Eczema is not a disease, but the itching can be life-threatening.” Is this the opinion of many patients? In fact, eczema is always very painful. In the middle of the night we always want to scratch it with our hands. In addition, it is moody and difficult to cure. Why does it bother us so much? Let’s take a look.
Causes of Eczema.
Eczema is a type of allergic dermatitis and contains many allergens. If you accidentally come into contact with something that can cause allergies, you may develop eczema.
So what is the status of eczema?
1. The patient has symptoms of dry skin that appears to be dehydrated and accompanied by white scales and crusts. At the same time, unbearable itching occurs, especially on the face and head.
2. The skin becomes rough, dull, lifeless and feels like dry tree bark to the touch. If you suffer from eczema, it is very likely that the patient’s mood will be affected, leading to a more serious condition.
3. If the skin is red and slightly swollen, do not scratch it with your hands and remember not to touch objects that could aggravate the condition again.
Eczema needs to be treated in a timely manner and I will share two effective tips below.
1. Duck soup with lotus seeds and barley: This soup can make various body functions run more smoothly, and it is not difficult to prepare.
Ingredients: A duck, lotus seeds, barley, appropriate amount of wolfberry, ginger and spring onions, cooking wine, salt.
Preparation: First wash the duck. Cut into small pieces. First put water in the pot, then boil it, put the duck in it, wait for it to boil, then put the barley and the other ingredients in it, and then that’s it, put it straight into the bowl and eat it. Barley is effective in removing moisture and poison and taken for a long period of time has a very positive effect on the symptoms of eczema.
2. Traditional Chinese Medicine acupuncture massage method: The pressure area extends from the calf to the thigh, pressing on the outside of the leg 10 to 15 times at a time. You can do this if you have time. It can eliminate the remaining fire in the body and relieve the itchy symptoms of eczema.
You also need to take precautions in your daily life.
1. Do not use irritating soaps or shower gels and keep bath time to about 25 minutes. Don’t do it for too long or rub it too hard with a bath towel.
2. Get enough sleep and stay in a good mood. Don’t be too afraid. Otherwise, it’s easy to get angry.
3. Change clothes frequently and pay attention to personal hygiene. This is the only way we can better prevent eczema. 4. Do not wash the skin with very hot water as this may cause burns.
5. Pay attention to your diet. Do not eat spicy or fatty foods, especially do not smoke or drink.
6. In summer, be careful not to wear too thick clothing to avoid excessive sweating, which may not be dissipated normally and directly damage the skin, resulting in serious skin damage.
7. Pay more attention to the ventilation of the room, change clothes frequently, pay attention to maintaining hygiene, wear looser, softer and more comfortable clothes, and keep the skin clean.
