Neurodermatitis on the hands is an inflammatory disease that is allergic in nature and chronic. This dermatological problem is characterized by seasonality: exacerbation is mainly recorded in the winter. It is worth noting that neurodermatitis can occur not only on the limbs, but also spread throughout the skin, so it needs serious treatment.
Neurodermatitis on the hands: causes
Among the main etiological factors determining the development of this disease, the following should be noted:
• functional disorders in the functioning of the nervous system;
• hereditary predisposition;
• allergic reactions;
• inflammatory processes in the nasopharynx, urogenital area, gastrointestinal tract;
• low level of immunity;
• metabolic disorders.
Neurodermatitis on the hands: clinical manifestations
The main symptom of neurodermatitis is severe itching of the skin, which becomes very dry. Most often affected areas of the elbow joints and flexion surfaces of the forearm. The palm pattern for this disease becomes more pronounced. Washing of pathological areas is painful, the use of creams and other cosmetics provokes a worsening of the clinical picture.
In addition, neurodermatitis in the hands is characterized by the occurrence of single nodal elements. Scales appear, which turn into crusts. They further disappear, while wounds form on the skin. If excessive dryness and hyperpigmentation of the skin is found, then they are already talking about the transition of the disease to a chronic form, which, after stress, weather changes and poor nutrition, gives relapse and can occur with the infection.
It is worth noting that neurodermatitis in children is recorded mainly at the age of 6-7 months. It is manifested by increased sensitivity of the skin, its hyperemia and severe itching, which worsens the child’s sleep and becomes the cause of his excessive arousal and anxiety. Scales also appear on the cheeks and head, which subsequently extend to the baby's neck, folds of the upper and lower extremities.
The principles of treatment of neurodermatitis in the hands
For effective treatment of this skin lesion, it is important to eliminate the cause of its appearance. The treatment is based on the use of antidepressants and tranquilizers, hepatoprotectors, eubiotics. In severe cases, drugs are prescribed, which include corticosteroid hormones. To reduce itching, it is recommended to take antihistamines. It is also advisable to carry out vitamin therapy. Of the physiotherapeutic procedures, exposure to the affected areas of the skin with ultraviolet rays is most often used. In addition, with neurodermatitis of any localization, patients should follow a diet with a restriction of spicy, smoked, salty dishes, as well as alcohol.
Alternative
treatment of neurodermatitis should be combined with traditional methods of therapy. As an anti-inflammatory agent, you can apply a compress from a decoction of yarrow and chamomile, as well as plantain leaves, which additionally exhibit a bactericidal effect and contribute to faster healing of wounds. In addition, it is useful to make hand baths with starch, walnut leaves or birch. It helps with ingestion of the infusion from the collection of herbs:
horsetail, oregano, nettle leaves, valerian root and chamomile flowers.