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WHAT IS IT?
Atopic dermatitis is mainly characterised by dry, red and inflamed skin that is intensely itchy. It is an ongoing continuum involving flare-ups and periods of remission
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WHERE?
Depending on age, dry, thickened and scaly red skin can form on localised areas.
In newborns, it is first found on the cheeks, forehead, arms and legs, but within a year it may appear in skin folds such as the neck, elbows and knees. -
WHY?
Eczema is a complex disease associated with:
Skin with a damaged barrier that cannot completely repair itself, allowing microorganisms, allergens and irritants to penetrate, whilst losing moisture excessively.
A heightened immune system with increased sensitivity to triggers, causing the skin to be more reactive.
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WHO IS AFFECTED?
Eczema is an extremely common disease, with 1 in 5 Australian children under the age of 2 affected.* https://www.racgp.org.au/afp/2016/may/atopic-dermatitis-in-children/
NORMAL SKIN
THE SKIN ACTS AS A PROTECTIVE BARRIER:
- Skin cells, and the 'cement' that binds them together, are normal in composition and levels.
- Water evaporates at ordinary levels.
- Thus, allergens are unable to penetrate through the skin.
ECZEMA-PRONE SKIN
The skin cannot fulfill its function as a protective barrier:
- Skin cells, and the 'cement' that binds them together, are impaired.
- Too much water evaporates.
- Skin is dehydrated and dry.
- Allergens can penetrate the skin and cause inflammation.
Managing
your eczema
For flare-ups, whereby the skin is red and inflamed, please see your doctor.
Use a suitable moisturiser twice a day, everyday, even when you're not having a flare-up.
This will help hydrate your skin and soothe itching sensations.
There are many tips to help stop you scratching, which can cause further problems for your skin.
CER-OMEGA
lipids which resemble those found in the skin, helps to repair, nourish and strengthen the protective film, giving the skin better resistance against external aggressions.
I-MODULIA COMPLEX
result of 12 years of scientific development, reduces itching sensations caused by skin dryness and soothes redness and irritation caused by the skin’s hyper-reactivity. It's the first active ingredient derived from Avène Thermal Spring Water and directly targets the signs of eczema, especially itching sensations*.
Avène Thermal Spring Water is at the heart of all skin care administered at the Avène Hydrotherapy Centre. It has natural soothing and anti-irritating properties and reduces uncomfortable sensations in the skin.
Cleanse
and protect
hydrate and calm itching sensations*.
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*Caused by skin dryness.