Eczema is a skin disease of allergic origin, acute or chronic. This very common skin disease generally manifests itself as red areas topped with blisters which cause severe itching. However, the symptoms and eczema treatments vary depending on its form. Discover in this article the symptoms and treatments associated with atopic eczema.
What is atopic eczema?
Atopic eczema, also called atopic dermatitis, is a chronic inflammatory skin disease. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), we speak of a “chronic disease” in the case of a long-term condition that evolves over time.
Often associated with food allergies, rhinitis or asthma attacks, atopic eczema generally develops in infants and children, however in 10% to 15% of cases it happens that eczema persists. adulthood. Atopic dermatitis is therefore a chronic, non-contagious skin disease characterized by dryness of the skin. It progresses through allergic outbreaks, which can lead to skin lesions such as redness and scales, and intense itching, altering the quality of life.
How are atopic eczema flare-ups triggered?
There are two main factors explaining atopic skin. The causes of atopic dermatitis are genetic and immunological.
Atopic eczema associated with genetic predisposition factors
Unlike contact eczema, which occurs when the child touches a specific substance, atopic eczema is associated with genetic predisposing factors. The term “atopy” refers to a hereditary predisposition to developing an allergy. Between 50 and 70% of individuals with atopic eczema have a first-degree relative who is also affected. If both parents are affected, the risk of the child developing allergic eczema reaches 80%.
In the case of atopic eczema, this allergy manifests itself as dermatitis. Its origin therefore lies in an alteration of the patients' skin barrier. It causes dryness of the epidermis and increased sensitivity to attacks. This alteration in the structure of the skin then allows allergens from the environment (pollens, dust, mites, etc.) to penetrate the epidermis. To defend itself, the immune system will react excessively, and redness, itching, inflammation and oozing will appear.
Inflammatory outbreaks favored by various environmental factors
Over the past forty years, the increase in the prevalence of atopic dermatitis indicates that environmental changes play a role in the phenomenon.
Many factors can contribute to this sudden increase: excessive hygiene and use of irritating products, such as soap, increased presence of domestic animals, early evolution and diversification of eating habits, exposure to tobacco and industrial urban pollution, etc. In order to identify the factors favoring eczema flare-ups, allergy tests are sometimes useful.
How does atopic eczema manifest?
This atopic dermatitis is characterized by dry, rough skin, a source of discomfort, associated with lesions such as redness, crusts, blisters and itching (pruritus).
In babies, lesions are most often present on plump areas. of the face and limbs but also on the scalp and buttocks.
As we grow up, we find traces of eczema in the folds (folds of the elbows, folds of the knees, neck). So in adolescents and young adults, pruritus (itching) and lichenification (thickening of the skin, Red plaques) are the two dominant elements. It is also common for eczema to develop on the lips, this is called cheilitis.
Treatments for atopic eczema
The best treatment for eczema is prevention. Thus, in the context of atopic dermatitis, it consists of avoiding exposure to airborne allergens (pollen, mites, pollution, etc.) as much as possible. Desensitization is sometimes possible.
Note that during an eczema flare-up, treatment aims to reduce the symptoms of atopic eczema, i.e. inflammation and itching, in order to relieve the patient and avoid secondary infection.
The Regenerative Complex: a natural treatment against atopic eczema
The treatment of atopic dermatitis is mainly done through local care. In case of atopic eczema, the Pso Natura Regenerative Complex is an effective Medical Device which helps to regain healthy skin, without redness, scales and possible itching. The application of this foaming treatment therefore helps the patient to get through a crisis and eliminate the symptoms. See the testimonies.
The Regenerative Complex is simple and quick to use. The treatment should be used twice a day on irritated or scaly parts of the body. The application is carried out in a few moments, around ten seconds per area using a vegetable fiber sponge supplied with the treatment. Furthermore, we recommend completing the treatment with good hydration, ideally with Pso Natura Rich Restructuring Cream.
The application of the Regenerative Complex is not recommended in cases of open wounds, such as in cases of cracks on hands For example. This bactericidal treatment would tingle unpleasantly. This Pso Natura Rich Cream can be the effective solution to nourish and help replenish and heal damaged skin with wounds before then using the Complex to reduce redness, red patches or scales.
La Crème Riche: fight against dry skin
Dry skin indicates an imbalance in the epidermis. Thus, the skins 
Eczematous is suffering skin. It is important to moisturize the epidermis regularly.
This is why combating skin dryness and restoring the epidermis requires the daily application of emollients (moisturizing creams). There Rich Restructuring Cream is a moisturizing cream full of fatty active ingredients. It helps to soothe and restructure the epidermis. This local dermatological treatment therefore relieves the itching of irritated, dry to very dry skin.
The formulation of this Rich Cream is particularly suitable. Its main active ingredient is Carapa procera oil with exceptional anti-inflammatory properties. We have also combined it with Marula and apricot kernel oils, as well as shea butter to help nourish the skin and therefore better eliminate redness and scales.
The cream absorbs quickly and leaves the skin non-greasy and non-sticky. Thus, day after day, the skin regains its balance, the epidermis is soothed.
Conclusion on eczema or atopic dermatitis
In most cases, atopic eczema progresses towards healing. However, recovery can take up to several years. This is why it is essential to combat the symptoms from the start.
In some cases, complications may hinder recovery. The complications of atopic dermatitis are essentially infectious: erythroderma, superinfections by staphylococci, herpes, mycoses, etc.
References:
Inserm
French association against eczema
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