Can people with neurodermatitis eat fish?

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 dermatosis characterized by episodic severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The cause of this condition may be related to various internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local skin irritation, and diet. Therefore, we generally advise patients with neurodermatitis to minimize alcohol consumption, avoid spicy and hot foods, and restrict intake of fish, shrimp, crab, and other seafood that may exacerbate the condition.

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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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Which vitamin B should be taken for 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 due to neurofunctional impairment. The etiology could be related to various factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local irritation. In clinical treatment of neurodermatitis, we use topical medications along with oral systemic drugs. Commonly prescribed oral medications include antihistamines and calcium supplements. Additionally, various vitamins such as vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and complex vitamin B are also commonly used in combination.

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What oral medicine is taken for neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. Its causes may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. Clinically, we often combine the application of topical medications with oral systemic medications. Commonly used oral medications include antihistamines, calcium supplements, vitamin C, and can also be combined with the use of glutathione vitamin B1, vitamin B12, and complex vitamin B, etc. If sleep is affected, sedative hypnotics can be added before bedtime, commonly including doxepin and diazepam. For extensive skin lesions, oral administration of Tripterygium wilfordii polyglycoside tablets can be combined.

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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.

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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.