What clothes to wear when suffering from atopic dermatitis?

Atopic dermatitis can pave the way for allergic contact dermatitis. In the latter case, any potential triggering allergens in tissues coming into contact with the body should be removed.

For the latest Sidemast guidelines on atopic dermatitis it is necessary to avoid contact with irritating fibres, such as wool and coarse textile fibres.

Even synthetic fibers such as polyester and nylon that do not allow the skin to breathe are at risk They are generally treated, in addition to dyes and products to waterproof and give stain-proof effect, also with substances that reduce bacterial proliferation and odours, such as silver or triclosan: these, however, are gradually released, attacking and altering the residual skin defenses. It is also important not to wear too tight or too warm clothing to avoid excessive sweating.

It is also important not to wear too tight or too warm clothing to avoid excessive sweating.

Cotton, linen and hemp avoid sweat stagnations, very irritating for the atopic. We prefer the “combed”, that is the fabrics subjected to a special processing in the spinning phase that eliminates the shortest fibers and orients them in a single direction: so the fabric is smooth and does not rub.