Follicular keratosis

Follicular keratosis is a group of diseases of acquired or hereditary nature, the main feature of which is hyperkeratosis, timed to the hair follicles.

According to histological studies, the diseases have similar signs. So, follicular keratosis is manifested by dense knots in the form of conical horny plugs in the follicular estuaries. Often, such formations end in dry, in the form of threads, protrusions-spines. Follicular keratosis of different species can differ in localization, the presence of inflammatory processes, the depth of penetration into the dermis of horny masses, and also the combination with other symptoms.

It should be noted that determination of the nature of the disease is of practical importance. Depending on whether the congenital or acquired follicular keratosis, a prognosis of the disease is made.

Some observations of the course of the disease refer to varieties of flat lichen, ichthyosis, tuberculosis. Thus, the treatment of keratosis is reduced to getting rid of these ailments.

In a number of cases, the infectious-parasitic nature of follicular keratosis is established. Thus, the identification of mites or fungi-trichophytons suggests appropriate therapy, the conduct of which can completely relieve the ailment.

Favorable are predictions of acquired symptomatic follicular keratoses. They can arise as a result of contact with oils, carbohydrates, lubricants. Thus, toxicodermic or artificial follicular keratosis is defined.

Treatment of hereditary diseases is very problematic.

The development of ailment can contribute to the lack of vitamins A and C in the body.

Since the main sign of the disease is a kind of "goosebumps" on the skin (goosebumps), the disease is considered a cosmetic problem and does not threaten health. That is why it is possible to get a refusal of a dermatologist to conduct any therapy, motivated by the hereditary nature of the disease. However, it is obvious that the beauty cosmetic defects still cause harm. In this regard, many people (in particular women) develop complexes, self-esteem is underestimated, mood deteriorates, irritability appears.

However, there are ways to alleviate the condition.

Very effective are therapeutic bathing.

In the bath put a linen bag. It first covered with a glass of flour (rye) and coarse bran (wheat), half a cup of flakes from the soap.

Baths with tea tree oil are also useful. It is recommended before the procedure to grind the skin with chopped salt (sea salt). After taking a bath, the body is smeared with a nutritious cream.

It is also recommended two or three times a week to baking soda and salt in equal parts over the shower gel and rubbing the skin lightly. Rubbing is recommended until slight tingling occurs. Then the mixture must be washed off to avoid damage. After such procedures, the skin is recommended to moisturize with cream.

Recognized and no less, and in some cases, a more effective means for combating gooseflesh - a sauna or a bath. Visiting the steam room is very useful, as there is an acceleration of blood circulation. In addition, a beneficial effect on the fat layer under the skin. In the process of active sweating, slags and toxins are removed from the body, immunity increases. To enhance the therapeutic effect after the bath is recommended to drink tea on herbs or mineral water. Reception of contrasting procedures will also significantly improve the effectiveness of procedures. In addition to combating skin defects, a bath or sauna allows you to cope with excess weight.