What does neurodermatitis look like?

Written by Xie Ming Feng
Dermatology
Updated on December 02, 2024
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Neurodermatitis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. Its early symptoms mainly manifest as flat papules the size of pinheads or grains of rice, with a small amount of coagulation on top. These generally are distributed over areas such as the neck, sacral region, elbows, knees, inner thighs, perineum, perianal region, and eyelids. Over time, the rashes may merge into large patches, and the affected skin becomes thickened and rough, accompanied by intense itching.

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Can people with neurodermatitis eat fish?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory dermatosis characterized by episodic severe itching and lichenoid changes in the skin. The cause of this condition may be related to various internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, local skin irritation, and diet. Therefore, we generally advise patients with neurodermatitis to minimize alcohol consumption, avoid spicy and hot foods, and restrict intake of fish, shrimp, crab, and other seafood that may exacerbate the condition.

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How to treat neurodermatitis

Neurodermatitis, also known as simple lichen, commonly occurs on the eyelids, elbows, neck, and sacral areas. It exhibits recurrent symptoms such as skin lesions and itching. It is necessary to enhance skin moisturization, avoid excessive irritants such as friction, and provide anti-inflammatory symptomatic treatment. Oral medications such as levocetirizine tablets, moisturizing and anti-itching capsules, compound glycyrrhizin tablets, Guweisupian tablets, or Duluoping tablets, along with topical application of tacrolimus ointment, or early use of potent steroids such as halometasone cream or betamethasone valerate cream, can control the symptoms of skin lesions. However, steroid creams should not be used for prolonged periods as they can cause side effects including skin atrophy and hypertrichosis.

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Early symptoms of neurodermatitis

The early symptoms of neurodermatitis primarily manifest as small, flat polygonal papules the size of pinpoints or rice grains on the skin of the neck, sacral area, elbows, inner thighs, perineum, and around the anus. These can appear red, light red, or light brown and are relatively hard in texture. The surface may have a small amount of coagulated blood. Due to episodic severe itching, a vicious cycle of itching, scratching, more itching, and more scratching occurs during the course of the disease, which can lead to the merging of rashes into large patches.

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What is the body lacking in neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by paroxysmal severe itching and lichenoid skin changes due to nervous dysfunction. The causes of the disease may be related to neuropsychiatric factors such as irritability, overthinking, tension, depression, fatigue, and poor sleep. It is also associated with gastrointestinal dysfunction and endocrine disorders. Additionally, local skin irritations such as friction from stiff collars, exposure to chemicals, infection sites, soaking in sweat, and sun exposure are related, as well as diet, including alcohol consumption, and the avoidance of spicy or stimulating foods like chili peppers, and allergenic foods such as crabs and other seafood. These factors can all contribute to the development of neurodermatitis, which is not related to any deficiency in the body.

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What foods should be avoided with neurodermatitis?

Neurodermatitis, also known as chronic simple lichen, is a common skin disorder characterized by episodic intense itching and lichenoid skin changes. It is a chronic inflammatory dermatoneurosis. The causes of neurodermatitis may be related to a variety of internal and external factors including neuropsychiatric factors, gastrointestinal dysfunction, endocrine disorders, diet, and local irritation. After being diagnosed with neurodermatitis, it is generally recommended that patients minimize alcohol consumption and reduce intake of spicy, pungent foods, as well as shrimp, crab, and other potentially aggravating seafood.