With the appearance of dermatitis, accompanied by skin itching, the well-being of an adult or child deteriorates sharply. Constant anxiety and reddened skin cause discomfort in a sick person and people around him. For treatment, you will need to consult an allergist or dermatologist, but you need to know what dermatitis is. Home treatment for this disease will be described in the article.
Types of disease
The doctor during the examination, in order to prescribe the correct treatment, must determine the type of disease. Dermatitis are as follows:
- contact, which may occur under the influence of allergens or from physical effects on the skin;
- atopic - manifests itself mainly in young children and becomes smaller with age;
- toxidermy - manifests itself as a skin reaction to a toxic effect;
- seborrheic.
In addition to the main species, there are other varieties that depend on external factors:
- actinic;
- solar;
- crawler;
- gold;
- follicular;
- diaper, etc.
Symptoms of the disease
Dermatitis occurs when exposure to the body of allergens, physical or chemical irritation. Often allergens become household chemicals used daily, food, plants and animals.
Regardless of what kind of disease has manifested, they have a common property - a local manifestation, with clearly defined edges and itching. Swelling and burning appear. Itching can range from unbearable to mild.
Acute dermatitis is manifested by redness of various shapes and severe itching. The manifestation of the disease will be present until the interaction with the allergen disappears. In the acute stage, bubbles may appear which, when combed, become wet. There is a risk of suppuration.
If the disease can not be managed at the first stage, the following form of dermatitis appears. How to treat at home, if the main symptoms are dry skin and the appearance of crusts? Permanent hydration of the skin will be required. With constant exposure to the allergen and the absence of effective treatment, there is a risk of developing a chronic form of the disease.
The chronic form is manifested by thickening of the skin in the inflamed areas, redness becomes cyanotic.
Causes of Dermatitis
The disease is based on exogenous and endogenous factors. External factors affecting the skin are called exogenous. These include friction, compression, pressure, household chemicals, washing powder, temperature difference, dry air, sunlight, sweat, and much more that human skin may come into contact with.
Endogenous are internal factors that affect the body's resistance to allergens. With a lack of vitamins, a violation of the endocrine system, and a decrease in immunity, dermatitis is more active.
Sometimes the cause of dermatitis can be hormonal disorders, the use of poor-quality cosmetics, and the abuse of allergic foods. Deficiency of vitamin A and E enhances the manifestation of the disease in the same way as dry air in the apartment.
The cause of the manifestation of a skin disease in children is a violation of the diet of the mother during the period of gestation and lactation. It is proved that people with liver, stomach and digestive disorders suffer more often from this disease.
Seborrheic dermatitis
One of the manifestations of skin disease is seborrheic dermatitis. Treatment at home requires discipline, because the disease is not treated quickly. It is caused by fungi and appears where the sebaceous glands are. Worldwide, up to 5% of people suffer from this disease. With a decrease in immunity, the likelihood of contracting seborrheic dermatitis reaches 80%. Most often it affects men aged 30-35 years.
This pathology manifests itself most often on the head. The main symptoms include peeling, the appearance of crusts of light or yellow color, dandruff, acne, rashes, and in severe cases - hair loss.
For treatment, you need to consult a dermatologist. Some drugs provoke the appearance of seborrheic dermatitis. Home treatment involves the use of antiallergic and antifungal drugs. To determine the cause of the seborrhea disease, it is necessary to take tests: KLA, blood for sugar, for hormones and analysis of feces for dysbiosis.
With severe seborrheic dermatitis, the doctor may prescribe hormonal drugs. With a complicated disease, antibacterial agents are used.
Allergic dermatitis
Allergic dermatitis develops when exposed to the skin of products that cause allergies. Most often, allergens surround a person in everyday life and are used daily.
Allergies can occur when using ointments, antibiotics, jewelry that contains nickel, as well as washing powder, soap, shampoo, cream, latex, clothes with the addition of synthetic materials, etc.
When a doctor makes a diagnosis of allergic dermatitis, treatment at home involves the exclusion of an allergen, the use of antihistamines and ointments. The manifestation of an allergic disease begins with redness and itching, swelling and the appearance of vesicles are possible.
Modern drugs for the treatment of allergies do not cause drowsiness, unlike the medicines of the previous generation. They can be used by children.
With severe inflammation, corticosteroid ointments are used, it is enough to apply them to the affected area once a day. In a few days, the skin returns to its original condition.
Allergic dermatitis is a delayed reaction of the body to an allergenic product. This is the difficulty in determining the allergen. The reaction may appear after 10 days. In children, allergic dermatitis most often occurs. How to treat the disease at home, you must decide with your doctor.
To completely cleanse the body, sorbents are used that contribute to the rapid elimination of allergens and accelerate the healing process.
Solar dermatitis
Such dermatitis looks like a sunburn, because it captures areas of the skin that have been exposed to ultraviolet rays. In these areas, redness and a rash appear. It occurs 2-3 days after exposure to the sun. In this case, itching and burning appears.
If several days do not fall under direct sunlight, then the disease goes away. But in the future it will appear again, if you are long under the sun. Inflammation begins most often in early summer or at sea.
If you have sun dermatitis, home treatment is possible. To do this, wear closed clothing, avoid the bright sun and take antihistamines. Panthenol cream can be applied to the skin.
How to treat dermatitis in adults
Treating dermatitis in adults is easier than in children. An adult needs to follow a diet and exclude foods that may be allergens, as well as fried, smoked and salty foods.
Successfully undergoing treatment for dermatitis in adults with folk remedies. The most effective are compresses with tar. They are applied to redness at night, washed off in the morning. This method relieves inflammation and itching.
If rashes are present on a large area of the skin, it is recommended to use bathtubs with decoctions of herbs. Apply herbs purchased at a pharmacy. The main plants with which you can take a bath:
- chamomile - relieves inflammation;
- succession - dries the skin, eliminates itching;
- Oak bark;
- Birch buds.
Decoctions are added to the water. Take a bath for 10-20 minutes.
Calendula also copes with the symptoms of dermatitis. For home treatment with herbs, the following recipe is often used:
- 2 parts of nettle;
- 2 parts cornflower;
- 2 parts of calendula;
- 3 parts of chamomile.
Pour all this with water and boil for 10 minutes. It is infused for about two hours, after which the broth can be used.
Features of treating children
In children, skin diseases appear more often than in adults. Treatment of dermatitis at home with folk remedies in children can only be used as additional therapy. Apply herbal decoctions and ointments without consulting a doctor is unacceptable. You can not only not achieve the result, but also exacerbate the situation.
Dermatitis in children appears most often in the first year of life. It may occur in rashes or dry skin.
Genetic predisposition is the main factor against which childhood dermatitis develops. If a child has a history of bronchial asthma, allergic reactions, if there are smoking family members, then the risk of allergic skin diseases is very high.
In infants, diaper dermatitis may occur. For treatment at home, children need to flush inflamed areas with water, change diapers or diapers more often, maintain optimal temperature and humidity in the room, and arrange air baths.
Alternative methods of treatment
Folk remedies are often used to eliminate dermatitis. Treatment at home is possible with ointments of own production. They remove itching, eliminate peeling and redness. Apply to skin overnight. It is necessary to mix honey and Kalanchoe juice in equal proportions. The mixture is aged for a week at room temperature, after which it is ready for use. The finished product should be stored in the refrigerator.
No less effective is the treatment of homemade zinc ointment. To do this, you need to buy powdered zinc, white clay and baby powder. Mix everything in equal proportions until a paste is obtained. It is necessary to smear at night those areas of the skin where there is inflammation.
Dermatitis in dogs
A disease such as dermatitis also occurs in animals. The most common dermatitis in dogs. Treatment at home is possible after consulting a veterinarian. You must make sure that there is no danger from pathology to humans.
The main symptoms are:
- itching
- nervousness of the pet;
- redness;
- rashes;
- hair loss.
Antihistamines are used in the treatment of dogs. The doctor may prescribe special ones - for animals - or human ones.
Special ointments to combat dermatitis are applied to the skin on which the hair is cut in advance. If skin disease is caused by parasites, then antiparasitic drugs are used.
In the bacterial form, antimicrobials are used. For complex treatment and strengthening immunity, it is recommended to take vitamins.
Dermatitis in cats
Feline dermatitis may be caused by another disease. Treatment of dermatitis in cats at home requires a preliminary examination by a specialist. The disease happens:
- superficial - accompanied by itching and the appearance of sores on the body;
- purulent - there is severe inflammation with purulent discharge;
- wet - in which the hair loss of the animal occurs.
For treatment, you can use the ointment "Stop-itch", designed specifically for animals; antihistamines - Suprastin, Zodak and others. The dosage should be selected by the veterinarian, depending on the weight and condition of the animal.
Prevention of dermatitis in adults and children
Actions to prevent the disease in adults and children are aimed at prolonging the period of remission. To do this, it is necessary to minimize contact with the allergen, eliminate unnecessary products, conduct daily wet cleaning, use hypoallergenic products in everyday life, and children's laundry detergent.
With atopic dermatitis, an important role is played by the mechanical effect on the skin, therefore it is recommended to use baby balms or rinses after washing.