讀後心得

K森 suffers from severe atopic dermatitis, presenting with rashes on the limbs and back, with itching affecting his learning and sleep, and even causing a fear of going to school. After treatment, his symptoms improved significantly, and he regained confidence. The doctor pointed out that when traditional treatments are ineffective, biological agents can be considered, as they can precisely suppress inflammation. Atopic dermatitis may impact physical and mental development, making daily moisturizing care extremely important to reduce the likelihood of inflammation.

In the first grade, 小森 has large red rashes covering his limbs and back, and the severe itching makes it difficult for him to concentrate on learning during the day, while his sleep at night is also affected. To hide his skin condition, he feels fear towards the gaze of others and even worries about going to school, which has a negative impact on his physical and mental well-being. After a medical diagnosis, 小森 was confirmed to have severe atopic dermatitis and received treatment with oral immunosuppressants and topical steroid ointments, and he applied for biological agent therapy covered by health insurance. After more than six months of active treatment and follow-up, the redness on 小森's body significantly improved, and the persistent itching was brought under control, allowing him to regain confidence and happily return to school life.

Traditional treatment methods are diverse, including moisturizing, avoiding allergens, oral immunosuppressants, ultraviolet light therapy, and steroids. If traditional treatment is not as effective as expected and symptoms frequently recur, the use of biological agents can be considered to help regulate the inflammatory response and relieve itching. Biological agents can more precisely inhibit the inflammatory mechanism of the disease, improve rashes and itching, and also reduce the likelihood of recurrence. Doctors will choose the most suitable treatment plan based on the area and severity of the lesions.

Atopic dermatitis may begin to manifest in infancy, such as redness, swelling, dryness, scaling, and severe itching on the head and face. As the condition worsens, inflammation may spread to parts like the limbs. In older children, it is commonly seen in the skin folds of the neck, earlobes, elbows, wrists, and knee joints. Although atopic dermatitis is not contagious, visible lesions may cause children to feel inferior, sometimes even wrapping their skin due to fear of others' looks, which could worsen itching and inflammation, impacting their physical and mental development.

Experts emphasize that all atopic dermatitis patients should pay attention to daily moisturizing care. Using moisturizing products like lotions, gels, or ointments helps maintain the integrity of the skin barrier and effectively reduces the likelihood of inflammation.