Atopic Dermatitis - Eczema and Allergies

Atopic dermatitis is a terribly itchy skin condition that affects people who come from families with hay fever and asthma. It is characterized by thickened itchy skin on the front of the elbows, back of the knees and on the cheeks, but the rash can occur anywhere on the skin. The most likely cause is an overactive immune system. 

In atopic dermatitis, the body keeps on making antibodies that end up in the skin to cause terrible itching. Antibodies are produced in response to infections/ and allergies, such as to pollen from ragweeds, trees, grasses and foods. The most common treatment for atopic dermatitis is oral or injectable cortisone-type drugs, such as prednisone. 

Cortisones can cause serious side effects such as osteoporosis, obesity and stomach ulcers. Cortisone creams help to relieve itching a little bit, but with continued use, they can cause severe thinning of the skin. Antihistamines are of little benefit. Allergy injections often make the skin condition worse. Elimination diets to find and eliminate an offending food can help to get rid of problem foods that trigger attacks of itching, but they never clear the rash.

Dermal Therapy moisturizers smooth and soften through the combined moisturizing action of urea and alpha-hydroxy acid (lactic acid). These effective lotions help moisturize skin that has not been successfully treated by other products. 

Lespain® is a patented analgesic moisturizer that reduces itching and moisturizes the skin to reduce future itching.