Few people have ever experienced inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
This is a condition in which pores become clogged and cause the formation of painful acne.
Consider in more detail the symptoms of inflammation of the sebaceous glands and ways to eliminate this unpleasant ailment.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands: causes
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands can occur for the following reasons:
1. Disorders in the hormonal background - this is the most common reason for the development of this ailment. As a rule, this is observed in adolescents during puberty, when an excess or active production of a hormone called androgen is calculated in the body.
2. Hereditary predisposition can also significantly affect the fact that a person will have a tendency to inflammation of the sebaceous glands, not only in adolescence, but also in a more mature period.
3. An excess of sebum or the so-called "oily skin" creates a favorable environment for the reproduction of microbes and causes inflammation of the skin.
4. Improper or inadequate skin care for the face, neck and back (areas where the sebaceous glands are most often inflamed). In this case, the situation becomes even more complicated if a person does not conduct a deep cleaning of the skin. Thus, dead cells clog pores, which causes their further inflammation.
5. Various disorders in the functions of the skin.
6. Skin damage by pathogens.
7. Long-term use of certain drugs can also cause a chronic problem of inflammation of the sebaceous glands. It has been proven that drugs that contain the hormones of androgen or lithium have the greatest effect on the skin.
8. Violation of the digestive system can weaken intestinal motility. This, in turn, will slow down the normal removal of toxins from the body, and contribute to the development of inflammation not only on the skin, but also in the internal organs.
9. Improper (poorly balanced) nutrition.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands: symptoms and signs
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands usually has the following symptoms:
1. A person has a constant oily skin. The face literally glistens from an overabundance of fat. At the same time, even after washing, after some time, the skin regains its former appearance.
2. The pores are markedly expanded. They accumulate dirt, forming black dots.
3. In areas of inflammation, the skin turns red. Itching and pain when pressing on acne may also occur.
4. After a few days, the inflamed acne takes on a clear outline. Inside it begins to collect white or yellow pus.
5. If untreated, another eel appears next to the first eel and so on. The disease can also affect healthy areas of the skin.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands: treatment
If you have the first skin problems and suspected inflammation of the sebaceous glands, you should immediately contact a dermatologist. After the initial examination, the doctor may prescribe additional studies in the form of passing clinical tests and taking a smear from acne.
Treatment of this disease is selected based on the neglect of the patient’s skin condition and the cause of the pathology.
Traditional therapy involves the following:
1. To improve the functioning of the sebaceous glands, the patient needs to enrich his diet with products containing zinc. Most of this substance is found in asparagus, wheat bran, herring and liver.
2. It is important to abandon the use of animal fats, spicy and smoked foods, as such foods contribute to the formation of oily skin. It is also recommended to temporarily abandon spices, hot sauces and salt.
3. Food should be steamed or boiled. Compliance with such a diet will speed up the duration of treatment at times and will contribute to the normalization of skin functions.
4. To replenish the missing vitamin, the patient is recommended to enrich his diet with fresh fruits and vegetables. Also, do not forget about homemade juices.
5. With an acute shortage of nutrients, vitamin complexes can be prescribed.
6. A balanced menu will help restore the proper functioning of the sebaceous glands. To compile it, it is recommended to consult a nutritionist, who will prescribe a menu for each patient individually.
7. The patient needs to drink purified water as much as possible.
Also, the patient must follow these doctor's advice:
1. Every day you should wipe your face with a frozen broth of chamomile in ice cubes.
2. It is strictly forbidden to squeeze or rub blackheads, as this can give an impetus to the formation of scars and the appearance of pigmentation.
3. It is good to wipe your face with lemon juice and rose water.
4. A person needs to wash his face twice a day with special therapeutic lotions for the face with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. They should be selected by a dermatologist for each patient individually, depending on his skin type.
5. It is recommended to apply homemade natural masks from yolks and grated cucumber to the face. It is also effective to apply a skin scrub from crushed oatmeal and cream.
6. At the time of treatment, it is recommended to completely abandon the use of hard wipes and irritating soaps, as they can further aggravate the inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
7. During treatment, do not apply any makeup or skin rejuvenation products to the skin.
In the absence of a positive effect of therapy, the patient is recommended to take additional blood tests for hormone levels. Further therapy is based on the results.
Inflammation of the sebaceous glands: treatment, complications, prevention
In the absence of timely treatment, inflammation of the sebaceous glands can lead to such consequences and complications:
1. Inflamed acne will begin to "move" to healthy areas of the skin and affect the areas of a healthy epidermis. This is explained by the fact that an active infection will spread more and more until it is suppressed.
Moreover, if the patient begins to squeeze out blackheads with dirty hands, then he will only accelerate the process of moving the infection from the diseased skin to healthy ones.
2. The formation of a benign tumor on the skin (atheroma). This condition is not considered life-threatening, but it requires long-term treatment and sometimes surgical removal. Moreover, atheroma manifests itself in the form of a large eel, which certainly will not decorate a person.
3. The appearance of a tendency to allergies and frequent rashes on the face can occur with untimely treatment.
To reduce the risk of inflammation of the sebaceous glands, you should adhere to such doctor's advice:
1. Monitor your diet and eat only healthy foods rich in vitamins and nutrients.
2. During off-season periods, when the skin lacks useful trace elements, you can additionally take vitamin complexes.
3. It is important to cleanse and moisturize the skin daily.
4. In case of problem skin, it is better to immediately contact a dermatologist, and not wait until more serious problems appear in the form of acne and inflammation of the sebaceous glands.
5. Do not take hormone-containing drugs uncontrollably. They need to be treated only after the appointment of a doctor.
6. It is useful to take a contrast shower. So you can rid yourself of the problem of clogging pores.
7. When working in dirty or dusty rooms, wear tight clothing that will protect the skin as much as possible.
8. In order to cleanse the skin as much as possible, it is recommended to use only those scrubs, which include small granules. Apply such funds after each makeup application with dense textures (foundation, proofreaders, etc.).
9. When using varnishes and other cosmetic products for hair, you should avoid getting them on your face, as they are quite capable of clogging pores, which can quickly lead to the formation of acne and inflammation.
10. Use only high-quality decorative cosmetics that do not cause allergies and do not take pores. In general, dermatologists do not recommend applying makeup on the face and body daily.
11. It is important to discard the use of irritating soaps.
12. At night it is recommended to wash with water and lemon juice, and use normal warm water in the morning.
13. Particular care must be taken to care for the skin of the face and body during adolescence. Doctors recommend washing and cleansing the skin at this age at least three times a day.
