Eczema is an allergic inflammatory skin disease characterized by intense itching. Chronic eczema can develop from long-term recurrent episodes, so patients need to pay special attention. To prevent the occurrence of eczema, patients should have a certain understanding of how eczema forms, not only to prevent its occurrence but also to better manage the condition. At the onset of eczema, the main symptoms are intense itching and polymorphic skin lesions, such as erythema, papules, pustules, or vesicles that are densely clustered in patches, prone to exudation, and have indistinct edges. If secondary infection occurs, pustules or purulent crusts may appear.
It is recommended to perform moxibustion once a day, targeting 2 to 3 acupoints each time, with each acupoint being treated for 30 to 40 minutes. Rotate the points treated, with a 10-day period constituting one course of treatment, and then rest for 2 to 3 days before continuing with the next course. (If time permits and there is a need, more acupoints can be treated with moxibustion. The specific duration should be adjusted according to one's own physical needs.)
The formation process of eczema is quite complex, and the exact clinical triggers are unknown, but it is mainly related to the following aspects: 1. Anal diseases: such as hemorrhoids, anal fistula, anal fissure, rectal prolapse, anal incontinence, and anal epithelial defects. 2. Dietary factors: fish, shrimp, crab, beef, mutton, eggs, onions, garlic, alcohol, etc. 3. Drug effects: sulfonamide drugs, certain antibiotics, and chemical agents such as iodine tincture, alcohol, strong acids, and strong alkalis. 4. Psychological factors: mental tension, fatigue, depression, and insomnia can also cause it. 5. Allergens: such as pollen, dust, wool, synthetic fibers, perfumes, dyes, soap, etc. 6. Disease factors: endocrine disorders, liver and kidney dysfunction, intestinal parasitic diseases, digestive dysfunction, excessive vaginal discharge in women, and scabies, etc., can all cause or worsen the condition. 7. Constitutional factors: the occurrence of anal eczema is closely related to physique and also has a certain relationship with genetic factors. 8. Others: climatic influences such as heat, humidity, cold, and sunlight are also pathogenic factors.