Symptoms of dermatitis eczema

Written by Liu Jing
Dermatology
Updated on November 16, 2024
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Dermatitis and eczema are diseases of the same nature, both classified as hypersensitivity disorders. Their clinical symptoms manifest as pruritic papules and plaques all over the body, accompanied by scaling and varying degrees of itching. The triggering factors are multifaceted, including genetics, environment, metabolism, and more, necessitating the strengthening of skin barrier repair. Daily care is based on moisturizing, recommending the use of medical skincare products such as soft moisturizing creams, and providing symptomatic treatments such as anti-inflammatory and antihistamine to regulate immunity. Medications including oral ebastine tablets, total glucosides of paeony capsules, and tripterygium glycosides tablets, as well as topical tacrolimus ointment, are suggested. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a physician.)

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Eczematous dermatitis is a manifestation of dermatitis, with the main clinical manifestations being millet-sized papules, vesicopustules, or vesicles on the skin, accompanied by erythema that can merge into patchy areas. Frequent scratching can lead to exudation, erosion, secondary infection, and in severe cases, the formation of pustules and crusts. Eczematous dermatitis is a type of allergic skin disease. It is usually necessary to identify the specific allergens involved. One can visit a hospital to check for allergens and then undergo treatment with antihistamines as directed by a doctor. If there is significant exudation, topical treatment can include wet dressings with lactic acid, ichthammol solution, or boric acid solution. Treatment can also be supplemented with traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine combined, based on differential diagnosis.

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The difference between neurodermatitis and allergic dermatitis

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid skin changes. Its main causes may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. It commonly occurs on the neck, elbows, lumbosacral area, inner thighs, perineum, and around the anus. The skin lesions are characterized by pinpoint or rice grain-sized polygonal flat papules that are pale red, tan, or normal skin color, with a hard and glossy texture. They may be covered with a small amount of scale and, over time, can merge into large plaques, leading to thickened, rough skin with lichenoid changes. Allergic dermatitis is an hypersensitivity reaction skin disease caused by contact with various allergens, characterized by diverse skin lesions such as erythema, papules, vesicles, swelling, and itching, which can occur all over the body. However, localized allergic dermatitis, if treated improperly or not treated in a timely manner, or due to repeated scratching, can potentially develop into neurodermatitis.

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Is allergic dermatitis contagious?

Allergic dermatitis is a common skin disease, which is an inflammatory skin disease caused by contact with allergens. So, is allergic dermatitis contagious? It is not contagious. This disease can cause itchy skin, formation of vesicles or papules, redness, or swelling. Once symptoms appear, it is recommended to treat with anti-allergic medication. Also, it is important to avoid contact with allergens again, eat a light diet, and ensure adequate rest.

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Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic severe itching and lichenoid skin changes. Its causes may be related to various factors including neuropsychiatric factors, diet, local skin irritation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and endocrine disorders. It commonly occurs in the neck, elbows, knees, sacrococcygeal region, perineum, and around the anus. The lesions are characterized by pinhead- or rice-grain-sized polygonal flat papules, which are pale red, pale brown, or normal skin colored, with a hard and glossy texture. They may be covered with a small amount of scale, and over time, the lesions can merge into large plaques, with the local skin becoming thickened and rough, showing lichenoid changes. Allergic dermatitis is an allergic reaction disease caused by contact with allergens. Its lesions are diverse, which can be erythema, papules, vesicles, swelling, and accompanied by itching. Therefore, localized allergic dermatitis due to improper treatment, lack of timely treatment, or repeated scratching, can develop into neurodermatitis.