What should I do if I have eczema on my back?

Eczema is a systemic skin disease, so it is common to appear on the back. For the treatment of eczema, patients should carry out the treatment in a timely and accurate manner, because eczema can cause itching to the skin, and patients sometimes can't help scratching, which can cause great damage to the skin. Patients can first find out the specific cause of the disease and then receive treatment.

1. What to do if you have eczema during pregnancy

Apply cold compress. The simplest method is also the one with the least side effects. Cold compress, wet compress with a semi-dry cold towel, can not only relieve itching, but also gradually ease eczematous skin inflammation. You can apply wet compress as long as you feel itching, and there is no limit to the number of times.

Just apply the prickly heat ointment 3 to 4 times a day, it can relieve itching and dry up the moist rash, so stop using it on the areas with dry and desquamating skin.

If applying prickly heat cream still cannot effectively control the disease, you can use steroid ointment to strengthen local treatment. People should avoid purchasing on their own. They must see a doctor and confirm before using in small quantities. If they have any doubts about the use of the medicine, they should take the initiative to communicate with the attending physician to avoid improper use and delay in treatment.

2. Precautions for pregnant women with eczema

If you have eczema during pregnancy, you should be cautious when taking medication, and you need to take medication under the guidance of a doctor;

Do not eat too much seafood and spicy food to avoid stimulation that may make the condition worse;

Keep your home clean and tidy, and maintain the indoor temperature and humidity. Bed sheets, quilt covers and pillowcases should be changed and washed frequently to keep them clean.

Remember not to use hormone drugs, as they are harmful to human health and may even endanger the healthy development of the fetus.

3. What should pregnant women with eczema eat?

Momordica charantia. Bitter melon contains quinine. It has the functions of clearing away heat, detoxifying, removing dampness and relieving itching. It can be used to treat heat toxins, furuncles, prickly heat, eczema and other diseases.

tomato. Tomatoes are rich in vitamin A, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, vitamin C, niacin, and vitamin E; they also contain malic acid, citric acid, calcium, phosphorus, iron and tomato alkaloids. It has the effects of promoting fluid production and relieving cough, strengthening the stomach and digestion, cooling blood and calming the liver, and clearing away heat. The fruit acid in tomatoes has a protective effect on vitamin C, so it can effectively supplement vitamin C; tomatine has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects and reduces vascular permeability, so the external use of tomato juice to treat eczema can have an antipruritic and astringent effect.

Chinese chives. Leek contains carotene, vitamin B12, vitamin C and calcium. Phosphorus, iron, protein, cellulose, etc. Leek also has the effect of detoxifying and removing dampness, so applying leek juice externally can treat eczema.