How is eczema treated

Update Date: 2022-01-03 Source: Network

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According to the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, the acute cases are mainly caused by dampness and heat; the subacute cases are mainly caused by spleen deficiency and retention of dampness and evil; the chronic cases are caused by long-term injury to blood, blood deficiency and dryness, and skin loss of nourishment; the cases of leg with exposed tendons are often caused by abnormal operation of Qi and blood and dampness and heat accumulation. The skin lesions of eczema are pleomorphic, which can be divided into acute, subacute and chronic stages according to the severity of eczema. How to treat eczema.

How is eczema treated

First: the internal treatment of eczema is aimed at anti-inflammatory, antipruritic. Antihistamines and sedatives are commonly used. Calcium, vitamin C and sodium thiosulfate can be injected intravenously in acute stage, or procaine can be used for vein sealing. For patients with acute generalized eczema who have no obvious effect of various therapies, short-term use of corticosteroids should be considered. Once the acute symptoms are controlled, the dosage should be reduced to prevent the adverse reactions caused by long-term use of corticosteroids. When there is infection, appropriate antibiotics should be added.

Second, the proper dosage form should be selected for local therapy, and the topical drugs should be clean, antipruritic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, astringent and keratin promoting agents according to the needs and the characteristics of the rash.

Third: calamine lotion can be used when there is no exudation in acute eczema; 3% boric acid solution can be used for cold wet compress when there is much exudation; cream containing corticosteroids and wet compress can be used alternately when the exudation is reduced.

matters needing attention

Generally, furfural distillate, black bean distillate and emulsions and pastes containing corticosteroids are often used. In order to prevent and control secondary infection, neomycin and other antibiotics can be added to the above-mentioned drugs.