Eczema treatment, the most effective treatment

The itching caused by eczema is very painful. Many patients can't help scratching, which will aggravate the eczema. Appropriate treatment methods should be chosen. Traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture have good effects. Irritating foods should also be avoided in the diet.

1. Local therapy

Appropriate dosage forms should be selected according to the symptoms. Topical medications should be selected according to the needs and characteristics of the rash, including cleansing, antipruritic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent and keratinizing agents.

2. When there is no exudation in acute eczema , calamine lotion can be used. When there is a lot of exudation, 3% boric acid solution can be used as cold wet compress. When the exudate is reduced, creams containing corticosteroids and wet compresses can be used alternately.

3. For subacute eczema, bran distillate oil, black bean distillate oil, and emulsions and pastes containing corticosteroids are generally used. In order to prevent and control secondary infection, antibiotics such as neomycin can be added to the above-mentioned drugs.

4. Chronic eczema

Commonly used bran oil, black bean oil, coal tar and corticosteroid ointments or creams can also be made into plasters or film-coatings. In addition, localized hypertrophic lesions can be treated with local intradermal injections of corticosteroids. Once a week, generally 4 to 6 times as a course of treatment. If you have concerns about hormonal drugs, you can also choose Chinese herbal creams, such as Diyuntang Qicao Cream, which has good effects.

5. Traditional Chinese Medicine

There are many ways to treat eczema with traditional Chinese medicine, and the treatment varies according to the symptoms at different stages. In case of acute eczema with severe dampness and heat, redness, swelling and exudation, it is advisable to clear away heat and purge fire, cool blood and remove dampness. The prescription can be Longdan Xiegan Decoction with modifications. For subacute eczema, it is advisable to strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness. The prescription can be modified from Chushi Weiling Decoction. For chronic eczema, it is advisable to nourish blood and dispel wind, promote blood circulation and moisten dryness. The prescription can be Siwu Xiaofeng Decoction with modifications.

6. Acupuncture

Commonly used acupoints include Quchi, Zusanli, Weizhong, and Xuehai; ear acupuncture points include lung point, Shenmen, subcortical point, and endocrine point.