Clinical efficacy of modern emollients in atopic dermatitis: case report
Atopic dermatitis is the common chronic inflammatory disorder, characterized by skin irritation, itch, often accompanied by respiratory allergy symptoms - allergic rhinitis and bronchial asthma. AD prevalence varies between 15-30% in children and 2-14% in adults in industrialized countries. The pathophysiology of atopic dermatitis is complex encompassing genetic predisposition to allergy, dysregulation of innate and adaptive immunity and environmental risk factors. Recent genetic and molecular research has focused interest on skin barrier function and it’s role in AD pathogenesis. It has been established that disruption of the epidermal barrier leads to increased permeability of the epidermis, pathological inflammation in the skin, and percutaneous sensitization to allergens. Thus, most novel treatment strategies seek to target immune therapy, repair of epidermal barrier and prevention of sensibilization and atopic march. The article is devoted to skin barrier function disruption in AD and beneficial role of emollients in skin care; clinical case is presented.