Patient's question:
Hands and feet peeled, body dry for 15 days. First at home, it was humid there. Then stayed at someone else's place for 8 days and started getting dry hands and feet, then peeling. Later, the body became dry.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Eczema is an inflammatory skin disease. It is recommended to first treat it until fully cured before considering having children. Eczema, a common inflammatory skin condition affecting the epidermis and superficial dermis caused by various internal and external factors, manifests on the skin. It is often triggered by internal damp-heat and damp-toxin excess due to gastrointestinal damp-heat, blood deficiency with wind-dryness, leading to functional imbalances within the body. Clinical manifestations include itching, redness, scaling, and grouped vesicles.Possible contributing factors or causes: living environment, climatic conditions, cold and dampness, dryness, genetic predisposition, allergic constitution, etc.
Recommendations for you:
- Seek diagnosis from a reputable specialized hospital to identify the triggering factors.
- Undergo herbal treatment focused on clearing heat and resolving dampness, supplemented with wind-dispelling herbs for internal regulation.
- If the condition is in acute phase, with severe itching symptoms, you may also take antihistamines or anti-allergic Western medications in conjunction.
Precautions:
1. In daily life, avoid spicy and irritating foods.
2. Drink plenty of water and consume more fruits and vegetables, maintaining regular bowel movements daily.
3. Avoid external stimuli (scratching, hot water bathing, soap washing) and allergenic or irritating foods.
Wishing you a speedy recovery.