Atopic dermatitis treatment in Warsaw

• Recurrent itching that is difficult to control, especially in the evening or at night.
• Persistent dryness, roughness or tightness of the skin that does not improve with standard moisturisers.
• Inflammatory lesions such as redness, erosions, cracks, oozing or crusting.
• Changes in areas typical of atopic dermatitis: elbow and knee folds, neck, face, eyelids or hands; in children, also the cheeks and trunk.
• Skin hypersensitivity and strong reactions to cosmetics, detergents, sweat, temperature changes, stress or dry air.
• Recurrent skin infections or flare-ups caused by scratching.
• Symptoms affecting quality of life, including sleep problems, reduced concentration or difficulty with everyday activities.

Effective treatment starts with identifying factors that worsen the condition. Depending on the symptoms and medical history, diagnostics may include:

• Laboratory tests, such as a blood count, inflammatory markers or other blood tests;
• Allergy diagnostics, including patch tests when contact allergy is suspected;
• Microbiological tests, such as swabs from skin lesions to rule out bacterial or fungal infection.

After assessment, the dermatologist prepares an individual plan that may combine several methods:

• Emollient skincare to moisturise the skin and support the epidermal barrier;
• Topical anti-inflammatory treatment, including corticosteroids or calcineurin inhibitors when indicated;
• Antihistamines in selected cases to reduce itching and support sleep;
• Phototherapy, which may be considered for more extensive inflammation when appropriate and when there are no contraindications;
• Targeted supplementation only when a relevant deficiency has been confirmed.