious situation and parents should seek for advices and immediate helps from doctor or dermatologist.

Atopic Dermatitis is often first noticed on the cheeks of infants, from where it tends to spread to the outside of elbow and knee. Older children tend to have it on the places such as inside of elbow or knee.

In most of the cases, in the exacerbations periods the disease become worse, then follow by remission periods when the skin condition improves and heals up. Many children may eventually have permanent remission periods when they get older, but they still have risk of triggering it to become worse again.

Multiple factors like dry skin, exposure to allergens, different soaps and detergents, skin-care products, and also cold environment can trigger and worsen the condition of Atopic Dermatitis anytime in the lives of those who have the disease all along.

Although the effects of Atopic Dermatitis can be distressing, it is possible for those with the disease to maintain a good quality of life. It's important to establish a close and healthy relationship with doctor, family and friends.

There is no cure for Atopic Dermatitis. Current treatments can only control the flare-ups. The most important aspect of treating it consists of avoiding potential environmental allergens and irritants, that kids can easily get contact with these days, dealing with the dryness of the skin, preventing from scratching the inflamed area. Get advices and treatments from allergist and dermatologist at the same time for a better outcome of the disease.