Can people with neurodermatitis eat beef?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on September 20, 2024
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Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common type of chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin due to neurofunctional dysfunction. Its causes may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local skin irritation, and diet. After developing neurodermatitis, it is recommended that patients minimize alcohol consumption and intake of spicy, stimulating foods, seafood such as fish, shrimp, and crab, and meats like beef, lamb, and dog meat.

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Is neurodermatitis a fungus?

Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The main causes are likely related to neuropsychiatric factors, diet, local skin irritation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, and many other factors. It has no relationship with fungi. If the skin is infected by fungi, common diseases include tinea capitis, tinea pedis, tinea unguium, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and so on.

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How to treat recurrent neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis can recurrently occur and may be treated with anti-allergic medication under the guidance of a doctor. Common choices include loratadine tablets, levocetirizine tablets, desloratadine dispersible tablets, or ebastine capsules. Treatment may also involve Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) based on differential diagnosis or opt for proprietary Chinese medicines such as moisturizing and itch-relieving capsules, anti-itch granules, and dermatitis detox pills. If the rash is thickened and lichenified, topical application of compound fluocinonide cream or fluticasone propionate ointment can be used for treatment. Recurrent neurogenic enteritis, often related to staying up late, poor rest, excessive mental tension, and anxiety, necessitates maintaining regular hours and a relaxed mood, and avoiding scratching.

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What does neurodermatitis look like?

Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. Its early symptoms mainly manifest as flat papules the size of pinheads or grains of rice, with a small amount of coagulation on top. These generally are distributed over areas such as the neck, sacral region, elbows, knees, inner thighs, perineum, perianal region, and eyelids. Over time, the rashes may merge into large patches, and the affected skin becomes thickened and rough, accompanied by intense itching.

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What should pregnant women do about neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid changes in the skin, which is a dysfunction of cutaneous nerve function. The causes of this condition may be related to various internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. What should pregnant women do if they suffer from neurodermatitis? First, they should visit a hospital; second, under the guidance of a doctor, they should choose the appropriate type of medication based on the characteristics, location, and type of skin lesions; third, it is important to avoid friction, scratching, maintain a pleasant and relaxed mood, wear soft cotton clothing, and avoid irritants.

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What are the symptoms of neurodermatitis?

The symptoms of neurodermatitis primarily manifest as flat papules the size of pinpoints or rice grains on parts of the body such as the neck, sacral region, elbows, knees, inner thighs, perineum, and around the anus. The surface of these papules may have a small amount of scale and exhibit paroxysmal, intense itching. Due to this, a vicious cycle of itching and scratching can develop during the course of the disease, causing local skin lesions to merge into large patches. The skin becomes thicker and rougher, resembling lichenification, and shows episodes of severe itching.