Treatment of Dermatitis

Treatment of dermatitis is a mixture of both science and art, and fine-tuning may improve the outcome, even with relatively small changes. Many people with dermatitis will learn that their disease is primarily based on an allergic reaction to something. Indeed, the hope of every person with dermatitis is for a real cure. The clinical management of this disease remains quite complex, with much trial and error required. It's always a good idea to look into any rumored new therapy, whether you actually try it or not. And if you do try it, don't be too put off by apparent failures, or too ecstatic at what appear to be promising results. Although your disease is stubborn, it is also manageable.

The symptoms of dermatitis occur due to the overproduction of damaging inflammatory skin cells and continue to worsen as a result of certain factors in the environment. The cause of Allergic Dermatitis, Contact Dermatitis, and Atopic Dermatitis can all be traced to environmental factors. Foods, shampoos, soaps, laundry detergents, synthetic fabrics, stress, and temperature changes are capable of irritating already existing eczema (Dermatology Times, Oct. 1998) and may even be the cause of a new eczema condition. Although eczema is a chronic skin condition, there are various forms of treatment and interventions available to help control eczema. Eczema or dermatitis is a hereditary condition and thus is not contagious to others. The eczema-affected skin is very sensitive and the individual must be aware of the trigger factors and try to avoid them.