skin allergy rash Fast treatment stops the risk of other types of allergies.
On June 15, 2022 at 1:50 p.m.
‘Skin allergy rash’, the doctor insists, is not a contagious disease It can be managed if treated properly. Fast treatment stops other types of allergy risks.
sinceworld allergy week or World Allery Week 2022 held every year during the month of June To raise awareness about the effects of allergies moreover ‘Atopic Dermatitis’ is also like the first barrier leading to other types of allergic diseases. According to more than 50% of data, symptoms are associated with respiratory allergies, sneezing, runny nose, itching, stuffy nose, asthma, and allergic reactions. food Understanding and direct treatment is therefore the key to raising the quality of life for patients sustainably.
As an allergy specialist for over 30 years Prof. Dr. Oraphan Pochanukul, MD. Director of the Center of Excellence for Allergy, Asthma and Respiration, Thammasat University Hospital And the president of the Asthma Association of Thailand revealed that Thailand today There are at least 5% or approximately 500,000 cases of severe skin atopic dermatitis from the population with atopic dermatitis. Which has more than 10 million people or 15% of the Thai population But there are many misconceptions about atopic dermatitis, such as being a contagious disease. embarrass the patient being shunned by society affect the mind Bathing can help relieve itching or irritation. or even abstaining from certain foods will make the symptoms go away which steroids are anti-inflammatory drugs Help only the external skin. It does not help internal inflammation or it does not help because of abnormal cell or gene causes. If steroids continue to be used, drug resistance will occur. and get side effects Makes the skin thinner and absorbed into the body. Affects the growth as well.
In fact, atopic dermatitis. unable to communicate But caused by two main factors, which are internal factors, namely genetics, or a family history of allergies or skin allergies. which is caused by genetic abnormalities and external factors, including triggers such as various pollutants such as sunlight, the environment, as well as allergens such as dust mites, external factors have a greater effect than internal factors. because of various symptoms due to atopic dermatitis associated with lifestyles that provoke irritation Or inflammation of the skin, more recently, Thailand has stimulating factors, both from toxic pollution, PM 2.5 dust, which all have a stimulating effect causing the skin layer to be destroyed. As a result, Thai people have clearly increased allergy symptoms. It is estimated that in the next 30 years, 50% of the Thai population will suffer from allergies. whether skin allergy or respiratory allergies, which more than 50% are often found to be a combination of both diseases
However, the method of observing the initial symptoms that should be seen by a doctor is “disturbing” in the case of itching until it interferes with sleep. Interfering with lifestyle and “chronic”, itching or a rash that lasts more than 6 months, has symptoms in more than 2 areas There is a recurrence, another point to note is. There are noticeable symptoms on the face.
Prof. Dr. Oraphan Pochanukul, M.D., discusses the treatment for allergy. We have to start with treating our own protective barrier, which is the skin. Skin has the largest surface area in the body. Therefore, the skin is the first line of defense. If destroyed, it weakens. Can result in other allergies. We can be allergic to food through the skin, such as nut allergy, without the need to eat, can be allergic by frequent contact. Currently, if a child has a skin allergy, then they will be allergic to food, allergic to dust mites, or the fur that is born. from the touch does not enter the respiratory system All allergies ‘Skin allergy’ is a disease with a wide spectrum of impact. because there is a chance of being allergic to other types And what’s worrying is that about 5% of Thai people who suffer from severe atopic dermatitis are being overlooked. because he thought that this disease did not cause death However, the disease has greatly affected the quality of life. Patients will be itchy all the time, unable to sleep, easily infected, not only the physical effects. misunderstanding causing the patient not to be accepted by society Loss of confidence, embarrassment, build-up of stress and causing depression There are quite a few patients who think of suicide.
Patient’s mother which has a 17-year-old son suffering from severe skin atopic dermatitis Share your experiences Their son has had symptoms since childhood. Which has been treated according to the symptoms all the time, including taking medicine, applying medicine, and wrapped in a wet wrap to increase the moisture of the skin But after middle school The symptoms are getting more and more severe with all treatments and all forms are not cured. The skin is blistered with a red rash all over the body. There was no space at all. The friends at school did not dare to approach. because I do not know what disease when going to school There are people who act disgusted. make me not want to go to school become an introvert don’t want to go out don’t want to take a photo lack of concentration in studying learning decline Also, his hobby is golf. I had to stop because I couldn’t get out of the sun. The mother was very distressed. Because this disease has affected the quality of life of both the patient and the family. Both physically and mentally very much. But fortunately, 2 years ago, she was treated with a group of biologic drugs. Which is a new innovation that makes the baby noticeably better within 2 weeks and the rash disappeared after 1 month of treatment. Now the family is happy again. I want to go to school and having a group of friends, including better academic performance
Prof. Dr. Oraphan Phochanukul concluded the barriers to accessing biopharmaceuticals that At present, there are still many patients who do not have access to treatment with this group of drugs. Because biologic drugs are not included in the national list of essential drugs. And there is no system for reimbursement for the treatment of this group of drugs. This is a drug that is quite expensive. and is a new innovation known as Targeted Therapy, which is a targeted treatment that reduces inflammation in only defective cells. and calm the disease help reduce snoring This allows patients to have time to rejuvenate their skin, take a shower and apply creams to care for them. The skin is constantly stimulated by scratching, becoming inflamed and swollen again. Which will continue like this. The principle of treatment of skin allergy rash is that the disease must be calmed first. and rejuvenate the skin Including having to avoid encountering stimulating factors They also have to adjust their lifestyle to a holistic balance, or 4E, consisting of 1. Environment – environment, avoid them dust mites. or toxic pollution or triggers both indoors and outdoors. 2. Emotion – try not to stress. because it causes chronic inflammation And recurrent allergies. 3. Exercise – Exercise will help strengthen the immune system. But it must have a special feature that should be in an air-conditioned room. Exercising in moderation, not hot, not sweating. or if swimming It must be a saline system. Should avoid chlorine, etc., and 4. Eating – eating foods that are useful. Fruits and vegetables should be eaten in balance with other categories. and supplemented with vitamin D to help prevent allergies
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