SKIN RASH / ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

SKIN RASH / ATOPIC DERMATITIS.
​Atopic dermatitis, or skin allergy, is one of the most common conditions seen in infants and children. This disease can affect about 10%–30% of children. Most of the time, it starts in childhood and can persist into adulthood. Additionally, it can be passed down from parents through heredity.
​Age of Onset
​Skin rashes can begin at various ages:
​Infants under 12 months – 50%
​Children aged 1–5 years – 80%
​Associated Conditions
​If a person has atopic dermatitis, they often may also have the following conditions:
​Skin allergies
​Food allergies
​Allergic rhinitis
​Asthma
​Causes of Atopic Dermatitis
​The cause of skin allergies is usually complex. However, the following factors can trigger the condition:
​1. Foods:
​Milk
​Eggs
​Almonds
​Tree fruits
​Beans
​Wheat
​Fish
​2. Airborne Elements:
​Dust
​Pollen from flowers
​Grass pollen
​Animal dander
​Rodent dust
​3. Other Factors:
​Microbial infections
​Low environmental humidity
​Extreme heat and sweat
​Skin-irritating substances, for example:
​Clothes made from animal fur/leather
​Glass fibers
​Certain soaps
​Perfumes
​Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis
​Symptoms can vary depending on the person's age:
​In infants:
​On the face
​Extensor surfaces of hands and feet
​Chest and abdomen
​In children:
​Flexural folds of hands and feet (elbow and knee creases)
​In youth and adults:
​Hands and feet
​Knees
​Eyebrows
​Chest and back
​Known Symptoms:
​Dry, scaly, and cracking skin
​Itching — usually worsens at night
​Skin scratching marks or peeling
​Treatment
​Treatment for atopic dermatitis is provided at various levels:
​Moisturizers to restore skin hydration
​Anti-inflammatory medicines
​Itch-relieving medications
​Utilizing sunlight therapy 👇
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