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Suggest Treatment For Atopic Dermatitis In A Child

My 5 year old son has atopic dermatitis. he has itching problem, particularly under knees and behind the neck. Till now whatever treatments (oinments/oils/anti-allergic syrups) are done have shown temporary results.. is there anything that can help on a longer run?
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hi!!
You should keep your child 's body as moisturized as possible. Use a good quality moisturizing lotion on his body frequently and liberally. Avoid using harsh soaps, avoid hot water for bathing, avoid room heaters which reduce the moisture content of the room, cotton clothes should be in direct contact with his skin , avoid him from extremes of temperature and dusty environment, keep him away from pets. These all measures will prevent the relapse of atopic dermatitis as there is no permanent cure for it but it has been seen that in 90 percent of the children it resolves by 14-15 years of age. Till that age you have to take extra care of your child.
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Suggest Treatment For Atopic Dermatitis In A Child

Hi!! You should keep your child s body as moisturized as possible. Use a good quality moisturizing lotion on his body frequently and liberally. Avoid using harsh soaps, avoid hot water for bathing, avoid room heaters which reduce the moisture content of the room, cotton clothes should be in direct contact with his skin , avoid him from extremes of temperature and dusty environment, keep him away from pets. These all measures will prevent the relapse of atopic dermatitis as there is no permanent cure for it but it has been seen that in 90 percent of the children it resolves by 14-15 years of age. Till that age you have to take extra care of your child.