The human body is sensitive to changes in the usual diet, weather conditions, a change in environment, and being in stress. The first indicator, indicating that something is wrong in the body, are skin rashes. Moreover, they can both have purulent contents (boils, acne), and may not have it (urticaria, papules). some rashes can be painless, while others can cause discomfort to their owner. It can be itching, burning, hyperemia, pain. Papules on the face - an unpleasant problem, but solved. The article describes methods for diagnosing the causes of the problem and ways to solve it.
What are papules
In dermatology, the term "papule" refers to a local change in skin color without infiltration, which is characterized by slight swelling. In simple terms, these are pimples of a tiny size (a millimeter or less above skin level) that do not have purulent or bloody contents.
Depending on the type of disease (infectious or allergic), a purulent shaft may appear in the seal over time. But in this case, most likely, it was not a papule, but a boil in an early stage of development. Only the dermatologist after the studies can accurately determine the nature of the rashes.
Why do they appear on the face
Such formations can be accompanied by itching, and sometimes even mild soreness when pressed. But most often they do not bring any discomfort to the owner. If papules on the face jump up, this may indicate a problem with the internal organs. For example, papules on the chin indicate the presence of pathology of the pancreas or liver. The exact cause of the problem can only be determined after obtaining the results of the analyzes. if the problem is related to internal organs, you should contact a specialist in the profile.
Causes of papules on the face:
- non-observance of personal hygiene;
- allergic reaction;
- infectious infections (e.g., streptococcus);
- inflammatory processes in the internal organs;
- nutrition change;
- a change in the composition of the water that a person is washing (this is possible when moving);
- stay in chronic stress.
Pustules and papules on the face: differences in dermatology
The main difference is that inside the pustule there is pus or anemia, and inside the papules there is no. In addition, they vary in shape and color. the first can be from pale to burgundy. The second most often merge with skin color, in rare cases, may be pinkish or red.
Pustules in shape can be:
- conical, slightly pointed under pressure of purulent contents;
- spherical, if not yet ripened to the terminal stage.
Papules are most often round in shape, they practically do not increase in size. These formations on the skin of the face are deformed only in one case - if the patient exposes them to mechanical stress - they try to squeeze, comb or cauterize. In fact, it is impossible to squeeze out the papule, since there is no purulent content in it. The pustule can be squeezed out by sharp pressure with your fingers. In some cases, this action can provoke the spread of rashes throughout the face.
And against papules on the face, and against pustules, it is better to use medication or folk remedies and never try to squeeze purulent contents.
Which doctor should I contact?
Most patients first try to get rid of papules with alternative methods of treatment. Depending on the cause of the rash, such methods sometimes really prove to be effective. But if the health problem is deep - folk methods will be completely powerless.
Papules on the face (photo below) may not leave the patient for years and become a real cosmetic problem. It is best not to hesitate, but immediately consult a doctor.
The treatment of such pathologies is carried out by a dermatologist. If he sees fit, he will write out a referral for a consultation with a venereologist, immunologist, and gastroenterologist. Most often, papules on the face that do not pass longer than one month indicate a dysfunction with internal organs. In order for the face skin to become clean and fresh again, it is necessary to eliminate the cause, that is, to heal the body.
- A free dermatologist appointment, treatment appointment and consultation can be obtained at the Dermatovenerologic Dispensary, taking with you a compulsory health insurance policy. All expenses for the necessary analyzes and research are borne by the insurance company, whose seal is on the back of the policy. If there is a need for physiotherapeutic treatment - it can be obtained at the Department of Internal Affairs for free.
- You can contact a private diagnostic center. In this case, you will not have to languish in line and the dermatologist's appointment will be anonymous. But you will have to pay for consulting and conducting the necessary analyzes and studies. If there is a need for physiotherapeutic treatment, it will also be paid.
Modern diagnostic methods
Dermatology has painless and quick ways to diagnose the causes of papules on the skin of the face.
- Dermatoscopy is a hardware diagnostic method. With it, you can consider the deepest parts of the skin. This becomes real thanks to a special device called a dermatoscope. Allows you to view papules under multiple magnification. Dermatoscopy is indicated for the differential diagnosis of benign and malignant neoplasms of the skin.
- Luminescent diagnostics is a modern way of hardware diagnostics of mycoses, dermatoses, vitiligo, leukoplakia, and cancer. The examination is carried out using an ultraviolet lamp. A few seconds are enough for an experienced doctor to reliably assess the situation and, if there are problems, write out an adequate treatment. If the luminescent diagnosis did not bring any results, that is, the doctor did not notice significant changes, you should take blood for further studies.
- An ultrasound of a skin neoplasm is a hardware scan of morphological and functional changes in the layers of the skin. The advantages of this method are painlessness and speed of research. Most often, one method is used - either ultrasound, or luminescent diagnosis, or dermatoscopy.
The dermatologist most often decides on the advisability of a particular research method. in parallel, it is most often necessary to take a blood test for infections, streptococci, etc.
The manifestation of an allergic reaction
If papules on the face are the result of an allergic reaction, then they will not last long. Usually, after an allergen is eliminated, rashes also disappear. Most often, this is a manifestation of intolerance to citrus fruits, flavorings, preservatives, and some other food products.
If the appearance of papules on the face is accompanied by nausea, runny nose, tearing, weakness, itching of the skin - this is most likely a manifestation of an allergy. To identify the antigen and the appointment of treatment should consult an allergist.
Acne or Acne
This problem is most common in adolescents. Acne can also bother women during hormonal changes in the body. With acne at the initial stage, acne may not have purulent contents and resemble papules on the face (photo below).
In the second and third stages, a purulent rod appears. You can not squeeze out acne in any case - this most often leads to multiple rashes. It is optimal to use drying and disinfecting lotions and gels.
Atopic dermatitis and its symptoms
In the early stages of atopic dermatitis, papules appear on the face. After the disease enters the terminal stage, pus and the sucrose can begin to stand out from them.
Red papules on the face are a common precursor to atopic dermatitis. This is a rather complex disease, the causes of which are still not clear. For treatment, hormonal ointments and a strict diet, which must be observed on an ongoing basis, are most often used.
Streptoderma, furunculosis and other rashes of an infectious nature
Therapies for furunculosis and streptoderma are not only dermatologists, but also infectious disease doctors. In some cases, boils spread over almost the entire surface of the body and cause unbearable pain and pain to the patient. In the later stages of the disease, a blood transfusion is required in order to get rid of the symptoms.
In the first stage of streptoderma, abscesses manifest themselves as papules. They can form not only on the face, but also on any part of the body. After two to three days, they increase in size and purulent contents begin to form. if you suspect furunculosis or streptoderma, you can’t hesitate - you should contact a dermatologist as soon as possible to determine the exact diagnosis.
Directions in therapy: a different approach
Modern pharmacology offers many tools to get rid of the problem. You can choose one or more areas of therapy:
- physiotherapeutic methods of treatment;
- internal - taking capsules, tablets;
- external - the use of gels, ointments, lotions, lotions.
The most effective combination of external and internal methods of treatment. the patient should also review his diet and, as far as possible, limit his stay in stressful conditions, give up bad habits, and often visit the fresh air.
Medications for clean skin
How to get rid of papules on the face? This can be achieved within a month or even faster by using special tools.
- "Advantan" is available in the form of an emulsion, cream, ointment. The main active ingredient is methylprednisolone aceponate. "Advantan" allows you to achieve clean and smooth skin. In order not to become addictive to the action of the drug, you can not use it on an ongoing basis for more than two to three weeks. Apply the cream only on the affected area of the skin.
- Cream "Akriderm" - an excellent tool with decongestant, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effects. How to treat papules on the face with Acriderm? A thin layer should be applied to the surface of the affected area of the skin. Most often, within a week, the skin of the face is cleansed and not only papules pass, but also small rashes and inflammations.
- Triderm is available in the form of ointment and cream. The action of the drug is a hormonal effect on the skin, so with regular use, dependence may develop. It manifests itself in the fact that when the ointment is canceled, the rashes return in the same amount. Triderm has a glucocorticoid, antibacterial, antifungal effect.
Nutrition for rashes on the face: what is forbidden to eat
A very important role in the treatment of problem skin of the face is nutrition. Often, papules on the face are the result of eating foods with preservatives, flavorings. Excessive yeast also negatively affects the condition of the skin.
List of foods that should be excluded from the diet:
- all yeast flour products;
- sweets with sugar;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- chocolate and cocoa;
- coffee and tea with added sugar;
- canned foods, sausages, sausages, fast food.