Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Therapy

General measures

  • Change showering and bathing habits (only short showers and baths; not too hot, but temperature of 32-36 °C; then apply and spread oil/water emulsion on damp skin, then take another short shower).
  • Sparing use of cleansing agents such as syndets or soaps.
  • Avoidance of cleaning agents containing alcohol
  • Keeping the humidity constant
  • In the cold season, protect the skin from the cold (the production of skin sebum decreases already at outdoor temperatures of 8 ° C): Wearing gloves, etc.
  • Avoiding woolen clothing
  • Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use).
  • Limited alcohol consumption (men: max. 25 g alcohol per day; women: max. 12 g alcohol per day).
  • Limited caffeine consumption (max 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea).
  • Review of permanent medication due topossible effect on the existing disease.
  • Avoidance of environmental stress:
    • Irritants (chemicals, solvents)
    • Air conditioning (dry air)
    • Overheated rooms (maximum 21 ° C)
    • Dry room climate → use air humidifiers
    • Sun (frequent sunbathing) → sunscreen!
    • Winter (cold) – cold-dry climates; dry heating air (→ reduction of sebaceous gland secretion); in addition, the following recommendations:
      • Air space humidifier
      • Wear gloves from < 10 °C outdoor temperature

Nutritional medicine

  • Nutritional counseling based on nutritional analysis
  • Nutritional recommendations according to a mixed diet taking into account the disease at hand. This means, among other things:
    • A total of 5 servings of fresh vegetables and fruit daily (≥ 400 g; 3 servings of vegetables and 2 servings of fruit).
    • Once or twice a week fresh sea fish, i.e. fatty marine fish (omega-3 fatty acids) such as salmon, herring, mackerel.
    • High-fiber diet (whole grains, vegetables).
  • Observance of the following special dietary recommendations:
    • Sufficient fluid intake (1.5-2.0 l/day).
    • Diet rich in the omega-6 fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid (GLA). GLA-rich foods are fats and oils such as evening primrose, black currant seed and borage seed oil.
  • Selection of appropriate foods based on the nutritional analysis
  • See also under “Therapy with micronutrients (vital substances)” – if necessary, taking a suitable dietary supplement.
  • Detailed information on nutritional medicine you will receive from us.