What causes eczema on the back of the hands

The symptom of eczema on the back of the hands is relatively common in life. It is mainly caused by unhygienic back of the hands and contact with some allergens on the back of the hands. Therefore, if we want to stay away from eczema on the back of the hands, we should pay attention to our own hygiene. There are many reasons for eczema on the back of the hands. As parents, if you want to keep your baby away from the effects of eczema, it is recommended that you read the content of this article, which will be of great help to you.

Eczema is generally caused by allergens. It is best to find the allergens and avoid contact as much as possible. It cannot be cured by contact with allergens while treating it. If it is not serious, no medication is needed. Hormonal drugs cannot be used to treat eczema as they have great side effects. If the condition is serious, Chinese medicine is recommended for treatment. Paying more attention in daily life will reduce the chance of recurrence. Pay attention to medication. Long-term medication is strongly not recommended. Applying medicine is only a stopgap measure. In fact, all topical medications are only symptomatic treatments and excessive use will lead to hormone dependence.

What you should pay attention to is to avoid re-irritating the area. Avoid scratching the area with your hands as much as possible. Do not use hot water or soapy water to clean the area, and do not apply highly irritating drugs to the area. Reduce the chance of irritation to your hands. When doing housework that involves water, wear two layers of gloves: an inner layer of sweat-absorbent cotton gloves and an outer layer of waterproof plastic gloves. It is advisable to prepare several pairs of gloves. Cotton gloves should be replaced when they are soaked with sweat. Plastic gloves should also be replaced immediately when they are torn. Do not wear only plastic gloves, because hands soaked with sweat and dirt are more susceptible to invasion of allergens or irritants, which may worsen eczema.

Wash your hands less often and use less soap. It is best to replace soap with soap-free cleaning products. Because water that is too hot or too cold can be harmful to the skin, warm water is preferred. Rinse your hands thoroughly, paying special attention to any dirt or detergent that may be trapped between your fingers. Avoid sweating, avoid excessive exercise, and dry yourself promptly after bathing. After washing your hands, it is best to apply herbal essence skin care products such as Wet-An Benefit Cream, and be careful of the dirt or detergent hidden between your fingers. Eczema is a common allergic skin disease which can be divided into acute and chronic types. You can apply calamine lotion or oscillating lotion. Dexamethasone cream or Fuqing ointment can also be applied externally for a short period of time.

To cure eczema, the most important thing is that the patient must cooperate with the doctor and start with daily diet. He should avoid eating irritating foods that can aggravate the disease and cause sensitivity, such as alcohol, spicy and fried foods, shrimp, crab, beef, etc. Some protein-rich foods are difficult for the human body to break down, such as milk and beans, so it is better to eat less. Patients should also avoid various factors that irritate the skin, such as scratching, bathing with strong alkaline soaps or overheated water, and not exposing the affected area to direct sunlight.