What ointment to use for contact dermatitis of the hands

Hand contact dermatitis can be treated with topical boric acid solution and glucocorticoid drugs. Hand contact dermatitis is due to hand contact with certain exogenous sensitizing substances, causing an inflammatory reaction in the skin at the contact site. First of all, should avoid re-exposure to allergens, topical drug treatment according to acute, subacute and chronic dermatitis treatment principles. 1. Acute stage: use glycerite lotion for obvious redness and swelling, and use 3% boric acid solution as cold wet compress for 15-30 minutes each time, several times a day for 1-3 days until the exudation is controlled. 2. Subacute stage: use zinc oxide paste or zinc oxide oil externally when there is a small amount of exudation; use glucocorticoid cream, such as mometasone furoate cream, etc. when there is no exudation; use antibiotics externally when there is infection, such as mupirocin ointment. 3. Chronic stage: glucocorticosteroids or other creams or ointments with anti-inflammatory effect can be used externally. According to the severity of the disease, you can also choose to take antihistamine and glucocorticoid medication. The above drugs are for reference only, the specific dosage and usage should follow the doctor’s instructions. When contact dermatitis occurs, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner and follow the doctor’s instructions, do not blindly use drugs.