Chinese medicine or Western medicine to treat atopic dermatitis method is different, different drugs, with their own advantages, there is no so-called “see Chinese medicine is good or Western medicine is good” this statement, it is recommended that patients with atopic dermatitis follow the doctor’s instructions for standardized treatment.
Atopic dermatitis is a chronic, recurrent, inflammatory skin disease, common clinical manifestations of dry skin, intense itching, eczema-like rash, etc., which can cause a certain degree of impact on daily life.
For the treatment of atopic dermatitis, glucocorticoid drugs such as hydrocortisone cream and tretinoin cream are commonly used in Western medicine, as well as antihistamines such as loratadine and diclofenac tretinoin. Antibiotics such as mupirocin and fusidic acid can be used for those with severe or definite bacterial infections. In addition, treatment with ultraviolet light can be used to relieve symptoms.
Atopic dermatitis belongs to the category of “four curved winds” in traditional Chinese medicine, and requires evidence-based treatment, such as eczema ointment or five plasters for the evidence of dampness and heat, and eczema powder for the evidence of blood deficiency and wind dryness.
The use of the above medications requires the guidance of a doctor. Chinese medicine and Western medicine for the treatment of atopic dermatitis have their own advantages, if necessary, can be used in a combination of Chinese and Western medicine to improve the therapeutic effect, it is recommended that the patient under the guidance of a doctor for treatment.