The gloves for neurodermatitis | The treatment of neurodermatitis

The gloves for neurodermatitis

In the case of neurodermatitis, triggering factors should be avoided. These factors are individually quite different and often cannot be avoided easily. For this reason the skin should be protected accordingly.

Cotton gloves are particularly suitable for this purpose as they absorb sweat and counteract irritation of the skin. Cotton gloves can also be worn under other gloves without problems. There are also special gloves that can be worn at night.

They prevent the skin from being scratched up during sleep. Mechanical irritation is thus avoided and the skin can regenerate better during the night. In addition, the caring creams can be better absorbed and are not smeared on the bed linen.

Can neurodermatitis be treated by diet?

Affected patients report that neurodermatitis worsens with consumption of some foods. These foods can differ from person to person and must be clarified individually. Foods that are related to neurodermatitis have to be influenced negatively: To find out which foods actually worsen atopic dermatitis, a diary should be kept.

Food consumed daily and also external circumstances (e.g. stress) should be noted. Often an outlet diet is also suitable, but this should only be carried out under the supervision of nutritionists.

  • Milk and soy products
  • Wheat products
  • Industrially produced food/sweets
  • Histamine-rich foods like fish, cheese and alcohol
  • Nuts (peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts…)
  • Meat and sausages – especially pork

How can neurodermatitis be prevented?

To prevent neurodermatitis, care should be taken to avoid potential (possible) triggers at an early stage. These triggers (antigens) are divided, for example, into nutritive (nutritional), skin irritant and aerogenic (airborne) antigens. Thus, a low-allergen diet and appropriate clothing should be observed.

Here it is recommended to wear pure cotton and to use only little washing powder and no fabric softener when washing the laundry. Also with the skin care should be paid attention to the correct care products. Because of the dry skin of patients, oily shower lotions are recommended.