What can treat neurodermatitis?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on March 25, 2025
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The treatment of neurodermatitis generally includes three aspects. First, patients should be advised to avoid scratching, friction, and other irritations; psychological treatment should be given to break the vicious cycle of itch-scratch-itch. Second, topical medication application is the primary method, which may include the careful selection of steroid ointments, anti-itch ointments, or distillate ointments according to the location and characteristics of the rash. Local block therapy may also be necessary. Third, the treatment may involve oral medications such as antihistamines, calcium supplements, vitamins, etc.

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Do you need to take antiallergic drugs for neurodermatitis?

This question is answered by the contracted expert from Pure Health Cloud, Deputy Chief Physician Dawei from the Dermatology Department of the Affiliated Hospital of Hunan University of Chinese Medicine. Neurodermatitis can be treated with antiallergic medication. The scientific name for neurodermatitis is: Chronic Simplex Lichen. It is a type of: uh, commonly seen evaporative severe itching or skin elasticity strain characterized by chronic inflammatory dermatological condition of neural dysfunction. Its causes may be related to mental and neurological factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, as well as privacy and local irritations, among other factors. Persistent scratching, uh, and chronic friction, may be triggers or exacerbating factors for its occurrence. Therefore, the key to its treatment is to avoid scratching and friction, and topical medications can be used for treatment. Um. For more stubborn cases, oral antiallergic medication can be taken. To ask experts for free, please search for Pure Health Cloud.

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Can neurodermatitis heal by itself?

The main characteristic of neurodermatitis is that the skin shows lichenoid changes and paroxysmal intense itching. During the course of the disease, it is easy to form a vicious cycle of itching, scratching, more itching, and more scratching, which further develops the disease. Therefore, neurodermatitis generally has a chronic course, is perennially incurable, or recurs frequently, and its chances of cure are extremely low.

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Can people with neurodermatitis eat beef?

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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Why get neurodermatitis?

The causes of neurodermatitis are not yet fully understood. It is generally believed to be related to several factors: 1. Neuro-psychiatric factors, such as irritability, anxiety, tension, sadness, fatigue, insomnia, etc.; 2. Local skin irritation, for example, friction from shirt collars, desks, contact with chemical substances, localized infections, sweat soak, localized sun exposure, etc.; 3. Dietary factors, such as drinking alcohol, consuming spicy foods, seafood, and other potential triggers; 4. Gastrointestinal dysfunction; 5. Endocrine disorders, and more. These reasons may contribute to the development of neurodermatitis.

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Does neurodermatitis affect pregnancy?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory dermatoneurosis characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The cause of the disease may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. Women with neurodermatitis can become pregnant, but the severe itching associated with neurodermatitis can lead to adverse reactions in the mental and sleep states of pregnant women, so it is recommended that pregnant women with neurodermatitis should seek active treatment.