Atopic Dermatitis (Allergy to Skin)

UnderstandingAtopic dermatitis is one type of dermatitis (eczema) that occurs due to inflammation of the skin. This condition can be accompanied by skin that is red, dry, and cracked. Inflammation usually lasts long, even for years.
Atopic dermatitis often appears in areas of skin that have creases. As in the forehead of the face, the area around the eyes and ears, the side of the neck, the inside of the elbow, the back of the knee, and the area around the groin.
Sometimes atopic dermatitis can also be followed by other allergic diseases. Atopic dermatitis is more common in infants and children. However, this condition can also occur in adults. 
ComplicationsAtopic dermatitis may cause complications. Complications that occur include:

• Chronic itching causes scaly skin. A skin condition called neurodermatitis begins with a patch of itchy skin.
• Skin infections. Scratching on the skin repeatedly can cause open sores. This increases the risk of infection from bacteria and viruses, including the herpes simplex virus.
• Eye problems. Symptoms of eye complications include itching around the eyelids, eyelid inflammation (blepharitis), and inflammation in the conjunctiva (conjunctivitis).
• Irritant dermatitis. This primarily affects people whose jobs demand that their hands are often wet and exposed to harsh soaps, detergents, and disinfectants.
• Sleep problems. The itchy cycle can cause you to wake up repeatedly. Ultimately this will degrade your sleep quality.
• Behavior issues. Studies show an association between atopic dermatitis and attention-deficit disorder or hyperactivity disorder, especially if the child also loses sleep.

Diagnosis
The process of diagnosis in atopic dermatitis can be done by the doctor through the collection of information. The doctor will ask you several things, such as medical history and scratching habits (pruritus).

Symptoms
The most easily recognizable symptoms and signs of atopic dermatitis are severe itching. The itching sensation will usually worsen at night. Sometimes to interfere with sleep quality of the sufferer.

When the itch is worsening, you may find it hard to resist the urge to scratch. The thing is, scratching can make your condition worse. The skin may bleed from scratching, itching, and secondary infection occurs.

• In addition to the itchiness, there are other signs that you can recognize, such as:
• Skin that is reddish or tanned.
• The appearance of small bumps filled with fluid.
• In the long term, the skin will thicken, cracked, scaly, and rough.

Although more often appear in areas of skin that have a fold, actual atopic dermatitis may appear throughout the skin surface 

Treatment
Treatment of atopic dermatitis focuses on precipitating factors, including food allergens. Usually the doctor will give allergy that has the effect of drowsiness to relieve itching at night. However, if there are symptoms of airway, your meal requires allergy that does not provide sleepy effect.

Antibiotics will be given if there are other diseases that accompany atopic dermatitits. To prevent skin dryness, keep hydration and use emollients. Avoid also the use of alkaline soaps. If your skin allergy is severe enough, you may need a local corticosteroid by injection. 

Prevention
You can do several things to prevent atopic dermatitis from recurring. One of the main ones is to avoid triggering factors. If allergic trigger is dust, avoid dust. If the originator is milk, avoid all foods and drinks containing milk. Doing the following things can also help you:

• Periodically clean the bedding. Change the sheets and pillowcase at least 2 weeks.
• Use a blanket when you sleep, especially if you can not stand the cold.
• Clean the house regularly. 

Cause
Here are the causes of atopic dermatitis:

• Foods, such as: milk, fish, eggs, oranges, nuts, wheat.
• Non-food allergens, such as: dust, detergent, soap, perfume.
• Stress.
• Emotional disturbance.
• Extreme temperatures, such as: cold weather with low humidity and dry air.

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