Q I've had dyshidrotic eczema for over 10 years that flares on both palms and soles. Can even this improve with Korean medicine treatment?
A Even chronic dyshidrotic eczema of over 10 years is not impossible to treat, but a marked reduction in symptoms and improvement in quality of life is a more realistic goal than complete clearance. In long-standing cases, skin regeneration takes more time, and managing hand irritation is also needed. With consistent treatment, the main complaints such as itching, sleep disturbance, and blister frequency often decrease first.
Detailed Answer
Here are realistic expectations for long-standing chronic dyshidrotic eczema. In the short term, the intensity of itching and sleep disturbance decrease first; in the mid term, oozing, crusting, and the extent of blisters shrink; and in the long term, the goal is for skin cracking to heal and the recurrence cycle to lengthen. The longer it has lasted, the slower skin regeneration is, so set aside ample time and also manage the irritants that contact your hands.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
The longer dyshidrotic eczema has lasted, the more faithfully Dongjedang follows the stages. With clearing heat and resolving toxin, we first bring the itching under control to reduce the suffering you feel; with immune stabilization, we manage the basis of the hypersensitive reactions; and in the skin regeneration stage, we take time to restore the damaged barrier. Rather than expecting to heal all at once, we set realistic stage-by-stage goals together with you.
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