What to do with dermatitis eczema?

Dermatitis eczema may occur in any part of the body, often on the face, legs, chest, hands, etc. The causes of dermatitis eczema are very complicated, and it is related to the environment and physiology. If patients with dermatitis eczema are not treated in time, it will lead to the appearance of papules or blisters, and even leave scars due to scratching. But don’t worry, dermatitis eczema is not contagious. As long as you find the right treatment, solving dermatitis eczema will not be a problem.

General treatment

1. Find the cause of the disease, isolate allergens, avoid contact, abstain from alcohol and allergenic, spicy and irritating foods, avoid excessive fatigue and mental stress, pay attention to skin hygiene, do not use hot water to wash the skin, do not use highly irritating drugs indiscriminately, and actively treat systemic diseases.

Systemic treatment: Western medicine is mainly used to relieve itching and anti-allergy, and antihistamines and calcium supplements can be used as options. Herbal treatment focuses on clearing away heat and dampness, dispelling wind and clearing heat, nourishing blood, dispelling wind and moistening dryness.

Drug therapy

1. The effect of applying drugs containing corticosteroids topically on eczema is certain, and it can be chosen for mild or small-scale eczema. For large-scale eczema or recurring eczema, if drugs containing corticosteroids are used frequently, in large quantities, or for a long time, there will be systemic or local side effects. Not to mention the systemic side effects, the local side effects on the skin 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.

2. The more prominent local side effects of corticosteroid-containing drugs on the skin are drug-dependent dermatitis and rebound dermatitis. Drug-dependent dermatitis refers to the inability to stop taking corticosteroids for eczema. Rebound dermatitis refers to the fact that after using topical medications containing corticosteroids, the eczema condition can improve rapidly, but once the medication is stopped, redness, tenderness, itching, cracks, desquamation and even pustules may occur at the medication site (especially the face) within one or two days, and the eczema will become more severe. When the hormone medication is used again, the condition will quickly improve or disappear; if the medication is stopped again, rebound dermatitis will recur and be more severe than before.

External treatment prescription

In addition to taking internal medicine (food) for eczema, the therapeutic effect will be better if it is combined with external herbal treatments.

Diet therapy

Barley and red bean fried, winter melon soup, mung bean and kelp porridge.

Dermatitis and eczema have a long course and are prone to recurrence. Patients must cooperate with doctors and receive treatment patiently. Some people are eager to treat the disease and apply high-concentration corticosteroid antipruritic drugs to the skin lesions without medical treatment, which actually makes the condition worse. Therefore, avoid taking medication without authorization.