Rating of the best creams for atopic dermatitis for 2020

Chronic allergic skin disease - atopic dermatitis, has several names: children's eczema, neurodermatitis. Whatever term is used when making a diagnosis, the essence remains the same: periodically the disease returns. Most often, atopic dermatitis begins in early childhood, it is expressed by itching, allergic skin rashes, and intolerance to certain substances. According to statistics, a third of children on the planet suffer from neurodermatitis. Moreover, 85% of the disease is detected before the age of 5 years. Among the adult population, one in ten suffers from atopic dermatitis.

With age, the manifestations of the disease change. If in babies under 2 years of age, the ailment looks like itchy edematous foci of red color, covered with weeping crusts, then in older children and adults, the disease manifests itself in spots of a pink hue. The epidermis looks dry and rough, in these places there is a pronounced skin pattern (wrinkles). Constant itching leads to the fact that the patient can not resist, and scratches the skin to the wounds. If they are not disinfected, an infection can occur, which will lead to purulent inflammation.

The main methods of therapy for atopic dermatitis

Typically, ointments and creams are used to treat atopic dermatitis. Their use allows you to weaken the course of the disease and improve health, but it is impossible to completely get rid of the disease. According to statistics, only after 40 years, the symptoms and manifestations of atopic dermatitis disappear. Therefore, it is possible to understand patients who, after prolonged use of drugs, write negative reviews about their ineffectiveness, but do not despair. The fight against atopic dermatitis is a lifelong process, such as the treatment of diabetes mellitus or hypertension.

The main condition in the treatment of this disease is not just to use the prescribed ointments and creams. Therapy is a regular care of the epidermis, keeping the water balance (in fact, the loss of lipids and moisture leads to inflammatory processes on the skin, making it vulnerable) prevents relapse.

Ratings of the best creams for 2020

Failure to follow the rules of care reduces the effectiveness of the best medicinal products, their effect will be noticeable only during the period of use. Therefore, first of all, in the ranking we will consider not hormonal creams and ointments, but preparations made for the care of atopic skin.

Cleansing

Often, people suffering from atopic dermatitis consider the use of medicated creams, gels and ointments as the basis for solving the problem, without thinking at all that the epidermis needs to be cleansed.It should be understood that a cleansing agent for the body or face that is tailored to the characteristics of a particular person can greatly bring relief. Atopic dermatitis completely excludes the use of soap, since it dries and degreases the upper layer of the epidermis without pity, thereby destroying a very fragile lipid barrier. Instead of soap, you should use mild cleansers that do not disturb the lipid balance. Typically, these products come in the form of a gel, oil, cream, or emulsion.

Mustela Stelatopia

Made in France, designed to take care of baby skin from birth. The composition combines sunflower oil and avocado, capable of restoring lipid balance, glycerin for moisturizing, as well as mild surfactants. It is spread by hand over damp skin, then it must be washed off and slightly blotted with a soft cloth, but do not rub! Many users note that after using the drug, a kind of film remains on the skin, which cannot be washed off. The fact is that this film just testifies to the fulfillment of its tasks by the tool - an occlusion is created, which becomes an obstacle to moisture loss. The tube contains 200 ml of cream. According to the reviews of many users, it is spent sparingly: one press of the pump - and a sufficient dose is received to be enough for the entire body of the baby. In contact with mucous membranes, it does not irritate the eyes.

• gentle cleansing;
• high level of moisture;
• does not irritate the mucous membrane of the child's eyes;
• very economical.

• high cost.

Lipikar Syndet AP + La Roche Posay

A cream-gel designed for cleansing, capable of restoring lipid balance. In addition to cleansing surfactants, it contains components for moisturizing - shea butter, glycerin, mannose. Nicotinamide fights inflammation. However, the main advantage of the product is the Aqua Posae Filiformis bacterial complex present in the composition, whose enzymes improve skin protection and normalize its microflora.

• can be used at any age;
• does not dry out the skin;
• does not cause irritation;
• suitable for babies from birth.

• low foam formation;
• high price.

Emulsion for bathing Emolium P triactive

It is usually used for atopic dermatitis at the time of its exacerbation in order to provide high-quality skin cleansing and elimination of damage. Contains a complex of enzymes similar in composition to skin lipids. Barley pulp wax, containing saturated fatty acids, vitamins and phytosterols, saturates the skin with vital elements. Triglycerides of corn oil are rich in linoleic acid, as the main component of sebum, and triglycerides of capric and caprylic acids protect the skin from unwanted environmental influences and regulate hydration. In addition to these components, the composition contains avocado, shea butter and macadamia oils.

Paraffin oil provides a barrier against moisture loss by creating a thin film that moisturizes, smoothes and softens the skin. Due to the formation of such a film, paraffin oil has acquired a bad reputation as a comedogenic substance, since the outflow of sebum is impaired. Such a situation will be simply catastrophic for those with oily skin, but for people suffering from atopic dermatitis, with their extremely dry skin, this is extremely necessary.

Two measuring caps of the emulsion (30 ml) are enough for an adult, half the norm is enough for a child. The procedure should not be longer than 15 minutes, then you need to rinse the body and get wet easily, but do not wipe, with a soft cloth.

The bottle contains 200 ml of emulsion, which means that it can be enough for 6 times for an adult and 13 for a child, which is quite expensive, since it is not cheap.But on the other hand, when a child suffers from itching and cannot sleep normally, you simply forget about any savings.

• gentle cleansing in the absence of surfactants and soap;
• retains moisture;
• in contact with the mucous membrane of the eyes does not sting.

• high cost.

Care products

Atopic dermatitis occurs as a consequence of the manifestation of a perverse allergic reaction. But few people know that phillagrin, a protein responsible for connecting epidermal cells, changes during this disease. The skin loses moisture much more actively when the cells are weakly connected to each other, and there is a violation of the hydrolipid mantle - the natural protection of the epidermis, due to which it becomes smooth, elastic, soft.

Those who suffer from atopic dermatitis need to protect and restore the hydrolipid mantle on their own - to normalize the balance of fat and water in the surface of the skin. In such cases, continuous daily care with the use of special products containing emollients is extremely important - lipids, which tend to linger in skin cells and promote their regeneration. Quite often, the composition of the funds used for atopic dermatitis contains moisturizing and reducing inflammatory elements.

With atopic dermatitis, emollients must be used constantly, and if necessary, do not forget to renew the layer. This means that you should not limit yourself to applying the drug only in the morning and in the evening, but use it repeatedly as needed throughout the day. No matter how manufacturers claim that they are guaranteed moisturizing for 24 hours, it is considered absolutely common to spend up to 500 ml of a product containing emollients, especially in moments of exacerbation.

It is necessary to focus the readers' attention on one serious point. The fact is that in the composition of drugs used for atopic dermatitis, there are almost always chemical components, which can alienate the supporters of natural remedies. But it is precisely such cosmetics that are as neutral as possible, since each natural component can turn out to be a potential allergen and provoke an exacerbation of the disease. Therefore, all people suffering from atopic dermatitis are categorically undesirable to use herbal medicine in any manifestation.

Emollients are supposed to be applied only to the moist epidermis. When the care is combined with the use of medications, a quarter of an hour before the remedy, you need to smear the skin with cream or milk with emollients, and a quarter of an hour after it, ointment.

A-derma EXOMEGA Control

The main difference of this cream, developed specifically for use in atopic dermatitis, is the Flaxerine complex, which consists of omega-6 fatty acids to restore the lipid balance of the skin, as well as phylagrin, a protein whose synthesis disruption due to disease leads to changes in the surface skin layer. The product also contains vitamin B3, which improves skin immunity, glycerin to moisturize and oat sprout extract to heal microdamages.

The cosmetics of this series are made in France, therefore, their price is far from the budget.

• contains phillagrin;
• almost immediately relieves itching;
• maintains sterility during the entire period of use.

• high cost.

Tick-tock, "Freedom"

The statement that a cheap Russian-made cream will be able to compete with the products of well-known manufacturers will sound ridiculous to say the least. However, not everyone can afford to buy expensive drugs, especially when you consider that sometimes up to 500 ml is needed for one week.

This cream will help out in those moments when a large consumption is needed and it is necessary to “spread from top to bottom”, since its composition meets the necessary requirements as an emollient.

Vegetable oil and lanolin provide restoration and normalization of lipid balance, glycerin provides hydration, beta-carotene - regeneration. Plant extracts of viburnum, yarrow, thyme have a calming effect, remove inflammation. Beeswax and emulsion wax, silicones, mineral oils contribute to the formation of a protective film.

• very low price;
• forms a film-barrier;
• copes very quickly with irritation and itching.

• there is none.

Lipid-reducing TOPICREM BP

Free from fragrances, colorants and parabens. Allantoin has a good effect on itching and irritation. Shea butter and flaxseed oil normalize lipid balance, glycerin moisturizes, beeswax is a film former.

• no parabens.

• high cost.

La Cree ATODERM

Universal, allowed for babies from the first birthday. This product is not a panacea, but rather a kind of complex of moisturizing elements that normalize the state of the epidermis in atopic dermatitis. The cream-gel eases the course of dermatitis, relieves irritation and removes redness on the skin.

La Cree has a wide range of uses due to its natural composition, since it is based on herbal extracts and natural oils. To purchase, a doctor's prescription is not required, the cream can be used once or for a long time so that the skin receives a sufficient amount of moisture and necessary fats.

Among the user reviews on the sites, there are also negative ones, noting the appearance of allergic reactions after using the product. Since La Cree is claimed by the manufacturer as a natural drug, such reactions are quite expected. The above was an explanation of why natural ingredients are not welcomed in remedies for atopic dermatitis. It is clear that no one wants to treat allergies at the same time as dermatitis.

• fast action - relieving itching and irritation;
• excellent hydration;
• budget price.

• there are complaints of allergies.

Sensitial

Made in France, the cream is created to try to change the attitude towards damaged skin, requiring daily careful care. Ensures long-term protection and hydration of the epidermis. The manufacturer claims it as a gentle care product for sensitive skin prone to atopic dermatitis. Indications for use may be a feeling of tight skin, burning sensation, psoriasis, a red "mesh" on the skin.

The main components of the cream are wax, glycerin and vitamin E. Wax and glycerin improve skin tone and moisturize it, vitamin E increases blood circulation, reduces sun exposure to the skin and improves cellular respiration. The cream is allowed to be used by children of any age, since it is considered a non-hormonal drug.

• guarantees long-term protection;
• excellent hydration;
• can be used by children of any age;
• budget price.

• not found.

Non-hormonal

Careful, nurturing, and ongoing care can help reduce the risk of recurrence. Sometimes this is not enough and you have to resort to the help of medicines. For a long time, atopic dermatitis was treated only with corticosteroid drugs. Relatively recently, the pharmaceutical industry began to produce non-hormonal agents that perfectly relieve allergic manifestations and reduce the inflammatory process.

Elidel

The active substance of the drug belongs to the class of immunosuppressants, the main task of which is to prevent the development of allergies, to reduce the production of antibodies. A feature of the drug is that it is possible to achieve an anti-inflammatory effect for the epidermis with a slight effect on systemic immunity. The dosage of the drug does not depend on the patient's age. The drug can be used to treat children over 3 years of age.The course of treatment is 6 weeks. Elidel increases the body's susceptibility to UV rays and alcoholic beverages.

A significant part of parents fix on the skin of their children an increase in the symptoms of the manifestation of the disease, the appearance of side reactions. The drug was named effective by 8 out of 10 users surveyed. They include the high cost of funds as the main disadvantages.

• quickly removes irritation, moisturizes the skin;
• a small list of contraindications;
• the effectiveness is not inferior to hormonal drugs.

• not recommended for use with infectious lesions of the epidermis;
• can not be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Protopicus

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, the active substance of which is a calcineurin inhibitor. An immunosuppressive drug reduces the activity of the system, so allergies do not appear with dermatitis. Protopic is a 0.03 and 1% ointment, it goes on sale in plastic tubes with a volume of 10, 30 and 60 g. The secondary components of the drug form a protective barrier on the surface of the epidermis that prevents pathogenic bacteria from entering the lesion. At the same time, the film provides air exchange, accelerating the healing process. The disadvantages of the remedy include the fact that the skin becomes very phytosensitive. Therefore, when going for a walk, you have to apply sunscreen.

Children are prescribed Protopic only 0.03%. The pediatrician calculates a single and daily dose depending on the location and severity of the disease. For the treatment of adults, agents of various concentrations are combined. Initially, the doctor prescribes a 0.1% ointment, and when the symptoms of manifestation decrease, he switches to a lighter drug. 97% of the surveyed respondents confirmed the high efficiency of the tool.

• can be used as a preventive measure;
• indicated for the treatment of children over 2 years old;
• quickly deals with inflammation;
• high efficiency in weeping erosion;
• correct use leads to long-term remission;
• you can select a tube of the desired volume.

• a large list of contraindications;
• dispensed by prescription;
• high price.

Hormonal

Sometimes there is no other way out, only the use of hormonal drugs, no matter how the doctor and the patient want to avoid their use. Effective anti-inflammatory drugs of local action - lotions, creams, ointments with glucocorticoids. But effective remedies are always accompanied by accompanying side effects. Also, if hormones are taken uncontrollably and for a long time, secondary bacterial, viral or fungal infections, hypertrichosis, striae, steroid acne, skin atrophy, telangiectasia, rosacea can develop.

With constant use, the patient's body gets used to it, and the effectiveness of the drug drops sharply. For this reason, hormonal agents are prohibited for more than 4 weeks in a row, then they are allowed to be used only twice a week.

Lorinden S

The drug is almost instantly absorbed by the upper layers of the epidermis, facilitating the penetration of medicinal components into the subcutaneous layers. The composition of the product includes petroleum jelly and wax, which are necessary not only for moisturizing, but they retain medicine and moisture inside. The effectiveness of Lorinden S will increase if a bandage is applied to the site of the lesion. The product has a drawback - it cannot be applied to thin, sensitive skin.

With varicose veins, herpes and other viral diseases, it cannot be used. It is also prohibited to use for the treatment of children under 10 years of age. Patients who have already tried the drug say that it is necessary to adhere to the treatment regimen prescribed by the doctor: do not exceed the dose, do not use it longer than the period specified in the instructions.

The therapeutic effect is achieved by suppressing the production of antibodies - active immune blood cells, which, in turn, prevents allergies from developing.Treatment of atopic dermatitis with Lorinden C cream is allowed under the supervision of a doctor from the age of 2 (the drug can cause growth retardation). The course of treatment should not exceed 6-14 days, in difficult cases, the maximum period can be increased by the doctor to 20 days.

• affordable price;
• can be bought at any pharmacy;
• high efficiency;
• quick result.

• a large list of contraindications;
• influences the psychomotor reactions of the body.

Afloderm

Hormonal, intended for the treatment of delicate areas - genitals, neck, face, chest. The drug is approved for use by nursing mothers, pregnant women and children over 6 years old. The cream relieves inflammation and irritation that accompanies atopic dermatitis.

Afloderm is versatile, as it can be used for sunburn, sensitive skin reactions to insect bites. May not be suitable for patients with individual intolerance to one of the components. However, patients note a positive trend.

• dispensed without a prescription;
• acceptable price;
• use is possible in case of atopic dermatitis complicated by infection.

• high risk of side effects.

Elokom

The active substance is mometasone furoate. The action is aimed at activating the production of proteins that inhibit the release of arachidonic acid. Used to relieve dermatoses in children over 2 years of age and adults. It is allowed to use Elokom during pregnancy with a slight degree of risk to the fetus. Hormones released into milk can stunt a baby's growth. Treatment procedures are carried out once a day.

Consumers rate the drug as safe (when used correctly) and highly effective. Quickly neutralizes irritation on the skin, eliminates redness. The disadvantages include a small volume of packaging, 1 tube is enough for a course of treatment.

• the degree of absorption of the components into the blood is insignificant;
• low degree of side effects;
• the course of treatment is 2 weeks;
• convenient treatment regimen.

• with prolonged use, addiction to the drug is observed;
• it is forbidden to apply on the face.

Flucinar

Fluocinolone acitonide is an active ingredient that is a synthetic glucocorticosteroid. The mechanism of action is similar to the above means. The drug remains in the upper layer of the epidermis for 15 days. It is absorbed better into children's skin, so the number of sessions is halved compared to adult patients. The action of the remedy is aimed at eliminating increased vascular permeability and the release of fluid into the tissues, and this eliminates puffiness. It is used for severe forms of dermatological abnormalities, accompanied by compaction of the stratum corneum of the epidermis, redness and irritation. The drug is applied twice a day in a thin layer. The duration of therapy should not exceed 2 weeks.

• long shelf life - up to 3 years;
• dispensed without a prescription;
• quick results;
• practiced for the treatment of children over 2 years old;
• allowed to be applied to the skin of the face.

• high cost of the drug;
• prohibited for use in infectious skin diseases.

Important! The information above is not a guide to buying drugs. The medicine should be prescribed only by a doctor!