Homeopathic Treatment For Neurodermatitis

Neurodermatitis is also known as lichen simplex. It is commonly known as scratch dermatitis. It is a chronic disease characterized by itching and/or scaling. It starts with localized itching, but scratching increases itching and makes it more intense. Because of this cycle of chronic itching and scratching, the skin may become thick and leathery.

Symptom: 

• Excessive itching in a limited and single area like the neck, wrist, thighs, abdomen, thighs, etc.
• Leathery skin
• Raised, a rough patch that is red or darker than the rest of your skin.
• Chronic itching and scratching cycle can lead to a bacterial skin infection and permanent scars or changes in skin color.
• Itching may disturb the sleep pattern of patients.

Cause:

Generally, the cause is not known. Stress, anxiety can be triggering factors for it. Most of the times itching begins with something that simply rubs or irritates the skin, such as tight clothing or a bug bite. As the patient starts scratching, the itching increases more and the cycle goes on till the skin becomes leathery.

Diagnosis : 

Diagnosis is based on the skin's appearance and a history of itching and scratching. The following tests can rule out other causes.

• Patch testing/ Allergy testing - Small quantities of allergens are applied to small patches, which are then placed on the skin. Two days after application, if the patient develops a raised bump or a reaction limited to the skin just beneath the patch, the diagnosis goes in favor of Allergic dermatitis.
• Skin biopsy - to rule out other conditions, such as lichen planus, eczema, psoriasis, that may mimic neurodermatitis.