Can laser treat neurodermatitis effectively?

Written by Liu Gang
Dermatology
Updated on November 28, 2024
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Neurodermatitis is a type of allergic disease, mostly developed from dermatitis, eczema, or common allergic reactions. It is generally treated with oral and topical medications, which can control or cure the condition. There is generally no need for laser treatment. Although the skin of neurodermatitis may thicken and proliferate, and the treatment results may be slow, laser treatment can cause extensive damage to the epidermis, making it more difficult to heal later. It is essential to receive proper treatment in the dermatology department of a regular hospital for neurodermatitis. Instead of using laser, treatment can include oral and topical medications, along with options like red or blue light therapy or liquid nitrogen freezing. After recovery, it's important to regulate your diet and lifestyle habits, avoid staying up late, exercise appropriately, and not wash with hot water.

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What vitamins should be taken for neurodermatitis?

The clinical characteristics of neurodermatitis primarily include lichenoid changes on the skin and episodic severe itching. Therefore, clinically, we generally administer oral antihistamines and calcium supplements. However, since the etiology might be related to neuropsychiatric factors, we often also combine these with oral vitamin B1, vitamin B12, complex B vitamins, vitamin C, and glutathione, among others.

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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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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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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.

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How to treat neurodermatitis

The treatment of neurodermatitis consists of three aspects. First, patients should be advised to avoid scratching, rubbing, and other irritations, and appropriate psychological treatment should be provided to interrupt the vicious cycle of itching and scratching. Second, the use of topical medications should be based on the location and characteristics of the rash. Hormonal ointments, anti-itch moisturizing ointments can be rationally selected, and occlusive treatments can be applied in severe cases. If the rash is widespread, treatments such as medicated baths and ultraviolet light exposure may be chosen. Thirdly, the treatment involves systemic medications, mainly including oral antihistamines, calcium supplements, vitamins, and so on.