Follicular hyperkeratosis develops when the cornified upper layers of the epidermis clog the inflows of hair follicles.
Signs of follicular skin hyperkeratosis
In the presence of follicular hyperkeratosis, the patient begins to feel itchy and flaky skin. Because of the unaesthetic appearance of the skin, the patient develops complexes at a psychological level. This disease can manifest itself on the hips, hands, elbows, legs. If this disease manifests itself on the buttocks, then it can be easily confused with cellulite in appearance.
Follicular hyperkeratosis on the face often occurs in adolescents at an early age, when an acne appears. The patient begins to worry about the itching and slight burning sensation.
If you find a rash on the body, you need to pay attention to the location and appearance of this rash. If you look closer, the foci form near the base of each hair, merging into a single large affected area.
Explicit signs of follicular hyperkeratosis are:
- roughness and dryness of the skin;
- the appearance of small red pimples;
- compaction of affected areas of the skin.
To prevent the onset of follicular hyperkeratosis, the skin should be carefully monitored for personal hygiene, and the use of harmful detergents should be abolished.
Causes of follicular hyperkeratosis
Violation of the proper functioning of the endocrine system and GIT organs, in combination with the harmful influence of the external environment, are the main causes of the appearance of follicular hyperkeratosis. This disease can develop with a deficiency of vitamins A, E, D, C or impaired personal hygiene. Do not forget that follicular hyperkeratosis can be transmitted by inheritance.
The disease can occur in young girls or women after taking contraceptives or hormonal medications. Under the influence of these drugs, cell renewal accelerates, which can lead to the development of this disease.
To determine the exact diagnosis of follicular hyperkeratosis, you need to come to a medical facility to see a dermatologist. The examination will begin with a visual examination of the site of the skin lesion, and only then the doctor will give a direction for the passage of histological studies.
Traditional treatment of follicular hyperkeratosis
The stages of remission of follicular hyperkeratosis alternate with the stages of exacerbation of this disease. Therefore, the treatment of this ailment is aimed at achieving a long stage of remission combined with good internal health.
To eliminate follicular hyperkeratosis, the doctor appoints the patient to treat the affected areas with petroleum jelly with the addition of 3% salicylic acid or apply a cream containing 0.1% tretinoin. A prescription for preparations containing vitamins A, E, D, C is also prescribed.
For the treatment of follicular hyperkeratosis the following methods of therapy are used:
- adherence to a special diet;
- copious drinking of water;
- restoration of normal intestinal microflora;
- normalization of the endocrine system;
- Exclusion from the use of funds that cause allergies.
Treatment of follicular hyperkeratosis with folk remedies
Treatment of follicular hyperkeratosis, backed by folk remedies, will allow you to get results faster. In the people this disease is known as goosebump.
For the treatment of follicular hyperkeratosis folk remedies use:
- Compresses from raw beets, potatoes and aloe;
- masks from propolis.
The use of baths with sea salt helps soften the upper layers of the skin, purify the pores, and rid the hair follicles of excess skin scales.