Alles wat u moet weten over nummulair eczeem - Symptomen, oorzaken en behandelingen

How Is Nummular Eczema Treated?

There is no cure for nummular eczema, but there are several ways to effectively manage the condition.

Skincare

Skin dryness is one of the major factors that contribute to exacerbations. Keeping the skin well moisturized strengthens the barrier protection and reduces the risk of flare-ups.

Here are some tips that can help:

• Apply moisturizer every day year-round. Apply to damp skin after every bath or shower, and every time you wash your hands. You should also do so whenever your skin feels dry.
• Use a fragrance-free, hypoallergenic cream or ointment, Avoid thick lotions that can block evaporation and trigger sweating.
• Shower or bathe for no longer than 20 minutes. Anything longer can oversaturate the skin and actually pull moisture out of the skin, leading to dryness.
• Use lukewarm rather than hot water for bathing or showering. Overheating the skin can also lead to moisture loss and skin dryness.
• Use mild, fragrance-free, and hypoallergenic skin care products. This includes soaps, cleansers, and wipes. Avoid overusing alcohol-based sanitizers that dry skin.
• Use a humidifier to increase air moisture. Both air conditioners and heaters can pull moisture out of the air and cause skin dryness.
• Prepare for extreme temperatures. Keep indoors as much as possible during summer heatwaves or hard freezes in winter. If you can't, try wearing moisture-wicking fabrics when in hot temperatures and light thermal underwear when in extreme cold.

Steroid Medications

Topical corticosteroids (steroids) are the first-line drug treatment for nummular eczema. Most cases respond well to intermediate- to high-potency steroids, often bringing flare-ups under control within one to four weeks.

Topical steroids are generally applied to affected skin two to four times daily. Ointments are often preferred over gels as they have emollients that help moisturize the skin.

Consultations

Most nummular dermatitis cases should respond to conservative measures such as gentle skincare and bland emollients used in combination with mid- to high-potency steroids. Consultation with a dermatologist should be considered in refractory, widespread, or atypical cases. Further evaluation may include skin scraping with potassium hydroxide preparation, bacterial swab for culture and sensitivities, biopsy, or patch testing, as discussed previously. If narrow-band UVB light therapy, systemic immunosuppressant, or immunomodulator is warranted, this should also be carried out under a dermatologist's supervision.

Treatment of nummular dermatitis can be optimized with an interprofessional team approach. The patient’s nurse, primary care provider, or dermatologist should monitor for therapy compliance, report any adverse effects, and relay the response to therapy to the remainder of the team. This interprofessional teamwork will enhance patient outcomes and minimize adverse reactions in caring for patients with nummular dermatitis.

Kan ik zelf iets doen tegen eczeem en jeuk?

• Voorkom krabben, hoe moeilijk dat ook is. Krabben houdt het eczeem in stand of verergert het
• Houd uw nagels kort
• Houd een jeukdagboek bij
• Zoek afleiding wanneer u jeuk hebt
• Zorg ervoor dat de huid vet soepel blijft
• Kies ongeparfumeerde huidproducten
• Ga niet te lang in bad of onder de douche en zorg dat het water niet te warm is, handwarm 37°C
• Gebruik geen zeep
• Gebruik neutrale wasmiddelen
• Draag luchtige katoenen kleding, voorkom wol en ruwe vezels, voorkom synthetische kleding
• Voorkom stress

De arts heeft keuze uit meerdere behandelingen deze is vanzelfsprekend afhankelijk van het soort en de ernst van het eczeem, de ernst van de klachten inclusief de jeuk. Bij eczeem is de huidbarrière verstoord. De houdt minder goed vocht vast, droogt sneller uit met als gevolg dat de huid minder goed beschermt is tegen schadelijke stoffen.Bij milde vormen van eczeem kan de arts kiezen voor een vette zalf of crème waar geen medicijnen inzitten om het vochtgehalte van de huid te verhogen en de huid minder droog en weer soepel te maken. Branderige rode plekken, kloofjes en jeuk verminderen. Bij nattend eczeem gaat de voorkeur uit naar een crème basis, bij droog eczeem naar zalf of vetcrème.

De volgende producten komen in aanmerking:

• Cetomacrogolcrème FNA (nattend eczeem)
• Lanettecrème FNA
• Vaselinecetomacrogolcrème FNA
• Cetomacrogolzalf FNA
• Vaselinelanettecrème FNA
• Lanettezalf FNA (droog eczeem)
• Koelzalf FNA
• Paraffine/vaseline zalf FNA

Medicijnen

Wanneer de niet-medicamenteuze zalven en crèmes niet voldoende helpen zal bij een matige vorm van eczeem gekozen worden voor een lokale therapie met corticosteroïden uit een zo laag mogelijke klasse. Deze zijn naar sterkte ingedeeld in 4 klassen: klasse 1 is de lichtste klasse, klasse 4 de sterkste. Bij nattend eczeem gaat de voorkeur uit naar een corticosteroïd op crème basis, bij droog eczeem op vette basis (zalf of vetcrème):

How do dermatologists treat nummular eczema?

The main goals of treatment are to clear your skin and ease your discomfort. To do this, your treatment plan may include treatment designed to:

Hydrate your skin: It’s likely that you have extremely dry skin. To add moisture to your skin, which will help heal your skin, you may need to:

• Take a daily bath or shower up to 20 minutes long in lukewarm water.
• Add bath oil to your daily bath. Bath oil can make your bathtub and skin slippery. Use caution when adding bath oil to a bath so that you do not fall.
• Apply moisturizer as instructed throughout the day, which includes applying it to damp skin within minutes of bathing.
• Use a humidifier in your bedroom, and keep the room cool and moist.

Moisturizer plays a key role in healing your skin. Your dermatologist may recommend a hypoallergenic, fragrance-free moisturizing cream or ointment instead of a lotion. Creams and ointments do a better job of trapping water in your skin than do lotions. Having more water in your skin can help you heal faster.

If your treatment plan includes bath oil, only use the bath oil recommended by your dermatologist

Some bath oils can irritate your skin, which can worsen nummular eczema.

Avoid irritating your sensitive skin: Dry, sensitive skin is more likely to have frequent flare-ups of nummular eczema. For this reason, your treatment plan may include instructions that can help you avoid irritating your skin.

You may need to:

• Use only a mild, non-drying cleanser to wash your skin, applying it only to skin that needs washing, like the armpits, feet, and groin.
• Wear loose-fitting cotton clothing.
• Avoid sitting next to a fireplace, heater, or other source of heat.
• Use a humidifier in your bedroom so that you can rest in a cool, moist place.