Atopic dermatitis in a pre teen

Rescueme

My Pre teen son has been suffering for the last 3 months with atopic dermatitis….solely on his face.

He suffers from various food allergies but we have introduced nothing new to his diet.

Managed to get a dermatology consultant ( he was in a bad way), and he has him on a treatment plan…one week done, and it has improved a lot, but I still see elements of the dermatitis creeping back in patches. Moved onto the 2nd recommended cream yesterday….so maybe I need to give all this a chance.

Odd thing is…the dermatitis is solely confined to his face. Stops at the hairline and chin and is no where else on his body. He uses no creams, barely get him to wash his face…even consultant was a bit flummoxed.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this and what the outcome was? Not sure what I have left to eliminate from his diet or surroundings…

Any insights v welcome

Jenny

markmoto

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058281488/atopic-dermatitis-in-a-pre-teen

My friend's sister used to have atopic dermatitis caused by Salicylate sensitivity, once she stops eating food high in Salicylate skin gets back to normal. Some medication, food preservatives, mint-flavored toothpaste, perfumes, shampoos and conditioners, mouthwash, lotions cause dermatitis as well.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/salicylate-sensitivity

Rescueme

Thanks for your advice…not something I had ever heard of before to be honest. I will definitely be looking into this more.

J