Eczema Treatment

Eczema (dermatitis) is one of the most common skin ailments. It is also an ailment for which the medical community does not provide clear answers regarding causes and definitive treatment.

Treatment Method

With eczema, the skin reacts through inflammation as a defense to bodily or environmental factors. Many eczema patients are in search of a definitive solution. They complain about visiting many physicians. Each physician prescribes a medicine and sends them on their way. Yet, the ailment does not go away. The problem here is the fact that patients want/expect to eradicate the disease with the medicine prescribed by the doctor. However, adult eczema is a disorder that does not completely disappear, but the symptoms can be controlled. It is necessary to find the cause of eczema and to correct the damage to the skin, to strengthen the skin barrier, and then to prevent the recurrence of eczema. Otherwise, your treatment will only last short-term. Contrary to those who say that accurate results cannot be obtained before the age of 2, an allergy test performed on the skin by pediatric allergy specialists can be performed from 2-3 months of age and the underlying cause of eczema can be determined. The most common triggers are substances that irritate the skin. For example, threads from materials which have contact with the skin, such as wool or man-made fabrics can be observed in many people with eczema.

Frequently Asked Questions

Soaps and cleaners, perfume, make-up, dust, sand, chlorine, solvents, skin irritants in the surrounding area, cigarette smoke. Eczema flare-ups can also be triggered by certain conditions that affect the immune system. What are these triggers or increase factors? Cold or flu, bacterial infection? Allergic reactions to substances such as mold, pollen, or pet dander, as well as prolonged contact with water, very hot or very cold, sweating and then cooling of this sweat, taking a shower with very hot water or for a very long time, not using skin oil after bathing, low humidity in winter, living in climates that are dry throughout the year.

Corticosteroids: If other treatment methods fail, corticosteroid therapy is recommended. Provided instructions must be followed when using these steroids. Radiation therapy: Ultraviolet radiation therapies can be applied. Laser treatments: Q-switched, Pico, Nd:YAG lasers can be used to prevent itching and to get out of the vicious circle. Immunosuppressants: Drugs that suppress the immune system may also be a treatment option. When other treatments have failed, medications such as cyclosporine, azathioprine, or methotrexate may be prescribed. Immune Regulators: This is a new type of medicated cream that treats eczema by controlling inflammation and suppressing immune system responses.