Keratosis combines a group of skin diseases in which excessive formation of the stratum corneum or slowing down the process of exfoliating the epidermis occurs. Keratosis causes a lot of trouble. As the corneum becomes denser and the area of the lesion is increased, cracks and erosions are formed on the skin, accompanied by painful sensations.
Treatment of keratosis at home
Take measures to combat the pathological process can only after the doctor diagnoses you.
With minor lesions, special medication is not required. It is enough to observe a diet that provides for the presence in the diet of vegetables, cereals, sea fish of fatty varieties, olive oil, the lack of baking, roast and sweet. It is also useful to take vitamins A, E, Group B and ascorbic acid.
For treatment, salicylic ointment, moisturizing creams and gels prepared using retinol (vitamin A), sodium chloride can be used.
Treatment of keratosis with folk remedies
Cope with this ailment can be independently with the help of proven folk recipes. However, in this case it is important to observe regularity and not to stop treatment. At the same time, the earlier you start using folk remedies, the sooner the healing process will come.
The most effective recipes:
- A good medicine is the leaves of aloe . Cut off leaves are applied to the affected areas, fixed with a bandage and covered with polyethylene. Leave for the night. After that keratinization is treated with salicylic alcohol.
- For the treatment of raw potatoes. Kashitza from grated potatoes is spread over inflammations and left for an hour.
- To cure keratosis helps folk treatment of onion husks. It is poured with vinegar (st. Spoon) and allowed to steep for about 14 days.
After straining from the remedy make lotions, applying them first for half an hour. Gradually, the time is increased to three hours. - When keratosis is effective, apply to the affected areas of pure propolis. Thin layer it is distributed to the centers of inflammation, which are covered with gauze and left for a couple of days (but not more than five).
- With solar keratosis, treatment involves the regular application of sea buckthorn or fir oil. You can smear the skin with oil 3-4 times a day.
- Also excellent is the use of ointment from celandine. The leaves of the plant are triturated with pork fat in a ratio of 1: 3. The agent is rubbed three times a day.