How is atopic dermatitis treated? What should we pay attention to?

To treat atopic dermatitis, we need to learn more about atopic dermatitis in our daily lives. So, how should we treat atopic dermatitis?

Treatment

Try to find the cause of the disease and eliminate it, but it is difficult; pay attention to adjust the diet, avoid overeating, avoid eating allergenic items, such as feeding cow's milk, egg white, citrus, etc.; breastfeeding mothers should eat a light diet, shellfish and alcohol should be prohibited; try to reduce adverse external stimulation, such as scratching, external soap, hot water washing, etc.; clothing should be loose, light and soft, avoid wearing wool or nylon fabrics; this product is not suitable for vaccinia vaccination, avoid contact with patients who have recently been vaccinated with vaccinia or herpes simplex, to prevent vaccinia-like rash or varicella-like rash.

prevention

The most common drugs for treating atopic dermatitis are corticosteroid creams or ointments. Once an infection occurs or symptoms are severe, doctors generally recommend taking oral corticosteroids such as prednisone or antihistamines. However, most people know that hormones and antihistamines can only temporarily relieve symptoms, and generally act as psychotherapy for patients with itching. Over time, side effects are inevitable. Similarly, for some children, pregnant women and people with poor gastrointestinal function, long-term use or administration of corticosteroids can cause developmental delay, obesity, osteoporosis and other side effects, and once the medication is stopped, the condition will often rebound and worsen. Infants and young children in particular should avoid long-term, large-area use of potent corticosteroid creams or ointments because these drugs have the function of suppressing the adrenal cortex. It will have a great impact on the growth and development of the body.

Precautions

Try to find out the cause of the disease and start treatment from the cause, but it is generally relatively difficult; pay attention to your lifestyle and diet, try to avoid eating foods that are prone to allergies, such as milk, egg white, citrus, etc.; try to reduce external stimulation, do not scratch with your hands, wash with hot water or soap; clothing should be loose, light and soft, and avoid wearing wool or nylon fabrics; this product is not suitable for smallpox vaccination, and avoid contact with patients who have recently been vaccinated with smallpox or herpes simplex to prevent vaccinia-like rash or varicella-like rash.

Some patients with atopic dermatitis find that bathing can aggravate skin lesions, and soap, water, and even drying the skin, especially with a towel, can have an irritating effect. Such patients should not bathe frequently, but only gently dry the skin with a towel and apply oil or fragrance-free emollients such as skin moisturizer to moisturize the skin.

These are things we should know more about. Many times, treating atopic dermatitis requires us to have a clear understanding of the knowledge about atopic dermatitis, so that we can carry out targeted treatment for the disease itself. I believe that my introduction can help everyone.