Causes of eczema in the hollow of the knee
There are numerous different causes of eczema in the hollow of the knee which can be considered as triggers. A rough distinction is made between eczema according to the trigger and according to its course, acute or chronic. There are eczemas that develop as a result of external influences (exogenous eczemas) and those that are caused by internal events (endogenous eczemas).
Different groups can be distinguished. An atopic eczema that manifests itself in the hollow of the knee is one of the endogenous eczemas and is popularly known as neurodermatitis. This is a skin disease associated with a hereditary predisposition.
Due to the hereditary predisposition to allergies, those affected often also suffer from other atopic diseases such as asthma or hay fever. An eczema of the hollow of the knee, which is caused by contact with certain substances, is called contact eczema. In this context, the cause can be intensive contact with toxic substances such as chemicals or cleaning and washing agents.
However, contact eczema can also be caused by an allergic reaction after the use of certain creams. An important cause of eczema in the hollow of the knee is very dry, brittle and cracked skin. This occurs when the skin is washed too often, or when you spend a lot of time in rooms with very dry air.
Prophylaxis
To prevent the development of eczema in the hollow of the knee or other parts of the body, a few simple measures can be taken. First of all, it is important to prevent dry and brittle skin by avoiding irritation, using skin care creams with re-fattening properties, not washing too often and too intensively, and avoiding possible triggers that can cause allergic reactions.To prevent additional infections caused by pathogens such as viruses, fungi or bacteria, it is important to avoid anything that additionally dries out the affected skin areas.
Homeopathy
Various homeopathic remedies can relieve the symptoms such as itching and can be used as a supportive treatment for eczema. Sulphur can help with itchy, dry or oily skin. Itchy and burning skin can be treated with Arsenicum album. Neurodermatitis sufferers can try to reduce the symptoms with homeopathic remedies such as Calcium carbonicum, Galphimia or Rhus toxicodendron.
