Skin Care For Atopic Dermatitis: Why Is Skin Care Important
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Why is skin care important?
Skin affected by atopic dermatitis (atopic skin) must be kept well hydrated. Although researchers have yet to fully understand the causes of atopic dermatitis, it is known that skin dryness plays a big part in worsening symptoms.
Dry, atopic skin:
- Is overly sensitive to irritants.
- Lacks a moisture barrier that protects it from irritants.
Keeping the skin hydrated makes atopic skin:
- Less sensitive to irritants.
- More responsive to medication treatment.
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| Last updated: | May 16, 2006 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine, Randall D. Burr, MD - Dermatology |
| Editors: | Kathleen M. Ariss, MS, Terrina Vail |
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