How to treat cracked skin on the body

Cracked skin may be related to dry eczema, neurodermatitis, atopic dermatitis and other diseases, and need to take general treatment, medication and other ways to improve. 1. Dry eczema: cracked skin may be caused by dry eczema, patients should avoid rubbing the affected area vigorously, pay attention to skin care, it is recommended to apply horse oil, petroleum jelly and other moisturizing drugs to moisturize the skin. You can also use dexamethasone, hydrocortisone and other glucocorticoid ointment, severe symptoms of oral antihistamine drugs such as loratadine to promote the rash subside. 2. Neurodermatitis: the body skin cracks consider and neurodermatitis related, patients should avoid mental stress, maintain a good state of mind. It is recommended to use topical calcium-modulated phosphatase inhibitors, such as tacrolimus, pimecrolimus, etc., or topical halometasone and other hormonal drugs, which can help to improve the situation of cracked skin. 3. Atopic dermatitis: If atopic dermatitis triggers cracked skin, patients should wear loose, cool clothing, and can apply glucocorticoid drugs with strong anti-inflammatory effects, such as hydrocortisone butyrate cream, mometasone furoate cream, etc., and pay attention to skin moisturizing care. All of the above drugs should be used in accordance with medical advice. There are many reasons for the cracking of the skin on the body, and it is recommended that patients go to a regular hospital and cooperate with the doctor for standardized treatment.