Chronic disease, which occurs with periodic relapses and remissions, is called diffuse neurodermatitis. There are no exact reasons for this pathology, it is supposed that genetic predisposition and propensity to allergic reactions contribute to its development.
Diffuse neurodermatitis - symptoms and treatment
The disease can occur at any age, with time changing clinical manifestations, weakening and increasing depending on the emotional and physical condition of the patient.
Symptoms of diffuse neurodermatitis in adults:
- appearance on the skin of the face and head of rashes in the form of papular elements;
- the spread of tumors to other parts of the body - shins, shoulders, folds of elbows, folds under the knees, hands, hands, fingers;
- thickening of the skin;
- flaking areas, scales;
- painful itching;
- occurrence of ulcers under the formed crusts;
- ichthyosis;
- hyperpigmentation of the skin;
- decrease in the amount of urine released per day;
- dysfunction of immunity;
- deterioration of the kidneys and adrenal glands;
- neuralgic disorders;
- gradual merging of the rashes into extensive foci;
- changing the work of the vascular system;
- insomnia , depression;
- endocrine imbalance;
- rarely - cataract.
Atopic dermatitis or diffuse neurodermatitis requires a long-term complex treatment, which is made depending on the individual characteristics of a person, the presence of any internal diseases, the functioning of the endocrine system, the state of metabolism.
The main scheme of therapy includes adherence to a diet with a restriction of the daily amount of salt and carbohydrates, as well as slightly reduced caloric content. In addition, it is important to adhere to the daily routine, to give time to moderate physical activity.
Diffuse neurodermatitis - treatment with medicines
It is recommended to use such groups of medicines:
- anesthetics (novocain, ice medicine);
- sedatives (Aminazine, sodium bromide);
- anti-inflammatory ointments and antipruritic topical agents (naphthalan ointment, Burov's liquid, chloroethyl, silver nitrate);
- hormonal medications (Prednisolone, Dexamethasone, Triamcinolone);
- antihistamines (Suprastin, Diazolin, sodium sulfate, Dimedrol);
- bioactive preparations (vitreous, liquid extract of aloe, Histaglobulin, Pyrogenal);
- vitamin complexes, nicotinic acid , thiamine.