Diagnosis

An experienced dermatologist can often formulate an initial suspicion about the appearance of the blisters and the previous course of the disease. This is usually followed by an allergy test and/or proof of a predisposition to neurodermatitis. A possible fungal infection should also be excluded.

When did the first bubbles appear?
Has the skin’s condition worsened or improved since then?
Has there been direct skin contact with unusual substances or objects?

The treatment of eczema of the foot

The therapy of eczema, if a certain allergen is found as a trigger, consists mainly of avoiding the incompatible substance. For this reason, special occupational safety measures – such as the wearing of gloves or special stockings – may be necessary in daily life. If excessive strain on the skin is the cause of eczema, consistent skin protection and careful care is recommended.

Very good and almost allergen-free care products can be found in every pharmacy. As long as the eczema exists it is additionally important to pay attention to infection protection of the already damaged skin and to avoid tight-fitting socks or shoes if possible. Even after the actual (visible) healing phase of the eczema, the skin is not yet fully resilient again immediately.

The final regeneration takes place only in the course of weeks. According to orthodox medicine, eczema therapy is always symptomatic and prophylactic, since the actual cause – an allergy or the predisposition to form skin eczema – remains for life. There are several household remedies and various ointments and creams that can be applied locally.

In very severe cases, the systemic administration of glucocorticoids (cortisone or similar preparations) via tablets can be considered.Eczema on the foot can be treated with various ointments and creams. The ingredients and active substances of the respective cream or ointment depend on the cause and type of eczema. A frequently used active ingredient is cortisone of varying concentrations, as it is highly effective against various types of eczema.

It causes the inflammation to subside and often leads to healing. It is used as a basic therapy for almost every eczema. Depending on the stage of eczema, a cream or ointment is more likely to be used.

The difference between a cream and an ointment or even a gel is the ratio of water and fat. Ointments are water-free preparations based on fat, for example vaseline, in which active ingredients such as cortisone are mixed. Creams on the other hand contain a certain amount of water.

Ointments are suitable for the treatment of chronic, dry eczema, for example. In the acute stage of eczema, shaking mixtures and moist compresses are more commonly used. Creams are used in the middle stage of eczema. In case of further infections of the damaged skin areas (superinfection), antibiotic-containing or antiseptic creams are also considered.