Dry eczema is a chronic form of a severe dermatological disease that develops as a result of various factors, the identification of which is the main task of the doctor for successful treatment. In order to properly prescribe therapy, a dermatologist needs to find out many different details, such as:
In what water and how often does the patient bathe, does he visit a pool with water treated with chlorine and bromine;
What products are used for skin care. Whether alcohol solutions, chlorine, hot water, preservatives and various other potential irritants and allergens are used;
What remedies were used to get rid of the first signs of dry eczema.
In most cases, a dermatologist is consulted only when the stage has already begun, at which cracks appear and the serous fluid oozing from them, drying out, leaves crusts of a linear and annular nature. To prevent this, you need to know about the primary symptoms and causes of dry eczema.
[Video] Eczema. Causes, symptoms, treatment:
Relapse prevention and prognosis
The prognosis for eczema is most often favorable, especially if you follow a diet and properly administered courses of prescribed drugs. Eczema is prone to recurrence at the first omission in the skin care regime, so patients need to pay close attention to the symptoms of the disease at all times.
During the period of remission, regular skin moisturizing is shown with the help of cosmetic, traditional and folk medicines. In the cold season, care should be intensified and skin should be protected from hypothermia and dry air with the help of clothing.
One of the important measures to prevent eczema is to prevent skin contact with all kinds of chemicals – glues, detergents, powders, dyes, fuels, lubricants and paints, etc., especially if regular contact with them at work has become the cause of the disease.
When choosing new cosmetics, women should always test for an allergic reaction. Sea buckthorn or almond oil should continue to be used even after getting rid of all symptoms – these remedies have proven themselves well both in the treatment and in the prevention of dry eczema.
The return of dry eczema can in many cases be prevented by installing a humidifier indoors. This modern device will automatically maintain a slightly increased humidity, which will not allow the skin to dry out too much, even if the patient refuses constant care for a while. In winter and in cities, a humidifier is a real lifesaver for patients with eczema. If you add some of your favorite essential oils to a container of water, you can brighten up the atmosphere in the house and improve the mood of the patient.
Various emollients (moisturizers based on fatty acids fixed in the skin) with soothing properties without fragrances, terpenes and alcohols in the composition are good for preventing the recurrence of dry eczema.