Neurodermatitis is a skin condition which starts with a patch of itchy skin. We have experienced doctors at Chinese Hospital for the treatment of disease.
Rubbing makes it even itchier.
This itch-scratch cycle causes the skin to become thick and leathery.
You may develop several itchy spots, typically on the wrist, thigh, neck, forearm or ankle.
This condition is also known as lichen simplex chronicus that is not contagious or life-threatening.
But the itching can be so recurrent or intense that it disrupts your sleep, sexual function and quality of life.
Breaking the itch-scratch cycle of neurodermatitis is interesting.
Neurodermatitis treatment:
Its success depends on resisting the urge to scratch or rub the affected areas.
Over-the-counter and prescription creams can help ease the itching.
You will also need to eliminate and identify factors that may be aggravating the problem.
Symptoms of neurodermititis
Signs and symptoms of neurodermititis include:Scaly or leathery texture on the affected areas An itchy skin patch or patches A raised, rough patch or patches which are red or darker than the rest of your skin The condition involves areas that can be reached for scratching the scrotum, anus, vulva, ankle, head, neck, wrist or forearm. The itchiness, which can be intense, may come and go or be non-stop. You may scratch out of habit, while sleeping.
See your specialist if:
The itch prevents you from sleeping or focusing on your daily routinesYou catch yourself repeatedly scratching the same patch of skinYour skin becomes painful or looks infected
Causes of neurodermititis
The exact cause of neurodermititis is no known.
Sometimes neurodermititis begins with something by simply rubbing that irritates the skin, such as tight clothing or a bug bite.
As you scratch or rub the area, it gets itchier.
The more you scratch, the more it itches.
In several cases, neurodermititis is associated with other skin conditions such as stress, eczema or psoriasis, dry skin and anxiety can trigger itching too.
Treatment of neurodermititis
You may start by seeing your primary care doctor.
She or he may refer you to a doctor who specializes in skin conditions.
Here is some information to help you get ready for your appointment by your doctor.
Before your appointment makes a list of:
Key personal information, including any major stresses or recent life changesSymptoms you have been having and for how longAll medications, vitamins and supplements you take, including the doses
Questions to ask your doctor For neurodermatitis, some elementary questions to ask your doctor include:
Are there other possible causes?What treatments are available, and which do you recommend?What's the most likely cause of my itching?What are alternatives to the primary approach you're suggesting?Do I need any tests?Will the itching ever stop?How long will it take for my skin to return to normal?What side effects can I expect from treatment?
What to expect from your doctor
Your doctor is probable to ask you a number of questions, such as:
What steps have you taken to manage the itchiness?Have any of these measures helped?Do your symptoms come and go, or are they fairly constant?
Tests and diagnosis
Your specialist may diagnose neurodermatitis by examining the affected skin and determining whether you have been itching and scratching.
To rule out other causes, she or he may take a small sample of the affected skin for testing.
After the results of the test doctor will prescribed the medication of disease.
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