Skin Allergies (atopic Dermatitis ) and Modern Phytotherapy

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin, characterized by intense itchiness and dryness of the skin. A rash, flaking and lichenization of the skin are the common characteristics of subjects affected by this disease. The diagnosis is essentially clinical. It is a chronic condition which frequently becomes acute to the extent that we can distinguish between acute and chronic phases. The eczematous lesions, almost always very itchy, vary in appearance according to the phase as they can take on forms where the collection of fluid (vesicles) is predominant or those where thickening of the skin (lichenization) is more marked. Swelling and frequent lesions from scratching (which also become marked characteristics) are extremely frequent.