Eczema is an
inflammatory condition of the skin, the cause of which may be from outside environment, immune system, or a
combination of both. The basic symptom is itch. There are many period of the
symptoms for eczema. The conditions also could be acute, subacute, or chronic.
The judgement could be by the careful histological examination from epidermis
and dermis to observe the cell infiltrates.
The dermal stroma
contains all the necessary
components for amplification and modification of the cellular response. The response includes the separation of the
keratinocytes in stratum corneum in epidermis. The following is dermatological therapies.
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Bathing and Soaks
There are three functions of bathing and soaks.
1.
Relief from
itch for a moment.
2.
Astringent
properties on skin which is exudative
3.
Prevent the bacterial
proliferation such as Staphylococcus aureus by removing or reducing the
inoculum size.
Water
Water is effective
for bathing eczematous lesions. It should not be too hot to avoid leaching of valuable skin
lipids from both normal and damaged skin. Water does not need to be sterile because it is uncertain efficacy compared with
ordinary water.
Aluminium Acetate
Aluminum acetate is a salt that is used as a topical
astringent to treat skin irritations. Burow’s solution consists of 13%
aluminium acetate. It is for
the relief of skin irritations due to poison ivy, oak and
sumac, rashes from allergic reactions to soaps, detergents, cosmetics and
jewelry.
Potassium
Permanganate
Potassium permanganate treats many skin infections, including
eczema, canker sores, dermatitis, and acne. The antiseptic and fungicidal activity based on its
oxidizing capacity. This dilution is essential, as potassium permanganate
crystals and concentrated solutions burn skin. Continued for
too long, potassium
permanganate can dry the skin.
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