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Atopic dermatitis
My son has itching in his arm folds and ear and under eye redness since 3 months ,dermatologist said it's atopic dermatitis and prescribed Atarax which I have already given him two three times in these 3 months ,Elovera body wash and Aveeno skin releif moisturiser,Now he has asked us to avoid taking him to sunlight ,how he will get his daily dose of vit D we asked and he tells us to consult pediatrics.Please tell me what to do we are really in trouble since July .
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Atopic dermatitis requires long term treatment....so keep patience...
Avoid soap, apply skin moisturizer twice a day...
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consult online if requires...
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hi,
Atopic dermatitis takes a long time to recover
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Give diet rich in calcium and vitamins. Give calcium and Vit D3 syrup
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Dr. Sandeep K Sukumaran
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Kannur
Atopic dermatitis requires regular long term management with mositurizer.So apply moisturizer (dermadew/cetaphil) generously
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for vitamind3 you can give fish,fish oil/cod oil, mushroom,egg etc
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If needed vitamind3 supplement can also be given
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