In babies, eczema causes rough, flaky red patches particularly on the cheeks and chin. In older children and adults the eczema patches become located mainly on the neck and in the skin folds around the elbows, wrists and behind the knees. Eczema patches can have scratch marks and may bleed. Blisters can also form and ooze. Over time, the skin can become thickened and leathery.
Eczema is a hereditary condition that runs in families. The skin does not produce enough oily substances to protect itself, leaving it vulnerable and open to attack from allergens and irritants. This causes the skin to lose water, becoming dry and itchy, often on the cheeks, chin and joints. Most children outgrow eczema by school age, but it can persist into adulthood in some cases.
Yes! Itching or pruritus is one of the primary features of eczema. The skin’s surface barrier is defective, meaning allergens and irritants can penetrate deeply, causing inflammation and release of the itch molecule histamine. Dry itchy eczema can be treated with soap substitutes and twice daily emollient application using a product that rebalances skin’s friendly bacteria.
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Atopic dermatitis is a dermatological condition that could affect face, knees, wrists, elbows.
KNEES, ELBOWS
SKIN FOLDS
FACE
La Roche-Posay created LIPIKAR 25 years ago. This range of body products for atopic eczema-prone skin in adults, children and babies has proved effective in a number of clinical trials, making it the reference to effectively treat this skin pathology.
Follow these simple tips to help alleviate the effects of eczema.
Take a quick shower at 34°C.
Wash with your bare hands, not a glove.
Choose a cleanser suitable for your skin.
Dry by patting gently, without rubbing.
Apply a suitable balm everyday to your whole body.
Keep your nails short to avoid damaging itchy skin.
Wash clothes with washing powder free of softening or phosphates.
Keep your room well-ventilated and not too warm.
Wear cotton instead of wool and synthetics.
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