The Spanish Society of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Pediatric Asthma (SEICAP) points out, in the framework of World Atopic Dermatitis Day on 14 September, a promising study to reduce the occurrence of food allergies in children with food allergies.
It is important for children with atopic dermatitis to keep their nails short and clean. EFE/Rodrigo Jimenez
he September 14th is World Atopic Dermatitis Day.
Within this framework, Spanish Society of Clinical Immunology, Allergology and Pediatric Asthma (SEICAP)a recent study published in the journal Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.
at this Atopic dermatitis research In conclusion, early skin treatment in infants Can reduce the occurrence of food allergies.
promising results
this The most common food allergies in early childhood are to milk and eggs.
this Egg allergy symptoms usually appear immediatelyindicating a reaction occurs within two hours of ingestion.
“Most commonly, skin symptoms are present, such as previous erythema, facial or generalized urticaria, but symptoms of asthma (bronchospasm, wheezing, cough), rhinitis, conjunctivitis or digestive symptoms with diarrhea, vomiting may also be present , nausea. If more than two organs are affected, it is considered an allergic reaction. said Dr. Mercedes Escarrer, coordinator of the SEICAP Atopic Dermatitis and Skin Allergy Working Group.
The study emphasizes The potential of atopic dermatitis treatment as part of an egg allergy prevention program in children. To this end, they participated in 650 infants aged 7 to 13 weeks with atopic dermatitis.Each one is assigned Randomized to receive early skin treatment to improve skin barrier function or conventional responsive treatment with topical corticosteroids.
this Results from this part of the study, which included an oral egg challenge, are available at 28 weeks in all of them. It was therefore demonstrated that early treatment to improve skin barrier function significantly reduces egg allergy compared to patients receiving traditional treatment alone: 31.4% and 41.9%.
Advice for atopic dermatitis skin
SEICAP pediatric allergy experts also provide a range of advice and recommendations for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in children.
- Use an appropriate lotion or cream to stay hydrated and avoid itching. It is important to use moisturizing products because They maintain the skin’s internal moisture and regenerate the protective fat layer. Children with atopic skin should use these products several times a day, especially after bathing or showering.
- Clothes used must be made of natural fabrics such as 100% cotton or linen. should avoid Synthetic fibers and wool, as well as clothes that are too tight and too many.
- For bathrooms it is recommended For short duration, use warm water. It is also important to use Mild soap for atopic skin, avoid using sponges.
- this Clothes should be washed with soap. It is important to rinse clothes thoroughly after washing to eliminate detergent residue. Bleach or fabric softener should also not be used.
- To avoid worsening of skin condition due to scratching, it is recommended Always keep your nails short and clean.
