A cute blush on the baby's cheeks is another reason for mom to be moved by her beloved baby. But what if, instead of a healthy blush, redness appeared, and not only on the cheeks? A red rash or rounded plaques accompanied by severe itching can also appear on the elbow bends, under the knees and on other parts of the body. Blame everything - diathesis!
This disease, which doctors call atopic dermatitis, is very common in young children. Many mothers do not even consider him a serious illness, but in vain! Atopic dermatitis can lead to very dangerous chronic consequences that will torment the child even when he is growing up. Constant itching and painful rashes greatly affect the emotional state of the child. This affects academic success, and communication with peers, and the quality of the child’s sleep.
What is dangerous atopic dermatitis?
Diathesis is the first-born among allergic diseases. Half of the cases are children under one year old. The appearance of atopic dermatitis in a child signals that the baby has an increased risk of developing other allergic diseases.
Here are some facts about diathesis:
- In 80% of patients with diathesis, allergic rhinitis develops.
- 40% of children with diathesis without timely treatment get bronchial asthma - a terrible disease, which is accompanied by asthma attacks.
Diathesis may be accompanied by food allergies or allergic conjunctivitis.
Why does atopic dermatitis occur?
Most often, the appearance of atopic dermatitis provokes food. In most cases, diathesis in babies develops due to hypersensitivity to cow's milk protein.
Also, the causes of diathesis can be:
- other types of food allergies;
- allergy to house dust mites;
- mold allergy;
- allergy to pollen of trees and plants;
- pet allergy;
- allergy to household chemicals.
The exact cause of atopic dermatitis will be determined by laboratory diagnostics.
Exacerbation of diathesis can be:
- infectious diseases;
- diseases of the internal organs;
- exacerbations of other chronic diseases;
- stress
- the impact of bad ecology.
Exacerbations are also associated with the seasons: deterioration occurs in the cold season, and in summer the disease usually recedes. It is interesting that the population of large cities suffers from atopic dermatitis several times more often than residents of villages and villages.
Atopic dermatitis in a child - what to do?
If the baby has diathesis, then it must be treated immediately, without waiting for complications. Ignoring the disease will only lead to its progression - with a prolonged course of atopic dermatitis, the skin becomes denser, and the rashes themselves become more extensive and deep.
The effectiveness of the treatment of the baby depends on the mother herself - she should not eat foods that contain an allergen.
Antihistamines are used to treat atopic dermatitis, which affect the body as a whole. In severe cases of the disease, systemic glucocorticosteroids are used. Enterosorbents are also prescribed, which help to remove toxins from the body and reduce the allergic reaction. In addition to the drugs used internally, various ointments, gels, lotions with anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, anti-allergic, drying and improving skin regeneration effects are also used.
Few people know that preparations of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, for example, Bifidumbacterin, Acipol, Probifor, should not be taken by children who have atopic dermatitis due to allergy to cow's milk protein, since these drugs are made from it.
Of course, the need to purchase a large number of drugs and the long course of atopic dermatitis cause enormous damage to the family budget. After all, medicines are not cheap right now. But you can save a lot if you pick up medicines on the Informed online help. This medical resource allows you to find the most favorable price offers that pharmacies give. Also, it contains the most important recommendations from the best doctors of the country. Get as much knowledge as possible about your disease, but do not self-medicate! Consult an allergist.
Below is a video review on the disease Atopic Dermatitis.
Atopic dermatitis or diathesis: review, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, prevention:
