and ways to treat it
Dr. Nael Hatata, a consultant dermatologist at King Salman Hospital in Riyadh, said that atopic eczema is a common disease and a type of allergic reaction in children more often. He explained that it is a condition in which there is redness of the skin with a feeling of itching, pointing out that it is spread between 10-20% in children. Regarding the symptoms that can be observed to know the infection of the child, Dr. Nael emphasized in an interview with the “Saudi Sabah” program that the mother must first know the family’s medical history. High chance of infection.
He pointed out that each stage has its symptoms, especially there are symptoms that appear in the first weeks to two years, then there is a stage from two to 12 years, and then the stage of adulthood. He indicated that the symptoms of eczema in young children appear as an allergy on the face, with a red color, and sometimes it has a small ball of water, accompanied by secretions and some crusts, and it also appears on the outer places of the extremities. He pointed out that the biggest problem with eczema is the occurrence of itching, which is a crisis for everyone young and old. He indicated that the nature of the allergy takes time to treat, and therefore the family, especially the mother, must take this into account, in addition to the need to avoid irritants to the skin, such as dry weather and the need to use moisturizers extensively on the skin as it is an important part of the treatment, and if the child does not respond, then the doctor must go to write a group Of medicines.
