Eczema On The Body
Eczema can appear on all parts of the body. Eczema on the body is therefore not spared from red patches and itching. Fortunately, solutions exist to relieve discomfort during flare-ups and protect facial skin, which is so thin and fragile.
What is atopic eczema on the body?
Atopic dermatitis of the body or atopic eczema of the body is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that is often hereditary. It manifests itself as red patches, sometimes oozing, often dry, and causing very severe itching.
Atopic dermatitis mainly affects babies and children but sometimes persists into adulthood.
What are the symptoms of atopic dermatitis on the body?
- Red patches with irregular contours (oozing in children, drier in adults) and significant dryness (or xerosis) of the skin
- Severe itching, to the point of altering quality of life and sleep
- Areas affected in newborns and infants: the face (cheeks, areas under or behind the ear), neck and limbs. The trunk may be affected.
- Areas affected in children: at the folds (neck, elbows, knees) and extremities (hands, wrists, ankles)
- Areas affected in adults: at the level of the flexural folds, wrists, ankles and eyelids. The upper trunk and shoulders may also be involved
What causes atopic eczema on the body?
Atopic eczema of the body is due to abnormal functioning of the skin barrier leading to dry skin and inflammation. Less well protected, the skin is drier, more reactive to its environment and reacts accordingly.
What are the treatments for atopic eczema on the body?
- The secret to soothing atopic skin is regularity. Following medical treatment for eczema and the application of emollient treatments guarantees a visible improvement in atopic dermatitis.
- If you are in a crisis phase: go to a doctor so that he can prescribe appropriate treatment. This will help soothe the skin and reduce itching.
- In addition, soothe the skin with the daily application to the body of a hygiene product (bath, shower) and an emollient cream.
- During a calm phase: continue to use a suitable emollient cleansing treatment and apply an emollient cream every day to the body to strengthen the skin barrier. This helps reduce the sensations of itching linked to dry skin and thus space out the use of medicinal treatments and the frequency of flare-ups.
Atopic dermatitis: hygiene procedures and emollient treatments
- Soothing and repairing atopic skin begins in the shower: choose an ultra-gentle, soap-free cleanser that respects the skin’s pH. Shower with lukewarm water (around 35°C).
- Limit showering to 5 minutes.
- Dry the skin by gently dabbing it, not rubbing.
- Apply an emollient treatment 1 to 2 times a day to dry areas of the body: the cream or balm texture is creamy and comfortable, the milk texture is fresher and lighter (often preferred by men and children).
- To apply it, warm the product between your hands then apply it all over the body, working it in with gentle, sweeping movements. A more fluid spray formula is applied directly to the body.
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