What is the body lacking in neurodermatitis?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid skin changes due to nervous dysfunction. The causes of the disease may be related to neuropsychiatric factors such as irritability, overthinking, tension, depression, fatigue, and poor sleep. It is also associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction and endocrine disorders. Additionally, local skin irritations such as friction from stiff collars, exposure to chemicals, infection sites, soaking in sweat, and sun exposure are related, as well as diet, including alcohol consumption, and the avoidance of spicy or stimulating foods like chili peppers, and allergenic foods such as crabs and other seafood. These factors can all contribute to the development of neurodermatitis, which is not related to any deficiency in the body.

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Can neurodermatitis be completely cured?

The onset factors of neurodermatitis may be related to various factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, diet, local skin irritation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, and endocrine disorders. It tends to form a vicious cycle of itching, scratching, and more itching during the onset process. Therefore, the characteristic of this disease is that it progresses slowly, persists for a long time without healing or recurs repeatedly. Thus, neurodermic dermatitis can be cured, but it may also relapse.

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Can garlic treat neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic severe itching and lichenoid skin changes due to neurofunctional disorders. Clinically, topical medications are chosen based on the characteristics, location, and type of skin lesions. Commonly used topical medications include corticosteroid ointments, tar-based moisturizing ointments, and anti-itch ointments. From the perspective of Chinese medicine, garlic can be used topically to kill insects and relieve itching, but it has strong irritants that can cause skin redness, blisters, and itching. Therefore, we do not recommend patients to use garlic to treat neurodermatitis.

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Can people with neurodermatitis eat eggs?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenified skin. The causes of this disorder may be related to various internal and external factors, including neuropsychiatric factors, endocrine disturbances, gastrointestinal dysfunction, diet, and local skin irritants. If you are not allergic to eggs, you can generally eat eggs with neurodermatitis. However, you should consume less alcohol and avoid spicy, hot foods, and foods that may trigger allergic reactions such as shrimp, crab, and other seafood.

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Can people with neurodermatitis eat lamb?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid skin changes. Its causes may be related to neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local skin irritation, diet, and other factors. In Chinese medicine, mutton is considered a warm and hot product. It has the effects of nourishing the kidney and strengthening yang, benefiting qi and blood, and dispelling wind and cold. For this reason, it is also considered a "triggering food." Therefore, in clinical practice, we recommend that patients with neurodermatitis should be cautious in consuming mutton, dog meat, and other warm and dry products.

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Treatment methods for neurodermatitis

The treatment of neurodermatitis includes three aspects. The first aspect is instructing patients to avoid various stimuli such as scratching and rubbing and providing certain psychological treatments to break the vicious cycle of itching and scratching. The second aspect involves the use of topical medications. Depending on the characteristics and location of the rash, appropriate use of steroid ointments and anti-itch moisturizing creams is advised, and occlusive treatment methods may be employed in severe cases. If the rash covers a large area or is widespread, options like ultraviolet light exposure, medicinal baths, or mineral baths can be considered. The third aspect is the treatment with systemic medications, which may include oral antihistamines, calcium supplements, vitamin C, and so on.