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What is eczema?
First, eczema is very itchy, it can even affect sleep.
Secondly, eczema is “ugly”. Acute eczema can see red, bumpy, sometimes blistered, watery skin; chronic span>The skin is mainly dry, rough and hypertrophic.
Why do I get eczema?
Eczema can be for many reasons. Such as living in a humid, cold and dry environment, eating seafood, inhaling dust mites, contacting animal fur, frequent use of detergents, etc.
However, many people have said, why do I avoid all these situations and still have eczema? Because the above are external factors, as well as internal factors. Such as own allergic constitution, anxiety and insomnia, high work pressure, overwork, etc.
In general, people with allergies are more likely to be “in and out” strong>, the skin barrier function decreased. At this time, it is easier for external irritants to enter the skin, which in turn triggers inflammation of the skin and eventually eczema.
Why is it easy to get eczema in summer? Besides summer, is there any other season that is easy to get eczema?
Eczema occurs in summer for two main reasons. First, humid and hot weather damages the skin barrier, and the skin cannot well block external allergens, irritants, bacteria and other harmful substances. Second, stimulant foods such as grilled skewers, crayfish, cold beer and various cold drinks in summer are also easy for people with allergies.
In fact, it’s not just summer that is easy to get eczema, winter is also the season of high incidence of eczema. Because the skin is dry in winter, the skin is prone to cracks, causing dry eczema. Therefore, winter skin care and moisturizing is very important.
How can I tell if I have eczema?
Eczema is generally similar to two skin diseases, one is prickly heat and the other is ringworm. The etiology of these two diseases is completely different from eczema, so it must be distinguished when treating.
Prickly heatIt is usually caused by the occlusion of sweat pores, and there are dense, pinhead-sized red bumps on the skin surface. Sometimes there are pus heads, and there will be itching, tingling, and burning sensations. At this time, as long as you are in a cool environment, keep your body dry, and apply some talcum powder, basically a day or two will be fine.
tineais a skin disease caused by a fungal infection that causes redness, small blisters, and peeling of the skin, Itchy feeling. This needs to be treated with antifungal creams or, in severe cases, oral antifungals.
If you have eczema, what should you pay attention to in your daily life?
If you have eczema, try not to mess with it. Follow the principle of “less washing, less scratching and less irritation” in daily life, use less hot water and less contact with irritating substances such as detergents, soaps, and fur products. and Go to bed as early as possible to stay in a good mood. (This must be a reminder: if eczema doesn’t go well for a long time, it can become chronic eczema that takes months or years to heal. Some last a lifetime!)And if you pay attention to your diet, pay attention to rest, and take active and correct treatment, there is a high probability that eczema will be controlled in the acute and subacute stages, and will be cured within a few weeks. Of course, due to various reasons, some eczema will become chronic and recurring.
” The most important one: If you have eczema, you must go to the hospital as soon as possible and take medicine under the guidance of the doctor.
Eczema recurs, what should I do?
This is mainly related to one’s own allergies and various stimuli in life. At this time, it is necessary to timely control the symptoms with medication, reduce irritation, and slowly repair the skin.
How can people prevent eczema in daily life?
1. Avoid “stimuli”. Such as avoid scratching, hot water, frequent bathing, excessive use of soap and other physical stimuli; avoid seafood, barbecue, hot pot, wine and other irritating food; stay away from dust mites, pollen, Common allergens such as pet fur.
2. Regularly use a mild moisturizing moisturizer to enhance skin resistance.
3. Keep your mind at ease.
Many infants and young children will get eczema in summer, what should parents and mothers do?
For babies with mild eczema, correct care is half the treatment. NoteDo not bathe your baby frequently, and the water temperature should not be too high, preferably no more than 40°C.
Babies with moderate to severe eczema need to use weak topical steroids while taking good care of them; if the skin is damaged, antibiotic ointments can be used; Can relieve itching. In short, follow the doctor’s advice, in order to let the baby recover as soon as possible. Use plenty of moisturizer all over your body after bathing, and keep your baby in a comfortable living environment in cotton, loose-fitting clothing. At the same time, cut the nails frequently to prevent the baby from scratching the skin and causing infection.
Content source:
People’s Health Publishing House published “Doctor Union: Persevere in doing these things well for a healthy life”
This article is the chief reviewer: Jin Hongzhong, Peking Union Medical College Hospital
The author of this article: Jiang Yanyun, Peking Union Medical College Hospital