during his interview HCP LiveMarkus Boos, MD, PhD, a pediatric dermatologist at Seattle Children’s Hospital and associate professor of pediatrics at the University of Washington School of Medicine, spoke about climate change and its impact on atopic dermatitis (AD).
Boos will discuss some of the effects of air pollution, fire and drought on children at risk of developing eczema, the topic of a research symposium scheduled to be held by Global Parents for Eczema Research on November 2. emphasized what
The interviews investigated the risk of exposure to small particulate air pollution and oxidative stress in terms of developing or exacerbating AD.
“So there’s evidence in the medical literature that that kind of contact between particles in our skin directly contributes to flares, whether it’s burning wood or gasoline.”
“So, just by way of example, a study was done in Germany that looked at the prevalence of eczema and eczema symptoms, and other allergic diseases, and plotted it against how close the family was to major highways, Or Autobahn,” he said. “And the closer the family is, the higher the prevalence of these atopic conditions in the community.”
Boos describes the direct environmental impact felt by patients with atopic dermatitis in different types of climate, and more dramatic weather events may also lead to less obvious consequences associated with AD. added.
“And in a way there’s another side to it. Let’s say, for example, there’s a natural disaster…and you have to evacuate. You leave town at the last minute. There are drugs out there, and usually nothing to turn to to treat the skin condition,” he said.
When asked how AD patients can better manage exacerbations, improve hydration, and generally cope with the effects of symptoms, Boos gave examples of how dermatologists respond.
“I can tell you what I do in my practice. It’s mainly because, you know, we have these tiny particles on our skin and we can’t always see them, but we We know them. They are there and we breathe them.
“And we feel it,” he said. “So if you can get them off the skin, that would really help. When I’m talking to family, let’s say normally, if your child usually takes a bath, it’s twice a week. Turn off and use a moisturizer, so you need a moisturizing soap or cleanser that is gentle on your skin and helps remove these particles, rather than stripping your skin of its natural lipids.”
See the interview above for more information on the topics covered at the Global Parents of Eczema Research Symposium.
