How would you feel as a parent seeing your child so suffering, heart really sank whenever he took off his clothes... As a child of just 2.5YO i'm really proud of this son, he didn't wail much except for the medic applications where he can feels the sting sensation. other then he is still doing fine..
Should I send him for blood test to know what is his allergy with?
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Atopic dermatitis or Eczema is a skin condition that frequently occurs in young children, although it may start in young adults and can continue into adult life. Itching of the skin can be caused by irritants, infections, allergies and stress. Avoiding allergens such as animal dander, dust mites and cockroaches can improve atopic dermatitis. Eliminating foods to which a person is allergic will also result in the improvement of the eczema.
Atopic dermatitis or Eczema is a skin condition that frequently occurs in young children, although it may start in young adults and can continue into adult life.
Itching of the skin can be caused by irritants, infections, allergies and stress.
Avoiding allergens such as animal dander, dust mites and cockroaches can improve atopic dermatitis. Eliminating foods to which a person is allergic will also result in the improvement of the eczema.
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The rash of atopic dermatitis called eczema appears as a red rash with flaking skin or as small blisters/bumps.
The location of eczema is dependent on the area of the body that is scratched.
In infants and very young children this rash involves the face especially the cheeks, chest and trunk, back of the scalp and may involve the arms and legs.
In older children and adults, it involves the skin in front of the elbows and behind the knees. It may involve the eyelids and the palms of the hands and soles of the feet in certain people.
Causes
Irritants that cause itching through direct stimulation of the skin include:
harsh soaps
chemicals
wool fabrics
heat and sweating
Skin infections which can cause itching include:
Staphylococcus Aureus infections which can worsen the itching and eczema.
Herpes virus infections can cause severe skin infections in people with atopic dermatitis.
Allergies can be a significant trigger for itching and include:
Animal dander and dust mites,
Pollens and mold spores in the air
Food allergies include egg and milk allergy particularly in children.
Diagnosis
The diagnosis is made by:
History of allergy in the patient or family history of allergy.
Itch. The patient must have itch in order for the rash to occur.
Eczema. Eczema refers to the appearance of the rash in patients with atopic dermatitis. The rash appears red with small blisters or bumps. They may ooze or flake with further scratching.
Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis
Eczema with uncontrolled itch needs to be treated with medications which include:
Steroids for application on the skin are the first line therapy for atopic dermatitis and are available in the form of lotions, creams, ointments and solutions (for the scalp).
Oral steroids are required to achieve control of a severe flare of atopic dermatitis.
Oral and topical antibiotics. Topical antibiotics are enough for localised infections of eczema while oral antibiotics may be needed for infections involving larger areas of skin.
Non-sedating antihistamines during the day or with sedating antihistamines such as diphenhydramine at night can be used to control itching.
Living with Eczema
Avoid the triggers of itch by avoiding wool, nylon, stiff or irritating clothing which may irritate the skin and promote sweating.
Wear light cotton clothing and use only mild detergents for washing. Avoid the use of fabric softeners as they may irritate the skin.
Avoid getting sun-burned and use sunscreens when you are out in the sun.
Avoid traumatizing the skin by keeping fingernails short and hands clean to avoid scratching and infecting the skin.
Maintain good skin care with adequate moisturizing and hydration which helps decreases itching and formation of eczema.
Avoid the use of pure petroleum jelly as it does not moisturize the skin unless placed on top of a moisturizer or moist skin.
Avoid extremely hot/cold water showers or baths. When you bathe soak in the water until the fingertips start to wrinkle. Avoid rubbing with a towel, rather blot dry and apply a moisturizing cream immediately all over the body.
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
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