Facial Skin Problems

Face Skin Issues

Face skin issues are tremendously common occurrences. These sort of issues can be extremely worrying, even when there isn’t any pain or the problem is benign. That’s due to the fact they can be seen by others easily, and therefore, may dramatically affect a person’s confidence or the quality of their life.

Besides that, several types of issues due to damage from the sun or cancer of the skin can appear on a person’s face, so these should receive quick and thorough treatment.

Here are some details on the top skin problems affecting the face:

Skin Break Outs & Acne

The main facial issues seen by doctors include acne, skin breakouts, and other types of spots. All kinds of spots are indeed quite usual for teens to have; however, this shouldn’t be ignored as a part of becoming an adult.

A minor outbreak of acne can still significantly affect a teen’s self-esteem, and this has even been connected to cases of depression. Even though acne happens commonly in teens, lately doctors have seen more cases of adults getting it.

Adults can develop acne clear through to between the ages of 30 and 40. Since it can cause scarring, it’s vital to be treated quickly. Don’t attempt to treat it on your own with medications that you can buy over the counter, as they may not be appropriate.

The outstanding information out now is there are very efficient ways to treat acne and breakouts, to include facial washes and creams, as well as various antibiotics. Doctors can also prescribe Vitamin A acid pills called Isotretinoin or Roaccutane, which can get rid of acne permanently. This type of pill previously was given in large doses, but this was shown to cause a risk of possible side effects, therefore, doctors determined it was able to get rid of acne in smaller doses, and the majority of people can take it at this lower dose with no big issues.

If you get acne as an adult and additionally suffer from wrinkles, a type of cream is available with a prescription that treats both acne and symptoms of aging.

Medicine aside, it’s vital to evaluate all your normal skin care products if you keep getting acne. Dermatologists have discovered that using the wrong skin care products may make acne worse or make it appear, so be sure to go over what you use with your dermatologist to see if they are appropriate for the type of skin you have.

Rosacea

This condition is quite commonly seen in adults, and some misdiagnose it as acne. Women are affected more than males, and those with fair skin get it more than someone with dark skin. It may look like a breakout of spots, or appear like pustules or papules, as well as inflammation of the face or burst capillary.

Several types of extremely efficient treatment are available. Different kinds could be required to get rid of any inflammation or bumps. It’s somewhat simple to treat the smaller bumps or spots, but inflammation of the face has traditionally not been as simple to get rid of unless lasers were used.

But these days doctors can prescribe a very efficient type of cream to get rid of the inflammation.

Besides completing a course of topical or systemic medicine prescribed by the doctor, it’s vital to think about your individual habits, as well as pay attention to things that could make the problem worse like too much sunshine, eating spicy foods, or drinking coffee or alcoholic beverages.

The way you manage your normal skin care routine every day is vital, as using products wrong for your skin type could end up causing a problem.

Eczema & Dermatitis

Eczema, (otherwise known as atopic dermatitis) along with seborrhoeic dermatitis are a type of skin problem affecting a person’s face. Babies and young kids get eczema very commonly, however, it can still happen to adults. Besides the use of medicated creams, as well as pills in bad cases, applying the right kind of emollients is critical. A dermatologist can discuss this issue with you and prescribe the correct kind of moisturizers or additives to use in the bath.

You may like knowing that in addition to creams containing steroids, dermatologists may also prescribe anti-inflammatory cream that doesn’t contain steroids. Plus, they can talk to you about how your diet influences your skin problem, as well as test for any allergies via a blood test.

If the dermatologist suspects a contact allergy, a kind of testing using special patches can be done. Factors in your life and your environment such as your house and clothes will additionally be talked about during your visit.

Seborrhoeic dermatitis also called seborrhoeic eczema, is seen more in men. It can be extremely bad when it appears near the eyebrows or inside the creases of the nose. The skin could appear flaky and inflamed and may be itchy. This problem is chronic; however, dermatologists may prescribe certain types of cream or if the problem is very bad, some sort of pills could be prescribed.

Facial Warts (Filiform Warts)

The last place (more or less) anyone wants a wart to show up in on their face because it’s the first thing people see when they look at us.

A filiform wart will commonly show up on the eyelids or somewhere on the face. They can be spread by contact with someone who has HPV or by sharing a towel, makeup brush or personal items that were touched by the infected person.

Asymmetrical Pigmentation

Many patients present at the doctor’s office having patches of pigmentation on their faces, which is known as melasma or chloasma. They may also have blotchy pigmentation, which could be due to too much sun or the aging process.

Fascinatingly, some studies show asymmetrical pigmentation affects your health, as well as influences factors in determining a person’s age and if they are attractive or not.

Even though pigmentation is a hard problem to cure, and can’t be fixed in one day, with patience and perseverance, treatment such as creams to lighten the skin can help to make the situation better. A combination of Advanced Pigment Treatments done every week in the doctor’s office, along with prescribed topical medications are usually very efficient.

It’s also vital to use products designed to protect the skin from the sun that are rated with an SPF of 50 along with any prescribed products from your dermatologist. Note: Even one day of getting too much sun can cause weeks of doctor’s treatment to fail.

‘Liver spots,’  otherwise known as lentigines, can appear on a fair-skinned person’s hands or face. These can be treated using special chemical peels or special creams to lighten the skin at home, or via a process that freezes them that can be done in the dermatologist’s office.

These have been a few of the possible facial issues that can happen to your skin, however, there are of course lots of other possible problems that could occur. Therefore, if you ever see any concerning problem with the face, it’s a good idea to get a dermatologist appointment and talk to them about possible treatment.