General Principles on eczema
The treatment of eczema has various pillars, there are several different treatment options available. The first is important, the exact diagnosis and to the underlying (s) cause (s) to determine, for example in the case of an allergic contact dermatitis, triggering the allergen to identify. Avoidance of the underlying etiologic factor is an important therapeutic measure. The symptomatic therapy consists of topical (local) and systemic therapies. The therapy depends on the underlying eczema and localization from.
The following general guidelines are useful for eczema:
Factors that aggravate dry skin, should be avoided. These include long water contact, long bathing in hot water, soaps, detergents, skin irritant locally applied substances that contain alcohol
It should be mild, non-alkaline (liquid-) soaps are applied
Short bathing or showering (no longer than 10-15 min.) In lukewarm water, taking potassium bathing or which may be added
After bathing / showering skin does not dry rub, but with a soft towel blot dry
After bathing / showering should be applied Creme
The skin should be a day with a bold retro-care eingecremt be
For eczema of the scalp should be mild or tar-containing shampoos used
Appropriate clothing is to be respected, e.g. Cotton (not wool or synthetic substances)
Factors affecting the itch by increasing the blood flow increase, for example Heat, hot food and hot drinks should be avoided
Stress and excitement should best be avoided
Ruckfettung with the daily nurturing-hydration should consistently and in deference to the individual skin condition and needs of the patient to be carried out. It is recommended that richer formulations such as ointments and fat prefers albums in the evening and daytime apply creams, lotions because usually the wearing of clothes is not affected. In the case of severe itching (pruritus), the patient should be on appropriate measures, the Jucks-scratch-cycle pause, draw attention, such as Hang up a cold washcloth or slight pressure on the affected skin. Patients with atopic dermatitis (AD) should house in a residential and work spaces as possible to reduce or avoid them.