Taking care of your skin
Some practical tips for better living
Did you know?
Atopic dermatitis generally resolves spontaneously during childhood. Thus, by the age of 7, out of 10 children presenting with atopic dermatitis from the age of 2 years; :
- 6 are cured
- 2 display occasional symptoms
- 2 display persistent symptoms
Good habits
Hygiene:
- Prefer showers or short baths
- Use a syndet or soap-free gel
- Allow your skin to air dry, or pat it gently with a towel
- Apply a moisturizer immediately after the shower in order to trap the water in the skin
In general:
- Keep nails trimmed short in the event of scratching
- Wear non-irritant cotton clothes
- Stay away from any factors that could trigger a crisis
Avoid
- Washing with excessively hot water
- Wool and synthetic fibres
- Soaps, detergents
- Aggressive scents and cosmetics
- Dust, pollen, mites and moulds
- Particles aggressive to skin such as sand
- Animals (hairs, feathers)
- Dietary allergens in the event of detected allergy
- Excessive heat (sweating)
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