Are there any other treatments for dermatitis?

    Last Updated: October 25, 2023

    Avoiding irritating fabrics such as thick-fiber wool can mitigate symptoms of eczema,[1] and reducing exposure to known irritants such as pollen, dust, fragrances, etc. can reduce symptoms of contact dermatitis.[2] Fine merino wool has been demonstrated to be helpful for people with eczema, despite the fact that thick-fiber wool may exacerbate eczema symptoms.[1] Furthermore, phototherapy has been shown to be beneficial in people with eczema that does not respond to initial treatments.[3]

    References

    1. ^Joanna Jaros, Claire Wilson, Vivian Y ShiFabric Selection in Atopic Dermatitis: An Evidence-Based ReviewAm J Clin Dermatol.(2020 Aug)
    2. ^Woo TE, Somayaji R, Haber RM, Parsons LScratching the Surface: A Review of Dermatitis.Adv Skin Wound Care.(2019-Dec)
    3. ^Pérez-Ferriols A, Aranegui B, Pujol-Montcusí JA, Martín-Gorgojo A, Campos-Domínguez M, Feltes RA, Gilaberte Y, Echeverría-García B, Alvarez-Pérez A, García-Doval IPhototherapy in atopic dermatitis: a systematic review of the literature.Actas Dermosifiliogr.(2015-Jun)