What's wrong with eczema in thigh groove?

Femoral groove, also known as gluteal groove and popliteal groove, is a groove formed by squeezing two hips above anus near the posterior coccyx of pelvis. The thigh groove is also the site of eczema. So what exactly is thigh eczema? Experts from Beijing Di Mei Hospital will answer your questions immediately. Eczema is a common allergic, non-infectious and allergic epidermal inflammation, which is caused by many internal and external factors and is generally considered to be related to allergic reaction. Its clinical manifestations are characterized by symmetry, exudation, pruritic dermatosis, pleomorphism and recurrence. Eczema is a skin disease that is easy to recur, and the treatment needs specific drugs. It is also an allergic inflammatory skin disease, characterized by various rashes, symmetrical distribution, repeated severe itching and easy to evolve into chronic diseases. It can occur at any age, any place and any season, but it often recurs or worsens in winter, with a chronic course and easy recurrence. Chinese medicine recommends pure Chinese medicine to treat eczema, the cause of eczema 1, and some environmental allergens related to modern lifestyle, such as using cosmetics. When the human body is under the influence of some adverse environmental factors for a long time, it will lead to immune dysfunction, and eventually it will have an allergic reaction to the environment, thus causing eczema. 2, all kinds of artificial fabrics, leather, or environmental allergens of modern clothing, such as printing and dyeing agents, whitening agents, moth-proofing agents, mildew inhibitors, bleaching agents, hardening agents, etc. related to clothing. 3, infection factors Some eczema is related to microbial infection. It can always be called microbial eczema caused by microorganisms, which can be allergic or non-allergic. The microorganisms that cause eczema mainly include Malassezia and Staphylococcus aureus, and also include airborne fungi, such as Alternaria, Cladosporium, Aspergillus Niger, Penicillium punctatum, Aspergillus fumigatus, Fusarium, Huang Qing-producing mold and rhizopus nigricans. 4. Dietary factors Modern humans have a wide variety of foods, which can usually be divided into three types: plants, animals and minerals. In addition, some chemically synthesized substances such as saccharin, acetic acid, citric acid, essence and synthetic dyes are often used in modern food. These substances can cause food allergic reactions, which in turn lead to eczema. 5, other factors Eczema may also be caused by bad psychological factors, such as depression, fatigue, anxiety, tension, emotional excitement, insomnia and other factors. Climatic and physical factors such as sunlight, ultraviolet rays, cold, humidity, dryness and friction may also cause eczema. In addition, chronic gastrointestinal diseases, chronic alcoholism, intestinal parasites, metabolic disorders, endocrine disorders and other factors are the causes of eczema. Eczema symptoms Acute eczema symptoms are primary and polymorphic rash. There are needle-to-millet-sized papules, papules, and in severe cases, small blisters, which are often combined into pieces with unclear boundaries. Itching is serious, and the rash often forms a rotten surface due to scratching, and there is serous exudation and scab. When the infection is serious, it may be accompanied by systemic symptoms such as fever. The distribution of acute eczema is often symmetrical, which is more common in exposed parts such as face, ears, hands, feet, forearms and calves, and can expand the whole body in severe cases. Self-conscious symptoms include severe itching and burning sensation, which can be suddenly aggravated. The symptoms of subacute eczema enter subacute stage, and there may be papules and a small amount of papules, which are dark red. Blister and erosion gradually heal, and there may be scales and itching, and the condition gradually improves. The rash is mainly composed of small papules, scales and scabs, with only a few papules, small blisters, erosion and severe itching. Symptoms of chronic eczema are prolonged from acute and subacute stages, or inflammation is not very serious at first, with scratches or itchy skin caused by erythema and papules. For a long time, the skin of the affected area is thick, with rough surface, lichen-like changes, pigmentation or partial hypopigmentation area and scales. , common in hands, feet, calves, elbow fossa, lunar fossa, vulva, anus and other places, showing a symmetrical distribution. It is not recommended to use hormone ointment in family medicine for eczema prevention and treatment. Generally, pure Chinese herbal medicine ointment can be used, or the following methods can be used: 1. Appropriate external washing of traditional Chinese medicine: External washing of Coptidis Rhizoma, Radix Astragali and Cortex Phellodendri has the functions of clearing away heat, eliminating dampness, detoxicating and relieving itching, and has a better effect on acute or subacute eczema. 2. Wash your face with water: If you have eczema on your face, don't use too hot water, soap, soap, facial cleanser, etc. , need to be cleaned with water. 3. Scratch well: After suffering from eczema, don't burn or scratch. The more you stimulate eczema, the more metabolites you produce, which will aggravate eczema. Treatment of eczema 1. Desensitization treatment of allergic patients must first desensitize, so as to treat the disease from the root. Drugs used for desensitization include 10% calcium gluconate and 10% sodium thiosulfate, which are common symptoms. Second, glucocorticoid eczema has several treatments, and glucocorticoid is a more effective one. But long-term use will bring some side effects to the patient's kidney. Therefore, this treatment is generally not used except for patients with acute diseases. Third, immunomodulator immune preparations have a great effect on patients with chronic eczema and senile eczema. This treatment can adjust the immunity of patients, improve the immune function of patients, and thus reduce the occurrence of diseases. 4. Antibiotic treatment For patients with symptoms such as bacterial infection, fever and lymphadenopathy, some anti-infective drugs such as erythromycin should be selected, and eczema should be treated after the infection and inflammation subside, so as to comprehensively treat the condition and reduce the recurrence. (Source: Beijing Di Mei Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology Hospital)