Post by emonseo10 on Jan 11, 2024 11:26:19 GMT
Dermatologists warn that more and more cases of dermatitis are being detected in children, so when it comes to hand hygiene as a preventive measure against Covid-19, they recommend soap and water, but if not, you can use unscented hydroalcoholic gels and no more than ten times a day.
These are some of the tips from the Pediatric Dermatology group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (AEDV) to prevent and minimize skin problems associated with the use of hydrogels and, in addition, they have also developed others on the use of masks .
First of all, dermatologists want to clarify that preventive measures against coronavirus are necessary and they do not want parents, teachers or young people to stop resorting to them since they are the only ones that exist today, along with social distancing, to avoid the contagion.
But they assure that they are Professional Person Email List detecting in the consultations more and more parents who come for acne or dermatitis - also called eczema - or other skin disorders that their children suffer from.
The use of these gels must be "reasonable and prudent" and when necessary
And the repeated application of hydroalcoholic gels dries out the skin as they are alcohol-based, and if moisturizing cream is not used daily, over time, eczema may appear, especially on the most sensitive skin.
Likewise, they advise choosing hydrogels without perfumes , to minimize the risk of photosensitivity reactions that can occur more easily with the presence of some aromas and essences.
The use of these gels must be "reasonable and prudent" and when necessary, no more than ten times a day, so experts emphasize that they should be alternated with soap and water.
However, they emphasize that the use of gels must be done if it is not possible to wash hands with soap and water, which is the most recommended.
Cold is another irritating agent so it is advisable to protect the area of skin exposed to the air.
In addition, it is advisable to dry your hands well because humidity increases the risk of developing eczema, and then use a moisturizing cream.
Dermatologists explain that the problem caused by frequent hand washing - or the use of hydrogels - is that it can eliminate the lipid mantle of the skin and when the skin barrier is altered, it favors the appearance of dermatitis, especially in adults. or children with dry, atopic or more irritable skin.
Likewise, cold is another irritating agent so it is advisable to protect the area of skin exposed to the air .
Regarding the appearance of acne due to the use of masks, experts point out that it is more common among those young people who already have this problem and is due to the increase in humidity linked to the water vapor that is generated by exhaling air during hours.
So that this type of problem does not worsen, they recommend avoiding the use of makeup, washing your face with warm water and using mild , non-soap and fragrance-free cleansers .
These are some of the tips from the Pediatric Dermatology group of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Venerology (AEDV) to prevent and minimize skin problems associated with the use of hydrogels and, in addition, they have also developed others on the use of masks .
First of all, dermatologists want to clarify that preventive measures against coronavirus are necessary and they do not want parents, teachers or young people to stop resorting to them since they are the only ones that exist today, along with social distancing, to avoid the contagion.
But they assure that they are Professional Person Email List detecting in the consultations more and more parents who come for acne or dermatitis - also called eczema - or other skin disorders that their children suffer from.
The use of these gels must be "reasonable and prudent" and when necessary
And the repeated application of hydroalcoholic gels dries out the skin as they are alcohol-based, and if moisturizing cream is not used daily, over time, eczema may appear, especially on the most sensitive skin.
Likewise, they advise choosing hydrogels without perfumes , to minimize the risk of photosensitivity reactions that can occur more easily with the presence of some aromas and essences.
The use of these gels must be "reasonable and prudent" and when necessary, no more than ten times a day, so experts emphasize that they should be alternated with soap and water.
However, they emphasize that the use of gels must be done if it is not possible to wash hands with soap and water, which is the most recommended.
Cold is another irritating agent so it is advisable to protect the area of skin exposed to the air.
In addition, it is advisable to dry your hands well because humidity increases the risk of developing eczema, and then use a moisturizing cream.
Dermatologists explain that the problem caused by frequent hand washing - or the use of hydrogels - is that it can eliminate the lipid mantle of the skin and when the skin barrier is altered, it favors the appearance of dermatitis, especially in adults. or children with dry, atopic or more irritable skin.
Likewise, cold is another irritating agent so it is advisable to protect the area of skin exposed to the air .
Regarding the appearance of acne due to the use of masks, experts point out that it is more common among those young people who already have this problem and is due to the increase in humidity linked to the water vapor that is generated by exhaling air during hours.
So that this type of problem does not worsen, they recommend avoiding the use of makeup, washing your face with warm water and using mild , non-soap and fragrance-free cleansers .
