Itchy acne: what to do when acne itches. Video
Some people are familiar with the unpleasant problem of acne on the body. They can be poured anywhere: on the face, back, abdomen, limbs. This is annoying and uncomfortable, especially if the affected area is the face. But if acne also itches, it is doubly unpleasant. Discomfort becomes not only aesthetic, but also physical. Moreover, the itching is often very strong, unbearable. What is the reason for this and how to get rid of such a problem?
If acne itches, what to do?
The main causes of itchy acne
Very often, itchy skin is caused by an allergic reaction to some kind of external irritant.
An allergen can be:
- pollen
- any food product
- drink
- pet hair
- cosmetic, perfume or detergent
- dust
- goose down
Pimples may begin to itch on the skin.
The method of treatment is universal: it is necessary to identify the allergen and avoid it in every possible way (ideally, completely exclude it). If you know what exactly causes an allergy, the task is simplified. Make adjustments to your diet, replace soap or shampoo, do not use “harmful” perfume, attach your pets somewhere at least for a while. If you are allergic to pollen, try to go outside less often during flowering. If this is not possible, start taking antihistamines.
If you do not know the allergen, you need to consult an allergist and, after examination and analysis, on his recommendation, purchase a suitable drug
Often, acne on the body appears (and itches) due to disturbances in the hormonal balance of the body, its slagging, as well as inadequate hygiene measures. Thus, itchy acne sounds like an alarm, announcing that you urgently take measures to cleanse the whole body and skin in particular. It is necessary to pay special attention to cleansing the skin, especially in the area of the face, and prevent its infection in the future.
We are talking not only about regular water procedures using detergents, but also about the use of special cosmetic preparations, for example, such as:
- Zinerite
- Curiosin
- “Baziron”
Before using them, it is better to consult with an experienced dermatologist, since the drugs have contraindications
You can also use cosmetic clay. This tool cleans the skin very well, disinfects it, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
They cleanse the skin well, and also have an anti-inflammatory effect, decoctions and infusions of many herbs, especially chamomile, string, calendula, celandine, sage.
Sometimes itching of acne occurs through the fault of the patient himself. If a pimple is accidentally or intentionally ripped off when combing or squeezed out and at the same time does not immediately treat the edges of the resulting wound with some antiseptic, a huge number of microorganisms, including pathogens, will quickly get into it. Is it any wonder that the infection spreads deep into the skin, causing even more itching?
Therefore, remember that you should never comb, let alone squeeze out acne! This is especially true of the area of the so-called nasolabial triangle, because then it can come to sepsis, and this is life-threatening.
To cleanse your face, you can go to a beauty salon. The specialist will squeeze out pimples, preventing infection
It also happens that itchy acne is caused by an unhealthy lifestyle. If a person moves a little, stays in a stuffy, smoky room for a long time, eats “heavy”, fatty foods, abuses tobacco and alcohol, this does not pass without leaving a trace for his body. As a result, there can be not only overweight, but also a number of all kinds of diseases, including acne rash on the skin of the back, which, moreover, itchy.
There is only one recipe for treatment.
Observe the following rules:
- get rid of bad habits
- make smart adjustments to your diet
- increase physical activity
- be outdoors more often
Positive results will not be long in coming.
Finally, often the reason for the appearance of acne and their itching lies in disorders of the nervous system. It is not for nothing that many famous doctors in the old days argued that all diseases are from the nerves. Some people know from their own experience that after intense excitement, stress, both at work and at home, they develop itchy skin. Moreover, it can be both subtle and very strong, causing an irresistible desire to comb the affected area of the skin.
Therefore, it is necessary, if possible, to avoid stressful situations, worries, not to take everything too aggravated, to heart
Of course, this is not always achievable, especially when it comes to impressionable, vulnerable people who are sensitive to any injustice, who perceive someone else’s grief as their own. Or, for example, very responsible people with “excellent student’s syndrome” who are used to doing any job at the highest level. But a bit of healthy, rational selfishness in this case will not hurt. Remember another old truth, which says that nerve cells do not regenerate. If you are not able to cope with your psycho-emotional state, contact a specialist, start attending auto-trainings.
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