This disease is also called diffuse neurodermatitis and, although it is extremely rare in adults, it is quite difficult. Therefore, it is necessary to detect atopic dermatitis in time: the treatment takes a long time, since the pathology periodically exacerbates.
Atopic dermatitis - treatment in adults
Given that the cause of the disease is an allergic reaction to external stimuli, first of all it is necessary to avoid any contact with possible histamines. Accordingly, you need to clean up carefully in living quarters and strictly adhere to a special diet.
In addition, dermatologists recommend during the recurrence of dermatitis to wear only cotton clothes and underwear, as wool and synthetics provoke even more irritation.
It is desirable to monitor the hydration of the skin: rarely use aggressive hygiene products, especially soap. After each shower or bath is taken, it is important to lubricate the epidermis with a fat cream without perfume, for example, a baby cream.
Atopic dermatitis - treatment and ointments
Local therapy consists in the regular application of drugs that eliminate itching, inflammation and preventing the attachment of secondary infections. As a rule, erythromycin, lincomycin ointment or Celestoderm is prescribed.
Severe stages of diffuse neurodermatitis require stronger agents containing corticosteroid hormones. Such drugs should be selected by a doctor, because self-treatment often ends in an aggravation of symptoms.
Atopic dermatitis on the eyelids suggests treatment with eye drops. Usually, antihistamine and vasoconstrictive solutions are used to quickly stop an allergic reaction. If there is an allergy on the eyes - a brief course of antibiotic (tetracycline ointment) is justified.
Treatment of atopic dermatitis with folk remedies
Alternative medicine offers several effective medicines that you can prepare yourself.
Lotion:
- Tablespoon herbs Veronica officinalis (dry) pour 250 ml of boiling water in a glass container.
- Insist for 3 hours, shake well and drain solution.
- Treat the damaged skin with damaged lotion at least 6 times a day.
Also very effective compresses of fresh grated potatoes, which, without squeezing the juice, must be applied to the affected areas for the whole night.
Treatment of atopic dermatitis with homeopathy
For the proper administration of such medications, it is necessary to establish the predominant nature of the rashes and their possible cause.
Effective are the following names of homeopathic remedies:
- Silicea;
- Gepar Sulfur ;
- Arsenicum Album;
- Calcareous Carbonica;
- Cantaris;
- Petroleum;
- Mercurius Solubilis;
- Graphite;
- Kali Yod;
- Lycopodium.
Do not buy it yourself, first consult with a professional.
New methods of treatment of atopic dermatitis
Progressive way to solve the problem - immune therapy. It consists in gradually accustoming the body to the effects of allergens by introducing their small doses into the blood. In fact, the essence of treatment is similar to vaccination: the body receives substances with which it is forced to fight, and therefore, to produce antibodies.
As the medical experience shows, this therapy is very effective and helps more than 85% of cases of dermatitis. The only drawback of the technique is its long duration. To the immune system reaction developed according to the developed scheme, it takes at least 6-8 months of regular injections.