Does chronic eczema require injections?

Written by Li Rui
Otolaryngology
Updated on July 01, 2025
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Chronic eczema is a relatively common disease, mainly caused by allergic reactions. In terms of treatment, it is generally not necessary to use injections. The more common approach is the oral administration of anti-allergy medications, combined with the use of topical ointments. The main goal is to control the condition and alleviate symptoms, and it is still difficult to achieve a complete cure at present. It is recommended to conduct an in vitro allergen test to determine the specific types of allergens. In daily life, it is necessary to avoid contact with substances that are likely to cause allergies as much as possible. Most patients will gradually improve after timely treatment, but regular follow-up visits are needed because some patients may experience multiple recurrences of the condition. (Please use specific medications under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can eczema spread?

Generally, based on the distribution characteristics of eczema rashes, we can divide it into localized eczema and generalized eczema. Localized eczema occurs in specific areas, such as the hands, ears, vulva, perianal area, breasts, elbow pits, popliteal fossae, and lower legs. These eczema cases generally do not spread but are relatively fixed. Generalized eczema, however, can be locally scattered or spread throughout the body. When care is improper, due to excessive scratching, scalding with hot water, failure to treat promptly or incorrectly, excessive use of steroids, or if it is accompanied by other internal diseases (such as diabetes, hyperthyroidism, etc.) that are not well controlled, then the range of the eczema rashes might spread throughout the body.

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Is eczema contagious?

Infectious diseases are communicable diseases caused by the infection of pathogenic microorganisms or parasites, whereas eczema is an allergic reaction of the body itself and thus is not contagious. In daily life, whether it is through conversation, sharing utensils or bath items, or even direct contact with the rash of an affected individual, transmission does not occur, and family members of the patient do not need to take any protective measures. If you are around someone with eczema, there is no need for caution or discrimination, which is completely unnecessary. Some might worry whether scrotal eczema can be transmitted sexually. Sexually transmitted diseases are primarily transmitted through sexual contact or activities similar to sexual behaviors, while scrotal eczema is a common inflammatory reaction of the scrotal skin, triggered by a delayed-type hypersensitivity reaction due to both internal and external factors, and it is not contagious. Therefore, scrotal eczema is not a sexually transmitted disease.

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Symptoms of anal eczema

Anal eczema actually refers to perianal eczema, which mostly affects the skin around the anus and can also extend to the perineum and external genitalia. Depending on the duration of the disease and the condition of the skin lesions, anal eczema can be clinically divided into acute and chronic types. The clinical symptoms mainly manifest as: in the acute phase, the skin around the anus is red and moist, with papules and skin erosions, while in the chronic phase, the local skin is infiltrated and thickened, with fissures, often accompanied by itching and pain.

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Is infantile eczema contagious?

Pediatric eczema is a chronic, recurrent inflammatory skin condition that typically presents during infancy and early childhood. Some children may continue to experience symptoms into childhood and even adulthood. It is characterized by skin damage but is not infectious; thus, pediatric eczema is not contagious, which should reassure parents. The causes of pediatric eczema are complex and relate to immune dysfunction or deficiency, and nutritional disorders. External factors also play a role, such as allergies to milk, fish, shrimp, or eggs, as well as mechanical irritation or improper care, all of which can lead to eczema. However, it is not contagious. Poor care can lead to local bacterial infections of the skin, which parents must be careful to avoid.

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How to treat infant eczema

Eczema is an intensely itchy skin inflammation reaction caused by a variety of factors, including both external and internal causes. External factors include environmental climate changes, sunlight exposure, animal fur, cosmetics, etc. Internal factors mainly involve food, endocrine disorders, stress, and more. Treatment primarily targets these causes. If caused by external factors, efforts should be made to avoid them. If related to food allergies, such as milk or eggs, these allergenic foods should be avoided. Treatment can also include the use of anti-allergic ointments, commonly corticosteroid ointments, as well as oral anti-allergy medications to assist in treatment.