Dyshidrosis - a chronic skin disease, indicating problems in the body of the patient. The article will help to establish the cause of the appearance of dyshidrosis and choose the appropriate treatment.
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Skin disease of dyshidrotic eczema on hands and feet - dyshydrosis: symptoms and causes
Unexpectedly, but regularly occurring small subcutaneous vesicles on the palms and soles of the feet is not a harmless phenomenon. This skin disease, which indicates abnormalities in the work of human systems and organs, is called dyshydrosis or dyshidrotic eczema.
Skin disease dyshidrotic eczema on the hands and feet - dyshidrosis: symptoms and causes
Dyshidrotic eczema is a chronic disease. It appears on the soles of the feet and palms in the form of shallow subcutaneous itchy bubbles filled with liquid, which arise due to blockage of sweat ducts. Can also hit the fingers and toes.
Usually the patient notices a new vial accidentally: scratching an itchy place, reveals an unevenness on the surface of the skin.
Dyshidrosis of the hands IMPORTANT: Dyshidrosis bubbles are located deep enough under the skin. The size of the visible part of the vesicle does not exceed 5 - 7 mm in width, and in height they are not more than 0.5 mm.
Dyshidrosis elements can be assembled into groups or appear singly. If several vesicles are located very close, they merge into one larger formation. The larger the bubble, the more painful and the longer it heals.
Mid-sized vizicles "mature" about 3 weeks. All this time, the skin in the affected area changes: it becomes dry, coarsens, flakes, dirty yellow.
Dyshydrosis Disease IMPORTANT: In cases of combs or self-opening of vesicles, the disease may be complicated by the attachment of a bacterial infection.
The cause of the development of the dyshidrosis can be:
- heredity
- decline in immunity
- metabolic disorder
- regular exposure to the skin of allergens( detergents, cleaning agents)
- endocrine diseases
- frequent stresses, experiences
- severe fright
- increased sweating
- diseases of the digestive tract
- chronic infectious diseases "dormant "in the body
- abuse of alcoholic beverages and coffee
- long-term use of certain medications
- vegetarian vesselPure dystonia
- fungal skin lesions
IMPORTANT: Dyshidrosis is a seasonal disease. It worsens in the warm season. Usually affects young people aged 15 to 40 years. The disease is not contagious and can not be transmitted by handshakes and at home.
Foot Dyshydrosis Types of dyshidrosis: dry lamellar, allergic
A variety of dyshydrosis is dry lamellar dyshidrosis. Its difference is that under the skin there are no bubbles that are filled with liquid, but the palms and feet of the patient cover the scaly skin, which can be removed by layers.
IMPORTANT: Treatment of dry plate dyshidrosis has its own characteristics and should be under the supervision of a dermatologist.
Allergic dyshidrosis of occurs as a result of increased alerophone. It manifests as a standard way for the dyshidrosis: bubbles appear sharply, "attack".They itch and cause discomfort. It often begins after contact of the hands with detergents and cleaning agents of poor quality.
IMPORTANT: Weakening the symptoms of allergic dyshidrosis will help the reception of antihistamines.
Dry plate dyshidrosis of the hands Treatment of dyshidrosis with preparations, ointments
Treatment of dyshidrosis is prescribed only after determining the cause that caused it:
- If the disease "is gaining momentum" in the hot season and is explained by increased sweating of the patient or confirmed vegetative-vascular dystonia , for its effective treatment use atropine solution( 0, 1 - 0.25%).The drug is used for 12 days, starting with 4 drops. Each day the dose increases by 1 drop, then goes to a decline. Inside take novocaine( 0,5%) three times a day before meals
- When the cause of the development of dyshidrosis are nerve shocks , the main drugs in therapy are sedatives: valerian, motherwort, peony tincture, St. John's Wort preparations and others
- If the dyshidrosis is caused by fungal diseases , then primarily they are treated, and after that, if necessary, the very dyshydrosis
- When allergic dyshidrosis is prescribed a long-term antihistamine medicationin and compliance with a hypoallergenic diet. Of course, it is necessary to identify and eliminate the allergen
Local treatment of any of the above types of dyshidrosis is to apply to the hands and feet of the baths with a turn, chamomile, St. John's wort, black and green tea.
IMPORTANT: Before placing the affected limb in a decoction, the vials are pierced and treated with medical alcohol.
Dry plate dihydrosis is treated with ointments: dermatol( 5%) and ichthyol( 5%), boric alcohol and retinol.
Ichthyol ointment is used for the treatment of dry plate dyshidrosis IMPORTANT: When treating any form of dyshydrosis, you should be patient. The disease can for some time not respond to treatment and give relapses.
Often the complex treatment of dyshidrosis includes physiotherapeutic procedures such as:
- current treatment
- ozone therapy
- laser moxibustion
- phonophoresis
Zinc ointment for the treatment of dyshidrosis
Zinc ointment represents a malfunction of zinc oxide, diluted with vaseline in the ratio 1:10.Due to its anti-inflammatory, drying and astringent properties it is widely used both for the treatment of various skin diseases, including dyshidrosis.
IMPORTANT: Zinc ointment applied in a thin layer on the damaged skin after hygiene procedures, will remove irritation, relieve itching, and will have a drying effect. Use the ointment can be up to 4 times a day.
Zinc ointment for the treatment of dyshidrosis Treatment of dyshidrosis folk remedies
Almost all folk recipes from dyshidrosis are the essential ingredient of celandine juice.
Recipe # 1. Mix 0.5 tsp.home fatty sour cream with 7 drops of celandine juice. Apply to cleaned skin of hands and feet 2 to 3 times a day for several minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Recipe # 2. To a strong broth of chamomile( 100 g.) Add 10 drops of celandine juice. Wipe this palm several times a day.
Recipe # 3. Open vials of dyshidrosis and carefully treat with alcohol tincture of calendula. After they dry up, apply to each of the bubbles a mixture of aloe juice and celandine juice( 1: 1), trying to get as far as possible.
You can use it in its pure form. To do this, the juice that stands out on the sections of the stems of a fresh celandine plant is "burned" by each separate element of the dyshidrotic eczema. Preliminary, the bubbles are neatly opened with a thin sharp needle, treated with alcohol.
Juice celandine is cauterized with bubbles of dyshydrosis IMPORTANT: When using celandine juice, hard-to-remove yellow-brown spots remain on the skin.
Baths with dyshidrosis
Trays with medicinal herbs help reduce the symptoms of dyshidrosis, relieve itching and relieve swelling. When the dyshidrosis is effective: alternate, sage, chamomile, yarrow, calendula, valerian root, St. John's wort and oak bark.
To prepare the broth, take 10hl. L.dry pharmacy grass , put in enameled dishes, pour boiling water( 0,5L .) and put on a slow fire on for 5-10 minutes .As soon as the broth cools down a bit, use it as a bath, placing the limbs damaged by dyshidrosis until the liquid cools completely.
Baths with dyshidrosis relieve itching and relieve swelling Treatment of dyshidrosis in children
Treatment of dyshidrosis in children has one peculiarity: babies are more likely to comb itchy rashes, so it is unlikely to avoid attaching a bacterial infection. In therapy, antibacterial ointment will be present.
In any case, before starting treatment, it is necessary to find out the cause of the dyshidrosis.
- The skin of the palms and feet in children is usually affected by dyshydrosis in the case of , a strong decline in immunity or is a kind of allergic reaction of the body.
Strengthening health or eliminating the effect of an allergen, it will be possible to prevent new rashes, and with the help of ointments and herbal baths - to accelerate the healing process already available.
- If dyshidrosis has affected the delicate skin of a baby who is on breastfeeding , the mother should reconsider her diet. Most likely, the reason lies in its malnutrition.
IMPORTANT: In adolescent children, dyshydrosis may develop against a background of intense experiences. In this case, sedatives will help.
Dyshidrosis in an infant feeding on natural feeding can be a consequence of a mother's maternal nutrition Treatment of a dyshidrosis during pregnancy
The doctor is very careful in treating dyshidrosis in pregnant women. After finding out the cause of the disease, appoints only those drugs that do not harm the health of the unborn child.
It is mandatory to use antihistamines. You can remove itching and swelling with zinc ointment and herbal baths.
IMPORTANT: Pregnant women should not try to treat the dyshidrosis on their own, as incorrectly selected medications can only aggravate the situation.
Treatment of dyshidrosis in pregnant women should be under the supervision of a doctor For successful disposal of dyshidrosis, only medical treatment alone is not enough. It is important for patients to adhere to the principles of proper nutrition, or, at least, to exclude from the diet acute, fried, smoked and salty foods. Also, use with caution, use coffee, chocolate, honey, berries, eggs, citrus fruits and dairy products.