Atopic dermatitis, more commonly known as eczema, is a common chronic skin condition which is characteristic by dry and itchy skin 🧴 It more commonly affects children 👶🏻 and usually resolves by early adulthood 👩 In some individuals it can persist.
The exact cause for this condition is not fully known 🤨 but it is believed to be a combination of genetic 🧬 and environmental factors 💐 Patients with eczema are also known to have hay fever 🤧 and asthma 🫁 Collectively these three conditions are known as the atopic triad 🔺
Symptoms of eczema include itchy, red, dry, and inflamed skin and the distribution of skin lesions varies depending on patient age. There may also be development of blisters and rashes. Certain triggers can make the condition worse, and these include:
- Seasonal changes 🌦️
- Pollen 🐝
- Soaps 🧼
Management of this condition is a combination of lifestyle and pharmacological agents. Patients are advised to:
- Avoid triggers ⛔️
- Wear loose clothing 👕
- Avoid scented bath and body products 🫧
- Regularly moisturise 🧴
Patients are commonly also prescribed medications including steroid creams🧴 and, in some cases, oral tablets 💊
All these strategies are important to prevent flare ups🔥 of the condition and maintain a healthy skin barrier 😌
Overall, eczema is a chronic skin condition which can be caused by an interplay of genetic 🧬 and environmental 🏡 factors. The disease can flare up 🔥 due to triggers and management is a combination of lifestyle 🧴 and pharmacological 💊 strategies.
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