Causes and symptoms of contact dermatitis
Dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs under the influence of external or internal factors. The cause of nodular dermatitis is a virus. The main manifestations of the disease: redness of the skin, severe itching, rash, watery blisters, formation of crusts.
Causes of dermatitis:- physical (exposure to temperature, skin contact with plants and animals, damage to the skin by electric current, insect bites, exposure to radiation);
- chemical (skin contact with household chemicals, cosmetics, building materials, acids, alkalis, and medicines);
- biological (heredity, weakened immunity, serious chronic diseases, stress, unfavorable living conditions).
Allergic dermatitis in adults is one of the most common skin diseases requiring qualified medical care.
Atopic dermatitis
Atopic (diffuse) dermatitis is a chronic form of allergic, characterized by the complexity of treatment and seasonality. It most often develops in childhood. The main symptoms of the disease are severe itching, papules, vesicles, crust formation. The causative agents can be both external irritants (pollen, dust) and allergens that have entered the body. Treatment of atopic dermatitis in children is carried out by a pediatrician, taking into account the recommendations of an allergist and a dermatologist. Therapy, as a rule, consists of drug treatment and physical therapy. Folk medicine recipes can be used as auxiliary treatment.
Symptoms of contact dermatitis
The clinic is manifested by direct contact of the skin with the provoking agent. The most common causes of contractile (simple) dermatitis: plants, sun, frost, animals and chemicals.
The disease can be:
- allergic (causes are microorganisms and food products);
- irritable (reaction to chemicals and plants);
- photo contact (exposure to sunlight).
Symptoms of contact dermatitis are severe itching, the presence of a rash. The main treatment is breaking contact with the irritant substance.
Seborrheic dermatitis
Seborrheic dermatitis is an inflammation of the skin that occurs as a result of excess secretion of altered sebum or under the influence of microbes. It is most often diagnosed in men and teenagers. Localization of the disease - eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and scalp.
Manifestations of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp:- red plaques with clear borders;
- erythema;
- skin peeling, seborrhea, baldness;
- itching;
- rash (in some cases).
Perioral dermatitis
The disease belongs to common types of dermatitis and is characterized by skin irritation and inflammation in the mouth and chin area. It is most often diagnosed in young women. The main causes of such dermatitis are the use of low-quality cosmetics, the use of steroid ointments, oral contraceptives and hormonal disorders.
Perioral dermatitis in children most often develops after the use of inhalations and sprays with glucocorticoid hormones.
The disease does not pose a health risk, but in some cases a doctor's consultation is necessary. On our website Dobrobut.com, you can make an appointment with a narrow-profile specialist. The doctor will talk about the clinical manifestations of solar dermatitis on the face and methods of its treatment.
Diagnostics
Effectiveness of treatment primarily depends on high-quality diagnostics, which includes: history taking, laboratory tests and instrumental examinations. Laboratory tests include a general blood test, an analysis to determine the concentration of immunoglobulins, and skin tests. In addition, a scraping from the affected area of skin is required for bacteriological (histological examination) and consultation of specialized specialists (gastroenterologist, allergist).
Diaper dermatitis in babies: features
The disease develops in conditions of high humidity and difficult air access. It manifests itself in the form of redness and swelling of the skin and sores. In case of infection in the wound, candidal diaper dermatitis develops, which requires specific and long-term treatment. Prevention will be air baths, the right size of diapers and the use of baby powder or cream. The doctor will tell you more about how to treat diaper dermatitis in babies at a personal appointment. The pediatrician will answer questions and advise folk methods of treating the disease.
Drug treatment of dermatitis
- Elimination of the irritating agent. In some cases, this is enough to prevent the further development of the disease.
- Elimination of possible microorganisms. Treatment is prescribed after necessary diagnostic measures.
- Local treatment with the use of antibacterial drugs (ointment from dermatitis on the skin). The doctor can prescribe chloramphenicol, erythromycin, etc.
- In the absence of blisters, bandages with corticosteroid gels are recommended.
- Prescription of adsorbing and antihistamine drugs (activated carbon, suprastin, cetirizine).
- In severe cases, hospitalization is indicated.
Allergic dermatitis in adults: prevention
To prevent the development of dermatitis, doctors recommend normalizing sleep and quitting smoking. A healthy lifestyle, nutritious food, preventive intake of vitamins to support the immune system, compliance with the rules of personal hygiene and safety techniques when working with chemicals will be a good prevention for adults and children. In addition, it is necessary to avoid stress and conflict situations, as well as timely treat inflammatory diseases.
If you have any questions, contact the clinic. Our doctors will help you decide on diagnostic methods and tell you which cream for skin dermatitis on the hands and feet is indicated in a specific case. You can make an appointment on the website or by calling the above phone numbers.
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