Dyshidrotic eczema: causes, course, methods of treatment

Eczema is a widespread disease that occurs in men and women, as well as in children. It can arise against a background of various diseases of internal organs (kidneys, stomach, excretory system, liver, nervous disorders of different etiology). Another cause is the allergic reactions to food, chemicals, clothing material and others. In addition, eczema can be inherited. Scientists have not yet come to a conclusion, which of these factors is the main one.

Dyshidrotic eczema differs from other forms by its localization. In the overwhelming majority of cases, it affects the soles of the feet and hands, palms, fingers. To the blockage of pores, this disease has no relation and is caused by an allergy to chemical preparations (soaps, shampoos, detergents, varnishes, creams, etc.) with which a person contacts, food allergies, nervous stresses, experiences, and hereditary predisposition. Unfortunately, the final etiology of the disease has not yet been clarified.

Dyshidrotic eczema is not cured. Gradually, it then becomes aggravated, which often occurs in the spring and autumn, then fades, passing into a state of remission. Consolation for patients with eczema is the fact that it is not contagious, that is, it does not pass from patient to healthy with direct contact or use of common objects.

To diagnose, that is, to say that the patient has eczema, the symptoms of which are similar to manifestations of scarlet fever, dermatitis, neurodermatitis and some other diseases, should the doctor. As a rule, the patient is assigned a survey, which makes it possible to determine the presence or absence of internal diseases. Also, samples for mycosis are taken to exclude fungal skin lesions.

Dyshidrotic eczema begins with the appearance of small bubbles. They are located in groups or separately. Often their appearance is preceded by itching, which persists during the acute course of the disease. From scratching or self-bubbling burst, secreting a clear liquid. In their place erosions are formed, subsequently covered with crusts of characteristic yellow-brown color. In many patients, trophic changes occur in the nail plates over time. The skin in the places of rashes coarsens, cracks appear, peeling.

Erosions and cracks are open doors for pathogens, mainly streptococci and staphylococci, which leads to suppuration, swelling, the patient may have a fever, the condition deteriorates sharply.

Dyshidrotic eczema of brushes is complicated by the fact that a person is forced to perform any kind of work during the day, touching the objects with wounds, washing his hands. All these actions are painful and do not promote healing. But doctors do not recommend doing work in rubber gloves either.

Dyshidrotic eczema requires complex treatment, which necessarily includes a diet and the correct regime of the day. During periods of exacerbations, patients on the affected areas are applied ointments that remove itching and irritation, as well as ointments "Hydrocortisone", "Triderm" and others. At the first appearance of the bubbles, fucocin gives a good effect. At all stages are recommended baths with decoctions of calendula, St. John's wort, chamomile, oak bark, yarrow, salt bath. Inside often prescribe vitamins and soothing medications. During the remission of patients with eczema, it is very useful to undergo treatment at resorts and sanatoriums of the appropriate orientation.

Patients with eczema must necessarily observe personal hygiene, limit, and during exacerbations, exclude sweets, marinades, pickles and alcohol from the diet.