Atopic eczema

Atopic eczema It is a common type of eczema known as atopic dermatitis or natural eczema. The word "atopic" includes allergic or allergic diseases. Sufferers may also have allergies such as hay fever (seasonal allergies), plant pollen allergies, and asthma. Atopic dermatitis is common in all parts of the world. This disease affects about 10% of infants and 3% of the entire population in the United States of America. Although this disease can occur at any age, it is much more common in infants and children. The skin lesion is itchy and sometimes ugly and unpleasant. Atopic dermatitis usually resolves spontaneously in childhood and sometimes before the age of 25. But some patients suffer from this problem throughout their life. The symptoms are itching and swelling of the skin, mostly in the face area. The skin of these patients becomes dry and about 60-70% of these children recover during their lifetime. The prevalence of this disease after children is high in people over 30 years old. The cause of this disease is not completely clear, but environmental factors are influential and important. Atopic eczema is common in rich families. In older age, this disease appears as dry, red, brownish or gray lesions, and the skin becomes scaly and thick. In teenagers and young adults, the lesions appear specifically in the areas of the elbows and backs of the knees, ankles, and ankles, as well as on the face, neck, and the upper parts of the chest. The causes of the increase in the prevalence of this disease Urban life, air pollution, increase of indoor allergens, more awareness of parents, less time to drink breast milk, temperate regions, prosperity of life, black race In the treatment of this disease, pay attention to: 1- Many factors including allergens - stimuli - infections - physical environment - mood and stress 2- Acute, sub-acute or chronic phase of the disease 3- Daily skin care - Avoiding worsening factors - Correct use of medicines