Suffering from summer allergic dermatitis
(Baonghean.vn) – In early summer, every day, the Provincial Center for Leprosy Prevention and Dermatology receives hundreds of patients coming for examination and treatment of skin diseases, of which more than 50% have atopic dermatitis.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Luan, mother of Nguyen Minh Hieu (18 months old) in Loc Bang commune, Can Loc district, Ha Tinh province, came to the Nghe An Center for Leprosy Prevention and Dermatology for examination and said: “My child has had a red rash all over his body since he was 8 months old. Every summer, he gets a rash, feels itchy, restless, irritable, cries and scratches all the time. I bought topical and oral medications myself, but it did not go away, and he got worse and worse. Today, I took him to the Nghe An Center for Leprosy Prevention and Dermatology for examination and the doctor here diagnosed him with allergic dermatitis in the summer weather.”
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| The doctor is examining a child with atopic dermatitis at the Provincial Center for Leprosy and Dermatology. |
Doctor, Master Nguyen Thai Dung - Nghe An Center for Leprosy Prevention and Dermatology said that Nguyen Minh Hieu is one of many patients who have recently come to the Center for Leprosy Prevention and Dermatology with symptoms of red rashes on the skin or all over the body, causing itching, discomfort, white pus may appear on the red rashes accompanied by pain...
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| Many patients with atopic dermatitis, due to self-treatment at home, have now become seriously ill. |
These symptoms are most likely due to atopic dermatitis. The disease is most common in the summer, the severity of the disease depends on the area of contact with the causes of the disease.
Common factors that cause high risks can be identified such as: Exposure to toxic chemicals from the working environment, household cleaners, pesticides, hair dyes...; Weather allergies: the environment changes from cold to hot, many people do not have time to adapt, so they become allergic and cause dermatitis.
Another cause may be due to food: many people are allergic to certain foods such as seafood, cheese, milk, beef, etc., so it is not excluded that allergic dermatitis is due to this cause. On the other hand, in the summer, many types of insects breed, this is also the cause of allergic dermatitis increasing in the summer.
Doctor - Master Nguyen Thai Dung recommends: "To prevent allergic dermatitis in the hot season, people should proactively clean blankets, bedding, clothes and household items to keep them clean and dry. People who sweat a lot should wear loose clothing made of sweat-absorbent fabric, limit going out during peak hours, and use sunscreen when going out. Avoid seafood that can cause allergies, eat a nutritious diet and drink plenty of water in the summer. If you see any unusual signs on your skin, you should go to a medical facility specializing in dermatology for examination and proper treatment. Do not buy medicine without a doctor's prescription because the disease may not be cured and may cause dangerous complications..." |
Thu Hien - Thanh Hoa
(Center for Information and Education)
