Prevention & Diagnostics
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that often occurs in children, frequently as early as infancy. The condition is not contagious, but it can be a burden – for the child and the family.
Dry skin, severe itching – effective help for young patients.
Typical features:
- Dry, reddened, itchy skin
- Often a relapsing course
- Cheeks, neck and the creases of the elbows and knees particularly affected
- Itching with consequent sleep problems and restlessness
What causes atopic dermatitis?
- Predisposition (family clustering in allergies, asthma, hay fever)
- Impaired skin barrier – the skin loses too much moisture
- Overreaction of the immune system
Possible trigger factors:
- Cold and heat
- Dry air
- Clothing (wool, synthetic fabrics)
- Various foods
- Stress, infections, teething and many others
How we can help:
- Individual skin-care advice
- Treatment plan for flare-ups and acute phases
- Advice on everyday factors, diet & clothing
- Information on avoiding itching & alternatives to scratching
- Assessment of possible allergies
- Advice on integrative therapy with restoration of the microbiome
- Vitamin supplementation and strengthening of the immune system
Atopic dermatitis can be treated well – with patience, skin care and knowledge. We take the time to find, together with you, an individual path that makes everyday life easier for you and your child.
Talk to us – we will be glad to advise you in person.