Allergy on the face: what causes and how is it treated?
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Allergic reactions, in whatever form they are manifested, always carry with them a lot of unpleasant sensations, and if an allergy on the face, then to unpleasant physical sensations, bitterness and annoyance is added, especially when the person belongs to a woman. Puffiness, giving the person unattractive puffiness, itching, rashes and red spots, lead to the development of internal irritation and mental discomfort.
[What causes allergies on the face?
In the genetic code of each person, all diseases, to which he is inclined, are prescribed throughout the whole life period. The allergy on the face is hereditary, and if a person has not had allergic manifestations since childhood, does not mean that he will not suffer from it in the future. It will be very useful, for each person, to be interested in his hereditary predisposition and take all security precautions in advance in order to avoid meeting with possible complications on the part of health.
So, one reason why, in particular, the allergy on the face develops, we have determined, this is a burdened allergological anamnesis. Among other reasons, include weakened immunity, and metabolic disorders, disruptions in the thyroid gland and inaccuracies in the diet, with a preponderance of carbohydrate foods, foods with a high content of preservatives and artificial colors. Until today, the issue of the root causes of the allergy is not fully understood. Every year there are all new allergens that have a complex structure. The use of foods in the food industry with the inclusion of genetically modified components leads to a number of small mutations in the structures of the human body, and it is capable of inadequately responding to any substances.
The most frequent interaction of the skin of the facial area occurs with different cosmetic means, which include complex chemical elements, fragrances, oxides of heavy metals, ethyl alcohol. With a daily similar "care" for the skin of the face, there is a constant, concentrated "pumping" of skin cells with foreign elements. In pursuit of the beauty and youth of the skin, its natural balance is disturbed. The more aggressive cosmetic for the face, the "younger" becomes the skin. In the end, such an interference results in the fact that the allergy on the face does not make you wait long.
How is the allergy on the face manifested?
Allergy on the face can proceed in the form of insignificant signs of dermatitis, with peeling, slight reddening of the skin and small swelling, with the main localization around the eyes. It is an allergy on the face of an easy degree of development. But in cases where edema is not only the eye area, but also the nasolabial triangle, nasal breathing is difficult due to the edema of the mucous membranes of the nasopharynx - you need to beat the alarm without spending time on self-medication. Such a strong puffiness is dangerous because it will quickly spread to the larynx, leading to its spasm and complete cessation of breathing. This character is characteristic of one of the dangerous forms of manifestation of allergic reactions - the edema of Quincke.
How is the allergy on the face treated?
For full confidence that all the unpleasant symptoms on the face, is a manifestation of an allergic reaction of the body to some allergen, you need to undergo an examination with an allergist. In the case of a positive result of allergic studies, proceed to sequential treatment.
A detailed set of medical procedures will be prescribed by an allergist, but it can be assumed that an allergy on the face will require local and complex, general treatment, as well as adherence to a strict diet that excludes the possibility of consuming products with a high allergic coefficient and complete rejection of cosmetics.
For local removal of the symptoms of this condition, an allergy on the face, you must wash your face with water every day with decoctions of chamomile, celandine and string. The use of decoctions is possible only in those cases when there is no allergy to these herbs. If there is no certainty about this, then before using the decoctions, make an independent allergological test. Swipe on the back of the forearm, next to the brush, a cotton swab soaked in a decoction. Observe for 20 minutes. In case of appearance of such signs as: allergy on the face, redness, burning and itching, rashes, uniquely, the use of a decoction for washing is contraindicated.
After washing it is appropriate to apply ointment or creamy funds based on corticosteroids, take an antihistamine pill. At the time of treatment, it is worth completely abandoning all cosmetic products, using only special hypoallergenic creams to keep the skin moist. You can, for the purpose of moisturizing your facial skin, use skimmed yogurt, and to give freshness, wipe your face with a swab dipped in a weak tea brew.
In those cases when the allergy on the face proceeds with severe swelling, treatment should be performed strictly under the supervision of a doctor