Eczema on his feet. Causes and Treatment, photos, folk remedies, diet, medications, ointments

Eczema - a non-communicable diseases affecting the skin. The course of disease is characterized by a rash on the skin followed by the appearance of bubbles and their opening. The spots on the legs, not only deliver discomfort due to severe itching and cosmetic defect, but also danger of falling infection with the development of complications. The causes of the disease not completely elucidated.

The causes of eczema on his feet

Direct sources of eczema are not fully understood. Scientists have identified the factors provoking the beginning of rashes.

The list of reasons affecting the appearance of the rash:

Aggravating factors	notes
Allergy	Hives	The disease occurs in violation of the integrity of the skin. If the disease is often repeated and severe, they can gradually move to eczema.
neurodermatitis
Contact dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis
Heredity	The presence of the disease in parents or next of kin	The child from the parents can be transmitted to a predisposition to the development of eczema. Subject to the prevention disease does not manifest itself.
A malfunction of the immune system	autoimmune diseases	In case of violation of the immune system fails in the work of all organs.
Reduced immunity
Violation of the integrity of the epidermis	scratches	These abnormalities may trigger eczema development, if they appear frequently in the same place or have a long healing period.
cuts
Contusion injury from skin
Thermal or chemical skin damage	burn with boiling water	If the damage of the epidermis may develop disorders of metabolism and tissue regeneration. This change may trigger eczema development.
Burn Fire
Burn from chemicals
parasitic infections	pinworms	Toxins produced by parasites during the life activity, poison the body and reduce immunity. If there is a predisposition to the disease may develop eczema.
Giardia
roundworm
The lack of vitamins and minerals	Basically, vitamins B deficit	Vitamins and normalize metabolic processes involved in regeneration and are responsible for the condition of the new layer of epidermis cells (elasticity, hydration and elasticity). Further reduces skin protective functions.
Disruption of the digestive tract	dysbacteriosis	When these organs functioning of the deterioration of the body's toxins are eliminated not completely, gradually there is accumulation. Further depression of immunity.
liver disease
Pathology in the gallbladder
Cosmetics and household chemicals	Cream with aggressive components	These agents may cause allergic reaction. Also, prolonged contact with household cleaning products or cosmetics wrong selection may overdrying the skin and metabolic disorders.
Household chemicals
personal hygiene
The presence of infection in the body	The oral cavity (cavities)	These diseases weaken the immune system and provoke the onset of the disease (if any predisposition).
Colds
Infection in the digestive tract
Bad habits	Alcohol	Contribute to a decrease in immunity.
Smoking
Eating junk food
medicines	antibiotics	Drugs impair the functioning of the immune system, lead to malfunction of metabolism and disrupt hormonal balance.
Oral contraceptives
hormonal medications
Violation of the psychological balance	stresses	This factor may lead to malfunction of organs and systems, as a consequence may develop eczema.
nerve overload
depression
Environmental risks	The dry hot climate	There is a reduction of moisture in the layers of the epidermis or increased likelihood of developing an allergic reaction.
The presence of allergic reagents in the workplace
Prolonged exposure to cold

In the presence of precipitating factors should be possible to exclude or to comply with preventive measures to prevent the development of eczema.

The classification of the disease and the main symptoms its forms

Eczema on his legs, the causes and the nature of the severity of which varies on the type and shape of the flow of pathology, is 5 main types.

Each type can occur in three forms:

• sharp. Symptoms pronounced. Duration of the disease up to 2 months;
• subacute. Symptoms expressed moderately. The rash can appear from 2 to 6 months;
• chronic. Symptomatology is weak. The disease can last for 6 months or more.

Description of symptoms by type of pathology.

Simple eczema (idiopathic disease)

Simple eczema often occurs under the influence of allergens. The symptoms that characterize the disease:

• rashes. On the surface of the skin is manifested rash of red color with a small swelling. The spots vary in size with soft edges, running in the form tend to merging into one big blur;
• itching. It appears with the onset of the illness and disappear after recovery. At night, the symptom is increasing. The patient is disturbed sleep and normal life;
• burning. Symptom appears from the beginning of rashes and intensified after the opening of the bubble;
• bubble formation. On the spots formed bubbles gradually filled with fluid. They burst, both independently and by scratching. In their place are formed small holes, the liquid flows out;
• yellow-gray crust. After drying the content of bubbles formed peculiar crust. It protects the epidermis layer to form a new layer of the epidermis;
• drynessand peeling of the skin. After elimination of crusts is a new layer of the epidermis. He is not elastic and dry. Therefore, subject to continuous peeling. Also peel and peel themselves, in the process of drying;
• cracks. Because of increased dryness new skin layer, during its deformation, cracks may be formed.

During the period of the disease the rash may appear on the skin in various stages of development (spots, rashes, scabs). Rashes can affect any area of ​​the feet from heel to hip. After the elimination of the causes of the disease symptoms can calm down on their own.

infectious eczema

The main factor is the presence of eczema on the skin sores or cracks with the content of an infection.

Signs of disease:

• rash accompanied by strong redness, swelling and tenderness;
• blister instead of liquid often contains pus;
• local increase in temperature characteristics due to the development of the inflammatory process;
• itching and burning are expressed in clear form;
• skin, overdried and strongly peel off, which provokes the formation of multiple fractures;
• crust bubbles after opening are green-yellow color due to the presence of pus.

In severe course of disease may increase in temperature to high levels. To eliminate the symptoms require the use of hard drugs, including antibiotics. It can affect any area of ​​the feet.

fungal eczema

Eczema on the legs (causes, provoking the development of the disease, can have diverse nature) may be caused by a fungus.

Symptomatology fungal eczema:

• redness, rash place (the most pronounced at skin lesions between the toes);
• increased sensation of pain, itching and burning. These symptoms occurs in clear form by the presence of the fungus;
• rash with subsequent formation of bubbles in the liquid. Perhaps the presence of pus;
• after opening formed yellowish white crust may increase edema;
• lesions formed on the site of the bubbles, heal for a long time. This manifestation dangerously hit bacteria on unprotected skin;
• damaged skin covered with white bloom

This form is mainly localized to the soles of the feet, between the toes and the ball of the field. After opening the vial and its contents on contact with healthy skin, there is an infection of the epidermis portion, due to the presence of the fungus in a liquid.

Disgidroticheskaya form

This form is more likely to develop under the influence of allergens and after severe stress. Symptoms primarily manifest themselves in weaker form.

Signs of disease:

• reddening of the skin with subsequent formation of bubbles which are not located on the skin surface and in the deeper layers. Gradually the bubbles may coalesce and form large bubble with liquid contents;
• appearance of bubbles accompanied by itching, which is amplified after opening and output content;
• after leaking liquid skin begins to dry and peel. Which leads to cracking.

Disease on their feet striking the feet. Disgidroticheskaya form of danger of falling into the cracks of infection and the subsequent development of complications.

varicose form

Varicose eczema develops due to violation of condition of vessels in the legs.

The symptomatology of this form of pathology:

• epidermal surface begins to itch;
• the skin becomes red-blue color (due to violations of venous status);
• It swells greatly damaged area;
• local damage produced bubbles filled with liquids that gradually burst with the content terminal;
• after drying the liquid forms a thin dry crust which crack with little pressure on it. Open wounds are long healing process.

The disease is accompanied by severe itching. Localized in the lower leg. Varicose eczema is more common in people over 40 years, primarily in females.

risk group of developing the disease

Reasons provoke the development of disease only in people with a predisposition to the appearance of eczema on his feet.

Factors that increase the likelihood of eczema:

• age. Children under 10 years of age and women over 40 years old;
• the presence of eczema in their parents;
• work in hazardous environments (contact with chemicals, work in hot and dry conditions with increased neural activity load);
• predisposition to frequent allergic rashes;
• lowered immunity or a violation of its activity (an autoimmune disease);
• frequent lesions of the skin infection or a fungus.

This group of people has to comply with preventive measures to prevent the disease.

disease stage

Regardless of the type and shape of flow pathologies for eczema is characterized by phased development of lesions:

1. Changes in skin color from pink to red and blue. May cause swelling and itching. In addition, there is a local increase in temperature.
2. Education convex spots (papules). They may have a denser structure. The diameter of 5 mm. But papules may coalesce to form large-diameter spot. For some types of eczema may continue to cover stains scales and a gradual return to normal skin.
3. With further development to papule are formed blisters filled with a transparent fluid or pus. They burst on their own or by scratching. In this case, the contents flow out.
4. Gradually, the liquid ceases to stand out and dries, forming a gray-yellow crust. When there is an infection in the wound, can pus from under the crust.
5. After the formation of a new layer of the epidermis crust gradually fade. Skin due to dry, covered with scales and flakes. Perhaps the formation of cracks.

Further, there is a gradual update of the surface layer of the skin tone and aligns its structure.

differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis is required to distinguish from eczema disease similar in symptoms.

Common symptoms	Differences in presentation
Psoriasis	Eczema	Fungus	Dermatitis
eruptions	The skin initially covered by dense, dry and flaky skin	The process develops peeling in the final stage.	Peeling starts suddenly	rashes appear abruptly, after contact with the causative agent
Eruptions often hit rough layers of the skin	Eczema affects more soft parts of the epidermis	The disease develops only on the feet	It can affect any body parts
Itching and burning	Manifested by the middle of the disease	Present from the very beginning of the formation of pathology	Itching and burning are not always present	Present since the early lesions before their elimination
Inflammatory process	Absent	There, causing swelling and improving temperature characteristics	Present from the beginning of the disease	It appears from the beginning of eruption
nails	Infection with nail plates	The nails are affected in rare cases (heavy flow disgidroticheskoy form)	No drug treatment for the disease becomes nail plates	The disease is not spread on the nails
Smell	Absent	There is the presence of infection	There. Pronounced.	Absent

These differences are clarified specialist visual inspection and verbal interviews with patients.

Next, a dermatologist appointed:

• renting assays to identify the causes of the pathology and determination of possible pathogen;
• smears burst bubbles. Can accurately determine the type of fungus or bacteria;
• additional hardware examination to exclude domestic sources of developing eczema (ultrasound of the digestive tract, X-rays, to detect parasites localization).

For the complete elimination of pathology therapy is conducted under the supervision of a dermatologist and allergist immunologist,.

Methods of treatment of eczema on his feet

Eczema on the foot (the reasons affect the nature of the treatment) is eliminated only with complex therapy.

medicines

When eczema experts appointed agents from the following list.

The name of the drug and the form of	Age restrictions	The therapeutic course and admission rules	notes
Hormonal (not used for fungal form) drugs
Prednisolone (injectable solution, tablet, ointment)	The solution is used at any age under the supervision of a specialist. The ointment can be applied to 2 years. Tablets after 12 years	The drug in any form, used 1 time per day for 3 to 5 days.	The dosage depends on the age of the patient and forms of pathology.
Tsinakort (cream)	In children, use with caution	The cream is applied 2-3 times a day to 4 weeks	Components of the drug can cause severe allergic reactions.
Tireoidin (tablet, granules)	In children, the use of the drug is not recommended	The dosage is prescribed individually. The duration of therapy less than 3 weeks.	The drug is poorly studied. The instructions may be given not all contraindications and side effects.
Creams to speed the recovery process of the epidermis
Dermasan (liquid for external use)	No limitations	The ointment is applied 3 times a day. The course of treatment is determined by the attending specialist.	Quickly softens the skin and eliminates peeling.
Skin-Cap (spray, cream, shampoo)	after a year	Spray and cream is used 2-3 times a day 7-14 days. Shampoo 3 times a week, no more than 14 days.	Can not be combined with hormonal drugs.
Aurobin (ointment)	After 1 year	Applied 2-3 times a day by 5 to 7 days.	Long-term use is prohibited. It contains a list of side effects.
For removal of inflammation
salicylic ointment	after a year	The ointment is applied to the affected area, is used on top of the bandage. Use up to a full recovery.	Allowed long-term treatment.
Soderm (emulsion, cream, solution)	After 1 year	The funds are used topically 2 times a day for at least 7 days.	The exact rate is determined by the attending physician in the dynamics of treatment.
Elidel (cream)	After 3 months	Apply 2 times a day to relieve symptoms.	The effect lasts up to 6 months after therapy.
antihistamines
Suprastin (injectable solution, tablet)	The solution after 6 months. Tablets after 3 years	The dosage and course prescribed individually	It has a large list of side effects.
Claritin (tablets, syrup)	After 2 years	It is used in allergy symptoms. In exchange reception, the dosage and duration of application of appointed person.	recommended to use the syrup to 12 years.
Fenkarol (injectable solution, tablet)	Tablets 3 years. Injection after 18 years.	The drug is used 2-3 times a day for no more than 10 days. The dosage is adjusted individually.	Injection prescribed for severe disease.
Sedatives and psychotropic drugs
Persen (tablets)	After 12 years	Take 2-3 times a day for no more than 40 days.	If necessary, use a pediatrician determined individually in children and dosage rate.
Novo Pasito (tablets, syrup)	After 12 years	The funds are used up to 3 times per day. The dosage and rate appointed by the attending specialist.	If within 7 days of the effect is not observed, the drug must be replaced with an analog.
Relax (capsules)	After 12 years	1-2 capsules 2-3 times per day. Up to 14 days.	With the permission of the expert can be taken during pregnancy
Vitamin preparations and means to strengthen the immune system
Kaltsinova (tablets)	From 3 years	In day 2-3 tablets up to 30 days.	—
Complivit (tablets)	The drug is manufactured by age (adult or children)	1 tablet up to 30 days.	—
Likopid (tablets)	From birth	Take 2-3 times a day for 10 days.	—
antibiotics
Cefazolin (powder for injection)	After 1 month	The dosage and course are selected individually according to indications.	Self-adjustment of treatment is unacceptable.
Doxycyline (capsules and tablets)	After 8 years	Daily and single dosage selected according to indications. The course of treatment no more than 14 days.	In childhood, used under the supervision of a pediatrician
Amoksitsiklav (tablets and suspension)	Suspension from birth. Tablets after 12 years	The dosage is adjusted individually. Duration of treatment 5-7 days	The drug is taken with caution due to a long list of side effects.
antifungal
Fluconazole (capsules)	After 4 years	Take 1 time per day up to 40 days	According to the dynamics of treatment possible rate adjustment.
Terbinafine (tablets, cream, spray)	After 12 years	The course of treatment is 2-4 weeks. The dosage is adjusted individually.	Tablets prescribed for severe disease.
Ketoconazole (cream, suppositories, tablets)	Candles after 12 years tablets after 3 years. Ointment Birthday	The course of treatment no more than 30 days. Dosage is appointed on the grounds.	Badly with other drugs.
sorbents
Polysorb (powder)	From birth	Dosage is calculated by weight. The duration of treatment until 3 weeks	—
Activated carbon (tablets)	From 3 years	Dosage assigned by weight 3 times daily up to 10 days	—
Enterosgel (paste, gel)	After 1 year	Take 1 packet per day to 40 days. For children the dosage is adjusted individually.	—

Preparations complex used for its intended purpose and only specialist. To change their own course or replace prohibited.

Folk remedies

Folk remedies to help reduce the appearance of symptoms, but can not completely eliminate the disease. Recipes can be combined with drug treatment after consultation with the attending specialist.

Efficient compositions:

• fresh, raw potatoes chop and squeeze the juice. Applying in the form of compresses to 1 hour has not less than 3 times a day. Juice from potato can be used orally 30-50 ml 3 times per day;
• juice from fresh cranberries applied in the form of compresses to 1 hours to 2 times per day. It can also be taken orally;
• take a bath (if allowed) with infusions of herbs. Zaparivat to 1 liter of boiling water 30 g of dried herbs (chamomile, celandine, St. John's wort). Duration taking no more than 20 minutes. After the procedure used wetting agents;
• Grind the leaf of the fresh cabbage and combine with raw egg white. Slurry used as a compress for 40 minutes to 3 times a day.

Before application of the compositions of data to test for an allergic reaction.

Physiotherapy

Eczema on the foot (the reasons may be the infectious nature, so are not suitable for all physiotherapy) can be treated with the use of apparatus therapy.

List of procedures prescribed by a dermatologist:

• magnet. For treatment uses low frequency magnetic fields. The procedure has a calming effect and accelerates the recovery of the skin;
• laser irradiation. The procedure involves the irradiation of light of a certain wavelength. It helps to normalize metabolism and accelerate regeneration process;
• mud therapy. Is assigned only in the absence of contraindications. Normalises metabolic processes in the tissues of the skin;
• electrophoresis. With use certain frequency current introduced drugs;
• cryotherapy. Under the influence of cold improving metabolic processes in the tissues of the skin;
• electrosleep. Under the influence of the current person is immersed in the healing sleep. Improves the nervous state of the patient;
• application of wax. Normalizes metabolism and blood circulation in the treated cutaneous site.

Additionally recommended visiting resorts with therapeutic climate and water.

Homeopathy

Homeopathic medicines have a low efficiency. Their use also need to be discussed with your doctor.

Advantages of these funds are:

• natural composition;
• there are no contraindications, and minimal risk of side effects;
• combined with any medication.

A list of recommended resources:

• Fleming's ointment. It helps eliminate the inflammatory process, destroys the bacteria and reduces the painful symptom;
• Poliderm. Used to destroy infections (fungus, virus, bacteria), reduces the inflammatory response and speeds up the recovery process;
• Psoroderm. It has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory action;
• Berberis. It is used for pain and inflammation;
• Valederm. It reduces itching and pain symptom also has antimicrobial activity.

Before buying homeopathic remedies necessary to examine the composition of assets and the authenticity of the goods. Effective means of this group are of high value.

diet therapy

Upon confirmation of eczema (especially allergic nature) requires constantly dieting. allergens - products are excluded completely from the menu. The diet should be present vegetables and fresh fruit.

Not recommended the use of harmful food (fried and smoked food, fast food) because they overload the liver and increases the risk of increased toxins in the body. Per day is necessary to use at least 2 liters of pure water.

Complications and forecasts

With timely treatment and compliance with doctor recommendations disease amenable to complete elimination. If the abnormality is started, then maybe getting an infection in open wounds, and the further spread of the pathogen through the body. It may be impaired activity of any organ. Externally, the skin may remain scars.

Eczema is a non-contagious disease. required to comply with preventive measures to prevent its development (in the presence of provoking reasons). Upon detection of lesions examined by a dermatologist recommended and full compliance with the treatment. Pathology dangerous on his feet increased likelihood of joining the infection.

Author: Svetlana Kotlyachkova

Registration of the article: Mila Friedan

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