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Your baby has atopic dermatitis\u2026 So, what should you do? Read our article and find out how to improve the quality of your children\u2019s life!<\/h2>\n
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Written by Marialma Team<\/h6>\n
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Unfortunately,\u00a0atopic dermatitis<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0is a very common pruritic, inflammatory skin disorder in babies and children. It occurs in 10-20% of children all around the world, usually between the third and sixth month of life. However, at least half of these cases disappear by the age of 18 months. This is a chronic but non-contagious skin disease that can also affect adults. Also known as\u00a0eczema<\/strong>, atopic dermatitis is characterized by a hypersensitivity reaction of the skin that causes inflammation, itching, and peeling. If your baby has any of these symptoms, then this article is for you!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Continue reading to know how to care for your baby\u2019s atopic dermatitis and how changing its bed sheets can actually make a difference!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Atopic Dermatitis Causes<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The exact cause of atopic dermatitis is\u00a0unknown<\/em>. However, the origin of the pathology is\u00a0genetic<\/strong>, which means that the baby is born with a failure in the immune system, which was passed along by its parents through heredity.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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So, the hereditary component is important. If the baby has a parent with an atopic condition, it is, approximately, 25% more likely that the baby has some form of atopic disease. If both parents have an atopic disease, it increases to 50%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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What are the Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis?<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Typical symptoms of atopic dermatitis include dry and irritated skin and occasional seizures can cause intense\u00a0itching, inflammation, and pain.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The first signs of atopic dermatitis usually appear on the face (especially on the cheeks), on the hands, the elbow crease, the back of the knees, and the scalp. It is also aggravated by scratches that break the skin barrier and expose bacteria, causing the skin to become inflamed. For a child,\u00a0itching<\/a>\u00a0can sometimes become so intense that it prevents them from sleeping. In addition to being distressing to the child, parents may feel powerless to help, which in turn causes psychological stress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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But parents don\u2019t worry! Keep scrolling and find out how to reduce these symptoms and help your babies.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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How to Treat Atopic Dermatitis<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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The diagnosis is clinical, and no blood analysis is required. It is usually pediatricians and GPs who first see patients, diagnose, and prescribe appropriate treatment. However, in more complicated cases, the child should be followed by a\u00a0dermatologist.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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All in all, the\u00a0atopic dermatitis treatment<\/strong>\u00a0depends on its severity. If there is active dermatitis, your doctor should prescribe local action medicines such as cortisone creams, even if other forms of treatment are available.\u00a0Cortisone creams\u00a0<\/strong>are the cornerstone of treating eczema eruptions!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It can also be helpful to apply\u00a0Vaseline jelly<\/strong>\u00a0to the skin to help to keep it soft and lubricated.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The second strategy is the fundamental and imperative habit of moisturizing the skin with relatively greasy, unscented moisturizers to try to compensate for the lack of fatty substances in the skin and to help restore the deficient skin barrier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Regular and consistent care is key to help alleviate symptoms and prolong inactive phases. Here are some tips:<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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