What is atopic dermatitis in babies?

Generally speaking, patients with atopic dermatitis often also have allergic rhinitis or asthma, or allergic diseases such as eczema. Atopic dermatitis can easily cause itchy skin and red rashes on children's bodies. Children and infants are at high risk of this disease. In life, many potential factors may become allergens, eventually causing children to suffer from protracted dermatitis. The following is a brief introduction to the causes of atopic dermatitis.

Children with atopic dermatitis usually have a history of dermatitis and eczema, and the age of onset is divided into three stages: infancy, about 1 month to 2 years old; childhood, 3-10 years old; adolescence and adulthood, about 12-23 years old, and have their own typical rash and distribution characteristics. The rash is common in the flexor side of the limbs, elbows and popliteal fossa (elbows), and the front of the ankle and neck may also be affected. Children under 10 years old may also see it on the cheeks, and the itching is severe. It is often accompanied by complications such as anterior neck wrinkles, periorbital dark circles, and rough palms (geriatric palms). Patients with atopic dermatitis often have a history of asthma or allergic rhinitis, or their parents have a history of atopic diseases, or have a history of generalized dry skin in recent years.

One is environmental factors. Avoid all possible stimulation. The home environment should be kept clean, ventilated and breathable. Prevent excessive use of air conditioning and low indoor temperature. It is recommended to use a humidifier when necessary. The second is skin cleansing. Because of impaired skin barrier function, chronic inflammation and long-term topical corticosteroid treatment causing local skin susceptibility, the microenvironment of the patient's skin lesions is conducive to the growth of bacteria and fungi. Patients are advised to bathe their skin at an insensitive temperature of 26 to 36 degrees Celsius, avoid excessive cleaning and the use of alkaline shower gels, and bathe with warm water 1 to 2 times a day in the acute phase and once a day in the chronic phase.

It should be noted that the specific cause of this disease is still unclear. It may be caused by genetics, or it may be caused by certain foods triggering an allergic reaction in the body. In addition, the presence of autoantigens or skin infections may still cause this disease. Patients with general dermatitis should be careful to avoid contact with factors that may cause the disease.