Dermatitis ointment on hands - a complete list of drugs

Before buying an ointment for dermatitis, you need to make sure that you really are facing this disease. An accurate diagnosis can be made by a doctor, we will provide an overview of how to recognize dermatitis, what are its symptoms and causes.

Under dermatitis( "inflammation of the skin") is understood a group of skin diseases, having a different nature and nature of the course. It can be acute sunny or allergic dermatitis, diaper rash and skin loss, etc. The disease has a complex classification. There are seven species and two clinical forms( acute and chronic), different in character.

Form	Symptomatic
Acute	Redness of the integuments( in the cold acquires a red-blue hue), bubbles with the sap and scabs with swelling
Chronic	Infiltration, hyperkeratosis( "keratinization"), stasis of pus, the appearance of cracks andhyperemia of the skin( abundant increase in blood flow)

Other signs of the disease, regardless of the type are:

• skin itching and pain;
• exudation( the exit of a blood liquid in an epithelium);
• rashes and peeling.

A variety of characters determines the widespread prevalence of dermatitis.

"Risk Zone", as a rule, are hands as the most exposed part of the body. Dermatitis occurs on the hands, the intervals between the fingers, as well as on the palms, wrists, forearms. Thus there is a characteristic eruption, therefore sometimes the status is confused with a urticaria, a psoriasis or an eczema. Most susceptible to dermatitis are women.

Running cases are fraught with complications of infectious nature. In addition, with long-term erosion, small scars appear on the skin of the hands. Absence of treatment in especially severe cases leads to atrophy of the epidermis.

For a speedy recovery from the diet, it is necessary to eliminate fatty, spicy and salty dishes, products with dyes and preservatives and sources of food allergens( chocolate, citrus fruits, etc.).

Causes and methods of treatment

Causing the disease can be physically(eg frostbite), chemical( chemical burn) or biological( "seasonal" allergy) agents. Factor is also a hereditary predisposition. The causes of dermatitis are divided into internal and external.

Internal refers to:

• diseases of the endocrine system, leading to disorders in the hormonal sphere;
• pathology of the digestive system;
• "nervous factor": neuroses, stress, depression.

External causes:

1.Physical:

• low and high temperatures;
• UV-radiation.

2.Chemical:

• contact with cosmetic products;
• the effect of aggressive detergents;
• taking medications( including hormones);
• food allergy.

3.Biological:

• exposure to allergens of plant or animal origin;
• fungal and bacterial infections.

Types of dermatitis are classified by physicians depending on provoking causes

1. Itchy dermatitis is the "product" of the body's reaction to the contact of the nerve endings of the skin of the hands and irritant, including allergic origin. Diabetes mellitus, liver and kidney pathologies are also the reasons for its development. In addition, the disease can be caused by mechanical action: friction or pressure.
2. Infectious dermatitis is caused by diseases such as smallpox, scarlet fever, etc. The rash is a complex of their symptoms. It can also be triggered by surgical complications of an infectious nature( streptococci, staphylococcus, etc.).
3. Dermatomycosis ( or fungal dermatitis) manifests itself in the form of mycids( rashes, characteristic only for this species).Favorable conditions for the development of fungal infection are created with a decrease in immunity.
   

   Forms and treatment of dermatomycosis

4. Cold ( dry) dermatitis provokes low temperatures, causing a spasm of peripheral capillaries. Under the influence of cold, there is additional dryness of the skin or the formation of skin protein compounds that cause inflammation. On the cover because of the disease there are spots of red, burgundy and cyanotic color( 2-5 cm) with burning and itching.
5. Ear dermatitis appears only in the indicated location. The cause is the calculus of the auricle or skin around, fungal infection in the ear canal, skin damage of a mechanical or chemical nature.
6. Red dermatitis is a chronic form in which papules are formed( a red and pink nodule rash).Eruptions can be located on the genitals, the oral mucosa, the sides of the trunk or the inner surface of the joints of the hands.
7. Food dermatitis ( an allergic reaction to food, is typical for children of the first year of life, but may manifest later).Symptoms: seborrhea scales on the head, redness of integuments, intertrigo.

Normally, dermatitis, "picking" the hands, is allergic in nature. This form is not amenable to cure, you can only alleviate the symptoms. In case the disease is provoked by adverse physical effects or due to internal causes, therapy is most often successful.

The following preventive measures are recognized as effective: observance of personal hygiene rules( especially during contact with aggressive substances), application of personal protective equipment.

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Ointments and Cream for Dermatitis

If dermatitis can not be avoided, you should seek qualified help. The doctor-dermatologist will diagnose on the basis of the data of the anamnesis, visual inspection and necessary analyzes and will appoint adequate treatment. The accuracy of the diagnosis and the speed of the appointment of a therapeutic course determine the success of the latter.

The course can include treatment with oral medications, creams and ointments - depending on the nature of the disease.

We will analyze the types of ointments effective against dermatitis.

Non-hormonal ointments

The "light" form is amenable to treatment with ointments that do not include hormones. Active substances in them are aimed at antimicrobial, antifungal effects. These ointments eliminate pain syndrome, itching, often relieve edema and redness, fight rashes.

Often, doctors prescribe wound healing creams in these cases, which remove irritation and contribute to the restoration of integument.

1. Cream " Eplan ".In addition to dermatitis, indications for use are burns, eczema and insect bites. Removes swelling, itching. Used as a preventive agent in contact with household chemicals.
   

   Cream Eplan removes puffiness and itching

2. Panthenol-based ointments( Bepanten , Dexpanthenol , Pantoderm and any other analogues).Soften and soothe the inflamed skin, relieve puffiness, eliminate dryness and intertrigo, have aseptic effects. Suitable for children. Also recommended as a preventive measure.
3. If dermatitis is detected in a small child, you can also apply " Protopik ", " Prog ", " Tacropic " and other similar ointments containing tacrolimus.
4. If the cause of the development of the disease lies in a fungal infection, the ointment " Radevit " and the like will be effective: " Videstim ", " Retinoic ointment ", gel " Isotrexin ", etc. The active component in them- a substance retinol, which has an antifungal and anti-inflammatory effect and speeds up metabolic processes in the skin. Often suitable for allergies.
   

   Radevit - ointment for the treatment of fungal dermatitis

5. « Skin-cap »( gel).It is used to fight inflammation, fungus, has antibacterial properties. It is recommended for atopic, seborrhoeic, diabetic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, and also as a preventive preparation for excessive dryness of the skin. Effective with dermatitis.
6. " Exoderate " is effective in fungus( candidiasis), also indications are dermatoxicosis.
7. Zinc ointment and preparations containing zinc oxide. Indication - dandruff dermatitis. For the antibacterial effect, a combination of Levomekol , tetracycline ointment is used together.
8. " Actovegin " and analog " Solcoseryl " fights with hard healing scars, wounds and almost all types of dermatitis."Responses" for the regeneration of tissues.
9. " Fenistil " is suitable if treatment is started early and dermatitis is not yet pronounced. The drug stops pain and itching, has an anti-allergic effect.

This is not a complete list of medicines that you can offer in pharmacies. Remember that in any case, buy an ointment you need after consulting a doctor, and when using it is strictly adhere to the instructions of a specialist or instruction.

Refrain from using hand cosmetics during the treatment of illness! Components of them may have a drying property or cause allergies. This favors the development of the disease and the intensification of symptoms - up to the formation of cracks and infection with a secondary infection. Also, when exacerbating, skin contact with water should be avoided whenever possible.

Hormone-containing ointments

Glucocorticoid-based drugs are used with a significant weakening of immunity, strictly according to the doctor's prescription, and if another form of treatment does not give the proper result.

Use of such ointments can only be under the constant supervision of a specialist. They are designed for a short course of therapy( up to seven days) and gradual withdrawal of the drug. Otherwise, it is possible to "get used" to the immune system to the drug and a sharp exacerbation of the disease after the cessation of treatment.

In addition, hormone-containing agents have a number of other serious drawbacks:

1. A greater number of contraindications compared with "hormone-free" drugs, including a ban on use during pregnancy and lactation.
2. Prolonged reception adversely affects internal organs, disrupting their normal functioning;frequent reaction, for example, kidney failure, etc.
3. Side effects of "delayed action", among which: decreased pigmentation, stretching, atrophy of skin.
4. Chronic excess of hormones leads to the development of Cushing's syndrome and, as a consequence, in this case obesity, hypertension, mental disorders and so on are possible.

Effective hormonal agents, their effects and disadvantages are given in the table.

Trade name of the preparation	Image	Purpose	Disadvantages
Celestoderm		Used for psoriasis, sun, radiation, intertriginosis, contact, seborrheic dermatitis, neurodermatitis and various kinds of itching	. Contraindications Children's age is up to 6 months. Causes dryness and burning of the skin, increased hair growth, folliculitis, neutral dermatitis and atrophy of integuments
Flucinar		In case of complications with bacterial infections( lichen, lupus)	It is possible to slow the growth of the epidermis, the atrophy of the subcutaneous tissue. Not recommended for viral and fungal infections, perioral dermatitis
Aciderm		Contact, seborrheic, atopic, sunny, contact, perioral dermatitis. Psoriasis, eczema neurodermatitis	Hypertrichosis, skin pigmentation reduction possible
Kutiweit		Neurodermatosis, seborrheic dermatitis, lupus erythematosus	Not recommended for primary skin lesions by bacteria and fungi
Advantan		Suitable for patients with high sensitivity to hormonal drugs. The spectrum of application: solar, professional, microbial and other types of dermatitis	Adverse reactions: swelling, excessive elimination of potassium, diabetes, stomach ulcers, hypertrichosis, obesity, etc.

There are a number of other effective means. Indications, contraindications and possible side effects for them are listed in the instructions.

If necessary, the doctor appoints a course of treatment repeatedly, but after a break.

To enhance the effect, injection of calcium gluconate solution is recommended.

Additional tools

. At the doctor's recommendation, the following can be prescribed simultaneously with ointments:

1. Treatment of affected areas for antiseptic purposes with hydrogen peroxide, diamond greens, Fukortsin , Resorcinum .
2. Antihistamines effective for dermatitis: Claritin , Tavegil , Suprastin , etc.
3. Gyioxysone , Cortomycetin is suitable as an antibiotic.

To treat the disease use and homeopathic remedies, often individually selected depending on many factors. For the success of therapy, consultation with a homeopathic physician is necessary. But you need to take into account that such drugs are effective only after a certain period of "accumulation" in the body. Homeopathy involves long-term treatment.

The recommendations of traditional medicine

Home-made ointments based on natural substances are usually characterized by a minimal set of adverse reactions. Good funds based on peach, sea-buckthorn, dog rose, St. John's wort. Traditional medicine also recommends the use of oak bark, poplar buds, juice of plantain leaf and golden mustache.

But before deciding on the manufacture or purchase of a particular ointment, do not neglect the advice of a qualified physician. Only properly selected means is a guarantee that the treatment will bear fruit and dermatitis will be defeated.

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