How to effectively treat dyshidrotic eczema

Dyshidrotic eczema is actually a type of dyshidrotic herpes, which is also a type of rash caused by inappropriate sweating. This is one of the common skin diseases in clinical practice. Many people do not know how to effectively treat dyshidrotic eczema. There are mainly internal and external treatments for this type of skin disease, and it can also be improved through diet.

1. Internal treatment

① In cases of internal damp-heat syndrome, there are deep blisters on the palms and soles, clustered together, the size of a needle tip, itching, and when the blisters are broken, water is released and the blisters become yellow and sticky, accompanied by a red tongue with a greasy coating and a slippery and rapid pulse. Treatment should be heat-clearing and damp-removing method. Medicinal ingredients: 10g of Scutellaria baicalensis, 10g of Coptis chinensis, 15g of Atractylodes macrocephala, 10g of Tangerine peel, 10g of Poria cocos, 10g of Liuyi powder (decoction), 30g of raw coix seed, and 10g of Cortex Moutan. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

②Spleen deficiency and dampness syndrome: scattered blisters on the palms and soles, the size of a needle tip to a corn, translucent, with thin and clear blister fluid, occasional itching, accompanied by a pale and slippery tongue, and a slippery pulse. Treatment should be based on the method of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness. Medicinal ingredients: Poria 12g, Atractylodes 10g, Alisma 10g, White Bean 10g, Plantago 10g (wrapped and decocted), stir-fried Coix Seed 60g, stir-fried Chinese Yam 30g, Winter Melon Peel 60g. Decoction in water, 1 dose per day.

2. External treatment

According to the characteristics of this disease, which is mainly caused by dampness, the method of astringing dampness and astringing blisters can be used: 60g of fenugreek, 30g of alum, 30g of pomegranate peel, decoct in water to extract juice, soak and wash the affected area, 5 minutes each time, twice a day.

3. Diet therapy

Eat more vegetables and fruits that have the effect of strengthening the spleen and removing dampness, such as yam, sweet potato, winter melon, watermelon, red bean, and pumpkin. Eat less spicy and greasy food, fatty foods, sweet wine and cheese.

4. Others

In addition to taking the medicine internally, you should also apply it externally. You can use formalin or hand and foot hyperhidrosis lotion to dry and relieve itching. Soaking in a five-fold diluted compound zinc-copper infusion can also have a very good therapeutic effect. If dryness and desquamation occur, you can use corticosteroid ointment for treatment. Patients with dyshidrotic eczema should try to keep their hands and feet clean and dry, and also pay attention to preventing infection. It is also best not to touch gasoline, washing powder, soap, alcohol and other items to prevent infection and pus.