Atopic comes from the word "atopy" which is a Greek word that means a group with a medical history.
The medical history includes hay fever, asthma and allergic conjunctivitis.
Atopic dermatitis is therefore a form of eczema.
The symptoms are a dry patch of skin surface which are red, flaky and very itchy.
Excessive scratching may break the skin of the affected area.
When the skin is exposed it becomes vulnerable to bacterial attacks.
Such flare-up are very difficult to manage.
There is no known medical cure for atopic dermatitis or eczema.
However, this medical problem, can be treated very effectively.
This can be possible through a combination of prevention and drug therapy using steroids.
Your dermatologist may prescribe the use of steroids to treat eczema.
However, the long-term use of steroids may cause a number of harmful side effects.
Constant usage of steroid creams may weaken your skin.
There are also reported cases of glaucoma with prolong use of steroids.
Therefore, it is very important not to use conventional methods to treat atopic dermatitis.
The use of natural treatments for eczema is very popular.
A lot of people have used natural treatments as the cure tend to be permanent without any harmful side effects.
One powerful natural remedy for eczema is the virgin coconut oil.
Studies by medical scientists have found that the use of virgin coconut oil has shown in a rapid recovery, in symptoms.
They used the oil as a moisturizer for the eczema infected skin for about one month.
The oil is soothing and cooling.
It is beneficial for its moisturizing abilities, and for its antibacterial properties.
Fifty percent of the fat found in the oil comes from lauric acids.
Lauric acid is an antimicrobial enzyme which can improve our body's immunity system.
Coconut oil contains antifungal and antiviral properties.
Virgin coconut oil is produced from fresh coconut flesh.
The oil is extracted from the, white fleshy, part of the coconut meat without cooking or the use of processed ingredients.
The processing of refined coconut oil is done through the bleaching and the deodorizing of the oil.
Virgin coconut oils still retain the beneficial elements of fresh coconut.
Once you have cured your skin with the new eczema treatment, continue to use the virgin coconut oil, and healthy, clear skin will be your reward.
You only need a little motivation, a willingness to try, and diligent application of virgin coconut oil daily up to several times each day.
You will be very happy to see a clear skin emerge from the eczema.