How to cure hand eczema quickly and permanently

Jul 16, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I've had eczema on my hands for several days already. It's very itchy, and I can't help scratching it constantly. What is the fastest way to completely cure eczema on the hands?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
The fastest method to thoroughly treat eczema on the hands requires a comprehensive approach; however, it is important to note that eczema is difficult to completely cure at once and often requires integrated measures to reduce recurrence. Recommendations include: 1. Identify and avoid triggers: Hand eczema is often caused by environmental factors, friction, detergents, and other irritants. Exposure to these triggers should be minimized, and the hands should be kept clean and dry. 2. Medication treatment: Select appropriate medications according to the stage and skin lesion presentation of the eczema. During the acute phase, when blisters and exudation occur, wet compresses with normal saline or boric acid solution can be used; after the lesions become dry, anti-inflammatory and antiallergic creams such as mometasone furoate cream or pirisone cream can be applied. Oral medications, such as antihistamines (loratadine, ebastine), can relieve itching and promote resolution of eczema. 3. Moisturizing: Develop a regular habit of applying moisturizers. Moisturizing treatment is not only a fundamental therapy but also helps reduce eczema recurrence. 4. Comprehensive management: Maintain good lifestyle habits, such as adequate sleep, balanced diet, and vitamin supplementation, which can enhance skin resistance and reduce eczema flare-ups. 5. Long-term management: As eczema tends to recur, long-term management is necessary. Avoid excessive cleaning and scratching, and minimize irritation.