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Atopowe Zapalenie Skóry (AZS) a Egzema - Różnice, Podobieństwa i Sposoby Leczenia
Treatment can bring relief
By seeing a board-certified dermatologist, you’ll get the expertise you need for an accurate diagnosis. A dermatologist can also create a treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. And that can bring welcomed relief.
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References
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Differences between AD in adults and children
Even if you had AD as a child, your skin can look and feel differently when you have AD as an adult. That’s actually one of the most striking differences between AD in adults and AD in children.
In adults, the skin tends to be extremely dry and scaly where the AD appears.
If you’ve had AD for years, patches of your skin may be thick, leathery, and darker (or lighter) than the surrounding skin. Years of scratching causes this. The thickened skin can itch all the time.
Adults also tend to get AD on different parts of their bodies than do children. When an adult has AD, it’s most likely to form in one or more of these areas:
- Backs of the knees
- Crooks of the elbows
- Back of the neck
- Face
Adults, unlike children, often have AD around their eyes. You’ll often see thickened, darker skin circling the eyes, as shown in the picture on this page. The skin around the eyes also tends to be very itchy.
Egzema endogenna (inaczej konstytucjonalna)
Egzema endogenna (czasem nazywana egzemą konstytucjonalną) to stan zapalny skóry wywołany czynnikami wewnętrznymi, związanymi ze stanem naszych organizmów. Wywołują ją nieprawidłowości w pracy układu immunologicznego, zaburzenia gospodarki hormonalnej oraz predyspozycje genetyczne.
Egzemę egzogenną, nazywaną też egzemą kontaktową, wywołuje czynnik zewnętrzny na który wrażliwa jest dana osoba. Wyróżniamy czynniki sztuczne (np. substancje drażniące zawarte w detergentach czy innych preparatach chemicznych) oraz naturalne (np. zimne i suche powietrze). Egzema egzogenna może pojawić się już przy pierwszym kontakcie z czynnikiem drażniącym.
Treatment of Eczema in Adults
There is currently no cure for eczema. However, there are plenty of treatments that can help manage eczema's symptoms such as:
- Keeping skin well-moisturized
- Not using hot water when bathing or washing hands
- Avoiding known triggers
- Taking a diluted bleach bath
- Limiting sun exposure
- Using over-the-counter (OTC) treatments, such as hydrocortisone cream or antihistamines
- Using medicines prescribed by your doctor, such as oral or topical steroids, antibiotics, or JAK (Janus kinase) inhibitors
Look for the NEA Seal of Acceptance
When looking for products to help manage your eczema symptoms, look for the Seal of Acceptance from the National Eczema Association.
