The symptoms of dermatitis
Depending on the reasons that caused the irritation in the legs, symptoms can greatly differ. The most common manifestations of this disease are burning, redness and itching of the affected areas. Among the first signs may be noted the visible swelling of the legs in certain areas of the skin. After that, they appear small vials of liquid. Subsequently, they burst. Also swelling may be accompanied by formation of small red rash and irritation.
In the later stages of this disease may experience severe pain, scabs and weeping erosions. Also, do not rule out the opposite course of the disease – the formation of scales, flaking, and cracking of dry skin.
Causes of dermatitis
Various types of dermatitis on the legs can be caused by the following possible reasons:
ultraviolet radiation;
- contact with hot or cold air;
- atypical allergic reaction (reactions usually give different factors – hair, dust, food, etc.);
- Allergy;
- pharmaceutical, cosmetics and other chemicals (salts, alkalis, acids);
- chemical factors;
- the use of tight, uncomfortable clothes or shoes;
- mechanical irritation.
Treatment
For an accurate diagnosis of the disease at the first symptoms of irritation on the feet to seek the advice of a qualified technician. An experienced doctor, having examined the General state of the skin surface and taking into account individual characteristics, choose the most appropriate course of treatment.
First you will have to eliminate the main causes that cause irritation on the feet, whether the allergen or permanent mechanical contact. Only then can you move on to tackle the unpleasant symptoms and treat inflammation on the skin. In this case, the help of modern medicines and tools. They are perfectly calm irritation, relieve redness of certain areas of the skin and itching. In addition, most drugs reduce the sensitivity, nourishing and hydrating dry skin. Cleansing drugs can prevent relapse, gently removing irritants. To recommend the most suitable for the drug your physician may. They usually come in the form of ointments, gels or creams.