Is neurodermatitis a fungus?

Written by Xie Ming Feng

Dermatology

Updated on September 30, 2024

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Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The main causes are likely related to neuropsychiatric factors, diet, local skin irritation, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, and many other factors. It has no relationship with fungi. If the skin is infected by fungi, common diseases include tinea capitis, tinea pedis, tinea unguium, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and so on.

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What should pregnant women do about neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid changes in the skin, which is a dysfunction of cutaneous nerve function. The causes of this condition may be related to various internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local skin irritation. What should pregnant women do if they suffer from neurodermatitis? First, they should visit a hospital; second, under the guidance of a doctor, they should choose the appropriate type of medication based on the characteristics, location, and type of skin lesions; third, it is important to avoid friction, scratching, maintain a pleasant and relaxed mood, wear soft cotton clothing, and avoid irritants.

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Can people with neurodermatitis eat eggs?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenified skin. The causes of this disorder may be related to various internal and external factors, including neuropsychiatric factors, endocrine disturbances, gastrointestinal dysfunction, diet, and local skin irritants. If you are not allergic to eggs, you can generally eat eggs with neurodermatitis. However, you should consume less alcohol and avoid spicy, hot foods, and foods that may trigger allergic reactions such as shrimp, crab, and other seafood.

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What to do about neurodermatitis during lactation?

Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. If neurodermatitis occurs during breastfeeding, we should go to the hospital. Firstly, avoid scratching, friction, and other irritations, maintain a peaceful mindset, wear cotton clothing, and reduce localized stimulations. Diet-wise, intake of alcohol should be reduced, as well as spicy and irritating foods, and one should avoid eating shellfish, seafood, and other potentially aggravating foods. Secondly, appropriate topical medications should be used, such as moisturizing anti-itch ointments and traditional Chinese medicine ointments, and the use of corticosteroid ointments should be minimized. Thirdly, try not to take oral medications.

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What medicine is used for neurodermatitis of the eyelid?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin, which are symptoms of a dysfunctional neurogenic disorder. The causes of the disease may be related to various internal and external factors such as neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local foreign body irritation, diet, etc. For neurodermatitis occurring on the eyelids, our first advice to patients is to avoid scratching and rubbing as much as possible, as these actions are major triggers or aggravating factors; secondly, use mild, minimally irritating topical medications such as moisturizing and anti-itch drugs, tar-based medications, and herbal ointments. It’s recommended to use corticosteroid creams sparingly or not at all. When applying medication, use them thinly and sparingly to minimize absorption due to the thin and highly vascular nature of the eyelid skin. In severe cases, oral antihistamines and calcium supplements can be used in combination.

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Foods to Avoid for Neurodermatitis

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by episodic severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. It is a neurofunctional disorder. The causes of the disease may be related to neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local skin irritation, diet, and other internal and external factors. Clinically, it is generally advised for patients to minimize alcohol consumption, reduce intake of spicy and hot foods, and avoid irritants such as shrimp, crab, and other seafood.