Rough, rough-to-touch skin, which the people call goose, the problem is not so rare. This disease is found in children and adolescents, less often in middle-aged and elderly people. The problem areas of the skin are on the forearms, stomach, back and hips, sometimes keratinized skin forms on the face or buttocks. in medical language, this disease is called hyperkeratosis and is the result of increased formation of keratin in the epidermis or a delay in exfoliation of the stratum corneum.
Signs of follicular hyperkeratosis are reddish or colorless small pimples on the skin, located at the very base of the hair follicles. Many people mistake hyperkeratosis for a cosmetic problem, but this is far from the case. The notorious "goosebump" is a disease that is often caused by heredity. Follicular hyperkeratosis can also develop due to a lack of vitamins A, C and K. In children and adolescents, the disease often occurs as a result of skin allergies.
The diagnosis is made by a dermatologist on the basis of examination of the skin. Type I hyperkeratosis is characterized by colorless pimples on the skin, excessive dryness. In type II disease, the follicle ducts are clogged with blood or pigment, hence the reddish or brownish tinge of the rash.
Vitamin deficiency is the main, but not the only cause of hyperkeratosis. Often, pimples on the legs, back, or stomach are symptoms of more serious problems in the body. Therefore, before contacting a dermatologist, it would be wise to visit a therapist and an endocrinologist as well.
According to doctors, follicular hyperkeratosis is a chronic disease, and it is impossible to completely cure it. This disease does not affect the patient’s well-being, but for many pimples on the skin cause severe psychological discomfort.
On online forums that are far from medicine, you can find hundreds of tips on how to get rid of goose bumps. Some of them are quite worthy of attention, but there are recommendations that can significantly aggravate the problem. This is especially true for all kinds of recipes for scrubs. To use various products such as coffee grounds or salt with sour cream, not a doctor recommends. Indeed, in this case, any attempt to intensively exfoliate keratinized skin will only provoke increased formation of keratin scales. In addition, this will provoke irritation of already unhealthy skin.
Add vitamins A and E to the cream also does not make sense, primarily because these substances are quite aggressive and may well cause allergies. In addition, the keratinized layer will still not let them pass into the deeper layers of the skin. Therefore, it is better to take vitamins inside.
Often, the recommended Differin cream, which contains the retinol analogue, provides only temporary relief, and often causes irritation and itching.
Unfortunately, today there is no way by which one could completely get rid of goose bumps. But to make your face and body more attractive to everyone.
Lactic acid products such as LacHydrin significantly improve skin condition. It is better to replace scrubs with a more gentle gummage with fruit acids.
To relieve redness during an exacerbation of hyperkeratosis, specialists use steroid preparations of local action. They help improve the appearance, make pimples on the body and face less noticeable.
A steam room or sauna has an excellent cosmetic effect, especially in combination with moisturizing wraps. At home, baths with lavender, chamomile and calendula give a good effect.
Sea water in combination with sun baths works wonders, but not everyone has the opportunity to go to the resort. And taking baths with sea salt at home is quite affordable.
Aloe juice is considered an effective home remedy for the treatment of hyperkeratosis, especially in combination with honey. It must be applied in the form of a mask. You can use fresh juice, just lubricating them with problem areas.
As a medical procedure, a dermatologist can also prescribe ultraviolet radiation, hydrogen sulfide and radon baths. A proper balanced diet with an abundance of essential vitamins is the basis for the treatment of hyperkeratosis.
Of course, pimples on the skin are more cosmetic than therapeutic. But our body deserves to look attractive.