{"id":1941,"date":"2020-02-27T08:59:15","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:59:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imedicalsociety.org\/?p=1941"},"modified":"2020-02-27T08:59:15","modified_gmt":"2020-02-27T08:59:15","slug":"neurodermatitis-of-the-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imedicalsociety.org\/neurodermatitis-of-the-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Neurodermatitis Of The Body And Atopic Eczema"},"content":{"rendered":"
Neurodermatitis is a very common (8<\/a>), chronic skin change that occurs on the face and\/or body<\/a> (1<\/a>). In these cases, the skin is very dry<\/a>, reddened, and itchy (7<\/a>). Those affected experience a phased progression of their skin symptoms: A relapse-free (“symptom-free”) phase, in which the body skin<\/a> is dry and irritated (6<\/a>), but the skin symptoms can be managed (2<\/a>), and an acute or “relapse phase”, in which the skin is inflamed and itches (3<\/a>). During an acute episode, the application of intensive skincare<\/a> (5<\/a>) in combination with a medicinal treatment may be necessary (4<\/a>).<\/p>\n Neurodermatitis, also known as atopic eczema, is a non-contagious, chronic skin disease that affects the skin on the face<\/a> and body of babies, children and adults. It is becoming increasingly common, with a two to three times increase in documented cases compared to 30 years ago. No clear cause is known, but it is now undisputed that a combination of predisposition and trigger factors can lead to the development of neurodermatitis<\/a>. The altered genes lead to a disturbed skin barrier, which can no longer adequately protect against the influence of the so-called trigger factors.<\/p>\n Those affected have a disorder of the skin barrier and the immune system. Neurodermatitis has a phased course: In a phase free of relapse (“symptom-free”) the skin is dry<\/a>, irritated and possibly slightly flaky.<\/p>\n In acute phases (or “push phases”) the skin becomes inflamed and itches. Even if no cure is known yet, regular intensive care can help to stabilize the skin condition and protect<\/a> the skin.<\/p>\n In acute phases, patients typically develop skin symptoms<\/a> on the face, scalp, neckline, inner side of knees and elbows, hands, wrists and feet. In babies and children, skin symptoms<\/a> and affected skin areas differ.<\/p>\nWhat Is Neurodermatitis?<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n