Is eczema treatable?

Overall, eczema is not very treatable, mainly because it is prone to recurring episodes and usually requires long-term treatment. Eczema treatment can usually be taken in the form of western medicine, physical therapy, Chinese herbal medicine, etc. A. Western medicine treatment 1, topical drug treatment: regardless of the period, can be treated with topical glucocorticoid ointment. In the acute stage without exudation, you can also apply furnace glycolate lotion; those with more exudation can apply boric acid solution, berberine hydrochloride solution, ezacrine solution and other wet compresses to promote the dissipation of exuded material; you can also apply zinc oxide oil to repair the erosion, which is suitable for those with little exudation. In the subacute stage, zinc oxide paste can also be applied. In the chronic stage, urea ointment and salicylic acid ointment can be used together; 2. Systemic oral medication: glucocorticoids such as prednisone and dexamethasone can be applied as prescribed by the doctor to quickly control symptoms, calcium and sodium thiosulfate, loratadine, cetirizine, paracetamol and other drugs to combat allergies and relieve pruritus symptoms. In case of co-infection, sensitive antibiotics such as penicillin and ceftriaxone should be added according to the results of bacterial culture. If the above treatment is ineffective or the condition is serious, immunosuppressant treatment, such as cyclosporine, methotrexate, azathioprine, etc., can be applied as prescribed by the doctor. The actual physical therapy for chronic, stubborn eczema, can follow the medical advice to perform ultraviolet therapy, treatment. In addition, you can also follow medical advice to apply Chinese medicine bath, Chinese medicine fumigation therapy, acupuncture therapy, ear acupuncture therapy and other methods of treatment. In normal life, eczema patients should try to avoid suspected causative factors, such as bathing with water that is too hot, scratching hard or using too much soap. You should also avoid mental tension, excessive strain, eat less spicy and stimulating food and seafood, and pay more attention to skin cleaning and moisturizing in winter.