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By Bianca Iboma-Emefu
Dr. Adaora Onyilimba has recommended a biologic medication like La Roche Posay lipikar, baby friendly products for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in younger children.
Onyilimba gave this advice at the 55th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting of the Paediatric Association of Nigeria.
She said atopic dermatitis is a common non-communicable disease that is often genetically associated.
Onyilimba noted that in atopic dermatitis, there’s a mutation of a protein called filaggrin, which plays an important role in the formation of the skin barrier so the loss of this fillagrin function leads to increased Trans epidermal water loss and increasing skin dryness, penetration of external aggressors. “Certain antigens and allergens have also been found to been implicated in atopic dermatitis.”
She also stated that in Atopic dermatitis, the skin barrier function is weakened leaving it vulnerable and open to attack from allergens and irritants.
“This weakened skin barrier causes a cycle of microbiome dysbiosis, penetration of irritating agents and allergens, inflammation, itching and pain. This often occurs on the cheeks, neck, arms and legs. Mostly starts at Infancy and can persist into adulthood in some cases.
“This range of products for children and babies is dermatologist recommended. This skincare product was developed in partnership with dermatologists and doctors all over the world to ensure last longing solution through science based formulas.
“Kids with atopic dermatitis are recommended to bath with non-irritating, non-allergenic and soap free products such as; La Roche Posay Lipikar, Syndet body wash and daily compulsory use of emollients. This is because skincare products used in children play a key role in the effectiveness of drug based treatments and should also improve skin dryness.”
She advised parents and healthcare provider to also identify their child’s triggers and try their best possible to avoid these aggravating factors.
“La Roche Posay Lipikar AP + M formula contains key ingredients that help rebalance the skin microbiome, preventing over proliferation of staph aureus, strengthen the skin barrier, and decrease inflammation while also reducing flare ups.
However, our major goal in conferences like this is to create awareness, give sample products to paediatricians practicing in all over the country even in rural communities to distribute to their patients for initial try outs and feedback.
Stressing on atopic dermatitis treatment, she said La Roche-Posay Baby Lipikar range is a dermo cosmetic product that have been clinically proven on its effectiveness on relieving of atopic symptoms, rebalancing of skin microbiome, reduction of flare ups as well.
