Contact allergy: description Contact allergy is an exaggerated reaction of the immune system to a certain substance with which the skin has come into contact. The affected skin areas react allergically, they become inflamed and itchy. Contact allergy is relatively common. About eight percent of adults in Germany are affected – women more often than … Contact allergy: Triggers and treatment
Nickel allergy is caused by contact of human skin or mucous membrane with nickel. Especially women suffer very often from this contact allergy, which is usually harmless and heals within a few days without complications. However, affected patients should permanently avoid contact with nickel-containing products to avoid causing the contact dermatitis typical of nickel allergy. … Nickel Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
The epicutaneous test is a test procedure that can be used to detect and discover contact allergies. Often, the epicutaneous test is also called the patch test or patch test because patches are applied to the skin for up to two days. The epicutaneous test is recommended only for late-type contact allergies. What is an … Epicutaneous Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
Symptoms Allergic contact dermatitis is a noninfectious skin disorder that begins with a delay of one to three days after allergen exposure, with redness of the skin, the formation of poplars, oedemas, and vesicles. The severe itching that accompanies the reaction is typical. The vesicles burst and weep. The skin reaction may also spread to … Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Introduction Eczema is a collective term for various skin diseases characterized by redness, swelling, blistering and weeping with the formation of crusts and scales on the affected skin area. Eczema is one of the most common skin diseases in babies. Typical locations of eczema in babies are the hairy head, the face, especially cheeks and … Eczema in the baby
Symptoms Although the different forms of eczema in babies (such as toxic and allergic contact dermatitis, atopic eczema or seborrhoeic eczema) are based on different causes and mechanisms of disease development, they all ultimately result in a typical eczema reaction based on a disruption of the skin’s barrier function. This eczema reaction manifests itself in … Symptoms | Eczema in the baby
Diagnosis Since the combined occurrence of redness, swelling, and weeping or crusted vesicles is characteristic of eczema, eczema in babies is a diagnosis of gaze. However, to determine the cause of the baby’s eczema, a detailed interview with the parents (the so-called medical history) is necessary. The doctor will ask whether the baby may have … Diagnosis | Eczema in the baby
Prognosis The prognosis of eczema in the baby varies depending on the form of the eczema. Toxic contact eczema, allergic contact eczema, and seborrhoeic eczema have a good prognosis if the triggering substances are avoided and the skin is cared for properly. The prognosis of atopic eczema (neurodermatitis), on the other hand, is difficult to … Prognosis | Eczema in the baby
Black poplar (Populus nigra L.) and trembling poplar (Populus tremula) are mainly used as medicinal plants. Both plant extracts are mainly used in the field of infectious diseases. Occurrence and cultivation of poplar Black poplar and trembling poplar are mainly used as medicinal plants. Both plant extracts are mainly used in the field of infectious … Poplar: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
Treatment of eczema of the buttocks The treatment of eczema of the buttocks was specifically directed towards the form and the underlying cause. Since in most cases hemorrhoids are responsible for the eczema, their clarification and treatment can already lead to a cure of the eczema. Anti-inflammatory ointments such as ammonium bituminosulfonate (ichthyol) can also … Treatment of eczema of the buttocks | Eczema on the Po
Eczema on the buttocks of a toddler Eczema on the buttocks of children and infants can have many different causes. In addition to streptococcal dermatitis, which is caused by bacteria and a fungal infection, one should also think of a worm disease, especially in day-care center children. Furthermore, a contact allergic anal eczema (see above) … Eczema on the buttocks of a toddler | Eczema on the Po
Fungal infection as cause of eczema In addition to the above-mentioned causes, a fungal infection can also be the cause of anal eczema. This is often the result of prolonged antibiotic treatment (which causes an imbalance of the intestinal flora, a dysbacteria) or a weakened immune system. In this case, fungi, such as the candida … Fungal infection as cause of eczema | Eczema on the Po