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Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Sub Acute Eczema Treatment


Management of Crusted and Scaly Dermatitis

Sub acute eczema treatment has some distinct features from that of acute and chronic eczema. Specific measures are called for the management of the crusted and scaly dermatitis.

When the oozing dries up after the acute stage of eczema, the skin becomes dry, crusted and scaly in sub acute eczema. The redness may still be there, albeit in reduced amount, most of the swelling and the stinging and burning sensations disappear. Itching may be more pronounced than burning sensation in sub acute eczema.

Two Pajamas Treatment for Eczema

Wet Wrapping Technique to Control Dermatitis.

When the eczema involves extensive skin surface, the two pajamas treatment for eczema can be very effective in controlling the dermatitis and providing fast relief.

Sometimes topical applications of steroids fail to control the itching and skin inflammation in eczema patients. These may be due to various causes including poor penetration, accidental wiping off of the medication by clothes, or because the strength of the corticosteroid is not enough to suppress the disease activity. In such cases, the two pajamas technique can be very helpful in bringing out fast relief for the patient.

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