According to the ICD-10, allergic dermatitis is coded as L23. At present, the incidence of this disease is quite high. Doctors have accumulated a lot of information about the causes that provoke pathology, methods for its elimination, as well as possible complications and consequences.
General view
Coded as L23 in the ICD-10, allergic dermatitis is a skin pathology that manifests itself with numerous symptoms: redness of a certain area, itching, and possible rashes. Often, the affected skin surfaces are covered with small blisters filled with a specific substance - exudate.
Provoke allergic dermatitis in adults, children can be a variety of external factors, in medicine called allergens. These include many chemical compositions, but not only. Physical factors play a role. The main feature that unites them all is the reaction of the human immune system, which manifests itself on the skin.
Primary symptomatology: do not confuse
At firstallergic dermatitis is similar to eczema in the acute stage. The epidermis is covered with large reddish spots, on which numerous bubbles appear over time. When the formations are emptied, crusts and scales remain on the skin. The area that is in direct contact with the allergen mainly suffers, but the pathology affects the body completely, so secondary foci are sometimes observed in the most unpredictable places. These are usually formed in the form of swelling, blisters, reddish spots. Most of the patients suffer from severe itching.
What to do?
Treatment of allergic dermatitis involves a combination of several methods. They use specialized medications designed to relieve the symptoms of this disease, and as additional methods of maintaining the strength of the body, they resort to home treatment and alternative therapy.
The easiest option is juice made with celery roots. Just a couple of spoons of such a product, eaten before a meal, helps to strengthen the body's defenses and weaken the allergic reaction. To prepare the drug, the root is rubbed on a fine grater and squeezed through sterile gauze.
Infusions against allergies
Home treatment of allergic dermatitis involves the use of a variety of medicinal infusions. A remedy made from rose petals, plantain grass, and horsetail has proven itself well. All ingredients are taken in equal proportions, for two teaspoons of chopped herbsboil half a liter of water and insist for half an hour. When ready, the infusion is decanted and used as food before meals four times a day in small quantities.
Another method of treating allergic dermatitis is an infusion of dandelion. For one tablespoon of leaves, boiled water is taken in the amount of two glasses, the mixture is allowed to brew and used as food before meals four times daily. Drink one glass at a time.
Topical treatment
Can be used to somewhat ease the manifestations of allergic dermatitis, a folk remedy based on apple juice, cucumber. The active substances of the products relieve the rash, moisturize the skin, soften it, the affected areas stop itching. It is enough just to wipe the area with fresh juice with enviable regularity. To prevent an infectious secondary process, it is worth trying natural antiseptics - decoctions prepared on oak bark, currant leaves, and string. Such a product regularly rinses the skin, moisturizing them and activating regenerative processes. The tool helps well against itching.
Another method of treating allergic dermatitis at home is the use of aloe. The plant is known for its positive versatile effect on the human body. The extracts from the leaves are most useful: they extract a fresh liquid and treat the affected areas with it. To achieve the maximum effect, the procedure is repeated daily 3-4 times, sometimes even more often, until the problem is completely eliminated.
Safe and secure
In treatmentallergic dermatitis in children, you should first try the most harmless, non-toxic methods. Traditional medicine advises using, for example, oil from plants - sunflower, flax, corn. Other vegetable oils can also be used if available. The product is regularly applied to the affected skin areas, normalizing the water balance and providing the skin with the necessary moisture. However, the oily liquid relieves itching.
To achieve a positive effect, it is enough to apply only a few drops of liquid in one procedure. To relieve the symptoms of allergic dermatitis, the oil is rubbed into damaged skin areas with massage movements. To increase the effectiveness of the procedure, it is worth using camphor, mixing a teaspoon of the substance into three tablespoons of the main ingredient. The compound is able to destroy colonies of bacteria, heals the skin.
Pastes and s alt against allergies
With allergic dermatitis in children, a paste made from camphor, sandalwood will come to the rescue. Long known in folk medicine, this mixture has proven to be effective in a variety of he alth disorders. The preparation process is quite simple - for two tablespoons of sandalwood powder, you need to take half a spoonful of camphor, dilute the whole mass with a couple of drops of water. The paste should be applied directly to the affected areas, and as it dries, remove with boiled water. The tool quickly destroys harmful bacteria, relieves swelling and redness.
Defeat allergicdermatitis on the hands (and not only) can be done with s alt. Take a liter of slightly warm clean water per teaspoon. When the product is completely dissolved, sore areas of the skin are moistened in the liquid, the duration of one procedure is a quarter of an hour. The solution allows you to stop itching, eliminates bacterial colonies.
Oatmeal - no allergies
Oats are a good remedy for allergic dermatitis on hands, feet and other parts of the body. Pour a full bath, add half a cup of oatmeal to it. Another method is to apply freshly prepared oatmeal on the affected skin surface, lightly massage this area. This procedure is recommended a couple of times a week.
Oats are also good as a remedy for allergic dermatitis on the face. They take a couple of large spoons of honey and three - porridge from oats, mix until smooth and apply to diseased integuments, then rinse with clean running water. Such a medical operation should be repeated every day until the symptoms have exhausted themselves.
Natural remedies: medicines all around us
Against allergic dermatitis, a decoction prepared with birch buds will help. One glass of water is enough for a tablespoon of a natural product. The kidneys are thrown into boiling water and boiled for about half an hour, allowed to cool and carefully filtered, after which they are used every day until the disease is completely gone.
At home, you can prepare an effective ointment for allergic dermatitis from glycerin, milk. The constituent components are taken in equal amounts, quite a bit is introduced into the mixture to improve the consistency.rice starch. Ointment should cover diseased skin in the evening, shortly before bedtime. In the morning, the product is washed off with cool clean water.
Responsible behavior
Many are accustomed to thinking that allergic dermatitis is an unpleasant disease, but not dangerous, so they neglect its treatment, considering it enough to simply be patient when the symptoms disappear on their own. It must be understood that the disease is inflammatory in nature, provoked by an allergen, and is treated in a complex manner. To achieve the most pronounced and quick effect, it is necessary to adhere to a special diet for allergic dermatitis, apply funds to the affected skin areas, and also take antihistamine formulations, systemic medications to relieve inflammation.
Local therapy can reduce the intensity of skin manifestations, moisturize the integument, prevent secondary infection, and activate the immune system. It is better to choose ointments for allergic dermatitis, creams, in consultation with a professional. The doctor will tell you which remedy is most effective in a particular case, what precautions must be taken. Especially many restrictions are associated with inflammatory processes on the face, genitals, in the armpits. Most of the products presented in pharmacies are not intended for application to these areas. No less carefully will have to select medicines in the treatment of children.
This is important
After evaluating the causes of allergic dermatitis, the doctor may prescribe corticosteroidfunds. Such medicines can be used strictly for short courses - within three weeks. To prevent overdrying of the skin, the treatment is accompanied by the use of a moisturizer. It is better to choose products for allergy sufferers, children - they are safer and more effective.
Local squads: what are they?
A wide variety of anti-inflammatory creams are presented on the pharmacy shelves, applicable for allergic dermatitis. They are mainly based on corticosteroids, they stop inflammatory processes, eliminate itching. Among the most popular are the names "Advantan", "Triderm". Moisturizing ointments are no less in demand, since dermatitis is usually accompanied by overdried integuments, the skin begins to peel off. To cope with this problem, it is worth taking a closer look at the composition of Elobase, a glycerin cream.
A positive effect in allergic dermatitis is associated with the use of anti-inflammatory drugs without steroids. These substances are effective against itching, help to overcome unpleasant symptoms, although they are not as pronounced as hormonal counterparts. The most common and well-known option is Bepanten. Against itching, you can use formulations specially developed for this, based on antihistamines. Such funds quickly remove the rash, relieve discomfort. In some cases, zinc ointment and other drying creams come to the rescue. It is worth resorting to them if the form is weeping. Canstop at Desitin cream.
Corticosteroids and dermatitis
Depending on the presence of such a component, all medications are divided into hormonal and non-hormonal (those that do not contain corticosteroids). Non-hormonal therapy often involves the use of the composition "Cynovit". The drug is effective against external manifestations, and the effectiveness of the application is explained by a well-chosen composition: dipotassium glycyrrhizinate is combined with zinc. "Cynovit" is an antiseptic, since essential oils are included in the medication. The remedy is recommended if dermatitis occurs with foci of peeling, the patient suffers from itching, the skin is irritated, hyperemia is observed.
From among the non-hormonal, doctors often recommend trying Elan. This name is on sale in almost any modern pharmacy, it is effective against puffiness, itching and burning, protects the skin from aggressive chemicals. A good result can bring the drug "Skin-Cap". It is not cheap, but it is effective against the inflammatory process, infection with fungi, parasites, microbes. The ointment is quite safe, recommended for use in children's dermatitis. Naftaderm and Fenistil have a good reputation. Among antihistamines for local use, attention should be paid to Gistan. In addition, Radevit ointment is considered effective, which stops inflammatory processes and softens diseased skin. Its use prevents keratinization, activates regenerativeprocesses.
Dermatitis on the eyelids: what to do?
With such a localization of the disease, it is first necessary to identify the allergen and completely exclude it from your life. To eliminate local symptoms, Celestoderm B, intended for use twice daily, will come to the rescue. The duration of the course is from a week to two. Additionally, they take antihistamines, calcium chloride in the form of a 10% solution, Claritin, Erius. Your doctor may recommend other names. Drops will also help: "Histimet", "Prenicid".
Sick child: features
Treatment of allergic dermatitis at a tender age is delayed for a longer period than in adult patients, and the case itself requires constant monitoring by a specialist and a thorough examination. It is important to detect the allergen in time and eliminate it from everyday life. Antihistamines are prescribed in a reduced dose than for adult patients. More often used "Erius", "Diazolin", as these names are considered relatively safe, well tolerated. "Erius" is produced in syrup, appropriate for use already at the age of one. Dosage details are listed in the instructions for use.
If skin irritations are very strong, an ointment should be used to relieve itching sensation. They select strictly medicines allowed for children. The child is transferred to a diet, coordinating the diet with the doctor. All medications must also be discussed with the doctor in advance to avoid negative reactions of the delicate body.
Comprehensive approach
An important part of therapy is a diet for allergic dermatitis. Normalization of nutrition allows you to quickly cope with the negative manifestations of the disease. If dermatitis is provoked by food, the allergen should be completely excluded from food. In the case of other reasons for the reaction or the impossibility of detecting the allergen, a full-fledged, balanced program is developed, forming a diet taking into account the characteristics of a particular patient. If possible, citrus fruits and alcohol should be avoided, seasonings, including mayonnaise, should be excluded. Do not eat eggs, nuts, fish products and poultry, chocolate, cocoa, coffee. The ban is imposed on smoked meats, tomatoes, radishes, dairy products, strawberries, honey and mushrooms. Watermelons, melons, rich products should be excluded from the diet.
When compiling the menu for the period of therapy, it is necessary to focus on boiled beef and low-fat vegetable soups. You can eat cereals, potatoes (boiled), add oils (vegetable, butter) to food. Kefir, cottage cheese, greens are allowed. It is worth pampering yourself with apples: in compote and baked. Allowed to use fresh cucumbers, sweet tea. The most strict diet should be followed until the condition returns to normal. When the primary symptomatology has exhausted itself, it is necessary to make an appointment with the doctor in order to clarify how long to maintain a limited diet and which foods should be introduced first, and which it is better to refuse in principle in order to prevent a recurrence of the situation.
Is the disease transmitted?
Official answer from scientists to this question to this day does not exist. A certain group of researchers is of the opinion that dermatitis is hereditary. Persons suffering from allergies in this form are too sensitive from birth, and the skin is prone to irritation. But you can not get allergic dermatitis. Pathology is not transmitted from a sick person to a he althy person under any circumstances.
