Question
The child has peeling hands and feet and dryness all over the body, with symptoms lasting for 15 days. Initially, the illness started at home, but after staying at someone else’s house for 8 days, the symptoms worsened. Does eczema run in the family?
Answer
Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition caused by various internal and external factors, affecting the superficial layers of the epidermis and dermis. Its onset may be related to genetics, although not all cases of eczema have a family genetic predisposition. It is recommended to consider childbearing only after eczema has healed. For treatment, a therapy focusing on clearing heat and promoting diuresis, supplemented by herbal internal treatment for expelling wind, can be adopted. During the acute phase, if itching is severe, symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication can be combined with antihistamines and antiallergic Western medicine for treatment. In daily life, it’s important to avoid spicy and irritating foods, drink plenty of water, eat more fruits and vegetables, maintain a daily bowel movement habit, and avoid contact with potential irritants that may trigger or exacerbate eczema.