Chronic eczema is a relapsing inflammatory disease of the skin, which is characterized by the appearance of various rashes, sensations of itching and burning. The reasons for the defeat can be both external and internal factors, the main of which are as follows:
- mechanical and thermal injuries;
- exposure to chemicals;
- allergic reactions;
- stress;
- kidney disease;
- pathology of the digestive system;
- endocrine disorders, etc.
The most common sites of eczema localization are hands and face. Chronic eczema can be focal or generalized, its manifestations may differ depending on the location of the pathological process.
Chronic dyshidrotic eczema
With this form of eczema, the hands, fingers and feet are affected, on which itchy bubbles are formed, filled with serous fluid. A feature of the rashes is that they are located in the deep layers of the skin, so they may not protrude above its surface. As the disease develops, wet erosions form on the spot of the vesicles, when drying, there is peeling, crusting. The disease is not contagious, it is not transmitted from person to person.
Chronic microbial eczema
The defeat of this form develops more often on the skin areas around infected wounds, trophic ulcers , abrasions, fistulas, abrasions. It has the appearance of limited foci of erosion with a torn horny layer along the periphery, covered with yellowish crusts. Skin formations are accompanied by a strong itch, purulent discharge. This disease is also not contagious.
Treatment of chronic eczema
- antihistamines;
- sedatives;
- vitamin preparations;
- antibiotics.
Local treatment is prescribed - the use of anti-inflammatory ointments , lotions, external corticosteroids.