Causes And Treatment Of Skin Asthma

Skin asthma is referred to as eczema and it makes the skin very itchy as well as inflamed. Most of the people with skin asthma must alter their lifestyles to prevent severe rashes. Some kids may also develop allergic rhinitis or even bronchial asthma.

Causes:

• The main cause of skin asthma is still unknown, but it is expected to be caused by the genetic and environmental factors.

• The signs of skin asthma vary from person to person and all those will have dry, itchy skin. The skin will look bumpy, red and scaly, thick and leathery or become crusty and infected.

• People suffering from skin asthma will be allergic to chlorine, wool and synthetic fibers, soaps and detergents, dust or sand and cigarette smoke.

• There are no permanent treatments for skin asthma, but you can keep the skin healthy and avoid rash outbreaks.

Treatment and Prevention

• Usually, emollients in the form of crams, lotions, and gels keep moisture in, and protect the commonly dry skin of patients with dermatitis. These are mostly over the counter preparations. These also keep irritants away by forming a barrier between the skin and the potential trigger factors.

• If the break out is more severe, your dermatologist may prescribed the use of mild but potent corticosteroids to be applied on the skin one to two times daily. Treatment is usually extended for about 48 hours. If the skin gets infected due to scratching, the doctor might prescribe additional antibiotics.

• Some kids respond to anti-allergy medications. These may be tried for a week or two, provided that it does not cause sleepiness during daytime.

• More serious conditions require extended or additional treatment. Medications that suppress the immune reaction of the skin may be prescribed. In difficult cases, bandaging, photheraphy, and systemic treatments are given.