The doctor diagnoses most types of dermatitis based on a physical examination (the characteristics of irritation and their location on the body). Sometimes skin scraping is used for microscopic analysis.
Methods of dermatitis treatment abroad
The main method of treatment is medication: antihistamines and steroid ointments are used. If an infection develops, antibiotics are prescribed. Patients with severe dermatitis take corticosteroids in tablets and injections. Abroad, dermatitis can be treated in special sanatoriums that offer mud baths, herbal medicine, balneotherapy (mineral water treatment) and phototherapy.
Treatment of dermatitis abroad
The ideal place for the treatment of atopic dermatitis abroad is sanatoriums near the Dead Sea (Israel). Salt baths are one of the ways to naturally alleviate the symptoms of the disease. In addition, the Dead Sea is located in a safe area, where a neutral amount of UV light gets in (low risk of burns). Dead Sea salts contain only 4% sodium and many minerals essential to the skin and body. These minerals help strengthen the skin and balance its pH level. In Israel, they are used to make emollient oils and ointments.
In sanatoriums, patients undergo a thorough examination to select therapy. The main treatments include heliotherapy (light therapy), thalassotherapy (using the resources of the sea) and pelotherapy (mud baths). During treatment, each patient undergoes additional disease monitoring to determine the rate of symptom reduction and the effectiveness of procedures. The average duration of treatment for atopic dermatitis abroad ranges from four to six weeks.
The sanatoriums on the Dead Sea offer individually designed programs for very sensitive people. The results of this course are impressive: 97% of patients show improvement, and 70% of them get rid of visible symptoms. Also, taking a course of therapy at the SPA helps to reduce stress and improve the condition of the body in the complex. There are specialized sanatoriums in Turkey.
Dermatitis Treatment in Asia
The approach of Chinese and Korean clinics to the treatment of atopic dermatitis is to restore the balance of the immune system. According to traditional medicine, eczema is a symptom of deeper body problems. Therefore, patients with dermatitis undergo a comprehensive examination to find the underlying cause. Based on the diagnosis, the doctor selects herbal medicines and prescribes acupuncture. In one study, a combination of herbal tea, baths, natural cream, and acupuncture showed a significant reduction in dermatitis symptoms.