How to treat seborrhea on the face? In the process of development of seborrheic dermatitis, redness appears on the skin, which begins to peel off. Skin cells die. Some people call this disease dandruff. Quite often, an ailment appears on the face, this does not indicate that a person does not follow basic hygiene rules.
Pathology is not transmitted from person to person and does not threaten life. Seborrheic dermatitis causes a feeling of discomfort in the patient, since an aesthetic defect interferes with the usual way of life. Doctors do not recommend self-medication and use of folk remedies in order to eliminate the problem, since self-medication often provokes the development of serious health problems. If one of the signs of the disease appears, it is important to immediately visit a dermatologist and make a thorough medical diagnosis, this will prevent the spread of dermatitis.
How to identify seborrheic dermatitis?
The disease can manifest itself on any part of the body with oily skin, including the face. Dead skin cells can stick together under the influence of fat. Under these conditions, a yellow flake forms. The main symptoms of the disease include:
- yellowish neoplasms on the ears, nose, eyelids;
- the presence of dandruff on the eyebrows;
- the skin turns red and a crust appears on the eyelids;
- in the process of developing the disease, the patient has a feeling of itching and burning.
If one of the symptoms of seborrheic dermatitis appears, it is important to visit a doctor immediately, since self-medication can provoke the development of health problems. Any medication should be prescribed by a healthcare professional.
Under what circumstances should I see a doctor?
How to treat seborrhea on the face? It all depends on the specific clinical picture - the form and severity of the disease. If there is any problem with the general condition of the skin, then you need to seek help from a doctor. The following symptoms should be cause for concern:
- the condition of the skin of the face prevents the usual way of life;
- during the development of the disease there was anxiety, severe discomfort, insomnia;
- general health worsened;
- there are signs of an infectious disease;
- the affected area is sore, bleeding or festering.
If therapy at home was ineffective, then it is necessary to see a specialist.
How to determine the presence of a tendency to the disease?
It is necessary to regularly visit a dermatologist for those people who:
- revealed a mental illness - Parkinson's disease or depression;
- there are problems with the protective function of the body.
What are the causes of seborrhea on the face? Patients who eat poorly and lead an unhealthy lifestyle are most often diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis. People at risk of developing such a skin disease are those who:
- the work of the cardiovascular system was disrupted;
- the skin of the face is damaged;
- there are problems with being overweight.
Especially carefully you need to monitor the skin condition of the person who is in extreme weather conditions.
Home Therapy
How to treat seborrhea on the face? To speed up the healing process, it is necessary to comply with all the recommendations of a doctor, namely:
- Follow basic hygiene rules - wash your face several times a day. Under such conditions, excess fat will be washed off and the dead skin cells will not stick. Use mild detergents that do not irritate the skin.
- Do not use cosmetics that contain alcohol, as skin inflammation will only worsen.
- Use a non-greasy moisturizer that does not clog pores.
Before you start treating dermatitis at home, you should visit a doctor. First of all, the specialist will conduct a thorough medical diagnosis of the patient and prescribe an appropriate treatment regimen.
Medicinal shampoo
How to treat seborrhea on the face? It is advisable to use shampoo not only to wash the scalp - the product can also help in the fight against dermatitis on the skin of the face. It is necessary to wash regularly with medical shampoo. Then thoroughly rinse the skin with cool water.
- Experts recommend the use of shampoo with zinc pyrithione. Such a tool can be used systematically.
- Antifungal shampoo should be washed no more than 3 times in 7 days.
- A detergent containing iodine can cause contact dermatitis, therefore it is best to apply the product only to a area with dermatitis.
- Shampoo in which salicylic acid is present can be used every day.
During the period of gestation or lactation, it is forbidden to use any medication without first consulting a specialist: this way you can harm your health and negatively affect the intrauterine development of the fetus.
Oil treatment
How to treat seborrhea on the face with folk remedies? It is recommended to soften peeling with oils. Thanks to this method, keratinized skin particles can be quickly and effectively eliminated. Massaging movements, it is necessary to rub the oil into the scaly areas and allow it to soak. After 50 minutes, rinse with warm water. Then wipe the skin with a soft cloth in order to remove dead cells. With the help of baby oil, mineral, olive and coconut, you can improve the general condition of the skin with seborrheic dermatitis.
Warm compresses
With the help of a warm compress, it is possible to improve the patient's state of health with seborrheic dermatitis. This method is often used if peeling skin on the eyelids.
- It is necessary to clean the delicate skin around the eyes with a clean towel pre-soaked in warm water.
- Re-soak the cloth with warm water and apply a compress to your closed eyes. Such an action must be carried out so that the skin is softened and the dead particles are easily removed.
- It is forbidden to peel off the peels if they do not come off effortlessly. Under such conditions, you can harm yourself and injure your skin. As a result, an infectious disease will occur.
How to prevent an increase in oily skin?
Unlike oils, which soften dry skin, the allocated natural fat is able to remain on the skin for several hours. Under such conditions, dead cells adhere to the area with healthy skin. To reduce the oily skin, it is recommended:
- to collect hair in a ponytail, this will prevent oil from getting on your face;
- do not wear a hat - caps can absorb fat and be in constant contact with the skin;
- with seborrheic dermatitis, it is recommended to shave off a beard or mustache, this will speed up the healing process and reduce the risk of complications.
You can use an over-the-counter medicine - thanks to the remedy, the inflammatory process and redness can be reduced. For example, it is recommended to use creams that contain cortisone. This will relieve itching and inflammation. Antifungal creams are preferred. "Ketoconazole" is one of the most effective means that will help prevent the development of fungal infections and reduce the feeling of itching and burning. Before carrying out treatment, you must read the instructions or visit a doctor. Self-medication often causes the development of serious health problems. First of all, it is important to undergo a thorough medical examination in order to identify which disease provoked the occurrence of an unpleasant symptom. During the period of gestation, self-medication is prohibited. Do not scratch the skin: scratching the skin, you can bring an infection. Under such conditions, serious complications and health problems often develop.
Thanks to Hydrocortisone, itching and inflammation can be eliminated. It is not recommended to constantly use the drug.
"Calamine" (lotion) reduces itching, but often provokes dry skin.
Before using any medicine, you should visit a doctor.
Effective Alternative Medicine Prescriptions
What to do if the ointment from dry seborrhea on the face was ineffective? You can use a folk recipe. Doctors do not recommend the use of folk remedies without first consulting a specialist, since this often provokes the development of the disease and only aggravates the general state of health of the patient. Among the most common treatment options for seborrheic dermatitis are the following:
- With the help of a cooling and soothing aloe juice, you can improve the patient's condition with seborrheic dermatitis. Ready tincture can be bought at the pharmacy or cooked at home. To do this, it is enough to cut the leaves of the plant to get a healing agent - juice. Lubricate the face with the obtained fluid from the plant once a day until complete recovery.
- A supplement with fish oil is the best cure for seborrhea on the face. Fish oil contains essential acids that improve the condition of the skin.
- Tea tree oil will help to overcome infectious diseases and speed up the healing process of the skin, since it has antiseptic properties. To prepare a medicinal product, it is necessary to combine the oil with warm water in equal proportions. Mix thoroughly and apply the product to the affected area of the skin for 15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. You should know that oil often provokes the development of allergies, therefore it is not recommended to self-medicate.
In the process of treating seborrhea on the face at home, you should lead a healthy lifestyle. Experts recommend not to be nervous and avoid stressful situations. As medical practice shows, systematic experiences often lead to hormonal changes, which increase the risk of developing skin disease. To overcome stress, it is recommended:
- to perform physical exercises;
- get enough sleep, relax more and do not overwork;
- use relaxation techniques.
Using meditation, massage, visualization of a calming image, yoga and deep breathing can reduce stress.
Ointments for dermatitis
What are the most popular ointments for seborrheic dermatitis? What is the price of ointment "Clotrimazole"? Given the physiological characteristics of the patient’s body and the factor that provoked the development of dermatitis, the doctor prescribes an effective drug. Among the most effective remedies for dermatitis are:
- Sulfur ointment. It has antifungal, antiparasitic and antimicrobial effects. Use the drug every day. It is necessary to apply on a clean skin. If you need to treat the scalp, then the ointment is kept for several minutes, and then washed off.
- Ointment "Clotrimazole". Use several times a day. Apply only to clean skin. The duration of therapy is 2-4 weeks. The price of ointment "Clotrimazole" is 50-180 rubles.
- With the help of salicylic ointment, you can get rid of oily seborrhea. Doctors prescribe this drug to combat acne, dandruff, psoriasis and eczema. Salicylic acid can eliminate the inflammatory process and dry the skin. The duration of therapy is determined strictly by the attending physician.
- If dermatitis is oily type, then most often experts recommend the use of zinc ointment. Thanks to this ointment, you can reduce the feeling of irritation and inflammation. With this tool, you should lubricate the skin several times a day. The duration of drug therapy is from 7 to 25 days: it all depends on the form of the disease, the strength of the symptoms and physiological characteristics of the patient's body.
Quite often, experts prescribe Nizoral cream to patients, the instructions for use of which are enclosed in a box with the drug. The duration of drug therapy is 2-4 weeks, depending on the severity of the disease. Use the cream 1-2 times a day, applying to the affected area. For maintenance therapy, it is applied 1-2 times a week. Before using Nizoral for seborrhea on your face, you should visit a dermatologist. If this medicine is not used for its intended purpose, then an allergy or contact dermatitis may occur.
Common drugs
As part of antiseborrheic preparations for the face, there is not only zinc, but also sulfur. The main active ingredients of ointments are corticosteroids. With the help of Betamethasone, Fluocinolone, Hydrocortisone, Methylprednisolone, treatment of seborrheic dermatitis is carried out.
- Antifungal drugs. With the use of "Ketoconazole" and "Terbinafine" the disease is treated.
- Thanks to atopic calcineurin inhibitors, the healing process can be accelerated. Most often, specialists prescribe Pimecrolimus, Tacrolimus to the patient.
Dermatologists recommend the use of Nizoral cream during the treatment of dermatitis. Instructions for use should be studied before use. The duration of therapy will be determined by the attending doctor. Use of any drug is necessary only after consulting a specialist.
Ointments often provoke the development of side effects, which manifest as redness, rash, and burning. If during the course of therapy the general state of health worsened, it is necessary to visit a specialist and inform him about all the unpleasant signs that appeared during the treatment.
Under what conditions are Lamisil tablets prescribed?
"Lamisil" is the best remedy for seborrhea on the face. Only after a thorough medical diagnosis should a doctor prescribe a drug that can help cure dermatitis. Quite often, experts recommend treating skin diseases with Lamisil. Such a drug will help to cure:
- fungal infection of the nails;
- dermatophytic mycosis;
- severe infection that arose due to the active reproduction of Candida fungi.
Many dermatologists prescribe Lamisil for seborrhea on the face. Reviews of the recovered indicate that if a person is allergic to terbinafine, then the drug is not recommended for use. Depending on the severity of the disease, the doctor determines the duration of therapy. Adults are recommended to take a medicine of 240 mg once a day.
Based on the reviews of people who used Lamisil in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, it can be concluded that the drug will effectively cure the disease only if it is used according to the recommendations of the attending physician. With such a disease, according to the survivors, therapy should be comprehensive.
Conclusion
Dermatologists are of the opinion that seborrheic dermatitis on the skin of the face often appears in those people who have problems with the protective function of the body. Experts recommend visiting a doctor regularly and taking all the necessary laboratory tests, this will help prevent the development of many diseases. It is advisable to eat properly and balanced and lead a healthy lifestyle. You should be aware that tablets from seborrhea on the face should be prescribed by a strictly qualified medical professional. Self-medication often provokes the development of side effects. The duration of therapy is determined by the doctor depending on the severity of the disease, the strength of the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms of the disease, the presence of other pathologies.