Dry skin, its weathering and other types of damage are often accompanied by exfoliation of the epidermis. As a result, scaly spots on the face are formed, representing an unpleasant cosmetic defect, which is difficult to disguise. But the causes of this phenomenon are not limited only to skin dehydration, it can indicate the development of dermatological and systemic diseases.
Why are dry spots on the face?
In order to find out the factors that caused the formation of areas with exfoliation of the epidermis, you need to determine their color and shape, pay attention to the accompanying symptoms.
Pink or reddish scaly patches on the face may occur for the following reasons:
- demodicosis ;
- allergic reaction;
- hormonal imbalance;
- lupus erythematosus;
- streptoderma;
- herpes virus;
- eczema;
- hypertonic disease;
- parasitic infestations;
- mycosis of the skin;
- dermatophytosis;
- endocrine pathologies;
- nervous disorders;
- erythrose;
- diseases of the digestive system;
- stress;
- deficiency of minerals and vitamins;
- seborrheic dermatitis;
- psoriasis.
If the face is scaly and itchy brown spots, it is likely that there is a multicolored lichen. The same rashes can be found on the back and shoulders, chest and stomach.
Accurate diagnosis is possible after consultation with a dermatologist and testing. As a rule, the study of blood, scraping of the skin, examination of the rash with the help of a Wood lamp.
What if the skin on the face is stained and flaky?
First of all, treatment of the underlying disease is needed, which provoked the problem in question. In parallel with the basic complex, local therapy is prescribed, which includes the following groups of drugs:
- antihistamines;
- glucocorticosteroid;
- antiviral;
- antibacterial;
- keratolytics;
- retinoids;
- antiseptics;
- antifungal;
- soothing;
- antiparasitic.
To pick up correct treatment can only the dermatologist in view of the reason of occurrence of maculae. After its elimination, it is recommended to take a course of supporting salon procedures that ensure the acceleration of achieving the desired results, as well as restoring the skin condition. Among effective manipulations:
- mesotherapy;
- peeling;
- biorevitalization;
- ozonotherapy ;
- cryogenic action;
- ultrasonic cleaning of the epidermis;
- laser resurfacing;
- clay therapy;
- vitamin masks;
- phototherapy.