Acute spongiotic dermatitis is a dermatological disease in which liquids stagnate under the skin causing severe inflammation. This epidermal problem is characterized by small rashes and inflammation. Spongiotic dermatitis can also be considered an acute eczema, intended as the first manifestation of the disease and not as a chronic disorder. Spongiotic dermatitis can be treated with both home remedies and medical intervention, if diagnosed early.
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Method 1 of 3: Using Home Remedies
Step 1. Keep skin well hydrated to reduce irritation
It is important to keep the skin soft and hydrated; dry skin is easily irritated, and dryness makes skin sensitive to irritation. Keep your skin looking good by following these simple tips:
- Apply a moisturizer several times a day, or as needed. Use unscented creams, as perfumes can cause allergic reactions.
- Avoid extreme temperatures. Too hot or too cold can alter the temperature of the skin and make it dry. High temperatures evaporate moisture from the skin; you can prevent this problem by hydrating it.
- Drink 8 glasses of water a day. Water helps keep your body and skin hydrated. It is important to drink at least 8 glasses of water a day when you sweat a lot, to prevent dehydration.
Step 2. Identify the underlying cause of spongiotic dermatitis
Generally this dermatological problem arises as a result of a triggering factor. Recognizing what this factor is can help to cure and prevent the onset of the problem, avoiding all causes of possible irritation.
- The trigger could be a food allergy, an environmental factor, an insect bite or too aggressive soaps and detergents.
- If you think something could trigger dermatitis, avoid exposure to that factor and see if it has any positive effects.
Step 3. Avoid scratching to keep the skin intact
Don't scratch yourself, as this will make the problem worse. Scratching hard would break the small blisters which could become infected. The infection would make the situation more complicated, further damaging the epidermis and requiring medical attention.
- Even if the rashes are itchy, focus on something else.
- If itching persists, scrub the area gently, avoiding rupturing the blisters.
Step 4. Contain itching and inflammation with cold packs
Cold packs can relieve itching and inflammation because cold causes venous constriction. Itching is caused by the release of histamine in the veins which causes redness, itching and blisters. If you reduce the flow of histamine in the blood, you will reduce these symptoms.
- Histamine is produced when an allergen enters the body; it is the substance that causes allergic reactions, including itching and inflammation.
- You can make cold bandages to keep in place for 10/15 minutes, more or less every two hours, or as needed.
Step 5. Protect your skin
To prevent the situation from worsening, it is good to protect the skin. Wear long-sleeved clothing when outdoors, especially in the evening when insects are more aggressive. The blisters appear as a result of insect bites.
Apply insect repellent on areas not affected by erythema, to keep insects away
Step 6. Take baths with oats to soften the skin
Oats are excellent for their emollient effects; contains flavonoids and phenols that protect the skin from dirt, UV rays and other skin irritations. It also moisturizes the skin making it soft. You can get colloidal oats in supermarkets.
Mix 5 tablespoons of oats in warm water; avoid using water that is too hot as it will evaporate the moisture from the skin. After mixing everything, take a bath lasting 15-20 minutes a day. Bathing will relieve itching, moisturize the skin and speed up its healing process
Step 7. Take baking soda baths
Baking soda can do wonders for the health of your epidermis. Helps neutralize skin acidity and destroy toxins. Sodium bicarbonate accelerates the skin's healing process, thanks to its property of maintaining the natural pH balance of the skin. Dry and itchy skin has a higher PH, so immersing the body in a bath with bicarbonate can help relieve itching, treat skin affected by spongiotic dermatitis and keep the PH of the skin under control.
- Fill the tub with warm water and add half a cup of baking soda, mix well and soak for 10/20 minutes every day.
- You can also make a baking soda cream by mixing two tablespoons of baking soda in half a cup of water. Apply the cream directly on the affected areas, leave it on for 5/10 minutes and then rinse. Pat the area to prevent the blisters from rupturing.
Step 8. Use a mild bath soap
Mild soaps contain few chemicals that are harmful to the skin; use mild soaps and detergents to wash yourself, this prevents chemical damage and prevents the situation of a skin affected by dermatitis from worsening.
- Hypoallergenic products can be chosen to avoid allergic reactions.
- Examples are the Aveno, Neutrogena, Dove products.
Step 9. Do not wash clothes with too aggressive detergents
Aggressive detergents cause dermatitis; chemical residues that remain on clothing, which are not rinsed well, can irritate the skin.
Get a mild detergent and rinse the laundry twice to remove any residue
Step 10. Apply calamine lotions to relieve itching
It is a medicinal lotion, used to treat itchy skin, which relieves itching and pain caused by various irritations; you can buy it in the supermarket.
You can apply the lotion 2 or 3 times a day and let it dry. Follow the directions in the package insert carefully
Method 2 of 3: Get Physician Intervention
Step 1. See your doctor if the situation gets worse
If the blisters and rashes don't go away after a week, see your doctor. Get checked if spongiotic dermatitis doesn't go away after a week of treatment, or if it gets worse. Your doctor may prescribe oral medications, steroid creams, menthol lotions, or mild therapies.
Step 2. Undergo a skin biopsy to establish the diagnosis
You can go to a dermatologist, who will use different tests to make the diagnosis. A skin biopsy consists of taking a small portion of tissue for laboratory investigations.
A skin sample can also be taken to be chemically analyzed to rule out other causes that may have caused the eczema
Step 3. Take antihistamines to reduce itching and inflammation
These drugs block the action of the stamens that cause allergic reactions, relieving itching and inflammation. Here are some antihistamines:
- Chlorpheniramine (chlorotrimetone), available in 2 and 4 mg strengths. You can take 4 mg every 4/6 hours, not to exceed 24 mg per day.
- Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) available in 24mg and 50mg strengths. Take 25 mg every 4/6 hours, do not exceed 300 mg per day.
- These medicines can make you drowsy, so it is recommended that you do not drive, drink alcohol or use other equipment when taking these medicines.
Step 4. Use cortisone ointments to reduce itching and inflammation
Cortisone ointments can reduce inflammation and itching; they must be applied once a day to the affected area.
- Apply the ointment in the morning after you shower, so it works throughout the day.
- An example of a cortisone ointment is the hydrocortisone ointment.
- When the itching does not subside by applying a topical corticosteroid, then take the cortisone by mouth, as prescribed. Among these, the prednisolane to be taken 1/2 times a day, as needed.
Step 5. Apply emollients to the skin to avoid excessive dryness
It is advisable to apply emollients once a day to avoid excessive dryness of the skin. These will improve the state of hydration.
Step 6. Take the prescribed antibiotics to fight the infection
If the rashes are infected, take the antibiotic.
Flucloxacillin can be taken 3 times a day in doses of 250/500 mg, depending on the severity of the situation
Method 3 of 3: Noticing the Symptoms Immediately
Step 1. Identify your risk factors
There are a number of common risk factors for spongiotic dermatitis. Especially children and those with sensitive skin are more prone to this problem.
- It is common in babies, where it manifests itself in the form of diaper rash, caused by diaper warming, especially when worn for a long time.
- It occurs in people with very sensitive skin, especially if they use aggressive soaps.
Step 2. Notice if the itching increases
Itching is caused by an allergic skin reaction and is a reaction of the body to external agents, which can include various allergens and other causes of dermatitis.
Step 3. Try to understand the cause of the erythema
Itchy skin can cause a reddish rash, due to the excessive flow of blood to that area. The body reacts to inflammation with an increased blood supply to that area.
The rash generally appears first on the chest and abdomen and then extends to the buttocks
Step 4. Know why blisters are forming
Blisters are caused by inflammation of the skin and caused by the excessive influx of fluids in that area. These accumulate in subcutaneous sacs and develop into blisters that can change color and appear darker than the surrounding skin.
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The blisters can rupture and leak if they become infected. They can also release fluid into surrounding areas, causing more irritation and itching.
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Step 5. Pay attention to very dry skin due to inflammation
The supply of oily substances in those areas is reduced, making the skin particularly dry.
