What is eczema atopic dermatitis or AD for short?

Often called eczema, AD is one of the most severe categories under this skin disease. A lot of AD cases started during their childhood and increasingly, there’s a rise in the incidences of children who are suffering from this skin disorder.

Affecting more than 35 million people in United States alone, this skin condition is not contagious as believed. However if you are suffering from it, you may be experiencing intense itching with frequent flares of red patches on the face, forearms and even the hands.

Trigger factors

So what can causes eczema atopic dermatitis to occur? Are there ways to treat this eczema condition?

Skin experts have not determined a single factor that can result in AD. However, it is well recognized that stress, bad weather and changes in the environment humidity are prime suspects for AD to happen.

Even a cold could be the triggering basis for AD to appear. And for those who have asthma and hay fever, you should take special note. Eczema atopic dermatitis is likely to strike. Somehow there is a link between these medical problems and doctors have come to notice it.

Without able to pinpoint exactly what causes AD to happen, cure is almost impossible. What you can do is to take steps to prevent it from getting worse, and find ways to lessen the itch that comes with it.

Here’s how you can alleviate the distress brought by eczema atopic dermatitis.

1) Use antihistamines to minimize the itch.

2) Apply an oil-rich moisturizer to control any flaking and cracks.

3) Avoid harsh skin care products like drying soaps, rough clothings and dusty environment.

4) Seek a dermatologist’s help for steroids or any other tropical treatment.

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