What to do if you have breast eczema

Breast eczema is quite common in life. We know that the skin of women's breasts is relatively delicate. If it is exposed to adverse external stimulation or influence, it is easy to cause allergies and cause eczema. At this time, we must find the specific cause and then carry out symptomatic care and treatment. We should strengthen diet care and maintain adequate rest. More serious cases can be treated with certain medications.

What to do if you have breast eczema

1. General prevention and control principles

(1) Try to find out the cause of the disease, have an in-depth understanding of your work environment, living habits, diet, thoughts and emotions, and conduct a comprehensive body examination to determine whether there are any chronic diseases or internal organ diseases, so as to eliminate possible pathogenic factors.

(2) Mothers who are ill should avoid all kinds of external stimulation, such as washing with hot water, violent scratching, and excessive washing.

(3) It is best not to eat fish, shrimp, strong tea, coffee, alcohol, etc., which are allergenic and irritating foods.

(4) Medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. If breast eczema is accompanied by breastfeeding, weaning can be used.

2. Drug treatment

(1) Internal therapy. Antihistamines can be used to relieve itching. For mothers with acute or subacute generalized breast eczema, intravenous infusion of calcium bromide, calcium gluconate or sodium thiosulfate solution can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

(2)Topical therapy Choose appropriate dosage form and medication according to the severity of breast lesions. For mothers with small-scale subacute eczema, they can use glucocorticoid cream under the guidance of a doctor. The effect will be better if it is used externally with tar preparations.

(3) Traditional Chinese medicine. Traditional Chinese medicine treatment focuses on clearing away heat and dampness. You can also use Chinese medicine spray to eliminate itching caused by the disease. Mothers with purulent infections can choose Chinese herbal decoctions for treatment. For mothers whose disease is more acute, the main treatment is to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, while clearing internal heat, and Wei Ling Decoction can be used in combination. For mothers with chronic eczema, the main focus should be on nourishing blood and dispelling wind, while clearing away heat and dampness. They can take Yangxue Dingfeng Decoction under the guidance of a Chinese medicine practitioner.