Thursday, September 1, 2011

What helps eczema?

Eczema is one of the most common chronic diseases in childhood. Around ten percent of children in Germany are affected. In adulthood, the incidence is much lower, but equally distressing for those affected.
Atopic dermatitis is manifested by skin rash in the form of eczema and severe itching. Is accompanied by a predisposition to dry skin. The appearance is varied and individual.
Diagnosed correctly?
The diagnosis is made solely on the appearance of the skin. There are major and minor criteria, which are characteristic of the disease. The main criteria include severe itching, the typical distribution pattern of eczema, as well as the chronic course of atopic disease (asthma, atopic dermatitis, pollen, food allergy) in the immediate family. Itch when sweating, cradle cap in infants, skin reactions are white after scratching among other things, as Nebenkriterien.Die skin as a protective shield from Horn, so that our bodies do not dry out. Of sweat and grease forms on the skin surface, a wafer-thin protective coat. If this protective sheath is intact, he can fight off chemicals, environmental pollution and bacteria. The skin appears smooth and supple. This barrier will only work with the protective acid mantle and the hydro-lipid film (water-fat-movie) on the skin surface. The skin suffering from atopic dermatitis is due to a genetic predisposition dry and very sensitive. The protective function of skin is reduced, thus causing an increased sensitivity to allergens, viruses and bacteria, but not mechanical stimuli. The infant is the fact that the protective function of skin is not yet fully formed. In addition, lack of skin moisturizers and certain fats, so that it dries faster.
Triggers A-Z
Eczema has many different factors. Allergies are just one of many triggers. The most common allergens are pollen, animal dander, dust mites, molds and foods. In addition, mechanical stimuli but can also encourage (wool on the skin, scratching), climate (heat, cold, dry, heated air), infections, immunizations, mental stress and other factors a boost. Unless the trigger can not be clearly identified, an eczema diary at the detective work can be helpful.

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