Rashes cause great discomfort to their owners, and allergic acne on the face in adults as well. Sometimes it happens that a person fully complies with hygiene procedures and all the rules, however, the rashes seem to go away, but come out again over time.
Allergy is a common cause of this behavior; it occurs as a response of the body's immune system to any substances. The body perceives them as hostile, as a result of which protective functions are launched to get rid of them in the form of an allergic reaction. If the fact of hypersensitivity to certain substances occurred for the first time, then over time this will intensify each time. Therefore, it is recommended to find the cause of the hypersensitivity of the body in time to exclude it.
What is the cause of the allergic reaction?
Hypersensitivity substances: certain foods, household chemicals, medicines, some insect bites, synthetic materials, plant pollen, personal care products or cosmetics. An allergic reaction of the body to the face in adults does not always appear after contact with a possible allergen. From the onset of collision with an allergic component to a rash on the skin, it can take from several minutes to two days, so it is difficult for a person to establish a relationship. Most often, pimples appear on the skin in the most sensitive places. It can be a face, neck, armpits, bends of knees or elbows, wrists. To understand how the rashes look, look at the photo of allergic acne on the face.
The appearance of allergic acne and symptoms
At first, redness and a small swelling are formed, later rashes appear, which are in the form of simple acne, and can be watery, and they itch severely. In order not to develop a bacterial infection and pimples do not become purulent (further complications may arise), combing them is strictly prohibited. Watery rashes burst over time, a section of the weeping skin is formed - an ulcer, a crust later appears. Traces of such acne can remain on the face forever. Also, rashes may not appear, the reaction manifests itself in the form of peeling and itches too much.
Acne localization
Allergic acne on the face often appears in adults. Least of all they spread in the forehead, most often the rashes are affected by the cheeks and chin. Also, the rash appears on the inner surface of the arms and legs, on the chest and in the abdomen.
How to get rid of allergic acne on the face?
Help with rashes can have decoctions of herbs: calendula, chamomile, string. You can make compresses and apply it to the area of itching, or simply wipe the affected areas with swabs dipped in broth. If before you have not encountered the use of any of these herbs, then taking risks and experimenting is not recommended, it is better to use already proven plants. In the absence of medicinal herbs on hand, you can resort to a weak brewing of green or black tea. Also get wet with a cotton pad and lay out on the itchy area.
The bay leaf works very well with itching, for this you need to pour a few sheets of laurel with a glass of boiling water and keep on low heat for 20 minutes. It can be added to the bath, applied in the form of a compress or wipe the face. Boric acid is a good skin calming agent. To do this, take half a teaspoon of the product and stir in one glass of warm water, then blot the gauze with liquid and apply to the area. Along with the antipruritic effect, the acid also dries pimples well.
Potato starch or rice flour will help to powder an acne, as it is forbidden to use powder during this period. If the allergy spreads further through the body, then you can take a warm bath with a glass of oatmeal dissolved in it. Just 10 minutes is enough to relieve symptoms and relieve itching.
With the manifestation of allergic acne on the face, the first necessary steps must be taken. It is necessary to gargle and rinse the nasal passages. We get rid of the remains of products in the body. If there is an assumption that an allergy on the face went after taking certain foods, then you should induce vomiting after drinking plenty of fluids.
Allergic Acne Treatment
The treatment of allergic acne on the face must be comprehensive. Not only local substances should be used, but also systemic drugs. Antihistamines can help reduce redness and relieve severe itching. For example, "Gistan", "Fenistil", "Psilobalm" and others. An excellent healing agent is Skin-cap, however, its use is possible only in places where there is no open wound. In more advanced cases, hormonal drugs are prescribed. Inside, antihistamines are used, such as Suprastin, Cetrin, Diazolin, and so on. They stop the formation of new acne, and also reduce the effect of the stimulus on the body.
To remove toxins resulting from allergic reactions, it is recommended to take activated charcoal, Polyphepan, Enterosgel and other absorbent drugs. Calcium is prescribed in combination with other medicines. However, before treating allergic acne on the face, it is worth consulting with an allergist or dermatologist.
Alternative methods of treatment
Alternative methods of treatment are not dominant, however, they can be an auxiliary way and improve the condition of the skin. Here are some of them: grind two tablespoons of celery root and insist in one glass of water. Divide the resulting into three parts and eat before meals three times a day. You can also drink inside fresh celery 1 teaspoon 30 minutes before meals.
Dill is able to improve the condition for allergies: pour one teaspoon of seeds into 300 ml of boiling water, insist, divide into three doses and take.
Soda solution can quickly relieve itching. To do this, prepare the following solution: stir one and a half teaspoons of soda in one glass of warm water, then wipe the rashes throughout the day.
Compresses from fermented milk products such as kefir, sour cream, yogurt eliminate itching and relieve swelling in places of inflammation.
You can mix powdered calamus root with honey, in a one to one proportion, and consume one teaspoon at night.
To quickly cleanse the blood, it is recommended to take an infusion of deaf nettle flowers. To do this, take two tablespoons of grass, pour 2 cups of boiling water and insist in a thermos. Then take a solution of half a glass up to five times a day.
Skin tests for allergens
Small incisions are made on the inside of the forearm, into which allergens are then introduced. If the body has an increased sensitivity to the substance, then the reaction manifests itself after thirty minutes. The manifestation occurs in the form of redness or urticaria. All sections are numbered with markers to determine the substance to which the body is highly sensitive. To establish the level of allergens, a blood sampling is carried out, then a group of allergens is identified and the sensitivity to the components is recognized. This event will prevent unwanted contact with allergens.
Rashes in children
The appearance of allergic acne on the face in children is a fairly common phenomenon, especially among babies from 1 year to 5 years, this is due to their special sensitivity to any environmental irritants. The causes of rashes in children are very different, we will name some reasons: plant pollen, medications, a newly introduced product in a child’s diet, ordinary dust, animal hair, insect bites, seasonal changes. Immunocompromised children are most prone to allergic reactions. Small pimples on the face of a child can be a signal of both a dangerous and completely harmless disease. Some rashes require immediate and long-term treatment, while others occur on their own, without leaving a trace. Therefore, the appearance of any changes on the skin should be taken into account and consult a doctor to determine the cause.
Effects
Allergic acne on the face can occur along with several symptoms, and can form without other pathologies. At the initial stages of the disease, only pimples appear, which over time can open, forming cracks that contribute to the development of eczema. A protracted allergy is bad for a person’s appearance. Therefore, with systematic signs of an allergic reaction, it is necessary to exclude the influence of external stimuli and consult an allergist to undergo the necessary course of therapy.