Wrinkles on fingertips

In the human body, if there is inflammation, it will sometimes manifest itself on the skin. For example, if there are lines on the fingertips, it may be caused by atopic dermatitis. Genetic factors, skin allergies, etc. may cause the occurrence of this symptom. The main way to treat this disease is drug therapy. Below, we will introduce in detail the symptoms, causes and treatment strategies of atopic dermatitis.

1. Introduction to symptoms of atopic dermatitis

Atopic dermatitis (AD) is an allergic skin disease with a genetic tendency. Most patients with atopic dermatitis suffer from repeated attacks of infantile eczema, and 70% of patients have a family history of genetic allergies such as allergies, asthma or allergic rhinitis. Therefore, it is also called atopic eczema, atopic dermatitis, genetic allergic dermatitis, generalized neurodermatitis, etc. Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, pruritic, inflammatory skin disease.

2. Causes of Disease

Atopic dermatitis is closely related to genetic factors and allergies. Research data shows that about 60% to 90% of patients are affected by seasonal factors. In winter, the cold stimulation, less sunlight exposure, and friction from clothing may all become triggering factors of atopic dermatitis. Itching and rubbing can lead to a cycle of itch-scratch-rash-itch. Other etiological factors include abnormal immune response, abnormal blood vessels and vascular drug response, neuropsychiatric factors, infection, climate and living environment.

Clinically, atopic dermatitis is divided into simple type and mixed type based on the differences in its symptoms and the results of reactions to allergens. The simple type generally does not have respiratory symptoms, while the mixed type generally has respiratory allergy symptoms such as asthma and allergic rhinitis.

3. Treatment strategies

Topical application of drugs containing corticosteroids for dermatitis is definitely effective and can be chosen for mild or small-scale dermatitis. For dermatitis covering a large area or recurring dermatitis, if drugs containing corticosteroids are used frequently, in large quantities, or for a long time, there will be systemic and local skin side effects. Not to mention the systemic side effects, the local skin side effects remind us to choose carefully. Therefore, try to avoid using large doses of topical corticosteroids for a long time or in a short period of time. Traditional Chinese medicine overcomes this drawback. For example, Weifu Frost, a pure Chinese medicine preparation, can be used twice a day for safe and thorough treatment.

The most prominent local skin side effects of corticosteroid-containing drugs are drug-dependent dermatitis and rebound dermatitis. Drug-dependent dermatitis refers to dermatitis in which corticosteroids cannot be discontinued. Rebound dermatitis refers to dermatitis that can improve rapidly after topical corticosteroids are used. However, once the drug is stopped, redness, tenderness, itching, cracks, desquamation and even pustules may occur at the medication site (especially the face) within one or two days, making the dermatitis worse. When the hormone is reapplied, the condition will improve or disappear quickly; if the drug is stopped again, rebound dermatitis will recur and be more severe than before.