Thickening of the upper layers of the epidermis and the absence of exfoliation of the horn cells is called keratosis. The disease has many different forms, depending on its origin, which can be hereditary or acquired. Therefore, skin keratosis is a collective term for a whole group of epidermal pathologies affecting virtually all areas of the body.
Causes of skin keratosis
Various genetic and external factors can provoke the keratinization of cells.
To hereditary keratoses include:
- ichthyosis;
- Kirl's disease;
- hair follicles;
- follicular keratosis;
- Mykelly's porokeratosis;
- keratodermia of soles and palms;
- congenital polykeratoses;
- ichthyosiform erythroderma;
- cutaneous horn.
The listed diseases are caused by the presence of special genes, because of which the normal process of exfoliation of dead cells is disturbed.
Acquired keratoses:
- paraoncological;
- symptomatic;
- infectious;
- seborrhoeic;
- professional;
- in short supply.
They arise for the following reasons:
- presence of cancer;
- disorders of the immune, nervous and endocrine systems;
- constant contact with mechanical and physical stimulites, chemicals;
- mycoses;
- exposure to radiation;
- seborrhea;
- pathology of infectious origin, especially venereal diseases;
- deficiency of vitamins E, C, A;
- progression of some types of dermatosis.
The symptomatology of the problem under consideration differs depending on its form, so the decision how to treat skin keratosis should be taken only after consultation with the dermatocosmetologist and an accurate explanation of the type of the disease.
Treatment of scalp keratosis
Therapy is developed in accordance with the true cause of the disease.
In mycosis, bacterial and viral infections, the primary pathology is first treated by the use of systemic and local antifungals, antibiotics and antiviral agents.
If skin keratosis is provoked by a hormonal malfunction, it is necessary to correct it and restore the balance.
In those cases when the disease progresses against the background of other dermatological diseases, first you need to tackle the therapy of the root cause of keratinization of the epidermis.
General methods of treatment:
- mesotherapy ;
- vacuum massage;
- ozone therapy (locally and intravenously);
- electrostimulation;
- use of shampoos and masks with concentrated fruit acids, retinol;
- Physiotherapy with Trikoprogram;
- microionization;
- medical wrapping.
In addition, it is important during the course of therapy to take vitamins A, E and C, balance the diet, pay enough attention to cosmetic care.
Treatment of facial keratosis
After clarifying the form of the disease, a complex scheme is drawn up, which usually includes:
- application of creams with urea (10 to 20%), salicylic ointment (2-5%);
- use of Tazatoren cream (0.05%) in the presence of inflammation;
- taking high doses of retinol (vitamin A), but only under the supervision of a dermatologist;
- use of systemic isotretinoin.
In addition to these therapies, it is also important to adjust nutrition, lifestyle, to pick up hypoallergenic and moisturizing cosmetics with a high content of vitamins.
Treatment of facial keratosis by folk remedies is carried out by such methods:
- Apply a little preheated propolis (2-4 hours) every day to the affected areas.
- Make compresses (60 minutes) of fresh grated pulp of raw potatoes.
- Use 2-hour lotions with live yeast (soak gauze or bandage mortar).
Treatment of skin keratosis
The disease affecting the epidermis on extensive areas of the body is subject to prolonged therapy. It includes such items:
- cryodestruction;
- laser exposure;
- peelings with trichloroacetic acid;
- ozonotherapy ;
- curettage;
- applications with prospidin ointment, milky-sallitsilovym collodion, Solkoderm, Ftoruratsil.