Every person at least once in their life has had inflammation on their face in the form of a pimple, acne, boil, abscess, herpes on the lips or stye on the eye . Someone only occasionally suffered with the removal of such single and, as a rule, quickly passing neoplasms. And some people have to get rid of them for a long period of time.
The severity and scale of inflammation on the face are dictated by skin type, body characteristics, causes, and quality of treatment. In any case, you cannot put up with them, so as not to trigger the disease and provoke more serious complications of an inflammatory nature.
Causes of inflammation on the face
Usually everyone tries to get rid of rashes on the face on their own, using folk remedies and grandma’s recipes. For minor inflammation, this may work: regular disinfecting masks and antibacterial washes will reduce their amount.
However, if this is an extensive, fairly large-scale, or even more so purulent inflammation on the face, treatment should be exclusively medicinal, as prescribed by a doctor.
But first we have to find out the reasons for this misfortune.
- infectious skin lesion : harmful microorganisms (bacteria, viruses, microbes) penetrate deep into the dermis, forming foci of inflammation there, which then manifest themselves in the form of herpes on the lips or furunculosis on the face;
- allergic reactions to medications, preservatives, food, sun, cosmetics, flowering plants, insect bites, dust, metal products with nickel, pets, cleaning and detergents;
- inflammation of a thermal nature is a consequence of frostbite and burns: lovers of southern beaches and solariums often suffer from them;
- injuries and complications resulting from unsuccessful cosmetic procedures;
- damage to the skin due to an attempt to squeeze out a pimple on your own;
- hormonal changes or disorders in the body (adolescence, menopause, pregnancy, long-term use of hormonal drugs);
- weakened immunity due to frequent colds and hypothermia;
- unhealthy diet - unbalanced, insufficient;
- long-term (more than 2 months) use of potent, fairly powerful medications (hormonal drugs, antidepressants, antibiotics);
- stress , neuroses, worries, constant anxiety, depression: in this case, the body releases vasopressin and adrenaline - the first of them greatly damages the blood supply to the skin, which begins to lack nutrients and oxygen;
- diseases that cause a febrile state: measles or chickenpox;
- genetic predisposition : eczema, psoriasis, acne and other inflammations on the face can be a manifestation of heredity;
- bad habits : toxins that enter the body through smoking, alcoholism and drugs significantly spoil the appearance of the skin, causing numerous inflammatory reactions; Moreover, in this case, not only smokers themselves suffer, but also those who regularly inhale tobacco smoke;
- blocked sebaceous ducts : large amounts of subcutaneous oil produced by the sebaceous glands can block the pores, interfering with cellular respiration.
Once the causes of inflammation on the skin of the face become clear to you, you can do everything to eliminate them. If this is a consequence of some disease, you must first cure it. If it's all about the wrong lifestyle that you lead, you will have to give up many familiar things in order to get rid of inflammation (from fast food, for example, or smoking).
Be sure to try to determine which factor provoked the formation of foci of inflammation on your face.
The treatment prescribed by the doctor will depend on this.
Symptoms of atheroma
- rounded, clearly defined contours;
- subcutaneous localization;
- moves easily upon palpation;
- elastic or hard consistency;
- the skin above it does not fold and has a normal color;
- painless when palpated;
- sizes vary from a small pea to a chicken egg;
- the presence of a sebaceous gland duct on the surface.
If the neoplasm exists for a long time, reaches a large size, or is damaged in one way or another, an inflammatory process begins.
When suppuration occurs, the fatty cyst quickly increases in size, becomes painful, and the skin turns red and swells. Spontaneous opening with the release of pus and fatty contents is typical. Manifestations of general intoxication are possible - fever, lack of appetite, weakness.
Atheromas that occur against the background of skin diseases are diagnosed according to the following criteria:
- dense consistency;
- soreness to touch;
- reddish-bluish color;
- sizes from a small pea to a plum;
- often spontaneously opens with the release of serous-purulent contents.
Atheromas can be located on the face (cheeks, wings of the nose, behind the ears), less often - on the skin of the neck and chest. Sometimes a dense capsule forms around it, in which case the pain goes away and the cyst becomes hard.
Treatment of inflammation on the face
You can eliminate and relieve inflammation on the face using various methods. The most reliable and effective is the one recommended by a doctor (therapist, dermatologist, cosmetologist, etc.). Medicinal anti-inflammatory drugs should never be used independently, without consulting a specialist. Salon procedures also often eliminate inflammation for a long time, and also have a positive effect on the general condition of the skin.
Medications
- Brewer's yeast;
- antibiotics (tetracycline, synthomycin, erythromycin) both in the form of tablets and ointments for external use;
- antibacterial ointments: streptocidal, sulfuric, zinc, ichthyol;
- furatsilin for washes and lotions;
- Activated carbon;
- multivitamins.
Beauty salon treatments
- Ultrasonic facial cleansing is the safest and most effective way to get rid of inflammation on the face;
- peeling is allowed only for minor inflamed rashes;
- Ozone therapy allows you not only to get rid of pimples and acne, but also to improve your complexion and smooth out the first wrinkles;
- mesotherapy is expensive, but one of the most effective procedures against inflammatory reactions on the face, when a therapeutic cocktail is injected under the skin;
- Laser facial cleansing in its essence and results is very similar to ultrasonic peeling;
- Cryotherapy in this matter is not suitable for everyone, since different skin does not respond equally to treatment at low temperatures;
- Darsonvalization - cleansing the skin of inflammation using microcurrents also often becomes a completely successful procedure.
After examination, doctors in the hospital and cosmetologists in the beauty salon will tell you how to remove inflammation on the face quickly and effectively, as well as with minimal losses to health. This will help avoid complications and side effects. At the same time, you can carefully try several folk remedies against acne and acne.
Causes of the disease
Inflammatory processes can begin in any person, regardless of his age. Most often, the disease occurs in boys and girls during puberty, but there are other reasons why the disease flares up.
Main causes of inflammation:
- Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract.
- Poor diet (eating large amounts of food high in carbohydrates).
- Problems with hormonal balance (premenstrual time, pregnancy).
- Weak immune system.
- Formation of comedones (blackheads).
- Using cosmetics containing comedogenic elements that lead to clogging of pores and sebaceous glands.
- Changes in the functioning of the endocrine system.
- The use of medications, the side effects of which manifest themselves in disruption of the sebaceous glands.
- Failure to comply with hygiene rules and the use of low-quality cosmetics.
Inflammatory processes can be facilitated by a genetic predisposition, that is, children can inherit this disease from their parents.
Folk remedies against inflammation on the face
If inflammation of acne on the face begins due to hormonal imbalance during adolescence or during pregnancy, you can use all kinds of ice cubes, rubs, masks and lotions. They usually include some kind of anti-inflammatory ingredients.
- Ice cubes
Chop fresh, thoroughly washed parsley with a knife or in a blender. Pour two tablespoons of the resulting raw material into a glass of boiling water that has just been removed from the heat. Cover with a saucer or lid and leave for 2 hours. Strain and pour into special small ice trays. Leave them in the freezer for a day. Every morning, carefully, trying not to injure the skin, wipe the inflamed area of the face with a healing ice cube. There is no need to be afraid of the burning sensation if it is tolerable.
- Anti-inflammatory mask
Grate raw, fresh, peeled potatoes using a regular grater. Mix 100 grams of the resulting puree with pre-beaten raw egg yolk. Add one tablespoon of fresh, concentrated lemon juice, hand-squeezed directly from the fruit. Before applying the mask to your face, mix a little copper sulfate into the mask (literally on the tip of a knife). This unusual mask should not be left on the skin for too long: 15–20 minutes will be enough. It is better to wash it off with pre-prepared water, in a liter of which you need to dissolve 100 ml of fresh, concentrated lemon juice. It is recommended to make an anti-inflammatory mask with copper sulfate after 1–2 days.
- Disinfectant mask
Mix one teaspoon of white cosmetic clay (sold in pharmacies and stores) with the same amount of talcum powder. Dilute the resulting powder with 2 tablespoons of warm, skim milk or kefir. Beat until creamy. You can wash off the disinfectant mask with cosmetic clay from your face after 10–15 minutes. It is recommended to do it 2-3 times a week.
- Antibacterial mask
Wash several ripe cherries, remove skins and seeds, and turn into puree. Add enough starch to it to make a thick mass that would be convenient to apply to the face. Antibacterial cherry starch mask can remain on the skin for up to half an hour. Do it twice a week.
- Lotions
The healing properties of essential oils have long been used in cosmetology, dermatology, and medicine. At home, you can also turn to their healing power. Tea tree essential oil has excellent antibacterial, disinfectant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Remember that esters cannot be applied to the skin in their pure form. Dissolve 2-3 drops of oil in a teaspoon of filtered water and apply lotions to inflamed areas of the face. Use them 2-3 times a day for a week.
To get rid of inflammation on the face that is not too large-scale, it is enough to use one of these recipes several times a week.
Homemade masks, their pros and cons
Advantages (pros) of homemade masks:
- the effectiveness is almost the same as that of professional masks, but it most often depends on the correct selection of ingredients and skin type (the presence of specific problems from a dermatological point of view also plays a role);
- low price of the main components, most of which (honey, vegetables, herbs, fruits, dairy products, medicinal herbs) are always in the house, and what is missing can be bought at the pharmacy;
A significant advantage of homemade masks is their naturalness, since they are prepared on the basis of natural ingredients
- masks prepared with your own hands do not have any synthetic additives (dyes, preservatives) and are therefore safe for humans (the exception is individual intolerance to any component);
- to prepare masks, you can use many different products, which you can approach creatively and choose your own new mixture of ingredients that optimally affects specific facial skin;
- when preparing a mask on her own, a woman is always more confident in its composition and effectiveness than when applying a purchased ready-made mask (it is not yet known how such an experiment will end);
- If you wish, you can change the composition of your homemade mask at least every day.
Care for inflamed facial skin
And, of course, no inflammation will go away from the face if you do not provide the skin with proper care.
- Drug treatment is carried out only with the permission of a doctor and under his strict, constant supervision. Self-medication can provoke even more extensive and widespread inflammation on the face, which may require serious hospital treatment.
- Be sure to normalize the regimen and composition of your diet . Limit the amount of smoked, sweet, fried, and fatty foods in your diet. Include as many fresh juices, fruits, herbs, vegetables, and nuts as possible.
- Ensure that the inflamed area is completely inviolable: do not touch it with your hands and limit any other contact with this area. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze out ulcers, blackheads, and pimples on your own at home : this can cause infection to enter the wound. Mechanical cleansing of the face during inflammation is allowed only in salon conditions.
- Try not to injure your skin with scrubs , despite their excellent cleansing ability. It is better to replace it with a special gel for problematic or sensitive skin .
- You will have to exclude hot baths and washing .
To care for inflamed skin, you need either slightly warm, cool, or room temperature water. Moreover, it is advisable not to take it from a water supply system that does not have filters. It’s better to buy non-carbonated mineral water. Instead of water, it will be much more effective to use decoctions and infusions of medicinal herbs that have an anti-inflammatory effect: chamomile, calendula, St. John's wort, yarrow, parsley, string, oak bark, etc. Pour two tablespoons of chopped herbs into two glasses of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain, wash . - Twice a week, clean your pores using steam baths with the herbs indicated in the previous paragraph (a glass of infusion per liter of water), or with essential oils that have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties - tea tree, lavender, jojoba, citrus fruits, rose hips (10 drops per liter water).
- any folk anti-inflammatory skin remedy (especially homemade masks) first on the wrist or inner bend of the elbow to avoid an allergic reaction later.
- Take multivitamin complexes (at least twice a year) to strengthen the immune system and protect the nervous system.
- Get regular medical examinations (once a year) to identify internal diseases that can trigger inflammatory processes on the skin of the face.
If you want to eliminate the inflammatory process on the face in the shortest possible time and as safely as possible for your own skin and your own health, try to find out the causes of this unpleasant phenomenon and consult a doctor in a timely manner.
In any case, even if the reason is not so global, it will not be superfluous. Recommendations from a specialist will help you solve the problem and choose from a variety of anti-inflammatory drugs the most effective and efficient one in your case.
Indications for use of the mask
To find out the exact cause of inflammation on the face, it is better to consult a good doctor. But every woman will be able to relieve inflammation on her own in a critical situation or even cure it completely.
One of the indications for using an anti-inflammatory mask is skin redness.
Indications for the use of masks are:
- redness of some areas of the facial skin;
- rash or pimples;
- oily skin on the face;
- enlarged pores on the skin.
With the listed symptoms, a woman should immediately begin to take measures to eliminate them.
Special masks for teenagers
Teenage girls often face the problem of acne, and boys even more often. Anti-inflammatory face masks at home for a teenager can be prepared as follows:
1. Pre-clean the skin. Beat the egg white until foam appears and place in layers on your face as it dries for 15 minutes. Then rinse everything off with warm water.
An egg white mask is recommended for eliminating teenage skin problems, namely acne.
2. When a girl’s skin is dry, it is recommended to make a mask of flower honey (1 tsp), egg white with the addition of 1 tsp. oil (preferably olive oil). Everything is mixed and for 15 minutes. applied to areas with pimples, it is better to rinse with a mixture of water and milk (1:1) or warm water.
3. A white clay mask is ideal for treating teenage acne. Mix clay and warm milk (2 tsp each), add 1 tsp. talc.
Cleansing facial pores at home
For the best cleansing of pores, no more effective and simpler remedy has yet been invented than conventional steam baths. What do these procedures give to the skin?
They perfectly cleanse the pores of the face, shrink them, dissolve fat , which often accumulates in the pores, relieve stress well, tone and perfectly moisturize the skin.
A steam bath is especially recommended for those with oily and problematic skin that is prone to the formation of blackheads and acne.
Hot steam affects blood vessels, which dilate. As a result, metabolic processes and blood supply to the skin are significantly improved, old cells are removed. The skin becomes softer and more delicate to the touch, and a blush appears.
Steam baths perfectly cleanse facial pores, shrink them, dissolve fat that often accumulates in pores, relieve stress, tone and perfectly moisturize the skin.
A steam bath is an excellent addition to other treatments. For example, it is recommended to do it before applying a nourishing, rejuvenating or moisturizing mask or before using a scrub.
Those with oily and normal skin can perform these thermal procedures twice a month, but if you have dry skin, using steam baths more than once a month is not recommended at all.
In order for the effect of the bath to be stronger, it is necessary to use essential oil or infusions and decoctions of medicinal herbs instead of simple boiled water.
Chamomile
This plant perfectly soothes the skin, relieves itching, flaking and irritation. You need to prepare an infusion of chamomile and then heat it until steam appears.
Chamomile perfectly soothes the skin, relieves itching, flaking and irritation.
After this, you need to place the saucepan on the table and tilt your head over it. In order for the steam to flow towards the face, you need to additionally cover yourself with a large thick towel. You need to keep your face above the steam for about fifteen minutes.
Bay leaf
This plant improves blood circulation, has excellent bactericidal properties, and helps cope with acne and inflammation of the skin.
Liquorice root
You can prepare a decoction from licorice for a steam bath. This plant perfectly softens the skin, removes impurities and toxins, and perfectly cleanses pores.
Essential oils
Essential oils can also be used for steam baths. However, they must first be dissolved in a small amount of some fat-containing product, for example, vegetable oil or milk.
Essential oils can also be used for steam baths.
Despite the usefulness of these procedures, there are some contraindications to their use.
These are, first of all, inflammatory processes on the skin, as well as rosacea. If your skin is very dry and sensitive, steam baths should be taken with particular caution.
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Why shouldn't you squeeze a red pimple?
Sometimes the red pimples that appear on the nose or forehead seem disgusting. They itch and cause discomfort. At such moments you want to get rid of papules. Many people feel the desire to squeeze out the pus, hoping that the wound will heal faster.
It is strictly forbidden to squeeze red pimples on the face. This procedure leads to the development of an infectious inflammatory process. It happens that blood poisoning leads to the development of sepsis.
Many patients believe that doctors needlessly scare about sepsis. It is worth noting that even if it is not there, the scar from the wound will remain, which is very unpleasant.
As the pimple matures, the pus will come out on its own. All that remains is to treat the wound with an alcohol solution.
