Eczema - chronic dermatosis withinflammation of the upper layers of the skin. One of the key factors in skin rashes is an allergy. The disease can suddenly appear and suddenly disappear. In addition, the transition to a chronic form is possible.
Eczema is true, or idiopathic
There is acute inflammation and swelling; occursvysypanie vesicles, which are opened in the center of the hearth. On the affected area there are so-called point erosions. Serous exudate (liquid) protrudes to the surface, forming "serous wells".
The microbial form
The etiology and pathogenesis of eczema are well studied.The disease appears in places of trophic ulcers, varicose veins, infected wounds. Microbial eczema - what is it? Paratraumatic or paranormal form differs from the others. Most often the process begins asymmetrically on the back of the hands, on the legs or the head.
Tylotic (corpuscle) form of eczema on the hands(the photo shows how serious the disease may be) is characterized by the fact that hyperkeratosis develops in places where bubbles appear. In addition, thickening of the stratum corneum occurs. The disease is accompanied by severe itching.
The cause of the disease can be determinedonly a doctor. Dermatologists say that the disease occurs because of a combination of changes in the nervous and endocrine system. At the core are always violations in the human immune system. In this case, there is an allergy - the body's reaction to the ongoing processes, which manifests itself in the form of rashes on the skin. Genetics plays a big role in the appearance of this disease.
How to treat eczema on the hands and what stages of the disease are there?
There are two main stages known: chronic andsharp. With chronic eczema, the skin of the extremities and trunk is affected. There are clear boundaries of rashes; they are basically symmetrical. During the acute stage, the process seizes the entire skin, and its edema occurs.
How to treat eczema on the hands, usingdrug therapy? The doctor can prescribe hormonal drugs, antibiotics, antihistamines, fluid to lubricate the blisters, vitamin therapy. Sometimes prescribed drugs for insomnia. Without treatment, a disease such as Kaposi's herpetiform eczema may develop.
How to treat eczema on your own hands?You must first carefully care for your hands. What is recommended to take as a prevention? There are rules that will help both in preventing and treating an already started disease.
- First of all, hands should be wetted as little as possible, and the cleaning and detergent products should be temporarily excluded from their everyday life.
- If you have to deal with household chemicals, you need to use rubber gloves when washing dishes.
- It is important to lubricate the skin with a nourishing cream both before and after working with water. It is necessary to regularly restore the fat layer.
- It should follow the recommended diet; Do not consume foods that cause allergies.
- Carefully observe exactly when the rash appears. Perhaps this happens in stressful situations.
- It is necessary to limit exposure to the sun, and when going outside it is necessary to use sunscreen.
Eczema can only be treated under the supervision of a dermatologist. To obtain a positive result, complex treatment is used, but the main drugs are special ointments.
