ECZEMA

ECZEMA

The terms eczema or vicharchika are synonymous. They refer to distinctive reaction patterns in the skin, which can be either acute or chronic and due to a number of causes.

Types of Eczemas

There are two groups of eczemas: Exogenous and endogenous. While overlap between the two groups is common, distinction between them is critical for treatment because avoidance of incriminating contact ants takes precedence over other measures in the management of exogenous eczema. The box below shows the classification of the eczemas.

Classification of the eczemas

Exogenous

Irritant

Allergic

Endogenous

Atomic

Seborrhea

Discoid

Asteatotic

Gravitational

Localized neurodermatitis

Pompholyx

Symptoms

In the former, there is no secretion whereas in the latter, water may come out from the patches, either by scratching or without it.

Redness and swelling, usually with ill-defined margin

Papules, vesicles and more rarely large blisters.

Exudation and cracking.

Scaling.

Lichenification, a dry leathery thickening with increased skin markings, is secondary to rubbing and scratching.

Fissures and scratch marks.

Pigmentation.

Herbals

Babul

Butea

Linseed

Madhuca

Diet

Salt intake should be reduced. Sour items including pickles and curd are strictly prohibited.  Bitter and neem flowers are useful. Turmeric is perhaps the best as it can be applied externally. 

Lifestyle

Patients need to clean daily with warm water boiled with neem bark. After cleaning the paste of the bark should be applied over it and allowed to dry. Patients are not allowed to have any spicy and oily food. Patients need to avoid the hot ,humid temperature and should keep free from any tight clothing. 

Yoga

Pranayama 

Sarbangasana

Shirshasana

More Information

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