Skin Problem: The worst effect of traffic falls on children. New research has revealed that excessive traffic can increase the risk of atopic dermatitis or eczema in children. Health experts believe that children are more prone to skin diseases due to traffic. Actually, due to traffic, many types of gases spread in the environment, along with this, pollution is also high, which is very harmful to health. This research has happened in Colorado. It was found that the risk of atopic dermatitis was less in children living at a distance of 1000 meters from the highway. On the other hand, children living at a distance of 500 meters from the highway were more likely to have it.
Air pollution spreads the most from traffic
The problem of atopic dermatitis or eczema is especially seen in children. This can also cause many other allergies. It is also called the atopic march. It has been said in the study that pollution is spreading the most due to traffic. In 2019, about 90 lakh people in the world died due to pollution. Of these, 66.7 lakh deaths were due to air pollution.
Symptoms of atopic dermatitis
In atopic dermatitis, the skin may be rough with itching, dryness, and redness.
Atopic eczema can occur in the form of small spots all over the body, on the face and scalp in newborns, and the arms and legs.
Itching in adults and children on the hands or arms and around the joints of the feet, such as the backs of the elbows or ankles. People with normal atopic eczema develop localized patches of dry, sometimes itchy skin. it occurs.
Due to itching, your sleep can be disturbed and blood can also come out from the itchy area.
Treatment of atopic dermatitis
In about 53% of children, it clears up by the age of 11 years, and in 65% of cases, it clears up by the time they are 16 years old. Severe eczema has a profound effect on everyday life and is difficult to recover from physically and mentally. The risk of infection is also high.
PC Social media
