What cures dermatitis?

Question

Dermatitis on the face near your nose!

Answer 1

At this time there is no cure for atopic dermatitis.

However, we are making great strides towards understanding the immune system abnormalities that cause atopic dermatitis. This understanding has led to the development of new immune system modulating (not suppressing) medications that can significantly improve the symptoms of atopic dermatitis without the side effects of the older medications. Even with these new medications, the treatment of atopic dermatitis is multi-faceted aimed at:
Reducing itchiness, redness, and scaling
Controlling the severity and recurrence of attacks
Educating the patient in self-management techniques
Avoiding Allergens
Reducing exposure to certain allergens in susceptible individuals is one way to control the severity and recurrence of atopic dermatitis.

The following are common triggers of atopic dermatitis:

Dust mites
Mold
Animal dander
Pollen
Reducing Skin Dryness

Keeping the skin as hydrated as possible allows the epidermis to perform its barrier function. This can be accomplished by a variety of methods:

Using emollients frequently and liberally especially after bathing
Using a soap substitute instead of soap

Reducing the skin's overactive inflammatory process improves symptoms and encourages longer remissions. This can be accomplished the following:

Avoid irritating fabrics such as wool
Avoid the use of perfumed skin-care products and laundry products
Topical steroids
Coal tar
Light therapy
Leukotriene inhibitors such as zafirlukast
Immune-suppressing medications such as cyclosporine, methotrexate, and azathioprine
New topical immune system modulators such as tacrolimus and pimecrolimus

Minimizing Scratching
Breaking the itch-scratch cycle requires that a person with atopic dermatitis stop scratching. For some people this may seem like an almost impossible goal, but consistent practice of these measures can help:

Antihistamines help control itchiness and prevent scratching during sleep
Nails should be kept short
Mittens can be worn at night to reduce scratching
Protect the skin with bandaging
Moisturizers can reduce itchiness

Answer 2

You state that you have “Dermatitis - Excema. Treatment of dermatitis varies, depending on the cause. These are the basic forms of dermatitis, and each have a specific treatment. Contact dermatitis - It can take as long as two to four weeks for this type of dermatitis to clear up. Neurodermatitis - Getting you to stop scratching and to avoid further aggravating your skin are the treatment objectives. Seborrheic dermatitis - You'll need to frequently shampoo, then carefully rinse your scalp. Your doctor may recommend a specific shampoo. Stasis dermatitis - Treatment consists of correcting the condition that causes fluid to accumulate in your legs or ankles for extended periods. Atopic dermatitis - Treatment typically consists of applying hydrocortisone-containing lotions to ease signs and symptoms. Perioral dermatitis - Treatment for this condition is usually with the oral antibiotic tetracycline. For all types of dermatitis, occasional use of over-the-counter antihistamines can reduce itching. As this subject is extensive, you would be advised to consult your doctor or dermatologist. Hope this helps matador 89

Answer 3

that depends entirely on what is causeing the dermatitis to begin with.