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Atopowe Zapalenie Skóry (AZS) a Egzema - Różnice, Podobieństwa i Sposoby Leczenia
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis, often referred to as eczema, is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin. It is a common condition that usually begins in childhood, however, anyone can get the disease at any age. Atopic dermatitis is not contagious, so it cannot be spread from person to person.
Researchers do not know what causes atopic dermatitis, but they do know that genes, the immune system, and the environment play a role in the disease. Depending on the severity and location of the symptoms, living with atopic dermatitis can be hard. Treatment can help control symptoms. For many people, atopic dermatitis improves by adulthood, but for some, it can be a lifelong illness.
Can you get eczema as an adult?
Adults can get any type of eczema, including atopic dermatitis (AD), which many people consider a childhood disease.
AD and the eyes
In adults, atopic dermatitis (AD) often develops on skin around the eyes.
Some adults who have AD had it as a child. It’s possible for AD to go away in childhood and return years later. When the AD returns, it’s often much milder.
For some children, the AD never goes away, so it’s a lifelong disease. This happened to Peter Moffat, the award-winning writer of the British TV series Criminal Justice. You can read about how AD affects his life by going to: Adults with eczema too often suffer in silence
Egzema – dieta eliminacyjna. Jakich produktów należy się wystrzegać?
Zmiany skórne w egzemie mogą być wywołane spożyciem pokarmów alergizujących. Dlatego pierwszym krokiem w leczeniu egzemy jest wykonanie testów alergicznych. Dzięki nim dowiemy się, które produkty powinniśmy wykreślić z naszej diety, aby poprawić wygląd skóry.
Do produktów, które najczęściej zaostrzają objawy schorzenia, zaliczane są:
- mleko krowie,
- białka jaja kurzego,
- kakao,
- konserwanty,
- orzeszki ziemne,
- owoce cytrusowe,
- owoce morza,
- pszenica,
- ryby,
- soja.
Przy wprowadzaniu diety eliminacyjnej należy zadbać o zamienniki alergizujących produktów – po to, aby uniknąć potencjalnych niedoborów. Dietę przy egzemie warto skonsultować z dietetykiem klinicznym.
Causes of Atopic Dermatitis
No one knows what causes atopic dermatitis, however, researchers know that changes in the protective layer of the skin can cause it to lose moisture. This can cause the skin to become dry, leading to damage and inflammation in the skin. New research suggests that inflammation directly triggers sensations of itch which in turn cause the patient to scratch. This leads to further damage of the skin as well as increased risk for infection with bacteria.
Researchers do know that the following may contribute to the changes in the skin barrier, which helps control moisture:
- Changes (mutations) in genes.
- Problems with the immune system.
- Exposure to certain things in the environment.
Genetics
The chance of developing atopic dermatitis is higher if there is a family history of the disease, which suggests that genetics may play a role in the cause. Recently, researchers found changes to genes that control a specific protein and help our bodies maintain a healthy layer of skin. Without the normal levels of this protein, the skin barrier changes, allowing moisture to escape and exposing the skin immune system to the environment, leading to atopic dermatitis.
Researchers continue to study genes to better understand how different mutations cause atopic dermatitis.
Immune System
The immune system normally helps to fight off illness, bacteria, and viruses in your body. Sometimes, the immune system becomes confused and overactive, which can create inflammation in the skin, leading to atopic dermatitis.
Environment
Environmental factors may trigger the immune system to change the protective barrier of the skin allowing more moisture to escape, which can lead to the atopic dermatitis. These factors may include:
- Exposure to tobacco smoke.
- Certain types of air pollutants.
- Fragrances and other compounds found in skin products and soaps.
- Excessively dry skin.
