Diagnosis of neurodermatitis on the finger
The typical localization and the relatively characteristic picture of the rash are usually sufficient to make a suspected diagnosis of neurodermatitis. While in babies the head area as well as knee and elbow bends are often affected, neurodermatitis in older children and in affected adults often occurs in the area of the fingers and hands.Often there are also relatives who also suffer from neurodermatitis or suffered from it in childhood. Further tests make sense especially if there is a suspicion of a food allergy as a trigger for neurodermatitis. The dermatologist is the first point of contact.
Treatment for neurodermatitis on the finger
The therapy options for neurodermatitis of the fingers correspond to the generally valid treatment strategies for neurodermatitis. The most important pillar of treatment is a basic therapy. This is the daily skin care with moisturizing, refatting creams.
There are numerous products on the market. Which one is most suitable can usually only be found out by trying it out. In case of an acute episode, the additional application of ointments containing cortisone is often necessary.
Common preparations contain hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone and mometasone. In recent years, the group of calcineurin inhibitors has also come to the fore in the therapy of neurodermatitis. If a therapy with ointments containing cortisone does not lead to a sufficient improvement, ointments containing tacrolimus or pimecrolimus can be used.
Furthermore, potential triggers should be avoided in general. The same triggers do not cause an acute attack in every neurodermatitis patient. Scratchy wool fabrics, fabric softeners, soaps (better: pH-neutral washing emulsions) and smoke exposure should be avoided.
- Treatment of neurodermatitis
- Cortisone for neurodermatitis
- The right nutrition for neurodermatitis
Especially with small children the tormenting itching can lead to massive scratching. This results in an additional worsening of the eczema. It may therefore be necessary to take appropriate protective measures.
In addition to so-called neurodermatitis suits there are also special gloves which can be used as scratch protection for neurodermatitis sufferers. They are made of breathable cotton fabric. Such gloves can be used as scratch protection, especially during the unsupervised night hours.
In general, people with neurodermatitis should always wear gloves if possible in the case of prolonged contact with water and contact with skin-irritating substances such as when washing up. Special gloves are also available in the trade which are both well tolerated by the skin and waterproof. Conventional rubber gloves are often not suitable.
In addition to the aforementioned drug therapy, there are household remedies that can be used to treat an acute neurodermatitis attack or to alleviate its symptoms. Cooling compresses can be used to alleviate the itching. For this purpose, either cooling packs can be used or moist cotton cloths can be applied to the affected skin areas.
Cotton cloths that can be wrapped around the affected fingers are particularly suitable for neurodermatitis between the fingers. In addition, saline and black tea compresses can provide relief. Black tea compresses are usually preferable in the case of heavily weeping eczema.
A very strong black tea should be brewed for this purpose. After cooling down, a clean cotton cloth or a compress can be soaked in the tea and wrapped around the affected fingers. The envelopes can then be left for 10-15 minutes. They are used to soothe the skin and relieve itching.
