Almost every third child suffers from allergic diseases, among which the most common are neurodermatitis and atopic dermatitis. There are several ways to treat them.
Instructions
Step 1
The widespread prevalence of allergic diseases is sometimes mistakenly compared to a "mass epidemic". However, this kind of disease is not contagious or dangerous. They have nothing to do with infections, and therefore are not capable of causing epidemics. When a relapse occurs, atopic dermatitis causes discomfort only to the patient himself. It manifests itself in the form of itching, rash, and flaking of the skin. The cause of atopic dermatitis is a congenital tendency to allergies, neuroendocrine disorders, hereditary predisposition, etc.
Children are especially susceptible to atopic dermatitis. If you are allergic to milk, eggs or chocolate, eating these foods can cause rashes and itching, which is mainly localized on the elbow and knee bends, face and neck. Usually this type of dermatitis occurs in early childhood, starting in the first year of life. If it is not treated for a long time, then it spreads to neighboring parts of the body.
Step 2
Treatment should begin with a visit to a doctor to confirm the diagnosis, as atopic dermatitis can be easily confused with psoriasis. Despite the similarity of symptoms, the ways to treat them are different. After the doctor has confirmed the presence of atopic dermatitis, try to stick to the diet prescribed by him. In addition, an allergen test must be carried out. It may be enough to eliminate only one or two foods from the diet to prevent allergies. If, with their exclusion, the symptoms disappear, the treatment can be considered complete.
If the test for the allergen did not reveal anything in the child's diet, one should simultaneously limit the consumption of any highly allergenic foods: such as fish, chocolate, eggs, milk. It is impossible to completely exclude them from the diet, but it is necessary to minimize the factors that provoke allergies.
Step 3
Exacerbation of dermatitis can also be caused by household dust, wearing synthetic and woolen clothing, and exposure to household chemicals. If you notice a rash on your child's arms or legs, try to clean your house more often, vacuum, and knock dust out of carpets. Also change all synthetic clothing to cotton. In winter, wear only soft wool on your baby. If you are allergic to shampoo, change it to one designed for sensitive skin. During exacerbations of atopic dermatitis, you should not bathe the child a lot - water can cause increased irritation and itching.
Step 4
Conservative treatment includes the use of antihistamines, corticosteroids, and hormonal drugs. The period of taking corticosteroids should be short, since they cause side effects in the form of metabolic disorders, obesity, and decreased immunity. To compensate for the latter factor, the doctor prescribes drugs that strengthen the immune system. If your child often has sore throats, the doctor may prescribe antibiotics for the child, as chronic tonsillitis and laryngitis are also causes of dermatitis and eczema.
Step 5
Remember that with untimely treatment, atopic dermatitis can provoke bronchial asthma, so at the first symptoms of it, start treatment immediately.
