Eczema is a chronic dermatosis with inflammation of the upper layers of the skin. One of the key factors in skin rashes is allergies. The disease can appear suddenly and just as suddenly disappear. In addition, a transition to a chronic form is possible.
The disease develops under the influence of many factors. Among them are secondary immunodeficiency, infectious and allergic processes, genetic predisposition, endocrine and nervous system dysfunctions. In order to understand how to treat eczema on the hands, consider the classification of the disease.
Eczema true or idiopathic
There is acute inflammation and swelling; there is a rash of bubbles that open in the center of the focus. On the affected area there are so-called point erosion. Serous exudate (fluid) protrudes to the surface, forming "serous wells".
Microbial form
The etiology and pathogenesis of eczema are well understood. The disease appears in places of trophic ulcers, varicose veins, infected wounds. Microbial eczema - what is it? The paratraumatic or near-wound form is different from the others. Most often, the process begins asymmetrically on the back of the hands, on the shins or on the head.
Tylotic (corn-like) form of eczema on the hands (the photo shows how serious the disease can be) is characterized by the fact that hyperkeratosis develops in places where blisters appear. In addition, there is a thickening of the stratum corneum. The disease is accompanied by severe itching.
Only a doctor can determine the cause of the disease. Dermatologists say that the disease occurs due to a combination of changes in the nervous and endocrine systems. The basis is always violations in the human immune system. In this case, an allergy occurs - the reaction of the body to ongoing processes, which manifests itself in the form of rashes on the skin. Genetics play a big role in the occurrence of this disease.
How to treat eczema on the hands and what stages of the disease are there?
There are two main stages - chronic and acute. In chronic eczema, the skin of the limbs and trunk is affected. There are clear boundaries of rashes; they are mostly symmetrical. During the acute stage, the process captures the entire skin, and its swelling occurs.
How to treat eczema on hands using drug therapy? The doctor may prescribe hormones, antibiotics, antihistamines, fluid to lubricate the bubbles, vitamin therapy. Sometimes drugs are prescribed for insomnia. Without treatment, Kaposi's eczema herpetiformis can develop.
How to treat eczema on your hands yourself? First of all, you need to take good care of your skin. What is recommended foras a preventive measure? There are rules that will help both in the prevention and in the treatment of an already begun disease.
- First of all, you should wet your hands as little as possible, and exclude cleaning and detergents from your everyday life for a while.
- If you have to deal with household chemicals, you should use rubber gloves when washing dishes.
- It is important to lubricate the skin of the hands with a nourishing cream both before and after working with water. This is necessary to regularly restore the fat layer.
- The recommended diet should be followed; do not eat foods that cause allergies.
- Carefully observe exactly when the rash appears. Perhaps it happens in stressful situations.
- Sun exposure should be limited and sunscreen must be worn when going out.
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 still special ointments.
