Atopic dermatitis (also known as atopic eczema) is a skin condition that causes dry, red, irritated and itchy skin. This itchiness leads to scratching, which makes symptoms worse and can lead to skin infections. Atopic dermatitis also affects sleep and quality of life. When the disease affects babies and children, parents can feel helpless and guilty.
The disease has two distinct phases:
- The acute phase in which the skin becomes inflamed
- The period between flare-ups or remission period, when the skin is calmer
Because there is no identified cure for atopic dermatitis, the main goal in daily care is to prolong the period of remission. During an outbreak, the focus is on lightening and calming the skin as quickly as possible. The Eucerin AtopiControl range provides the care adapted to each phase that atopic skin requires.
