Can neurodermatitis heal by itself?

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

Updated on March 14, 2025

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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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What foods should be avoided with neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common skin disorder characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid skin changes. It is a chronic inflammatory dermatoneurosis. The causes of neurodermatitis may be related to a variety of internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local irritation. After being diagnosed with neurodermatitis, it is generally recommended that patients minimize alcohol consumption and reduce intake of spicy, pungent foods, as well as shrimp, crab, and other potentially aggravating seafood.

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How to completely cure neurodermatitis?

The causes of neurodermatitis may be related to various factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, inappropriate diet, local irritation, gastrointestinal disturbances, and endocrine disorders. Furthermore, scratching and chronic friction may be the main triggers and aggravating factors. During the course of the disease, an itchy-scratch-itchy vicious cycle is prone to form. Therefore, in clinical practice, when treating neurodermatitis, in addition to applying topical medications and oral formulations, we emphasize the avoidance of scratching and other irritations. Providing patients with psychological therapy is essential to break the itchy-scratch-itchy vicious cycle, thus reducing the recurrence of neurodermatitis.

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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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The difference between neurodermatitis and tinea

Neurodermatitis and tinea are very different diseases; they are two completely distinct conditions. Tinea is caused by a fungal infection, whereas neurodermatitis is a neurological disorder and has no connection to fungal infections. Additionally, the clinical manifestations of these two diseases are also different. Neurodermatitis often occurs on the neck, elbows, face, and other areas, presenting as lichenoid changes and generally does not have obvious papules, whereas tinea typically shows clear papules.