What is atopic skin?
“Atopic skin affects dry to very dry skin and, in certain circumstances, is accompanied by eczema flare-ups. Atopic skin is skin in distress.”
Dr. Coustou, Consulting Dermatologist
This type of skin is also highly vulnerable to allergens, as they can easily penetrate the epidermis and come into contact with the skin’s immune defense cells. Inflammatory reactions can then occur, causing itching and the appearance of red patches and scabs.
Causes of atopy
Atopy is often hereditary but may also be linked in some cases to environmental causes.
70% of atopic skin cases are due to gene mutations that control the structure of the epidermis, the reactivity of the immune system and the production of natural antimicrobial substances.
30% of atopic skin cases are linked to environmental factors such as pollution, tobacco use, the presence of dust mites in the environment or the widespread use of antibiotics. Repeated contact with this type of allergen makes the skin more likely to develop atopic syndrome.
A skin condition with serious consequences
In France, 2.5 million people are affected by this condition, 65% of whom are women. Its prevalence has more than doubled over the past 30 years, making atopy the second most widespread skin condition today after acne. 9 out of 10 people affected by atopy suffer from daily itching, which often lasts more than 12 hours a day.
But atopy is not just a skin condition: it also often causes profound emotional distress among those affected. Thus, 2/3 of patients experience disrupted sleep, with difficulty falling asleep. 1 in 2 people with atopy experiences anxiety and depressive disorders, requiring 41% of patients to use anxiolytics to relieve these symptoms and improve their quality of life. These statistics come from the website dermatite-atopique.fr, where you can find further information about atopy.
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A 100% organic and effective solution to soothe atopic skin
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