What is Endogenous Dermatitis?
The percentage of reported cases of neurodermatitis also called atopic dermatitis or endogenous eczema varies from 10 to 20 per cent for children and from 3 to 5 per cent for adults. However, there has been a continuous increase over the last years.
There can however be established a connection between neurodermatitis and other atopic diseases like hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and allergic asthma. Generally, atopic diseases are based on a predisposition which can be attributed to a hypersensibility of the immune system. Apparently also an insufficient development of the immune system in early childhood due to cultural influences plays a role. Today, neurodermatitis is the number one skin disease among children and obviously, children with a "sheltered upbringing" are affected more frequently.
As the substances causing the attacks penetrate easier the drier the skin is, neurodermatitis patients are particularly susceptible for preservative and perfume allergies specifically in cases where the skin permeation is increased due to a long-term cortisone therapy.
Also micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria and viruses) penetrate easier and may cause inflammations. Therefore the prevention of dry skin which is the visible symptom for a skin barrier disorder is very important. Furthermore it is recommended to aim at a cortisone-free treatment on a long-term basis.
There can however be established a connection between neurodermatitis and other atopic diseases like hay fever (allergic rhinitis) and allergic asthma. Generally, atopic diseases are based on a predisposition which can be attributed to a hypersensibility of the immune system. Apparently also an insufficient development of the immune system in early childhood due to cultural influences plays a role. Today, neurodermatitis is the number one skin disease among children and obviously, children with a "sheltered upbringing" are affected more frequently.
As the substances causing the attacks penetrate easier the drier the skin is, neurodermatitis patients are particularly susceptible for preservative and perfume allergies specifically in cases where the skin permeation is increased due to a long-term cortisone therapy.
Also micro-organisms (fungi, bacteria and viruses) penetrate easier and may cause inflammations. Therefore the prevention of dry skin which is the visible symptom for a skin barrier disorder is very important. Furthermore it is recommended to aim at a cortisone-free treatment on a long-term basis.
posted by Madison @ 5:48 AM
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