Eczema usually manifests itself with dryness, itching, redness and swelling of the skin. Specialist Doctor Rahime Kaşıkaralar stated that the symptoms of eczema may vary from person to person, but the most common symptoms include blisters, thickening and cracks in the skin. She pointed out that itching, which increases especially at night, is one of the most disturbing symptoms of eczema.
Triggers and care methods
There are many factors that trigger eczema symptoms. Specialist Doctor Rahime Kaşıkaralar said that environmental factors such as stress, detergents, soaps, allergens and hot-cold weather changes are among the triggers of eczema. She also stated that some foods can also increase the symptoms of eczema. It is of great importance for eczema patients to identify and avoid these triggers. Both skin care and medical treatment methods play an important role in the treatment of eczema.
Specialist Doctor Rahime Kaşıkaralar listed the daily care and treatment methods that will make life with eczema easier as follows: Stating that eczematous skin is more prone to moisture loss, Specialist Doctor Rahime Kaşıkaralar recommended regular use of moisturizers and prevention of skin dryness. She indicated that moisturizers reduce itching and dryness by increasing the water retention capacity of the skin.
Treatment methods
Steroid creams can be used to alleviate the symptoms of eczema. Specialist Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar emphasized that steroid creams provide healing of the skin by reducing inflammation and itching, but long-term use of these creams may cause some side effects and should be used with the advice of a doctor.
Antihistamines may also be prescribed for eczema patients to control itching. Specialist Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar stated that antihistamines help patients to relax by reducing itching and are especially useful for patients who experience night itching. It is important for eczema patients to keep itching under control.
Specialist Prof. Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar recorded that scratching can lead to further irritation of the skin and increased risk of infection, and that treatment methods to relieve itching should be applied and nails should be kept short.
Both daily care and medical treatment methods are of great importance to make life easier with eczema. By following the recommendations of Dr. Rahime Kaşıkaralar, serving as a Dermatology Specialist at Batıgöz Health Group Balçova-Izmir branch, you can alleviate the symptoms of eczema and improve your quality of life.
