The treatment of atopic dermatitis in children: nutrition (diet) child

The allergic nature of atopic dermatitis originates in inflammation of the skin, and is a chronic and genetic disease.

And disease can cause a lot of allergens, which may be:

• Food contained in the food;
• Contact, contained in household items and clothing;
• Respiratory, get inside by inhalation of dust or pollen.

Typically, atopic dermatitis begins to develop the child at an early age, in the second month of life, and finally disappears for four years. Sometimes there are cases when the disease remains throughout a person's life.

The cause can also be heredity or predisposition to allergies, as well as the acquisition of the disease while in the womb, if the woman is abusing the allergens in food.

The disease

We must understand that atopic dermatitis cannot be attributed to the classic disease of the skin. This is the disease which manifests itself on the skin, but its roots in allergens and immaturity of a child's gastrointestinal system.

The disease looks like this:

• The child gets a substance that because of their age, cannot normally be processed;
• The result of being in the body of the child substance reborn as an antigen and causes increased production of antibodies;
• Provoked by a rash on the skin.

There is another option in which an Allergy caused by the consumption of a specific allergen to a pregnant woman. The allergen triggers the production of antibodies in the fetus and subsequently, when the child consumes a certain product, he has allergies.

Manifestation and symptoms

Atopic dermatitis is characterized by exacerbations and periods of remission. Sharp worsening of the rash and can cause not only allergens, but also changes in weather, disturbance regime of the day, a change of diet.

The most common symptoms in children are Often possible to observe the emergence of the child's language plaque with many different lines, the development of conjunctivitis, rhinitis. Respiratory disease can be complicated by breathing problems.

Often, problems breathing with inflammation of the larynx, which is a false croup. In addition, there are problems with a chair, and opposite, constipation and diarrhea. Observed build-up of body weight in disproportionate sizes.

By the end of the second year all the manifestations of atopic dermatitis begin to soften and disappear. Howevermedicine fixes cases of the condition in the future, and it flows into complex and serious allergies. For example, it may be bronchial asthma or bronchial rhinitis.

It is the danger of chronic disease talks about the importance of proper treatment!

The treatment of atopic dermatitis

Even the most minor symptoms require consultation with a physician. The physician should determine the seriousness of the Allergy and prescribe treatment.

In the case of severe allergies used oral pills and injections, antihistamines. Excels the ointment, which includes corticosteroids that suppress inflammation and itching.

Sometimes the treatment involves the use of UV irradiation.

Moreover, you should pay attention to the diet, this can be a specific diet for a child or for the mother if she continues to feed the baby breast milk.

Even despite the fact that atopic dermatitis is a chronic disease, you can make a list of preventive measures which will contribute to the mitigation of its symptoms:

• Skin moisturizing creams and lotions;
• Giving up things that provoke a rash;
• Prevention of scratching. This can be worn on the hands of a child special gloves or mittens;
• The areas with the rash can be covered with dry dressings, which will prevent scratching and further worsening the problem;
• Do not ignore medications that have been prescribed by doctors;
• Water treatments for child conduct in a short time;
• If possible, continue breast-feeding for six months, it can radically strengthen the immune system of the child.