Contact dermatitis. How to treat and relieve the itching on the hands, folk recipes treatment

One type of inflammatory lesions on the skin, a contact dermatitis (the treat - below). Inflammatory manifestations occur under the influence of external irritants and allergens on the skin.

Symptoms contact dermatitis

In adults, the disease can have different degrees of severity, which depend on the nature of the disease and how it is for.

The following symptoms in acute disease within:

• itching;
• burning;
• soft tissue swelling;
• small bubbles with the liquid;
• brown;
• peeling;
• erosion;
• inflammation of the skin accompanied by redness.

Contact dermatitis can manifest as topically, and scale. Than to treat every kind of manifestations determined by the physician.

Local manifestations occur in point contact with the skin irritantFor example, when equipped with various decorations.

Large-scale manifestation occurs less frequently. Usually a reaction to a variety of creams and lotions.

The disease manifests itself in the chronic form:

• peeling of the skin;
• itching;
• uzelkopodobnyh form elements.

When the disease becomes severe course, leather pattern becomes more pronounced.

Due to the fact that after the contact with the stimulus person experiences an intolerable itching, except erosive manifestations of the disease, abrasions from scratching can occur on the skin.

Furthermore pruritus, the first few hours, at the point of contact with an irritant may be a local increase in temperature and a burning sensation.

Doctors' recommendations for the treatment of contact dermatitis

If the diagnosis of contact dermatitis (than to treat this disease is described below) was raised for the first time, should make every effort to prevent its re-presentation and eliminate the existing symptoms.

Dermatologists recommend:

• Avoid repeated contact with the substances and objects, provoking worsening illness;
• If the disease is the result of professional work, should cease contact with allergens and change jobs if necessary;
• During an exacerbation visit a specialist for the purpose of medical treatment, in order to eliminate manifestations;
• Maximum contact with the stop means any household use (powders, dishwashing agents, etc...), Even if the reaction to them until now was not;
• When absolutely necessary, all contact with household chemicals and allergens should be done in protective gloves.

It's important to know! The recommendations would reduce the severity of the existing symptoms and prevent the emergence of new ones.

Drug treatment of contact dermatitis

Drug therapy implies an application of ointments, lotions, creams, and oral preparations.

treatment method is chosen individually for each person after examination and evaluation of symptoms.

antihistamines

Antihistamines show good efficacy in the treatment of dermatitis. After its use decreases the severity of allergic reactions and decreases the severity of itching.

In childhood, such means are assigned in the form of drops or syrups. The most popular and effective means are drops "Fenistil". They have a rapid action and have few contraindications.

Adults dermatologists recommend pharmacological agents from this list:

• "Zyrtec";
• "Suprastin";
• "Telfast";
• "Aerius";
• "Peritol".

Persons suffering from contact dermatitis, and may have a food allergy. therefore should be wary of the use of medical devicesEspecially the first time.

Ointments and creams based on corticosteroids

Contact dermatitis is pronounced symptoms, so as therapy using creams and ointment (the cure if not suitable ointment described below) to be applied to the affected areas.

In most cases, experts recommend pharmacological agents with corticosteroids.

Viewed kind of medicines are divided into three groups:

• strong;
• means moderate action;
• drugs with poor effect.

What type of ointment or cream choose determines the specialist assessing the patient's condition.

Means a weak effect is hydrocortisone ointment. All other means have a more pronounced effect.

The potency of the drug	drug Name
potent drugs	"Kutiveyt", "flutsinar", "alupenta", "Latikort"
Formulations moderate efficiency	"Dermatop", "prednisolone", "deperzolon"
Pharmacological agents with a pronounced effect	"Dermoveyt" and "Haltsiderm"

The stronger the tool, the more he has negative effects on the body. Weak ointments have little effect, but they are safer.

In addition to ointments, specialists prescribe hormonal creams and lotionsWhich are usually only part of an integrated treatment ( "Bepanten", "Radevit", "Losterin").

oral corticosteroids

Sometimes the use of local therapy is not enough to cure contact dermatitis. Than to treat the disease, in this case - doctors recommend the use of oral corticosteroids.

The most popular method is the "Prednisolone". Its application is carried out during the acute illness.

Duration tablets use rate active is 1 week. At noticeable improvements gradual dosage reduction is carried out for 1 month.

Prolonged use of corticosteroids leads to the development of negative symptoms.

Of medicines in tablets may include the following negative consequences:

• in children: reduced growth rate;
• high blood pressure;
• violation of the bone structure, leading to their increased fragility;
• inflammatory process affecting the gastric mucosa.

In order to prevent such manifestations, experts appointed steroids only when other medical treatment has been ineffective.

Lotions with the drilling fluid

Compete with expensive drugs in effectiveness of treatment of contact dermatitis may drilling fluid. This substance shows good results in the treatment of dermatological diseases.

When present ailment dilute 1-2 teaspoons pharmacological fluid in a teacup.

Then in a tool lowered piece of gauze, impregnated with a well fluid and superimposed on the affected areas.

It's important to know! The duration of treatment and frequency of procedures prescribed individually, as this depends on the type of disease and the severity of its course.

Traditional recipes: the cure contact dermatitis

Innovative ways to eliminate skin disorders can be used both as a standalone treatment, and to be a part of complex therapy.

But before using the recipes of traditional medicine, consult your doctor.

Decoctions and infusions of medicinal plants

The effectiveness of herbal infusions in the treatment of various diseases has long been known.

For the treatment of contact dermatitis to use (to treat allergy to grass, described above):

• Periwinkle and melissa. Decoctions of herbs effectively eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of the disease. Periwinkle is recommended as a part of therapeutic baths: a tablespoon of dried herbs to brew cup boiling water, broth should be poured into the bath. Melis is recommended to be used as a tea before going to bed, it can reduce itching and inflammation, which will sleep better at night;
• Cornflowers. Tea from cornflowers eliminates itching and reduces inflammation. For preparation must make 1 g in a beaker of boiling water plants. The resulting tea should be consumed before each meal;
• Blooming Sally. A decoction of the plant is used for lotions. Effectively removes itching and other symptoms. Preparing a solution of length 2 hours. l. herbs, pour a glass of boiling water and wait 15 minutes. The fabric must be applied to the disturbing portions soaked in the solution.

All the recipes are safe, but despite this, there is always the risk of an allergic reaction.

Lotions of vegetable juice

Vegetables - is not only tasty and healthy food, but also medicine available to help deal with the pathology of the skin.

The best products for the treatment of dermatitis are:

• Celery. Celery root quickly eliminates unpleasant symptoms of inflammation and dermatitis. The juice of this plant is necessary to use 1 tbsp. l. before a meal, or diluted with water in ratio 1: 1, used as lotions;
• Potatoes, cucumber, squash. The juice of these products effectively eliminates disease symptoms. To obtain the desired result, you need to wet the cotton pads in the juice of fruits and apply them to problem areas for 25-30 minutes. The result will be noticeable within 7 days;
• Zucchini. Cool compresses with Pumpkin juice can eliminate unpleasant symptoms for 30-40 minutes.

Attention! Before using the presented methods, you must make the tolerance test, putting a small piece of cotton with the juice to the skin for 15 minutes.

If there is an allergic reaction, it is necessary to give preference to other therapeutic agents.

Vegetable oils

Vegetable oils are effectively compete with the manifestations of contact dermatitis in no way inferior performance medical facilities.

The most effective oils are:

• Geranium oil. The oil can be made at home. To do this, pour 2 tbsp. l. plant a glass of vegetable oil and infuse 1.5 months. After this time, the oil should be ready to filter and store in the refrigerator. Use for application to the affected area;
• Olive oil. To obtain an effective drug can be mixed propolis and olive oil in a ratio of 1: 4. The resulting mixture should then in an oven for 45 minutes. After drug mixture has cooled, it should be used for applying lotion;
• St. John's Wort oil. This type of drug oils produced in the same manner as geranium oil. The resulting oil must be stored in a refrigerator. Therapy should solution was applied to the affected areas of skin three times a day.

Viola tricolor

Tricolor violet has a pronounced effect.

She applied in the form of infusions for oral use, or as solutions for the manufacture of lotions.

But it should be noted that the drug effects have not flowers of the plant, but only the green parts.

To prepare the broth for lotions, you should make 2 tablespoons plant cup of boiling water. After one hour therapy can be carried out. Length number of oral preparation violet solution should be halved.

Prevention of contact dermatitis

No general list of actions, is able to prevent the occurrence of the disease. The only thing a person can do - is to eliminate the interaction with allergens.

In case where the substance provokes backlash, hits the skin, it is necessary to wash spot under running water and detergent.

You should also minimize contact with household cleaning, linen and synthetic artificial metals in jewelry.

Which doctor contact with signs of contact dermatitis

If you suspect a dermatitis should consult a dermatologist.

If the disease is manifested in the child, it should show the pediatrician to determine further action scheme.

Contact dermatitis - a complex disease that requires not only a long-term treatment (than cure - check with a specialist), but also the correction of lifestyle.

If left untreated, the disease will significantly reduce a person's quality of life.

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