Atopic dermatitis or eczema-prone skin affects 1 in 5 children.¹

It is a disorder of the skin barrier that can appear from the age of 2 months, and subsides until disappearing completely usually around the age of 5-6 years.

It manifests as extreme skin dryness on the body and face, and alternates between eczema flare-ups with localized red patches and periods of relief. In children, this translates as (occasionally severe) itching sensations.

If those signs appears, ask your physician for an in-depth diagnosis. The probability of eczema-prone skin is increased based on family history. It is scientifically proven that if 1 parent is affected, the child has 40 to 50% of probability to have it as well. If the 2 parents are affected, it can go up to 80%.²

If your baby is recently born, the latest scientific Mustela studies have proven that a daily application of Stelatopia products from birth on, reduced by 54% the probability of occurrence of atopic-prone skin clinical signs at the age of 6 months.³

In any case, it is always important to moisturize and nourish your baby’ skin everyday, to offer it protection and comfort and share with your baby a daily time of tenderness, complicity and sensory awakening, essential to its well-being and development.
 

¹ Watson 2011, Isaac 1998
² Böhme 2003, Taïb 2008
³ Clinical study conducted on 120 babies with high probability to develop atopic dermatitis (2 atopic parents). Comparison between a group of 60 babies with daily application of Stelatopia range : emollient balm, cleansing cream, bath oil , and a group of 60 babies without Stelatopia products application.