Any skin defect is perceived by a person as a defect, which I want to get rid of as soon as possible. Itching acne on the body and face especially irritates the female half of the population. Attempts to mask this problem with a cosmetic product are only harmful, as they aggravate the itch.
Any itchy skin protrusion must be treated comprehensively, that is, not only to relieve symptoms, but also to eliminate the cause of the manifestations.
Causes of itchy acne
Let's look at why acne in the body itches. The reasons for this may be different:
- Hormonal disbalance. An imbalance can be caused by puberty, pregnancy, or menopause. The body, hands, fingers, etc. are covered with acne due to the fact that the production of androgen hormone has increased.
- Weakened immunity. The skin of any person is the residence of various bacteria. A strong body can cope with them without problems, but the presence of a disease easily leads to the appearance of large and small red pimples that cause itching and pain.
- Improper diet or any bad habit. Excessive toxins and toxins can appear externally on the body in the form of itchy acne on the lower back, legs or even the palms of the hands.
- Allergic reaction. Similar small acne on the body itches most often in children, but adults are no exception.
- Stress or nervous tension. A similar reason negatively affects the whole organism as a whole, which is subsequently manifested by any external signs, for example, small itchy pimples in the area of the palms, fingers, feet or face.
Identification of the causes of acne on the body, as well as the sequence of their treatment should be addressed by endocrinologists, dermatologists and venereologists. Self-medication can lead to much more severe forms.
Allergic reaction
Acne all over the body itches? What is it: a fungus, a virus or an allergy, a dermatologist can answer. An initial examination does not always allow you to determine the cause of the disease, so often you can not do without a thorough examination.
The localization and the nature of the rashes can also say a lot to the specialist. First you need to determine the color of the manifestation: red, pink, white or watery. Then pay attention to the type of acne: papule, blister, plaque or nodule. Other signs cannot be ignored: itching, pain, burning, etc.
Important! If the allergic component is the basis of the disease, then first of all it is necessary to eliminate the possible irritant from the patient’s environment, and then proceed to treatment. The next stage is cleansing the body, which consists in drinking plenty of fluids, as well as taking enterosorbents and laxatives.
Hives
Itchy acne on the body can be a manifestation of urticaria (itchy blisters are similar to a nettle burn). The main cause of the disease is hypersensitivity to a particular medicine, product or tissue. Suitable for treatment: 1% menthol solution (compress), celandine or calendula (bath), hormonal ointment (topically).
Skin diseases
Dry, itchy acne on the body can also signal diseases such as eczema and folliculitis. Atopic dermatitis causes itching, redness, and cracking (sometimes even with bloody discharge).
The location of spots and papules in this case is often symmetrical, affecting the surface of the elbows, knees, neck and face. It is very difficult to get rid of such rashes, the treatment is very lengthy.
A bit about preventative measures
People suffering from the manifestations of allergic urticaria (acne in the body like bites, itch) can also respond to a number of other external factors: heat, light, mechanical stress, etc.
The following recommendations provide information on what to do to minimize the risk of allergies:
- Do not be nervous. Stress can provoke the manifestation of any disease (especially of a chronic nature), therefore, you should coordinate with your doctor a schedule for taking mild sedatives, which are based on herbal components.
- Avoid allergenic factors to which the patient has already discovered hypersensitivity.
- Get rid of such bad habits as smoking and drinking alcohol.
- Minimize contact of the skin with direct sunlight (tanning is contraindicated).
- Prolonged exposure to high or low temperature also negatively affects the skin. An appropriate cream that protects against ultraviolet radiation, heat or cold can help.
- Only warm water, softening and moisturizing skin products are suitable for bathing procedures, and finally a soft towel.
- Clothing should be purchased exclusively in cotton and given that it should not put too much pressure on the skin.
Vesicles and their causes
If the appeared watery acne on the body itches, then these symptoms can signal the presence of the disease, especially if it is additionally observed: fever, headache and general malaise.
The cause of the appearance of vesicles inside which there is fluid may be:
- herpes;
- scabies;
- fungal infection.
In addition, their appearance can be triggered by one of the following conditions:
- an allergic reaction;
- metabolic disorder;
- neurodermatitis;
- eczema
- hormonal failure.
In a child, a papule with liquid can be observed with infections such as chickenpox, scarlet fever, streptoderma, measles, rubella, as well as dermatitis.
Water pimple can be different, depending on the color of the liquid and localization (one or many on a large area of the skin). In addition, additional symptoms may occur:
- general malaise or fever;
- persistent itching, leading to an acne burst and the appearance of a weeping wound;
- pain under skin rashes.
Therapy for skin rashes
Itchy body acne can only be treated after an accurate diagnosis has been made.
Is there an infection in the cause of the rash? So, all therapeutic actions should be directed to its elimination. You can stop the inflammatory process on the skin by means of an antiseptic agent of local action.
To treat an allergic reaction, it is necessary to use antihistamines, which are taken orally, and to eliminate skin irritation, an anti-inflammatory ointment with an antihistamine effect is suitable. An anti-scab ointment will cope with a scabies mite (demodex), and a medicine with a corresponding effect will cope with a fungal infection.
When choosing topical medicines, you should pay attention to those that have antipruritic and cooling properties.
With extreme caution, you need to approach the treatment of rashes that appear on the face. Almost every local drug dries the skin very much, so the period of active therapy should be combined with the use of some gentle emollient, for example, baby cream.
Traditional medicine can also help in the fight against papules.
You can dry and restore the surface of the skin with the help of baths and wiping with infusions of calendula, chamomile, string and oak bark. And cucumber juice or diluted aloe juice can speed up the process of skin regeneration.