Atopic Dermatitis

When chronic inflammation occurred in the skin although it is non-contagious, it is called Atopic dermatitis or atopic eczema. For some people it referred to as “skin asthma”.

Sometimes Atopic dermatitis is mistakenly identified as Psoriasis

Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis

• Ear discharge
• Itchy and dry skin
• Skin lesions on the cheeks mostly in infants.
• Oozing and crusting blisters on some part of the body
• Occurrence of rashes on some parts of the body like the cheeks, arms, and legs

Causes of Atopic Dermatitis

• Atopic eczema
• Allergic rhinitis
• Poor Nutrition
• Hereditary
• Irritant foods and saliva
• Sudden temperature changes

Home remedies / Treatment of Atopic dermatitis

Aqueous cream:
Apply in affected areas it helps keep the skin moisturized

Antibacterial Ointment:
OTC, apply in affected area, it helps to refrain being infected by bacteria and prevents skin swelling.

Colloidal Oatmeal:
Put some colloidal oatmeal in tub bath waters

Oolong Tea:
Drink oolong tea at least twice a day

Prevention of Atopic dermatitis

Don’t smoke
Avoid being stressed
Have an adequate time of sleep
Avoid s milk, nuts, cheese, tomatoes, wheat, yeast, and corn
Avoid dust, and dusty places since it triggers the asthma