Atopic dermatitis is a chronic allergic skin disease, the course of the disease is long, some are accompanied by lifelong, in addition to the acute phase requires drug symptomatic treatment, the chronic phase of life is particularly important, mainly in the following aspects:.
First, the reasonable use of emollient body lotion
The emollient cream provides a closed film for the skin, retaining the water lost by the keratinocytes, and this water returns to the stratum corneum, filling the cell gap and playing a role in moisturizing and consolidating the skin barrier, so the role of the topical emollient cream is more important than the topical ointment, which is the basic care of the skin. Apply emollients and/or moisturizers to the whole body at least twice a day, especially when the skin is half-dry and half-wet within 3 minutes after bathing, to maintain the hydrated state of the skin and reduce itching symptoms, etc. Emollients can also be used when you feel dry or itchy. When using it, first rub your hands together to warm up the moisturizer, then gently pat it into the skin with your palms, do not rub it hard. Traditional moisturizing emollients are mostly greasy, and if medication is needed, the medication is usually applied to the affected area first, then the emollient is applied all over the body. The new generation of medical skin creams can penetrate into the stratum corneum of the skin and provide long-lasting deep moisturizing effect on the skin, which is not easily scrubbed off after use.
Second, how to avoid common contact with allergens
Choose clothes carefully and wear loose cotton products; avoid scratching and rubbing hard. Avoid eating allergy-prone and irritating foods such as wine and spicy things. Keep the surrounding living environment clean and hygienic to reduce the stimulation of allergens such as house dust, mites, animal hair and pollen. Generally, there are three common allergens as follows.
Pneumogenic: house dust, house dust mites, pollen, animal hair, fungi
Food sources: milk, egg whites, peanuts, soybeans, nuts, fish, shellfish, seafood
Contact: p-phenylenediamine, aromatic compounds, metallic nickel, rubber additives, etc.
Third, establish good eating habits
Children like to eat fried, cold food and large fish, shrimp, crab and other salty cold food and some spicy and stimulating condiments, on the one hand, these foods are easy to stimulate our throat, trachea and gastrointestinal tract, causing vascular and muscle tension and contraction, hindering the digestive capacity of the gastrointestinal, causing gastrointestinal malfunction and triggering allergies; on the other hand, food contains high levels of foreign proteins, it is easy to stimulate the body’s allergic reaction Therefore, it should be avoided.
On the contrary, foods that are light and rich in vitamins and plant proteins, such as soybeans, brown rice, chow mein, soy products, chestnuts, carrots, cabbage, green peppers, apples, pecans, etc. should be consumed more often, and the normal diet should be nutritious in order to improve the body’s immunity, which can also reduce the occurrence of allergy symptoms. This can also reduce the occurrence of allergy symptoms.
It is important to observe food allergies in daily life: observe the reaction to the food you eat, avoid eating allergy-causing foods during the allergy period, create a diary for the day of each allergy attack, and find suspicious substances by comparing the before and after records several times. For possible allergic foods, it is advisable to eat a single meal to identify the allergenic food and avoid it.
Fourth, the reasonable use of bathing products
The skin can be cleaned gently every day, and the bathing temperature should be close to the normal skin temperature (e.g. 32-34 degrees). Use mild, fragrance-free bathing products and weak acid bathing products (PH5.5-7) when washing. Bathing time should not be too long, try to control 5-10 minutes. Avoid rubbing the skin, it is best to use a tub bath for children, so that the skin is fully exposed to moisture. After the bath, use a soft towel to pat the skin, do not rub the skin with force.
V. Other undesirable factors
Mechanical factors such as scratching, friction.
Physical and chemical factors: hot water washing, high temperature, low humidity, irritating drugs, non-cotton clothing.
Biological factors: plants and animals, microbial infections, etc.
Mental tension or emotional depression or digestive disorders. It is not advisable to eat too many cold drinks in summer to avoid bacterial-induced intestinal infections, so that hypo-resistance decreases and the rash recurs.
Six, how to control itching and scratching
When itching, you can gently pat the affected area. Through exercise and play can keep the affected hands busy and forget about the pain and itch. Apply topical emollients in a timely manner and topical ointments if necessary.