A dermatite atópica desaparece com a idade?

Em muitas crianças melhora substancialmente ao longo do crescimento. Noutros casos persiste na idade adulta ou reaparece. A tendência para pele seca e sensível costuma manter-se mesmo quando as crises se espaçam.

Os corticoides tópicos são perigosos?

Usados corretamente, com a potência adequada à zona e durante o tempo indicado, são seguros e eficazes. Os problemas surgem com uso prolongado sem vigilância. O receio de os usar leva muitas vezes a crises mais longas do que seria necessário.

É um fator desencadeante reconhecido, tanto na dermatite atópica como na psoríase. Não é a causa da doença, mas influencia a frequência e a intensidade das crises.

Skin Diseases

Eczema, Dermatitis and Psoriasis

Chronic inflammatory skin conditions. They cannot be cured, but they can be controlled, and the difference between being controlled and not is huge for quality of life.

Atopic dermatitis and eczema

Atopic dermatitis is characterised by dry skin, intense itching and inflammatory lesions that appear in flare ups. Itching is often the most disabling symptom, interfering with sleep and concentration.

There is a defect in the skin barrier that makes the skin more permeable to irritants and more prone to losing water. That is why daily moisturising is not an add on: it is central to treatment, even between flare ups.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis shows up as reddish plaques with whitish scaling, typically on the elbows, knees, scalp and lower back.

It is a systemic disease with skin manifestations and may be associated with joint involvement. That screening is part of the assessment, because psoriatic arthritis benefits from early diagnosis.

Treatment

The strategy rests on three pillars: control inflammation during a flare, maintain the skin barrier between flares, and identify the factors that trigger them.

Topical anti inflammatory treatment, adjusted to the area and severity
Emollients for daily, continued use
Systemic treatment in moderate to severe cases
Identification of irritants, allergens and aggravating factors

Frequently asked questions

Does atopic dermatitis go away with age?

In many children it improves substantially as they grow. In other cases it persists into adulthood or comes back. A tendency to dry, sensitive skin usually remains even when flare ups become less frequent.

Are topical corticosteroids dangerous?

Used correctly, with the right strength for the area and for the indicated time, they are safe and effective. Problems arise with prolonged, unsupervised use. Fear of using them often leads to longer flare ups than necessary.

Does stress make it worse?

It is a recognised trigger, both in atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. It is not the cause of the disease, but it influences how often and how intensely flare ups occur.

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The information on this page is for information purposes only and does not replace a medical consultation. All procedures require a prior clinical assessment. Results vary from person to person and depend on individual factors assessed in consultation.