What is eczema?
Eczema is a common skin disease characterized by redness, itching, dryness, peeling, edema, cracking and other symptoms on the skin surface. The causes of eczema are very complex, such as environmental pollution, drugs, malnutrition, genetics and other factors that may cause eczema. The symptoms and severity of eczema can vary from person to person, as can the frequency and duration of attacks.
Detailed explanation of symptoms of eczema with pictures
1. Symptoms of erythema: The most basic symptom of eczema is erythema, which is usually located on the surface of the skin or forms red patches on the skin.
2. Itching symptoms: Another obvious symptom of eczema is severe itching. Patients usually have difficulty sleeping or affect their mental state because of itching.
3. Symptoms of dryness and peeling: The skin of eczema patients will be very dry and peeling. If left untreated for a long time, the symptoms will be aggravated.
4. Symptoms of edema and cracking: In severe cases, eczema will cause symptoms such as skin edema and cracking.
Common treatment methods
1. Topical drugs: including topical skin hormones, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, keratolytic agents, etc. Among them, hormonal drugs are the main drugs for treating eczema. Depending on the patient\’s eczema symptoms, doctors will choose different topical drugs based on the severity and drug dosage.
2. Internal medicines: including oral hormones, oral antihistamines, immunosuppressants, etc. Oral medications are more commonly used when eczema symptoms are severe and external medications are not effective.
3. Phototherapy: For patients with severe and difficult-to-treat eczema, phototherapy can be used. Phototherapy mainly uses ultraviolet, ultraviolet B and other light to treat the skin.
Measures to prevent eczema
1. Prevent allergens: For patients with allergies, prevention is the most important. Pay attention to physical hygiene, wash hands frequently, and change clothes frequently to reduce skin irritation from allergens.
2. Reasonable diet: Eating regularly, choosing a healthy diet, having a balanced diet, and taking in appropriate amounts of various nutrients are all good ways to prevent eczema.
3. Bath properly: Avoid using soaps, shampoos and other chemical products that are not suitable for your skin, and choose mild care products.
Summary
Eczema is a common skin disease. Clinical treatment requires paying attention to different causes and conditions and choosing different treatment options. At the same time, prevention is more important than treatment. Good personal hygiene and reasonable daily habits are good ways to prevent eczema.
