Facial Eczema
Eczema can appear on all parts of the body. Facial eczema (cheeks, forehead, lips and even ears) is therefore not spared from red patches and itching. Fortunately, solutions exist to relieve discomfort during flare-ups and protect facial skin, which is so thin and fragile.
How to recognize facial eczema?
Eczema of the face and neck should not be confused with other diseases, such as herpes, psoriasis or even mycosis. It is characterized by the appearance of red patches accompanied by intense itching linked to dryness. The skin looks visibly irritated and may sometimes have blisters and crusts.
Facial eczema can appear on the eyelids, around the lips, forehead, earlobes, cheeks, and anywhere an irritant may come into contact with your skin.
Causes of facial and neck eczema
On the face and neck, eczema can be atopic or contact. For the face, it concerns infants and adults more. Neck eczema is common in children.
When an allergen is the cause, it may be found in lipstick or costume jewelry containing nickel. The allergen may also have been brought to the face through the hands of nail polish, or through the air which diffuses pollen in particular. The neck is a very exposed area because we often touch it without realizing it. And in winter, it comes into contact with many objects, such as turtleneck labels or wool scarves, which can irritate the skin.
Ears are also affected by eczema
Redness on the lobe, crusts on the folds, pain or even a sensation. Eczema sometimes appears in the ears. When a crack appears in the fold under the earlobe, it is more likely to be an atopic form. But contact eczema is also common in this location. It is then advisable to look for among the following causes: fancy curls, a cell phone, hearing aids, shampoo or hair dye or even drops.
Sooth and reduce the signs of facial eczema
Here are the basic rules for lastingly soothing facial skin and itching sensations linked to dry skin.
Repel seizures on a face and neck
If the treatment of an eczema attack on the face and neck is based on local treatment based on cortisone or an anti-inflammatory ointment such as a topical immunosuppressive, the epidermis/skin barrier must be repaired outside of flare-ups. . To make it less reactive and help space out attacks, apply an emollient every day.
How to prevent facial eczema?
Eczema attacks on the neck and face are very unpleasant, and since they are visible, they are also difficult to live with on a daily basis. Once eczema has set in, you have to be patient because even with good treatment, the irritations take time to disappear. The best solution is therefore to act preventively to avoid crises.
–Identify allergens present in your environment
Most of the time, eczema attacks start when your skin comes into contact with something irritating. The area of the face where eczema appears can give you clues about its causes: on the eyelids or around the lips, it is probably makeup. On the neck or ears, costume jewelry may be the cause. And if eczema appears on your face in a generalized way, check the composition of your shower gel. If you can’t find the culprit this way, do an allergy test: you may be hypersensitive to dust mites or to a substance contained in your cosmetics.
–Choose treatments adapted to the sensitivity of your skin
To protect your skin and strengthen the skin barrier on your face, use high-tolerance dermo-cosmetic treatments, fragrance-free and without irritating ingredients. This goes for your cleansing product, your moisturizer and any other care you use on a daily basis. You can ask your dermatologist for advice on choosing suitable treatments.
–Apply makeup with products designed for sensitive skin
Before using a new foundation, test it on a small area of skin to test its tolerance. Choose perfume-free medical makeup designed to minimize the risk of allergies. For more gentleness, prefer removing makeup with your fingers using a gel cleansing lotion. You will remove the excess with a disposable tissue. Then you will spray Avène Thermal Spring Water and massage the skin to remove the remaining impurities. Finally, dry gently by dabbing with a soft towel. Be sure to replace all your products by the recommended date.
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