Review of effective ointments for the treatment of dermatitis on the feet. Dermatitis on the legs - a photo describing the symptoms, treatment, causes Atopic dermatitis on the legs of adults

Date: 19.10.2019

Human feet are often exposed to fungi and other pathogenic microorganisms that contribute to the development of dermatitis. This is a clear signal that you need to see a doctor who will select optimal treatment... Complex therapy includes cream, gel and ointment for dermatitis on the legs. The external agent has a different spectrum of action and relieves pain, swelling, redness and inflammatory reactions.

All sources of development of the disease in the leg area are subdivided into exogenous and endogenous. In the first case, the causes of pathology are external factors. With an endogenous origin, dermatitis is associated with exposure to the lower extremities of infections present in the body. The table shows common causes based on etiology.

Group	Provoking factors
Exogenous	Mechanical impact on the foot, manifested with frequent rubbing against shoes.
	Chemical disturbance caused by exposure cosmetics or salts.
	Sun exposure or exposure to too low or high temperature.
	Penetration of fungi, bacteria, viruses into an open wound on the leg.
Endogenous	Dysfunction endocrine system.
	Long-term drug therapy.
	Weak protective functions immunity or impaired metabolic processes.
	Regular stress and anxiety.
	Heredity.

In children, dermatitis develops for the same reasons as in adults. In childhood, an atopic type of damage to the skin of the leg is often manifested.

The main symptom of dermatitis of the lower extremities is severe itching in the area of damage. The patient is worried about other pathological manifestations:

redness of all or some part of the foot;
the formation of eczema and blisters on the skin;
cracks provoking a burning sensation;
a rash of a red-pink hue;
drying out of the epidermis of the legs and the appearance of scales;
increased irritability and nervousness.

Types of ointments

All ointments and creams used for foot dermatitis differ in their components. Some include synthetic components, others are completely natural composition... Also, the classification subdivides local drugs according to their effects on the body:

hormonal;
non-hormonal;
antifungal;
non-steroidal with anti-inflammatory action;
restoring.

How does hormone cream work?

The ointment is used exclusively in the absence of a visible result in the treatment of dermatitis non-hormonal agents... Effective hormonal drug selected by the attending physician. They are of 4 types, which are presented in the table:

Variety	Peculiarities	Name
Weak	Registered with mild form dermatitis on lower limbs	"Hydrocortisone"
		"Predisolone"
Average	The therapeutic result is provided faster, but the likelihood unwanted effects after applying the ointment on the legs, it increases	"Flumetazo"
		Triamsinolone
		"Betamethasone"
Strong action	Applicable when the patient is weakened immune defense or have developed complications of dermatitis	Fluticasone
		"Fluorcinolone"
		"Methylprednisolone"
Highest scoring	The hormonal drug most intensely affects the affected areas of the skin of the lower extremities and is used when other local drugs are ineffective	"Clobetasol"
		Diflucortolone

Benefits of non-hormonal ointments

Treatment of dermatitis on the legs with ointments of this type are shown in the initial stages. They are distinguished by high efficiency and minimal risks of complications. There are such non-hormonal drugs:

"Bepanten";
"Desitin";
Fenistil;
Losterin;
zinc ointment.

Antifungal and antibacterial agents

If fungi and bacteria have become the source of pathology on the legs, antibiotics or an antifungal drug are used. Running stage dermatitis is an indication for a dermatologist to use antibacterial ointments in conjunction with tablets similar action... The drug is selected for the patient individually, and depends on the type of pathogen and the severity of the damage to the skin of the legs. Good result observed after application:

"Clotrimazole";
"Levorin";
"Nystatin";
"Kanesten";
Orungal.

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

Prescribed for dermatitis, accompanied by stagnant processes. When applying ointments of this action, the inflammatory reaction on the epidermis and in the subcutaneous venous plexuses is stopped. The following NSAIDs are considered effective:

"Butadion";
Ketonal;
Ibuprofen;
"Ketoprofen";
Voltaren.

Wound healing

Thanks to such ointments, the skin on the legs is restored. When ulcers or necrosis appear complex therapy necessarily includes local medicines with a regenerating effect. They contain natural substances that do not cause side reactions. Effective are:

Fitostimulin;
Solcoseryl;
Actovegin.

Review of effective ointments

Pharmacy preparations

Most often, for dermatitis, creams with synthetic ingredients are used, which can be purchased at any pharmacy without a prescription. Common remedies are:

Bepanten. It is shown to be applied when the skin of the legs dries out and cracks appear. Suitable for the treatment of dermatitis different types, but early stage... You can use analogs: "Panthenol", "D-Panthenol", "Pantoderm".
Exoderil. Used for undetermined cause of dermatitis. Affordable and effective.
Fenistil. Reduces itchy and painful symptoms skin disease and also eliminates eczema.
"We see." Contains retinol palmitate, which stimulates regenerative processes and slows down keratinization.
Solcoseryl. It is indicated for the treatment of difficult-to-heal wounds on the legs.

Home cooking

It can affect dermatitis unconventional treatment, including the application of ointments prepared at home from natural substances.

The therapy is applied after consultation with the attending doctor, since it is possible unwanted reactions... Often used:

Sea buckthorn ointment. Cooking requires 2 tsp. sea buckthorn oil and 50 g of baby cream. The components are thoroughly mixed and applied several times a day to the feet.
Butter tea tree... The tool removes microbes, fungi and normalizes blood flow in the injured limb.

Application rules and contraindications

In order for the ointment to work better for dermatitis, you need to know how to use it correctly. It is recommended to follow the following sequence of actions:

Rinse the skin of the legs with running water using hypoallergenic products.
Dry the limbs thoroughly by blotting with a towel.
Anoint the skin with a thin layer, spreading evenly over the surface.
Wait 5-10 minutes until the preparation is completely dry.

Even effective ointments for dermatitis on the legs cause adverse reactions and not recommended for everyone. The main contraindication to use local funds- individual intolerance active substances... Topical medications are not used for sexually transmitted diseases, herpes or chickenpox. Infection with helminths is a contraindication to the use of hormonal agents.

Dermatitis on the legs - the disease is an inflammatory process of the skin of the legs and is quite common not only in our country, but also in the world as a whole. It not only causes peeling, pain, inflammation, cracking and itching, but also worse, spoils appearance limbs.

Do not be afraid of contact with a sick person, since dermatitis on the legs is not transmitted. Most often, when symptoms appear, you cannot do without a visit to the doctor.

Dermatitis on the legs photo

Dermatitis on the legs. Causes

Based on the causes of the onset of the disease, it is customary to distinguish several large types:

Contact disease, the reasons for the manifestation of which are considered to be contact stimuli (in most cases they are external).
Toxicodermatitis, which is provoked by skin infections or diseases internal organs.

Now it is worth moving on to a description of the circumstances that provoke the appearance of dermatitis on the legs.

Let's start with the fact that there are many such circumstances, but they can be conditionally divided into 2 subgroups according to the peculiarities of the effect on the skin of the feet:

Exogenous circumstances, which include external influences.
Endogenous circumstances, which include internal influences.

Each of the groups has its own reasons for the onset of dermatitis on the feet.

Exogenous circumstances are:

Physical negative influences(sun rays, the influence of temperature indicators, the influence of ultraviolet radiation).
Chemical negative effects on the skin of the feet in the form of frequently used cosmetics or foot care products, products that contain hydrochloric, acidic or alkaline components.
Common rubbing, provoked by tight or poor-quality shoes, or rubbing on the edges of clothing.
Bioinfluence (fungal cultures or representatives of poisonous fauna).

Endogenous circumstances are:

Various disorders in the functioning of the endocrine system;
Frequent oral medication;
Disruptions in metabolic processes, weakened immunity;
Frequent stay in stressful conditions;
Bad heredity.

Childhood illnesses are caused by all the same circumstances as in illnesses in adults, but mainly associated with poor hygiene of children.

Dermatitis on the legs. Photo

In this section, we will show what dermatitis on the legs looks like in the photo, we will describe the symptoms and treatment of the disease in the following sections. If your feet itch or redden, carefully examine the photos, because visually information is assimilated several times better than text information. Maybe it's time to see a dermatologist.

Dermatitis on the legs. Kinds

Neurodermatitis

This disease is based on endogenous factors: disorders normal work nervous system, internal organs, impaired metabolism. The harmful effects of the external environment play a serious role.

Allergic dermatitis

To determine the causes of occurrence allergic reactions a deep analysis of personal diet and lifestyle is required. If allergic dermatitis on the feet (pictured) appears in children, this may indicate that it is necessary to think about making changes to the child's diet.

Let's try to consider what can trigger allergic reactions. They are provoked:

Reactions to pet hair;
The influence of dust mites;
Influence household chemicals;
The influence of poor quality shoes;
The influence of synthetics;
The influence of fungal infections;
Influence of disorders of the nervous apparatus;
Influence internal diseases or immune failures.

At the same time, allergic dermatitis on the soles of the feet (in the photo) can be triggered by cold, subsequently the feet are under the influence of a low-temperature regime. Similar problems can be detected through contact with sunbeams or by wearing cheap or tight shoes.

Chronic dermatitis on the feet, which are caused by mild irritants, if any long-term exposure... For example, wearing shoes for a very long time, which put pressure on the feet in some places.

Dermatitis on the legs. Symptoms

How do you know if there is dermatitis on the leg? Symptoms and treatment are directly dependent on each other, therefore, it is super important correct diagnosis... We must say right away that each of the symptoms can either be pronounced, or you can feel only slight discomfort, which you do not pay attention to at all.

Of course, you can try to determine the onset of the disease, for example, by the photographs that are placed above, or by the symptoms that are described in the current section, but the most correct solution would be to contact a specialist.

There are several stages in the development of the disease. At the first stage, puffiness appears. They are either pronounced or light, barely noticeable. The second phase is characterized by the appearance of bubbles or scales. If you do not attach importance to this, then at the third stage, the appearance of scars or ulcers is recorded, which heal with the formation of healed tissues.

In a sense, the bubbles that appear on the foot, after a while, open up on their own, and a moist surface forms, turning into a difficult-to-heal wound, which, when healed, turns into a dark red scar.

Symptoms different types diseases:

Neurodermatitis remind of themselves by the fact that at some point scratching of the foot appears, after which individual areas of the skin become covered with rashes, which are covered with flaky scales. Along with this, a sudden dryness of the skin is recorded. At the same time, the sick person develops severe irritability and apathy.
Allergic diseases are triggered by exposure to one of the allergens described above. Characterized by reddish-pink eruptions, accompanied by cracking of the skin and blisters, provided strong impact irritant. The patient feels very severe itching in the foot at the site of the appearance of the rash.
Another reason to go to a hospital or clinic right away is that you could mistakenly take lichen, psoriasis, or varicose eczema with dermatitis, since both the symptomatology and the course of these diseases practically do not differ from each other. But these diseases lead to visible bloating of blood vessels (they become clearly visible). It is worth saying that the treatment of these diseases is much more complex and lengthy than the treatment of the described disease.
The chronic form is characterized by the initiation of sufficiently thorough cracking, severe keratinization is observed skin feet, it is also possible to observe atrophy. The most likely provocateur of the disease is tight or unsuitable shoes.

Dermatitis on the legs. Treatment

You have been diagnosed with dermatitis on the feet. Treatment should be started right now, and we do not suggest starting self-medication immediately, armed with theses and recommendations from our article.

This article is for informational purposes only, so that you understand how you can notice the disease on your feet at the inception stage and do not faint, realizing that they will not cut off your leg.

But trying to heal yourself, without consulting a professional, is not something that we do not recommend, we forbid you to do this! After examining the foot, the doctor will be able to make a diagnosis and only then will he prescribe the necessary course of treatment.

You should also not listen to friends and acquaintances who will tell you that they already had it, and they treated with such and such drugs. The treatment was short and easy.

Remember, each patient is different, and the course of treatment should be individual. What helped your friend can only hurt you. Conversely, what hasn't worked for your relative can be wonderful medicine for you.

For the most part, they use for diagnostics:

Blood tests: biochemical and general;
Skin scrapings from the affected areas;
Immunological test to determine allergens, in the case of allergic rashes.

After the results are obtained and processed in the laboratory, the doctor can start prescribing a course of treatment, which may not only consist of drugs. Treatment usually consists of:

Diets. The patient should refuse to eat cereals, tomatoes, spices, chocolate-containing food, honey, smoked products, seafood.
Stopping contact with the allergen. You may lose the ability to wear certain shoes, synthetics, or jewelry. If a chemical is the irritant, it must be replaced with another.
Prescribing salicylic petroleum jelly to eliminate inflammation and dryness. It is applied 2 r. / Day (light layer for inflammation). Treatment of dermatitis on the legs with ointments is also used.
Taking antihistamines tablets as the main therapy (Erius, Tavegil, Zodak, etc.). Mainly a two-time appointment is prescribed.
Prescribing an ointment based on hormones (corticosteroid), which is prescribed exclusively for severe itching of the feet and the appearance of bubbles. Perhaps the appointment of Elidel or Advantan, which are also applied very thinly and only on itchy areas. The duration of the course is no more than 5 days.
Autohemotherapy and taking vitamins for recovery immune system.

We remind you once again that this article is just an introductory overview. Appreciate your health and do not try to do self-healing !!!

Dermatitis on the legs. Treatment with folk remedies

Naturally, the doctor may even advise the treatment of dermatitis on the feet at home, but only after active phase the disease will be overcome and the need for medication will disappear.

Usually they use herbal lotions:

It is necessary to take 50 grams of oak bark, fill them with a large cup of water, bring to a boil, remove, wrap and insist the broth for at least 3 hours, but preferably from 6 to 8. Compresses are applied before bedtime, and removed in the morning. The results appear after a week of applications.
It is necessary to take burdock roots, peel and grate, after which 1 tsp. pour 0.5 l. boiling water and leave wrapped overnight. The attachment process is similar to method 1.
You need to take 1 tsp. chopped hop cones and 1 tsp. chopped string, mix, pour a glass of boiling water, wrap and leave for 10 hours. After the infusion is filtered and used both in the form of lotions (similar to method 1), and for oral intake(heated and drunk hot).

Viburnum broth is used to strengthen the immune system. You need to take 2 tbsp. crushed viburnum, pour 0.2 l. boiling water, wrap and leave for 4 hours. Take orally 4 r. / Day, 0.1 l.

Dermatitis on the legs. Prophylaxis

If you have already had foot dermatitis, then in order to avoid its recurrence, you must use several recommendations, especially in the case of an illness that was caused by allergic reactions.

In this case, it is necessary to protect yourself as much as possible from the influence of allergens. In some cases, the doctor may prohibit decorative cosmetics or hygiene products... Try to replace them with hypoallergenic substances.

To prevent relapses during treatment, it is necessary to moisturize the affected skin, which the infusions described above do just fine, after which the feet must be wetted dry. Together with the infusions, use the prescribed ointments, which further enhances the effect.

Adhere to the advice of doctors and diet, which will ensure a quick and complete healing process.

Content

An inflammatory disease that manifests itself specific symptoms- dermatitis on the legs. The skin suffers from it, both lower limbs are covered with a rash, ulcers, cracks, the surface is peeling and cracking. The disease appears for different biological and physiological reasons... Correctly chosen and timely treatment helps to achieve a full recovery.

What is dermatitis on the feet

One type of inflammatory skin disease is dermatitis. It often affects the upper, lower extremities. The disease is classified into two main types: toxidermia, contact type. The disease is distinguished by specific symptoms, appears under the influence of physiological or biological factors... Dermatitis on the feet is a non-contagious disease that can be effectively treated with timely treatment.

Symptoms

Signs skin pathology may be different, but its main characteristic feature is an inflammation of the skin. To others standard symptoms factors include:

Itching, burning, discomfort.
The skin may turn reddish in the affected area.
Swelling of the legs, caused by congestion of small vessels.
Local temperature rise (affected areas only).
Sometimes there are seals of the skin, trophic pathologies.
Feeling of heat, chills.
All sorts of rashes appear (scales, ulcers, papules, blisters, blisters, and so on).
In some cases, in addition to the rash, an infection and suppuration develops.

Causes

The factors that provoke the development of skin disease are subdivided into exogenous (external), endogenous (internal). Exogenous causes of dermatitis include:

Exposure to chemicals. This list includes cosmetics (for example, lotion or foot cream), detergents(shower gel, soap, washing powder), shoes with dyes.
Mechanical reasons occurrence - friction or pressure (for example, wearing tight, uncomfortable shoes, clothing).
Physical factors may also have the properties of "activation" of the disease (a sharp change in temperature environment, sun, X-rays, and the like).
Bacterial either allergic disease can be caused by biological substances (viruses, bacteria, plants, etc.).

Inflammation of the skin on the legs also appears for endogenous reasons:

Hereditary factor.
Disorders of the endocrine system.
Severe emotional stress, stress, depression.
Decreased immunity due to endocrine, infectious or chronic diseases.

Have a child

The disease in children can proceed in different ways, in a mild or severe degree. From 50% to 90% of young patients suffer from this problem. Dermatitis in a child's legs must be treated urgently, otherwise the pathology will spread to other parts of the body. Therapy is carried out only with those drugs recommended by the attending physician. Full recovery must be sought. Pills, syrups, ointments, and creams are often prescribed. Medications are prescribed depending on the weight, age category of the patient.

The main factors provoking the appearance of the problem in children:

Artificial feeding of the baby.
Hereditary predisposition of the child's parents to allergic reactions.
Infections, fungi, bacteria.
Immaturity of the digestive, immune systems in an infant.
Poor care behind the skin of a newborn, insufficient level of hygiene.
The diet of a pregnant or lactating woman.
Chemicals that come into contact with the baby's skin (soap, shampoo, cream, etc.).

Doctors classify the child type as follows:

atopic;
diaper;
contact;
seborrheic.

Regardless of the type inflammatory disease the course is characterized by general symptoms:

itching, the appearance of swelling;
redness on the leg, rash, the formation of dry or moist crusts, blisters;
sleep disturbance, whims, refusal to eat;
skin edema, atrophy;
high temperature.

Types of dermatitis

There are many types of inflammatory disease. Types of dermatitis are classified according to certain criteria:

Contact and atopic (according to the area of influence of the causative factor). The first type of disease is allergic and simple.
In terms of duration, the disease can be acute or chronic.
In accordance with the symptomatology, there is a purulent, dry, weeping (eczema), itching.
Bullous, erythematous, scaly species are determined by the type of rash.

Allergic

After contact with an allergen, a man or woman develops allergic dermatitis. It develops due to direct contact with the skin, when substances that provoke illness enter the body through food, water, medicines, air. Allergy to the feet causes itching, severe inflammation. In case of serious prolonged intoxication, watery rashes appear, cracking of the skin with the progression of the disease.

Atopic

A chronic form of inflammatory disease that is characterized by relapses is atopic dermatitis. In most cases, it develops due to heredity, disorders of the internal organs and the nervous system. Atopic dermatitis often occurs in children under 2 years of age. The main signs of this type of pathology: itching (worse during sleep), a rash that merges into large spots, inflammation and cracks. If the ailment worsens, then the person's condition worsens, weakness, irritability, insomnia appear, and blood pressure drops.

Varicose

People who have problems with blood vessels, suffer from varicose veins, are often diagnosed with varicose dermatitis. The skin turns red, begins to burst, peels off. The course can be expressed in the appearance of trophic painful ulcers, which speaks of a very serious problems with health. Blood stagnates in deep vessels, which leads to the formation of blood clots. Many factors can trigger the detachment of a blood clot and its entry into the heart, brain area. Venous dermatitis must be treated in a timely manner, otherwise the disease will provoke complications.

Contact

Another type of inflammatory pathology is contact dermatitis... The main signs are: swelling, peeling of the skin, a rash in the form of blisters (which burst over time), itching. The reasons for the appearance of the contact type: physical, chemical factors (acid, alkali, cosmetics, mechanical stress). If you stop contact with the irritant in a timely manner, then the signs gradually disappear.

Treatment of dermatitis on the feet

Before starting therapy, diagnostic measures... First come to light possible allergens by means of tests, the inflamed skin is scraped. Specialists carry out general and biochemical analysis blood. The patient also submits urine and feces for examination. Treatment of dermatitis on the legs is performed with the help of such drugs:

Daily use of sedative medications with a calming effect is effective against itching and tissue irritation. Doctors prescribe a tincture of valerian, motherwort inside.
Glucocorticoids for external use. Lokoid, Flucinar, hydrocortisone ointment are often prescribed.
Antihistamines help with allergic type (Suprastin, Tavegil are prescribed).
Medicines for wound healing (Irikar, Bepanten).
Preparations with a quick antiseptic effect prevent the onset and progression of infection. The wounds will heal faster, and the skin regeneration process will begin.
Antipyretic drugs (Paracetamol, Nurofen).
Painful sensations eliminate with boric or salicylic petroleum jelly.
Diet. It is forbidden to eat all foods that may cause an allergic reaction.
Also, doctors may recommend disease prevention.

Ointment

If the disease has acute form, then the doctor prescribes hormonal (corticosteroid) ointments for dermatitis on the legs. They are prescribed for the manifestation of severe painful itching of the lower extremities, blistering rash. Patients are prescribed such effective drugs: Elidel, Advantan, Mesoderm, Sinaflan, Prednitop. The affected area is treated with a thin layer of ointment for three to six days.

Folk remedies

To consolidate the results drug therapy you can use the treatment of dermatitis on the legs with folk remedies (herbs, berries, roots). Here are a few effective methods based on natural ingredients:

A decoction made from oak bark is applied to the affected areas of the skin. Boil 50 grams of bark in water (300 ml). Leave on, use after 3 hours. Treat the leather several times a day.
Take a string and hops (50 grams each), mix, pour boiling water over the collection (half a liter). Infusing the drug in a thermos for 7 hours. Put compresses (lotions) or do baths at night. Do procedures until the condition of the skin improves.
You can rub your skin with fresh natural cranberry juice. The course of treatment lasts at least 4 days.
Chop the burdock root. Pour a teaspoon of medicine with boiling water (500 grams). Insist one night, strain well in the morning. Drink ½ cup four times a day before meals.

Photo of dermatitis on the legs

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Dermatitis is an unpleasant and complex skin pathology of an inflammatory nature. Dermatitis on the legs occurs as a result of external or internal causes, accompanied by itching and painful sensations, as well as pathological changes in the external condition of the skin - inflammation, peeling, cracks and a number of other reactions. The disease occurs regardless of age and requires immediate treatment, since it can provoke complications and other diseases.

What is meant by dermatitis

Dermatitis is an inflammatory reaction of the skin to external or internal factors. External contact includes contact with extraneous stimuli. This can be chafing with uncomfortable shoes or fabrics, irritation with chemicals, an allergic reaction to solar radiation, overheating or hypothermia, as well as exposure biological organisms- poisonous plants or fungi.

Endogenous factors include diseases of internal organs, allergic reactions to drugs, stress, malfunctions thyroid gland, decreased immunity, as well as hereditary predisposition.

What dermatitis looks like on the legs depends on the specific causes of its occurrence and the extent of the lesion. External manifestations are different: from slight swelling and redness of skin areas to skin rashes- rashes, blisters and ulcers of varying intensity.

Types and symptoms of dermatitis on the legs

There are several types of dermatitis on the lower extremities:

allergic;
atopic;
contact;
venous;
seborrheic;
dry;
weeping.

Common features include:

inflammation of the skin;
redness of the affected areas;
swelling, puffiness;
itching, burning in the affected area;
increase in local temperature;
thickening of epithelial tissue;
disorders of cellular nutrition;
heterogeneous rashes: rash, blisters, blisters, ulcers, scales, cracks;
secondary infection, purulent and weeping formations.

Allergic

What causes allergic dermatitis is simple to answer. This type of inflammation occurs as a result of contact of the legs with substances allergic... This can be external contact with an allergen (for example, contact with the skin of household chemicals) or internal (on medicines or foodstuffs).

Quite often, allergic dermatitis is diagnosed in people with chronic allergies, bronchial asthma, hives. A hereditary predisposition to the development of the disease is also known.

The disease of this form is characterized by redness and irritation of the skin of the legs, accompanied by pain and itching. A reddish-pink rash forms on the skin, which may develop into blisters with fluid. The more the spread of irritation, the stronger the intoxication. The rash can appear in small areas or over the entire area of the legs from thighs to feet, even dermatitis is observed on the toes.

Atopic

Atopic dermatitis on the legs, or neurodermatitis, is the result of a malfunction of the nervous system, thyroid gland, and malfunctioning of other systems and organs. It is characterized by a chronic form, which is exacerbated in winter.

It is believed that the disease is based on allergic inflammation.

This disease begins with itching and inflammation of the skin areas of the legs, then a rash appears on them, which can thicken, dry out and flake off. Most often, symptoms appear on the thighs, calves, and feet, including the toes.

In adults, the treatment of this type of dermatitis, as in children, should be comprehensive. Therapy is aimed at relieving symptoms and treating the underlying disease.

Venous

This type develops due to violations of the venous system in the leg area, that is, varicose veins. Therefore, the disease is difficult to treat and is often inherited. In terms of its symptoms, the disease is similar to other types - inflamed areas form on the skin that itch, tend to dry out, ulcerate and crust over.

Treatment of varicose dermatitis is aimed at eliminating the primary disease, as well as relieving symptoms. To do this, apply medical methods and funds traditional medicine.

Stagnant dermatitis often develops in areas of the legs with pronounced varicose veins. By localization, the most common dermatitis is on the lower leg, where, as a rule, stagnant processes in the vessels are formed.

Contact

Contact dermatitis due to its occurrence is very similar to allergic dermatitis, being a reaction to an irritant. However, in the case of contact inflammation, only physical contact of the skin with the irritant is meant.

In acute contact dermatitis of a simple type, reddening of the skin and characteristic rashes (blisters filled with a clear liquid) are noted.

The disease manifests itself in the form of redness and inflammation of the skin, accompanied by itching. It can be complicated by the appearance of blisters and increased swelling.

The disease is localized in areas of direct skin contact with an irritant. Since it is most susceptible to protruding parts of the body, contact dermatitis of the knees is more common.

Other types

More rare types of skin inflammation:

Seborrheic. It develops as a result of disturbances in the microflora of the body and subsequent changes in sebaceous glands... There are dry and bold subtypes. In the first, the skin peels off and forms scales, and in the second, blisters and pustular rashes appear.
Weeping. This type is provoked internal reasons, among which are disruptions in the work of internal organs, chronic stress and malfunctioning of the immune system. As a rule, weeping dermatitis occurs on the inner bend of the knees, it is manifested by inflammation and a rash that turns into wet sores.
Dry. Usually occurs in older people. Itching appears, small areas of the skin become dry, flaky. Dry dermatitis of the feet is mainly observed on the legs.

Which doctor to contact with the problem

In case of lesions of the skin of the legs, first of all, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist. The specialist will determine the nature of the rash, the type and severity of the course.

If the causes of dermatitis are caused by internal factors, consultation and additional treatment from other doctors (endocrinologist, neurologist or gastroenterologist).

If treatment is ignored, pathological processes on the legs develop rapidly, deforming the skin and increasing pain... The bubbles formed at the first stage with liquid then peel off and crack, and at the third stage the inflamed area thickens and develops a brownish or dark pink pigment.

How to treat dermatitis on the feet

Treatment of dermatitis on any part of the leg is complex, it includes elimination of the cause of the disease, special diet, a course of vitamins, and local medicines and antihistamines. Consider how to treat dermatitis on the legs in an adult.

Medicines

There are several directions. drug treatment inflammation of the legs. Initially, these are means to eliminate inflammatory process and itching. These include external - ointments, lotions and specialized patches, and internal - anti-inflammatory pills and injections.

An effective ointment for dermatitis on the legs, based on fats, has a nourishing and softening effect. Among those - Salicylic Vaseline, Elidel. Drying lead lotions and lotions with Burov's liquid are used. To anesthetize the inflamed areas of the legs, Emla and Versatis plasters are used. To eliminate itching and relieve inflammation, talkers are used based on natural ingredients - propolis suspension, Tsindol.

Treatment of any type of dermatitis is accompanied by a strict diet that excludes all fried, salty, fatty, allergenic foods.

With a severe course of dermatitis, anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed. hormonal ointments like Flumethasone and Betamezon.

Effectively application antihistamines to eliminate edema and allergic reactions. Basically, these are tablets such as Zodak, Tavegil, Erius, as well as ointments with antiallergic components.

Be sure to prescribe fortifying and immunomodulating drugs. With dermatitis, it is necessary to restore immunity, for which vitamin-mineral complexes are prescribed.

Diet and lifestyle

To get rid of dermatitis on the legs, it is necessary to limit contact with allergens as much as possible. Even if the causes of the disease are caused by internal factors, any allergen can aggravate the course of the disease.

It is necessary to reconsider the lifestyle:

stop wearing fabrics and jewelry that irritate the skin;
replace aggressive hygiene and cleaning products with hypoallergenic ones;
normalize sleep and rest;
regularly receive moderate physical exercise(walking, swimming, yoga);
Go to balanced diet with plenty of drink.

At allergic dermatitis appointed hypoallergenic diet... Allergenic foods (citrus fruits, smoked meats, spices, strawberries, honey, chicken eggs, coffee). Foods containing nickel are not recommended: oatmeal, sunflower seeds, lentils, millet and soybeans.

Folk remedies

Treatment of dermatitis on the legs with folk remedies mainly involves applying lotions and applications with various mixtures and decoctions to the affected areas medicinal herbs... Additionally, drinking broths or taking baths with their addition is used.

The following recipes are most popular:

Burdock infusion. 1 tsp chopped burdock is poured into 500 ml of boiling water. It can be applied by adding to the bath after 8 hours of infusion. As an additional restorative therapy, the broth can be taken orally (100 ml three times a day).
Hop infusion and streak. Take 50 g of each herb, pour 500 ml of boiling water and infuse in a thermos for 7-8 hours. It is most effective to apply a compress with infusion at night and bandage it so that it lasts during sleep.
Sea buckthorn oil. Suitable for lubrication of affected areas, as well as for oral administration twice a day, 2 ml.
Viburnum broth. 2 tbsp chopped berries are poured with 200 ml of boiling water, insisted for 4 hours. Consume 100 ml orally 2-4 times a day.
Decoction of oak bark. 50 g of bark is poured into 300 ml of water, boiled in a water bath for 15 minutes and insisted for 3 hours. Used for lotions.
A decoction from the collection of herbs. 250 g of herbal mixture from the string, celandine and chamomile are poured with a liter of water and boiled for 20 minutes. The strained broth is added to the bath.

Physiotherapy

In the complex treatment of dermatitis on the lower extremities, physiotherapy is indicated.

There is a wide range of effective procedures:

low-energy laser effect, which has anti-inflammatory, regenerative and anti-edema effects;
electrophoresis;
darsonvalization;
magnets; oxygen baths, etc.

Physiotherapy has proven to be the most effective for the treatment of venous and atopic dermatitis; hardware dermatitis on the feet is also successfully treated.

After treatment

When removed acute symptoms, you should adhere to a new lifestyle that limits the exposure to allergens, avoid negative mechanical effects on the feet (uncomfortable shoes, overheating and hypothermia), and also take care of your skin - apply moisturizers and emollients.

Dermatitis on the legs is a type of skin inflammation that develops in response to an allergenic element or an infection that affects the legs. The disease most often occurs due to contact with an irritant.

Causes of occurrence

Many factors can cause this disease, but all probable causes can be divided into 2 categories: exogenous and endogenous.

Exogenous factors include:

mechanical impact (pressure, friction of clothing);
chemical attack (cosmetics, acid and alkaline elements);
physical factors (high or low temperature exposure, ultraviolet, X-ray);
biological factors (allergies; poisonous plants; bacterial, viral and fungal elements).

Doctors rank as endogenous factors:

endocrine system diseases (for example, diabetes);
use of medications;
metabolic changes;
weakening of the immune system;
failure of immunity;
an allergic reaction to food;
stressful condition, emotional fatigue;
diseases associated with neurology;
genetic factor.

Symptoms

The symptomatology of dermatitis on the legs of a child / adult depends on the type of inflammation, it can be expressed as mild redness and the appearance of weeping eczema.

The key types of dermatitis are:

... It occurs after contact with an allergenic element. It is characterized by small rashes, redness. Also, the patient's skin itches, cracks and bubbles filled with liquid may form.
. First stage the disease is accompanied by constant itching, after which rashes occur. The rash connects the inflamed parts of the skin. The skin is dry, flaky, thickened. Apathy may begin, or, conversely, the patient becomes angry and irritable. The pressure decreases, as does the concentration of glucose in the blood. Most often, neurodermatitis occurs in winter.
Vascular. It begins only if the dermal hypodermal / vascular system is primarily affected. In such a situation, complex treatment because it creates a threat to vital organs.

If dermatitis appears on the feet, legs, fingers, or between them, you must immediately visit a dermatologist. Only a professional will be able to correctly diagnose and prescribe effective treatment.

In certain situations, it may be necessary to visit the endocrinological, gastroenterological or neuropathological offices. It all depends on the reason for the inflammation.

Treatment

With the right approach, curing the disease is not too difficult. Conventionally, all treatment in adults can be divided into several parts.

Termination of contact with the allergenic element

The first step to curing dermatitis is to stop contact with the allergenic element. It is also required to get rid of mechanical irritants, especially when the skin has been affected by them.

Stop wearing pants, skirts, synthetic socks. When washing, use phosphate-free powders.

With dermatitis, you need to give up the following:

coffee;
chocolate;
citrus fruits;
nuts;
seafood;
pickled dishes;
smoked food;
mayonnaise;
spicy food;
seasonings;
Strawberry;
pineapples;
melons;
tomatoes;
chicken eggs;
mushrooms;
eggplant.

Products that contain nickel can cause a deterioration in the patient's condition, namely:

millet groats;
oat groats;
lentils;
liver;
sunflower seeds.

Medication treatment

How to treat dermatitis on the legs in an adult? Can be applied antihistamines... Most often used: suprastin, tavegil, zirtek, zodak, telfast.
Ointments containing corticosteroids. In order to eliminate the symptoms of the disease, hormonal ointments can be used: advantan, locoid, elidel.
Desensitizing agents. V acute stage dermatitis, desensitizing agents are often used. These are calcium gluconates that are administered intramuscularly or intravenously.
Vitamins - a properly constructed vitamin therapy provides: improvement of the condition of the skin, acceleration of metabolism, normalization of the functioning of internal organs. Vitamin therapy usually includes the use of vitamins A, B, C, D, and E.
Autohemotherapy is used to strengthen the immune system, includes a course of physiotherapy. If the doctor diagnosed the patient with neurodermatitis, you need to take sedatives and also visit a psychotherapist.

To eliminate inflammation with a large area of \ u200b \ u200bthe lesion, antibiotics may be prescribed.

Folk ways

All methods of traditional medicine, which are aimed at treating dermatitis, are based on applying lotions to the inflamed parts of the skin.

Popular following means:

Decoction of hops and string. Mix 50 g of these plants (dry), pour half a liter of boiling water into the mixture. Leave the mixture in a thermos overnight. Apply as a compress.
Infusion of oak bark. Pour 50 g of dried oak bark with 300 ml of water, let stand for two to three hours.
Burdock root. You can use burdock root, which is harvested in late summer or autumn. Wash it, grind it, pour boiling water (half a liter per 1 teaspoon of root). Leave the mixture on for seven to eight hours. The product can be used both as a compress and as an infusion (100 ml three times a day).
Herbal collection. Stir in equal proportions chamomile flowers, sage leaves, valerian root, celandine and St. John's wort. Pour in boiling water (five liters per hundred grams of collection). Leave the infusion for 1 hour. Apply in the form of lotions or foot baths.
Kalina. Pound two tablespoons of viburnum berries, mix with a glass of boiling water. Let the broth stand for 4 hours. Take one hundred milliliters orally four times a day.
Cranberry juice. Wipe with it those parts of the skin that are inflamed.
Sea buckthorn oil. Take two milliliters orally twice a day. You can also smear it on areas of the skin that are damaged.
Rose hip. Pound the freshly picked rose hips, apply the resulting gruel to the inflamed parts of the skin. Make a rosehip compress at least two to three times a day. This should help reduce the area of inflammation.
Herbal mixture. Mix ten grams of sage grass, nettle, plantain, five grams of wormwood, twenty grams each of juniper berries and corn stigmas. Pour 1 liter of boiling water, leave the infusion overnight. Take 100 ml orally three times a day.
Collection of plants. Toss in 20 g each chicory herb, dandelion root, buckthorn bark, and fennel berries. Pour half a liter of boiling water, let it brew. Consume 70 ml two to three times a day.

On the Internet, you can see a photo of the ingredients that make up herbal preparations.