Atopic skin care isn’t as simple as it looks. Recurring inflammation, non-stop itchiness and burning sensation, hypersensitivity to just any allergen. How to deal with the condition and not go mad? Check the best products and skin care in the post.
What is atopic skin?
If your skin itches, scales and cracks, it’s probably atopic. More and more people are complaining about this condition. It is estimated that approx. 11% of world population suffer from AD. It is mostly diagnosed during childhood but it isn’t a rule.
The cause of AD is atopy i.e. genetically-determined disorder of immune system. Atopy may cause the following allergic symptoms:
- nettle rash all over the body.
- problems with paranasal sinuses.
- seasonal hay fever and conjunctivitis.
- bronchial asthma.
The following factors are listed among the causes of atopic dermatitis: genes, immune system, damaged protective film of skin, external aggressors. Also, atopic skin is super-sensitive to allergens and stress.
Atopic dermatitis: symptoms
AD appears through:
- sudden rash that eases off after quite a while.
- unusually sensitive skin.
- family members suffering from asthma, hay fever or cracked heels.
- very dry, itchy skin.
- red spots all over the body.
Emollients in atopic skin care
Ideally, use them during the remission and when you experience:
- recurring itchiness.
- burning sensation.
- inflammatory infiltrate on the face, neck, shoulders, back of hands and feet.
- cracked feet.
In atopic skin care, the most beneficial products are the ones based on emollients. Dermocosmetics are the best ones – over-the-counter products available at the chemist’s or prescribed by a dermatologist. Among emollients, the most effective ones include urea, paraffinum, vaseline and lanolin.
