Eczema is a common disease that often occurs in young children. This disease is currently diagnosed in 40% of people who have complained of skin diseases. It is characterized by inflammation of the skin that occurs under the influence of internal and external stimuli. So that the disease does not acquire a chronic form, it is necessary to timely treat eczema. On the legs or arms, as well as on other parts of the body, the disease requires urgent treatment by a doctor.
Symptoms of the disease
There are certain signs of eczema by which you can determine the disease:
- the initial stage is redness of the skin, bloating and the formation of blisters. Feeling of constant itching;
- the intermediate stage is an increase in the bubbles and their subsequent opening;
- the final stage is wet skin with the formation of pustules.
After the cessation of the inflammatory processes, drying and crusting of the skin occurs. During the course of the disease, simultaneously on the affected areas of the skin, one can observe different stages of eczema. The photo conveys the overall picture of the disease, where it can be seen that there are vesicles, sputum and dry areas on the body.
Treatment of eczema on the legs with traditional methods
For symptoms of the disease, you should consult a doctor - an allergist or dermatologist. Foot Eczema Treatment carried out through the following medications:
- drugs to strengthen the body - vitamins;
- antihistamines;
- antibacterial drugs;
- antibiotics - in case of pus.
With the complication of the disease, it is necessary to reduce water procedures. The appearance of pus is a serious exacerbation in which the body is constantly covered with itchy vesicles. An increase in body temperature and a deterioration in the general condition of the patient may occur.
The treatment of eczema on the legs is successful with proper nutrition. It is necessary to remove citrus fruits, smoked and spicy foods, sweets and carbonated drinks from the patient’s diet.
Treatment of eczema on the legs with folk remedies
Often, to improve the patient's condition, it is recommended to use:
- tincture of yarrow herb;
- baths from decoctions of a succession and celandine;
- soot formed after burning a newspaper;
- smearing with sour cream the affected areas;
- compresses from ground pearl barley and honey (in the ratio 1: 1);
- lotions from a decoction of walnut leaves;
- ingestion of decoctions for collecting herbs: burdock root, dandelion, St. John's wort.
Treatment of eczema on the legs with the help of folk remedies does not guarantee recovery and can lead to complications. Therefore, before using them, you need to consult a doctor.
Disease prevention
To prevent the disease, you should adhere to the recommendations of doctors:
- observe hygiene;
- Do not come in prolonged contact with allergens;
- avoid overheating or hypothermia of the body;
- introduce dairy and vegetable products into the daily diet;
- limit your intake of alcoholic beverages.
In order to consolidate the result of treatment, preventive measures should be followed. It is advisable to avoid stressful situations and emotional stress, as well as try to lead a measured lifestyle.