With the advice of Dr. Elena, pediatrician and allergist at CDI Bionics in Milan; Let's look at some natural cures for infant dermatitis. In this article we will see some tips that we can follow to prevent dermatitis outbreaks and to keep the disease at bay.
Apart from genetic predispositionThere are many factors that can affect the health de children's skin. Among the most common problems, we find atopic dermatitis which manifests itself with dry skin and itching that cause irritability and restlessness in the child. We usually see the skin full of tiny, scaly skin, and the little ones that can't stop scratching trying to relieve that annoying itching. It should be said that scratching calms at the moment, but it damages the skin more, which ends up causing more itching. This is something that, obviously, the little ones do not know, and that should be explained to them so that they avoid doing it.
Until now, treatment in cases of mild manifestations of the disease was represented by the use of creams emollients e moisturizers, for topical use. These creams are very useful to restore the right amount of fluids that dry and irritated skin needs. Especially if it has been caused by the action of external agents. In the acute phase of the disease, a more aggressive treatment is used, with cortisone. This is what has been done for years, despite the fact that cortisones are strong for children.
Currently, and always thinking about improving the well-being of the little ones, cortisone therapies can be replaced by a new preparation based on glycerol-phosphoinositol (or choline GPI) available in double formulation, lipocream or fluid.
Sunflower, a natural extract
Indicated in the treatment of atopic dermatitis both in the acute phase, as in the first manifestations or even in the resumption of recurrences, as explained by Dr. Elena.
These innovative creams are just as effective as topical cortisone, and we avoid all the common side effects of cortisones with the skin of all the typical side effects of these medications.
Besides, it has many added values: the preparation is, in fact, natural, the active principle is extracted from the sunflower.
- It's super hydrating, that is, able to penetrate deep into the skin, going beyond the dermis.
- It exerts a calming action on itchy, scaly skin, both in the acute and chronic phase, since the product acts on the release of inflammatory factors that cause tissue damage.
- It is also safe for children because it has no side effects or contraindications, and above all, it does not interfere with the body's hormonal balance.
How can you help your child to keep dermatitis at bay?
What can you do and what shouldn't you do to keep the disorder and symptoms under control?
It is recommended to avoid the long baths that dry out the skin. It is best to do short-term washed baths in warm water, with delicate detergents (as natural as possible or without aggressive chemicals), as poor as possible (without having a thousand substances, it is unnecessary) and that are free of preservatives and perfumes.
For hygiene, choose non-foaming oily soaps and synthetic detergents (so-called syndets) that have a weakly acidic pH (preferably around 5,5-6). Even better if you choose a liquid formulation to facilitate the lightening phase.
After the bath it is important to apply emollient creams, based, for example, on ceramides and thermal water, which have the effect of reducing skin dryness and restoring the barrier function.
Clothing is also important: skin contact with synthetic fabricsIn winter we must even be careful with wool, which has an irritating effect. Dress the baby in delicate fabrics such as cotton and silk.
There is no evidence to recommend having a pet, or getting rid of one if it is already present in the home, to prevent the onset of sensitization y atopic dermatitis.