What is it?
Atopic skin is a skin condition that is primarily
characterized by dryness, which leads to flaking and irritation, and also
causes irritating symptoms such as itching. It is a natural form of dry skin
with a little water and oil, so it flakes and irritates easily.
This definition was given by Eduardo López Bran,
dermatologist-founder of the Imema aesthetic clinic in Madrid.
The reasons
Experts agree that the main cause of this skin disease is
genetic predisposition. But there are certain environmental, allergic and food
factors, and even clothing that provoke and aggravate it.
It is a disease that affects almost 20 percent of
children and lasts into adulthood. "Three to five percent of adults will
still have atopic skin," says López.
The expert also reports that the incidence of the disease
is increasing due to lifestyle habits and the agents associated with
environmental pollution, lack of sleep and the stress that causes it.
Atopic dermatitis affects infants and children and, to a
lesser extent, adults. In children, it usually appears on the face and in areas
of flexion such as the shoves, knees, the inside of the wrist or scalp, and the
legs and buttocks. Babies develop dry, flaky skin that can be easily removed.
In adults, these irritations appear on the face and body.
Even so, be it an adult or a child, these changes are accompanied by a more or
less intense itch and a possible scratching.
Prevention
As already explained, atopic skin is a disease that
cannot be prevented since it is caused by a genetic predisposition. Therefore,
the only article you can do is control it and combat the factors that
exacerbate it.
Atopic skin is a condition that decreases with the
transition from child to adult, but does not go away completely. However, there
are several conducts to avoid it. “Above all, adequately hydrate the skin using
emollient or moisturizing creams and shower oils to keep the skin hydrated,”
says López.
The dermatologist recommends that you shower with
lukewarm water for no more than ten minutes using bath oils. Soap should be
limited to the genitals, armpits, and feet only. After that, it is useful to
apply emollient creams and blot the water without rubbing.
But above all, the most important advice to follow is
"lead a stress-free life with daily exercise, as this helps minimize
outbreaks of atopic dermatitis," says the dermatologist.
These are some of the main recommendations that a
mitigation expert gives us:
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