Atopic dermatitis in adults

Diffuse neurodermatitis, as this disease is also called, is allergic in nature and is a chronic pathology. As a rule, it occurs in childhood or adolescence, and the predisposition to it is determined genetically. Atopic dermatitis in adults occurs in the form of rare but intense exacerbations followed by a period of prolonged remission.

Causes of atopic dermatitis in adults

Despite the hereditary origin of the disease under consideration, even in the presence of an allergic gene (mainly transmitted through the maternal line), diffuse neurodermatitis does not always manifest. The cause of the progression of the disease is always an external stimulus:

• toxicosis during pregnancy;
• food allergy;
• infectious lesions.

Less often provoking factors are epidermal (animal hair, dandruff) and household allergens (dust, feathers, book and house pliers), as well as external conditions (cold, pollen of plants).

Symptoms and treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults

The main and earliest signs of diffuse neurodermatitis are dryness and itching of the skin. Relapses of the chronic process occur either at a certain time of the year, usually fall, winter, or due to repeated contacts with the stimulus.

In addition to these clinical manifestations, the following symptoms are observed:

• reddening of the epidermis;
• swelling;
• appearance of plaques and red spots on the skin with uneven edges and borders;
• erosion (after combing);
• ulcers in case of secondary infection;
• formation of crusts in the place of erosion of dark yellow, brown color;
• thickening and discoloration of the skin;
• cheilitis;
• hives;
• conjunctivitis;
• strengthening the severity of the skin pattern;
• the appearance of cracks and peeling, especially in the area of ​​the feet;
• thinning and hair loss on the back of the head and eyebrows;
• darkening of the skin of the eyelids;
• loss of longitudinal striation with nails (look like polished plates).

Rare symptoms with prolonged and ineffective treatment with corticosteroids:

• weight loss;
• hypokorticism;
• decreased gastric acidity;
• hypotension;
• increased fatigue;
• hypoglycemia.

How to treat atopic dermatitis in adults?

Therapy of the disease must be complex and lasts a long time. This is due to the chronic course of the pathology and the need to constantly prevent its recurrence.

Here's how you can cure atopic dermatitis in adults:

1. Take antihistamines - Suprastin, Telfast, Claritin, Cetrin, Zirtek .
2. Purify the gastrointestinal tract - Polysorb, Filtrum STI, Enterosgel, Polypefan.
3. Drink funds that reduce the sensitivity of the immune system to histamines - calcium chloride, sodium thiosulfate.
4. Apply local medicines of the hormone series - Acriderm, Elok, Celestoderm.
5. Apply non-steroidal ointments and creams - Elidel, Fenistil, Protopic, Timogen, Videastim.
6. If the exacerbation of neurodermatitis is associated with psychogenic factors, use sedatives - Persen, tincture of valerian, Novopassite, Glycine.

It is also important to properly organize nutrition in atopic dermatitis in adults, excluding products that cause allergic reactions.

Attachment of secondary infection requires additional laboratory tests, after which antibiotics, antiviral and antifungal agents can be prescribed.

Treatment of atopic dermatitis in adults with folk remedies

Alternative medicine offers an excellent prescription of medicinal lotion:

1. In enameled dishes, soak 1 tablespoon of dried herb veronica with a glass of boiling water.
2. Close the lid, wrap and insist for 3 hours.
3. Strain the solution.
4. Wipe the affected skin with lotion at least 5 times a day.

Alcohol tincture:

1. In a glass jar, fold finely chopped birch buds (1 tablespoon).
2. Pour a glass of alcohol.
3. Hermetically plug, leave in a warm place for 3 weeks.
4. Strain agent.
5. Drink tincture of 40 drops every day, mixing with a small amount of water.

You can also do at night compresses with raw grated potatoes, distributing the mass over the entire surface of the damaged skin.