You Can Treat Facial Eczema!
Anyone that has facial eczema can tell you that it’s nothing to dismiss or ignore. Eczema itself is very uncomfortable and even downright painful, but it can also be very unsightly. It is usually marked by red, blotchy rashes that can actually bleed; obviously anyone with spots like this on their face would be very self-conscious!
But more than how they look, patches of facial eczema can be dangerous. Any time the skin breaks the body is more susceptible to germs, bacteria, and other organisms that the skin is supposed to keep outside. This can lead to greater risk of infection not just for the skin but at any other place in the body as well.
So how can you treat facial eczema? Very often the solutions for eczema or dermatitis on the face are going to be the same for rashes that appear on other areas of the body. Many cases are caused by a certain sensitivity to elements that bother the skin. This is very common with facial eczema because of the many chemicals to which facial skin is exposed, not to mention the outright abuse the face goes through!
Think of what it must be like for the skin on the face to have a sharp razor dragged across it every day or to have that facial hair ripped out with wax strips or harsh depilatory chemicals. The products put on the skin of the face are also sometimes very harsh – perfumes and colognes typically contain a high amount of alcohol which is very damaging to the skin. Lotions and creams sometimes have very harsh ingredients which they use as preservatives or perfumes and these can irritate the skin and cause facial eczema.
You might not want to give up removing unwanted facial hair, but the way you go about it will affect your facial eczema. For the men who shave, use a shaving foam that is meant for sensitive skin. Change your blade every time and don’t store it on the counter where it can pick up steam from the shower and rust. For women who wax or pluck, use products only for sensitive skin as well.
Some wax products are softer and less irritating to the skin. Always follow up with moisturizers; this is for you men as well! To avoid facial eczema you need to replace the oil you pull away when you shave. All products you use on the face should be for sensitive skin. Other products may contain harsh ingredients that cause or irritate facial eczema so read labels carefully. And avoid perfumes and colognes at least anywhere near the face and neck.
For extreme cases of facial eczema, don’t hesitate to see your doctor. He or she can prescribe creams that are meant specifically for dermatitis and that won’t clog pores or look blotchy under makeup. Letting facial eczema go unchecked can be dangerous but it can be addressed properly if you talk to your doctor about it.