The impact of Atopic Dermatitis on the daily lives of patients - Sanofi

Atopic Dermatitis affects the daily lives of adults and children around the world. Sanofi is working to raise awareness of the seriousness of this disease and improve support for patients.

[wobbegong]

This hits so hard when you have lived through it. The itching never truly stops and on the occasions it does, you’ve become so used to itching that your mind tricks you into itching and the whole process starts over.

The best way I can describe it is to imagine that there are insects crawling just under your skin, and the more you try to ignore it the more intense the urge to scratch becomes.

[anacristinaferrer]

I can relate to her so much. I've been struggling with atopic dermatitis since childhood and it has always been a constant battle. I've got some kind of relief after I hit puberty, but as soon as I had to handle stress from high school, I began to have big non stop flare ups. Thank god I'm now on a medication that makes my skin 90% better. However, I still have to take care of myself and watch out what I eat, what I wear, what I feel emotionally... We are on a day to day battle and it's very important to see more people sharing their stories. Thank you for doing it!

[carminiacouoh]

It's been a long time since the video came out, but I can relate to her. I'm in my 20s and it it hard to see people my age to enjoy themselves in their body and then look at mine full of itchy and scaly parts. It's emotionally tiring, but I hope I can get it more controlled knowing it's for, well, ever. I thank people who shares their experience so thank you for this video.

[karthick]

I suffered from Atopic Epidermatisis for 4 months and I literally scratched and torn my skin layers in leg part. Antibiotic injection worked for 1 week and thereafter, same story continues. I found a relief after constantly applying a moisturiser and used a small brush whenever I felt itchy rather than using my hands and peeling my skin completely.

[train]

I understand tottally, your frustration.
I too am asmatic and have severe
Dermatitus.
Godbless, steve from the uk.

[XeNO-tlgh]

I have seen 4 doctors, took medicine, still suffering for 1 year idk if i have allergies or not but its almost all over my body when its dry it becomes white and sometimes become red and itchy 😔

[abishlalr]

I have completed 22 years and 10month with this. Still not cured and its around eyes. It hurts when people look at you disdainfully. But now im fine with it.