Eczema treatment

The most important treatment in the case of allergic eczema is to avoid the factor responsible for causing skin lesions. In the case of contact eczema and atopic dermatitis, it is extremely important to carefully check the composition of the cosmetics, personal hygiene products and cleaning agents used. People who are allergic to certain metals should be careful about particular types of jewelry and tools that may contain an allergenic element. In certain cases, it is possible to carry out desensitization treatment, which will reduce the severity of the allergic reaction that develops as a result of contact with a specific substance.

There is currently no effective causative treatment available for most cases of eczema. Treatment consists primarily in ensuring proper hydration of the skin and reducing exposure to additional circumstances that may favor its drying or irritation. In the case of severe skin lesions, the doctor may decide to start pharmacotherapy with the use of e.g. antihistamines, corticosteroids or specialized hygiene products. The exact method of treatment is determined individually and takes into account the overall health of the patient.

In severe cases of dermatitis, it may be necessary to add treatment affecting the immune system. Thanks to this type of drugs, the inflammatory reaction will be limited, which will directly translate into a reduction in the severity of the disease. Such therapy, however, is quite a serious interference in the functioning of the entire organism, and therefore the decision to start it is made after analyzing the entire clinical picture. In a situation where the skin lesions caused by eczema become infected, appropriate antibiotic therapy may be initiated. As in the case of any other use of antibiotics, it is necessary to strictly follow the doctor’s recommendations in terms of both the dosage of the preparation and the time of its use.

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