Facts About Skin Asthma or Atopic Dermatitis You Need to Know

Maybe Hermina's friends are familiar with asthma for breathing, but what about skin asthma? This term is not yet well known by the public because the term eczema or atopic dermatitis is more often used for this type of skin disease.

The incidence of atopic dermatitis is increasing, especially in children. Therefore, it is very important to know everything about this one skin disease. Check out the full review below :

 

What is skin asthma ?

Actually, this disease is no different from atopic dermatitis, which is a condition that makes the skin dry, itchy, and inflamed. The term skin asthma first appeared because atopic dermatitis and asthma in sufferers are usually interrelated.

As many as 50% of people with asthma have severe eczema; this is related to the body's immune response. Both of these diseases, asthma and eczema, arise due to an exaggerated immune response to allergens, resulting in inflammation of the respiratory tract or skin.

 

Facts About Skin Asthma

There are many assumptions or myths about skin asthma circulating in society that are sometimes confusing. Therefore, it is very important to know the real facts so as not to misunderstand. These are the facts that need to be understood:

1. Not Contagious

Many think that this disease can be transmitted from one person to another. However, the fact is that atopic dermatitis is not a disease caused by bacteria or viruses, so it cannot be transmitted. This disease is a symptom that appears due to a problem with the body's immune response.

2. Can be suffered for life.

Another fact that must be known is that this disease can last a lifetime. The reason is that this disease is influenced by the body's immunity and genetics, so it will not go away but can come and go by itself. When immunity is good, it will disappear and recur when immunity drops.

3. Detergents can trigger dermatitis.

Atopic dermatitis can also be caused by an excessive allergic reaction to foreign objects from outside, one of which is detergent. The skin of atopic dermatitis sufferers can suddenly become irritated and red when exposed to the detergent used to wash the clothes they are wearing.

4. Decreasing Disease

It was mentioned above that atopic dermatitis is a disease related to genes, so it is highly likely that it will be inherited. For parents who have a history of allergies, 80% of their children will experience the same thing. Whereas for parents without a history of allergies, the possibility that their child will still be allergic is only 20%.

5. Untreatable

Basically, the treatment of skin asthma or atopic dermatitis is just dealing with the symptoms. The doctor will give medicine to relieve itching, redness, and pain, if any. Meanwhile, the cause itself is unknown, so doctors cannot treat the cause directly.

 

Tips for Overcoming Skin Asthma

After knowing the facts, Friends of Hermina can better understand how to deal with this disease so it doesn't get worse. Apart from going to the doctor, friends of Hermina can follow the tips below :

1. Get enough rest and avoid stress

It is known that atopic dermatitis is a disease related to the immune system. So the way to deal with it is, of course, by seeking to increase your body's immune system. By avoiding stress and getting enough rest, it will boost the immune system, so it will prevent atopic dermatitis.

2. Regular Sports

Exercise is very good for health and effective in warding off various kinds of diseases. In the case of skin asthma, exercise is needed to maintain body resistance so that immunity rises and it is not easy to experience allergic reactions.

3. Consumption of Hypoallergenic Foods

One of the triggers of atopic dermatitis is an allergy to a food, so the body shows an allergic reaction. Therefore, it would be better if you avoided foods that have the potential to cause allergies, such as eggs, chicken, and seafood. Choose foods that are hypoallergenic (do not cause allergies).

4. Keep clean

Eczema or atopic dermatitis can appear as a result of the body's reaction to foreign objects such as dust, cat hair, or invisible germs. Therefore, to avoid the occurrence of allergic reactions, it would be better if you always maintained the cleanliness of your body and place of residence.

5. Wear soft clothing

People with very sensitive skin really have to take care of everything that comes into contact with their skin, especially clothes. In order not to irritate it, choose clothes that are made of soft materials so that they do not irritate the skin, which can result in an itchy reaction and atopic dermatitis.

Understanding the facts about skin asthma will help Friends of Hermina recognize this disease so that it is not handled wrongly. Apart from that, following the tips above will also help Friends of Hermina overcome this notorious skin disease. 

Maintaining health is very important. So never underestimate a disease that you suffer from because it can be fatal if not treated immediately. Even though it looks like a skin disease, if left alone, skin asthma can also cause severe inflammation. Immediately consult a skin specialist at the nearest Hermina Hospital or consult online through the Halo Hermina application.