Cream for atopic skin of a child. List, reviews

Cream is one of the most effective forms of drug release when symptoms of dermatological diseases appear. For atopic skin of a child local preparations in the form of creams, gels and lotions are necessary, as they help to improve the condition of the skin and prevent the development of complications.

Daily skin care of a child with atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis is a dermatological disease that causes multiple rashes on different parts of the body. Pathology also manifests itself in the form of excessive dryness and irritation of the skin, cracks, peeling. Often, pathology manifests itself in children of the first year of life.

Dermatologists recommend following some rules in the daily care of a child's skin to alleviate the condition and prevent an exacerbation of symptoms:

• Strict adherence to the rules of hygiene improves the condition of the skin. Do not use hot water to bathe your child. It should be warm or at room temperature, and the duration of the procedure is 10 minutes.
• After bathing, wipe the skin thoroughly with a soft towel dry. Dermatologists recommend using natural fabric towels.
• A prerequisite for daily care is the use of special creams, gels or lotions, ointments that have moisturizing properties. This will avoid excessive drying of tissues, which provokes an exacerbation of symptoms.
• With an exacerbation of the manifestations of the disease, it is recommended to use medications, the action of which is aimed directly at eliminating the symptoms.
• The child's clothing should be made from natural fabrics. It should not adhere tightly to the skin, rub or irritate it.
• If the skin has large foci of irritation, it is important to avoid scratching. This only makes the condition worse and can provoke other symptoms.

The rules include observing not only the hygiene of the child's skin, but also the room in which he is most of the time. It is impossible to be in a room with a lot of dust, therefore it is necessary to regularly carry out wet cleaning, use a humidifier, if required.

The best creams to cleanse the skin for atopic dermatitis

Cream for atopic skin of a child can be used not only after hygiene procedures, but also during these manipulations. Such means are used when the skin reacts negatively to tap water or various detergents.

They help to cleanse the skin, do not contain harmful components, do not irritate tissues and do not provoke an exacerbation of symptoms. Use products with cleansing properties daily while bathing. The amount of cream differs depending on the age of the child. It is recommended to use drugs and carry out the procedure in the evening.

During bathing, a small amount of cream is applied to the child's skin, and then gently rubbed. The product is usually well washed off with water, odorless, and does not contain dyes. If necessary, such creams can be used daily, but not more than 2 times a day.

Avene trixera

A popular cream for cleansing the skin of patients with atopic dermatitis of varying severity. The product has a light consistency, white color, and has no aroma. Apply it daily while bathing, it is allowed to repeat the use 2 times a day if necessary.

The product contains thermal water, but the mineral content is minimal. The composition is enriched with fatty acids. The combination of several components helps to stop the inflammatory process, prevents the spread of lesions to large areas, softens the skin.

The drug has a convenient shape and packaging with a dispenser. Its use is allowed from the first days of a child's life. The cream has no contraindications, except for the intolerance of its components. In exceptional cases, it leads to complications.

La Roche Posay Lipikar Syndet AP +

A popular product for cleansing the sensitive skin of children with atopic dermatitis. Apply it while bathing. Unlike other drugs, it is produced in the form of a cream-gel, it is rather poorly soaped, which complicates the application.

Despite this, the product is considered effective, contains oils and niacinamide. The cream not only cleanses the skin, but also provides it with moisture for 24 hours after application. A small amount of daily application while bathing is sufficient. The consistency of the product is light and comfortable, it spreads quickly over the skin, can be easily removed with water.

The drug has no contraindications, but if its components are intolerant, it should not be used. Unlike other products, the cream gel can be applied to the scalp.

Topicrem Gentle Cleansing Gel Body & Hair

Topicrem Gentle Cleansing Gel Body & Hair cream for atopic skin of a child is fragrance and colorless. The texture of the product is light, it quickly spreads over the skin, it cleans tissues well from impurities. It is allowed to use the cream for children from birth and for patients of any age. It is not forbidden to apply the product to the scalp.

The product contains glycerin and some other natural ingredients that soften baby's skin, gently cleanse it and prevent the development of complications after hygiene procedures with conventional detergents means.

It is allowed to apply the cream daily, it has no contraindications. Do not use it only for children who are allergic to the ingredients of the composition.

Best creams for skin care

Treatments for dry, atopic skin are generally relatively safe. They are used after hygiene procedures to provide additional moisture and prevent drying of the skin, the appearance of complications and the aggravation of symptoms.

Use the products constantly after bathing, apply a small amount to dry skin, rub gently until absorbed. When rubbing in, you should not intensively influence the skin, so as not to lead to the appearance of additional complications. During the period of remission, the funds are used daily, with an exacerbation of symptoms, it is necessary to combine it with potent drugs.

Vertex La Cree Atoderm

An effective remedy for moisturizing the problem skin of children with atopic dermatitis. It contains peach oil and licorice extract, some other components that have a beneficial effect on the condition of the skin. The drug improves the condition of tissues, helps to stop the spread of lesions and prevents frequent relapses of the disease.

Apply it daily after bathing, apply a small amount to the skin and rub gently without pressure on the tissue. The remedy eliminates redness and irritation, helps to improve the condition with exacerbation of symptoms. It does not contain harmful dyes, parabens and other hazardous components, and has no contraindications. The product can be used from the first days of a child's life.

It is allowed to apply the composition not only after bathing, but also at other times, for example, 2 times a day with approximately equal time intervals.

Baby cream Freedom Tick-Tock

Freedom Tick-Tock cream can be used for atopic skin of a child. It has a low cost and is used daily after hygiene procedures. The composition of the product includes synthetic components, but their effect on the skin is beneficial.

It does not contain aggressive substances that irritate tissues. Some experts consider the absence of a large number of natural ingredients an advantage, since such substances more often lead to an exacerbation of the pathological condition.

The cream has no contraindications, except for the intolerance of the components. It is gently rubbed into the skin in a small amount after bathing. If necessary, it is allowed to repeat the application 2 times a day. The components of the composition retain moisture in the skin, prevent drying out and the appearance of new foci of irritation.

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP +

The drug is in the form of a balm, which is actively used to care for the skin of children with acute and chronic forms of atopic dermatitis.

The tool has many positive properties:

• Softens the skin instantly.
• Eliminates irritation and flaking.
• Relieves itching and redness.
• Possesses moisturizing properties.
• Prevents the aggressive effects of external factors.

Apply the product every day after bathing, it is allowed to apply it 2 times a day if necessary. Application features do not differ, rub in the product with careful movements.

If intolerance to the ingredients of the composition is detected, the agent is not used. Only sometimes complications appear as a result of the development of allergies to the components.

Weleda Altey

It is an effective cream for the care of the sensitive skin of children with various forms of atopic dermatitis. The composition of the product includes marshmallow extract, zinc oxide, which allows not only to soften the skin, but also prevents the development of complications as a result of the spread of lesions to healthy areas.

The consistency of the cream is light, it is quickly absorbed. After application, the elimination of redness, irritation and flaking is noted. Throughout the day, fabrics are protected from the negative effects of external factors. Apply the product after hygiene in a thin layer, rub it into the skin with careful movements.

Like some other products, the product can provoke complications, therefore, before using it, you must first conduct a sensitivity test on a small area of ​​the skin. Unlike some products with similar properties, the drug has a light pleasant aroma, does not leave marks on clothes and is quickly absorbed.

The best non-hormonal creams for babies

Non-hormonal drugs are used more often than drugs based on hormonal components, which is associated with the possibility of constant use and a minimal risk of complications.

Such funds can be used on an ongoing basis or in courses with exacerbation of symptoms. They contain safe ingredients that soothe the skin and prevent the progression of the disease. Creams are used according to the standard scheme, rubbed into the skin 1-2 times a day in a small amount after carrying out hygienic procedures.

Belobaza

Belobaza cream for atopic skin of a child is often used for the purpose of daily care and to prevent the progression of pathology. The composition of the product contains neutral components, so it can be used even for the treatment of children in the first weeks of life, pregnant and lactating women.

The product softens the skin, eliminates irritation and redness. It is used constantly, since there is a cumulative effect that manifests itself with systematic use. It is allowed to apply the cream after bathing, as well as in the morning if necessary.

The only contraindication for therapy is considered intolerance to the components of the composition. The consistency of the product is light, it is quickly absorbed into fabrics, and does not leave marks on clothes.

Elidel

A cream based on a natural ingredient, which is highly effective, is used in courses of up to 6 weeks with exacerbation of the symptoms of a pathological condition. The drug has a light texture, is well absorbed, and quickly eliminates the symptoms of the disease.

The medicine is not used for allergies to ingredients, for the treatment of children under 3 months. The application is carried out 2 times a day, the cream layer should be thin, it is allowed to rub it in with careful movements.

Unlike other products, Elidel increases the sensitivity of the skin to the sun's rays. This should be taken into account when prescribing.

The best hormonal drugs

Preparations based on hormonal components are not used on an ongoing basis. They are prescribed in courses of 1-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the manifestations and the presence of concomitant deviations.

The disadvantage of funds is that they are prescribed mainly to patients over 2 years old, are contraindicated for pregnant and lactating women.

Betaderm

An effective ointment with a relatively safe composition including betamethasone and gentamicin. This medication is not used on an ongoing basis, as it contains a hormonal and antibacterial component.

When applied, a pronounced effect is provided:

• The hormonal component has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect.
• Gentamicin helps to destroy pathogens, prevents their reproduction.
• The drug soothes the skin, eliminates acute symptoms, and prevents the development of complications.

The hormonal agent is used for exacerbation of manifestations in courses of 10-14 days. Apply it in a thin layer on the affected area, do not rub. If necessary, repeated courses can be used if the condition worsens. Ingredient intolerance and severe viral skin lesions are considered a contraindication for therapy. With caution, the drug is prescribed to patients under 2 years of age.

Elokom

This is a hormonal medication from the group of glucocorticosteroids, which contains mometasone and has pronounced anti-inflammatory properties. The medicine is prescribed for children over 2 years of age in courses of 1-2 weeks, depending on the severity of manifestations.

The drug is not used on an ongoing basis, as well as when diagnosing allergies to its components or atrophic changes in the skin. Apply the product with a thin layer on the affected area, rub it in gently, it is allowed to carry out the manipulation 2 times a day.

Afloderm

Afloderm cream for atopic skin of a child is made on the basis of a synthetic glucocorticosteroid ingredient. The drug has an anti-inflammatory, anti-edema effect, helps to stop the progression of symptoms.

The drug is prescribed for children over 2 years old and for adults. Courses are usually short and do not exceed 2 weeks. When applied, the layer should be thin. The whole skin is not treated with the drug, it is applied only to the affected areas, it is not rubbed.

The consistency of the cream is light, it is quickly absorbed. The development of complications when used correctly is very rare.

Triderm

A hormonal medication with a combined composition. It contains not only betamethasone, but also gentamicin, clotrimazole. The drug is prescribed for patients over 2 years of age with exacerbation of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis, the addition of fungal and bacterial complications.

Apply the product in a thin layer on the affected area, do not rub. Repeat the use 2 times a day at regular intervals. Do not prescribe a medicine if an allergy to the components or a tendency to such reactions is detected in the patient's history, atrophic tissue changes.

Kutiveyt

A glucorticosteroid medication based on fluticasone, available in the form of an ointment and cream for external use. The tool is allowed to be used in courses of up to 2 weeks, it is applied only to the affected area in a small amount, repeating the manipulation 2 times a day.

A repeated course is carried out with exacerbation of symptoms, but not earlier than 2 months later. The drug quickly relieves the symptoms of the disease, can be used in combination with other medicines to increase the effectiveness of treatment. It is allowed to prescribe it to patients of different ages, but after a preliminary examination.

Cream prices

The cost of medicines is different. Some drugs are more affordable, others are more expensive.

Group of drugs	Cost of individual funds
Skin cleansing creams	Avene Trixera can be purchased for about 1000-1200 rubles. La Roche Posay Lipikar Syndet AP + costs about 920-960 rubles. Topicrem Gentle Cleansing Gel Body & Hair can be purchased at a price of 630-650 rubles.
Skin care products	Vertex La Cree Atoderm costs about 1800-1900 rubles. Children's rkem Svoboda Tik-Tak costs about 400-600 rubles. La Roche-Posay Lipikar Baume AP + can be purchased for 500-670 rubles. Weleda Altey costs about 950-1100 rubles.
Non-hormonal external agents	You can buy Belobaza for about 350-430 rubles. The cost of Elidel is about 920-980 rubles.
Hormonal medications	Betaderm and Afloderm can be purchased for 750-900 rubles. Elokom costs about 1200 rubles. The cost of Triderm and Kutiveite is 1300-1500 rubles.

When prescribing funds, it is not their cost that is taken into account, but the effect on the child's skin.

Cream is the most convenient dosage form of drugs used for atopic skin of a child. Medicines have pronounced properties and act directly in the area of ​​application, help prevent the development of complications. Before each patient, the drug is selected individually, taking into account the symptoms.

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