The following are the most important diseases or complications that may be contributed to by desiccation eczema (dehydration eczema): Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Chronification of eczema Scratch lesions Infections of the scratched skin areas with bacteria, viruses or fungi.
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing) of the entire skin! Skin [skin florescences (skin lesions): Partly scaly, partly excoriated erythema (“excoriated skin redness”) on dry skin. Fine reticular cracks of the stratum corneum (craquelé-shaped torn, … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Examination
Therapeutic target The goal of treatment of exsiccation eczema is to rebalance the lipid content of the skin. Healing of the exsiccation eczema. Therapy recommendations Re-greasing care products such as creams, lotions and ointments containing fat; also oil baths with a re-greasing effect are skin-soothing.In dry skin, a conscientious re-greasing is basically indispensable. Grease creams … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Drug Therapy
To prevent desiccation eczema (dehydration eczema), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Diet Malnutrition Malnutrition Fluid deficiency Consumption of stimulants Alcohol (woman: > 20 g/day; man > 30 g/day). Tobacco (smoking) Washing behavior: excessive use of: Soaps or shower products Bath additives Brushing or rubbing the skin (→ in … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Prevention
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate desiccation eczema (dehydration eczema): Xeroderma (dry skin). Pruritus (itching), burning – especially after bathing or showering. Skin florescences (skin lesions): Partly scaly, partly excoriated erythema (“excoriated skin redness”) on dry skin. Fine reticular cracks of the stratum corneum (craquelé-shaped torn, ie looks like cracked porcelain). Scratch excoriations, i.e. … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (disease development) The older a person gets, the more the structure of the different skin layers changes: The skin becomes thinner. The number of stored sweat glands becomes less or sebaceous gland secretion is reduced (time course of sebaceous gland production: drop after birth, increase with puberty, maximum circa 25 years of age, then … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Causes
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 … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of desiccation eczema (desiccation eczema). Family history Do many family members suffer from premature skin aging? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). Do you suffer from: Dry skin? Itching?, burning? – especially after bathing or … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Medical History
Congenital malformations, deformities, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99). Ichthyosis congenita (fish scale disease)-genetic disorder resulting in cornification disorders of the skin. Skin and subcutaneous (L00-L99). Allergic contact dermatitis – inflammatory skin change (eczema) caused by an allergic reaction. Drug exanthema – acutely occurring skin phenomenon after application of a drug. Atopic eczema (neurodermatitis) Ichthyosis acquisita (pseudoichthyoses) … Desiccation Eczema (Exsiccation Eczema): Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
