September 21st, 2008 by admin

 Dermatitis scraping localized (lichen simple chronic neurodermitis) is a chronic inflammation of the skin surface that produces an intense itching. Cause dryness, flaking and the appearance of dark and thick plates of oval, irregular or angled.
 
 Its cause is unknown, but it is likely that certain psychological factors favor their appearance. This disease does not appear to have allergic origin. More women than men suffer from dermatitis scraping located, a very common disease among Asians and American Indians. It is common development between 20 and 50 years of age.
 
 Symptoms and diagnosis
 Localized dermatitis by scratching can occur anywhere in the body, including the anus (pruritus ani) and the vagina (pruritus Vulvae). In its early stages, the skin appears normal, but the subject note itching. Subsequently dries, it forms scales and plaques appear dark as a result of the scraping and rubbed.
 
 The doctors are trying to find out the possible psychological stress or allergies or illnesses that can cause itching original. When this process occurs around the anus or vagina, the doctor may consider the possibility of that is due to parasites, trichomoniasis, hemorrhoids, local secretions, fungal infections, warts, contact dermatitis or psoriasis.
 
 Treatment
 In order to cure this disease, the person must stop scratching and rubbing the skin, since it is the cause of irritation. In order to try to control the itching, doctors prescribe oral antihistamines and corticosteroid creams to be rubbed gently on the affected area. A dressing impregnated with a corticosteroid is not only a treatment but also prevents the person scratch. The doctor may inject under the skin with prolonged effects corticosteroids to control itching. There are other medicines to treat it like hydroxyzine or doxepin, which can be effective in some people.
 
 When the disease develops around the anus or vagina, the best treatment is a corticosteroid cream. You can apply paste on the zinc oxide cream to protect the area, then it can be removed with mineral oil. Strongly rubbing his anus with toilet paper after defecation can aggravate the disease.