What cures dermatitis?

Dermatitis on the face near your nose!

What cures dermatitis?
At this time there is no cure for atopic dermatitis.





However, we are making great strides towards understanding the immune system abnormalities that cause atopic dermatitis. This understanding has led to the development of new immune system modulating (not suppressing) medications that can significantly improve the symptoms of atopic dermatitis without the side effects of the older medications. Even with these new medications, the treatment of atopic dermatitis is multi-faceted aimed at:


Reducing itchiness, redness, and scaling


Controlling the severity and recurrence of attacks


Educating the patient in self-management techniques


Avoiding Allergens


Reducing exposure to certain allergens in susceptible individuals is one way to control the severity and recurrence of atopic dermatitis.





The following are common triggers of atopic dermatitis:





Dust mites


Mold


Animal dander


Pollen


Reducing Skin Dryness





Keeping the skin as hydrated as possible allows the epidermis to perform its barrier function. This can be accomplished by a variety of methods:





Using emollients frequently and liberally especially after bathing


Using a soap substitute instead of soap





Reducing the skin's overactive inflammatory process improves symptoms and encourages longer remissions. This can be accomplished the following:





Avoid irritating fabrics such as wool


Avoid the use of perfumed skin-care products and laundry products


Topical steroids


Coal tar


Light therapy


Leukotriene inhibitors such as zafirlukast


Immune-suppressing medications such as cyclosporine, methotrexate, and azathioprine


New topical immune system modulators such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus





Minimizing Scratching


Breaking the itch-scratch cycle requires that a person with atopic dermatitis stop scratching. For some people this may seem like an almost impossible goal, but consistent practice of these measures can help:





Antihistamines help control itchiness and prevent scratching during sleep


Nails should be kept short


Mittens can be worn at night to reduce scratching


Protect the skin with bandaging


Moisturizers can reduce itchiness
Reply:that depends entirely on what is causeing the dermatitis to begin with.

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