Dermatitis is an umbrella term to define various kinds of skin rashes. This condition is divided into two main forms that are contact dermatitis and atopic dermatitis. Dermatitis causes skin inflammation. A person can get dermatitis due to some kind of infection, irritating substances, or due to some allergies.
Dermatitis is usually not very dangerous but sometimes it can lead to severe conditions. It can cause various skin problems like:
• Painful ulcers
• Itchiness
• Swelling
• Marking
• Reddening
• Thickening
• Discoloration
• Blisters
• Creasing
Contact Dermatitis
Contact dermatitis occurs when your skin gets into contact with a kind of substance that causes an allergic reaction. It can also occur due to any injury on the surface of your skin. You can get contact dermatitis with various substances but the most common sources for this condition are dyes, cosmetics, nickel, rubber derivatives, and some metal substances. Some detergents, cleaners, soaps, chemicals, waxes, etc can result in skin irritation.
Symptoms of Contact Dermatitis:
For irritant contact dermatitis:
• Blisters
• Mild swelling
• Dryness
• Cracking skin
• Ulcers
• Skin stiffness
For allergic contact dermatitis:
• Blisters
• Intense itchiness
• Swelling in the face (sometimes in genital areas also)
• Skin redness
How to treat contact dermatitis?
If you are suspecting any skin rash that is getting more itchy and red then you should visit your doctor. The doctor will perform some tests to check your skin condition. You may also have to tell about all the products you have been using for a month or any new place you have visited like the sea. Certain sea animals can also cause contact dermatitis. Some common treatments for contact dermatitis are dry skin lotion, oatmeal bath, antihistamines, cortisone-type creams, etc. You can also visit Homeopathic Doctors in Connecticut for treating your dermatitis. Homeopathy can be an excellent treatment for dermatitis as it does not have any harmful side-effects and helps in increasing the immunity of your body to fight from further conditions. Common homeopathic remedies for dermatitis are Arsenicum album, Calcarea carbonica, Mezereum, Graphites, etc.
Here are some home remedies for preventing contact dermatitis:
• Don’t come into the substance that causes a skin rash.
• Wash the affected skin area cleanly.
• Wear cotton gloves under your rubber gloves.
• Use mild soaps and detergents.
• Apply creams and lotions on your skin after wash.
Atopic Dermatitis
Atopic dermatitis is inherited that passes from parents to their kids. It usually occurs when the kids are infants but it can appear at any stage of life. If it occurs during the infant stage then it may seem until late teens or early adulthood. Atopic dermatitis mostly occurs to those infants whose families have a history of allergies especially environmental allergies. Certain food like milk, wheat, eggs, peanuts can flare-up the condition. But removing these food items from the diet cannot solve this problem. If you are suspecting dermatitis then ask your doctor for precautions before it gets worse. This condition can get severe when the skin touches some irritating substance like dark perfumes, harsh soap, and detergents, etc and lead to extensive itching. Avoid scratching the contacted area; it will increase the dermatitis infection.
Symptoms of Atopic Dermatitis:
In infants:
• Redness
• Rashes on cheeks
In adolescence:
• Rashes on hands, knees, elbows, neck, or feet
• Dryness of skin
• Skin thickening
• Skin rash may bleed after scratching
How to treat Atopic Dermatitis?
Atopic dermatitis is a kind of chronic skin condition that can’t be fully cured. But various methods and precautions can help in reducing redness and itching.
Here are some common measures that can help to ease in atopic dermatitis:
• Do not take long hot baths that can result in skin dryness. Using lukewarm water can be helpful.
• Apply lotion frequently to avoid skin dryness.
• Keep your room temperature regular.
• Wear cotton clothes. Avoid wearing silk, wool, etc that can lead to skin irritation.
You should never scratch or rub the rashes. Keep your skin always moisturized. Choose your skin products carefully and visit the doctor immediately if the condition gets worse.