What is eczema?
Eczema is a skin inflammation that usually manifests as redness, swelling, rash, itching and other symptoms. It is not an infectious disease but can cause uncomfortable symptoms to patients. In addition to areas that are easily rubbed, such as hands and feet, eczema can also occur on the scalp, neck, other parts of the body, and even the face.
How is eczema diagnosed?
If you suspect you have eczema, it\’s a good idea to see a doctor to get a diagnosis of the disease. The doctor will make a preliminary diagnosis based on your symptoms and onset characteristics, and may conduct further examinations such as skin tests and pathological examinations to confirm the diagnosis. If the condition is more serious, the doctor may recommend the patient to see a dermatologist.
What drugs are most effective in treating eczema?
There are many medications for treating eczema, but which ones work best? In our country, commonly used drugs mainly include hormonal drugs and non-hormonal drugs.
1. Hormone drugs
Hormone drugs are commonly used to treat eczema. They are widely used because they have the advantage of quickly controlling the condition. Commonly used hormone drugs include topical hormones and oral hormones, but please note: oral hormones should be used according to the doctor\’s advice, and be careful not to overdose external hormones to avoid adverse reactions such as dependence dermatitis.
2. Non-hormonal drugs
Compared with hormonal drugs, non-hormonal drugs take longer, have milder side effects, and are safer for patients. Commonly used non-hormonal drugs include oral antihistamines, oral low-dose immunosuppressive drugs, pyrosulfonate, etc.
3. Adjuvant treatment
When treating eczema, patients should also pay attention to skin moisturizing. You can use some moisturizers and moisturizers to moisturize your skin and avoid dry, itchy skin. In addition, if there is a significant inflammatory reaction, the doctor may also choose to use antibiotics or antifungal drugs.
Prevention and precautions for eczema
In daily life, you should control your emotions, reduce overeating, drinking and other behaviors, avoid wearing tight clothes, keep clean and hygienic, and avoid respiratory diseases. In addition, you should also pay attention to prevent allergies and avoid contact with chemicals, pollen, dust mites, etc. Items that cause allergies.
In short, for eczema patients, treatment methods can be flexibly chosen according to different people\’s conditions, but it is best to conduct treatment under the guidance of a doctor. In addition, patients are required to pay attention to moisturizing the skin, maintain healthy living habits, and try to avoid factors that affect the body\’s immunity during treatment to help accelerate healing.
