Sebaceous glands are glands that are located in the skin in virtually all areas of the body, but most of them are on the face. The secret (sebum) secreted by them is necessary to maintain the barrier and antimicrobial functions of the epidermis and hair, soften and give the skin elasticity. Protocols of the sebaceous glands on the main body surface are deduced into the hair follicles.
Features of the sebaceous glands
The functioning of the sebaceous glands is regulated by the hormonal background (mainly sex hormones), depends on the food ration, the state of the nervous system, external factors, etc. At different periods of life and depending on various causes, their activity can then increase or decrease, of the released fat.
If the sebaceous glands fail to work, their blockage may occur. For example, it can occur with a pathology such as oily seborrhea, when the glands are clogged with stoppers consisting of sebum and horny particles. As a result, small bumps of black or white appear - comedones and milium (sesame). When infectious inflammation of these elements, red or cyanotic pimples are formed.
In other cases, blockage of the sebaceous gland can cause the formation of atheroma - a benign cyst that looks like a rounded seal on the skin, filled with a sebaceous secret. When inflammation of this formation there is redness, pain, puffiness, even the temperature may rise.
Treatment of congestion of the sebaceous gland on the face
Seizure of the sebaceous gland on the face is a particularly unpleasant, but very common case. In the case of the formation of comedones and milium, cosmetic procedures are shown:
- chemical peeling;
- laser peeling;
- ultrasonic face cleaning ;
- mechanical (manual) face cleaning;
- microdermabrasion and others.
To prevent the formation of such elements in the future should be properly and regularly cleanse the face in the home, monitor diet and general health.
If the occlusion of the gland caused the appearance of atheroma, then surgical, radiodine and laser methods are used to effectively remove this formation, in which complete elimination of the cyst capsule is performed.
Treatment of sebaceous blockage in the century
Seizure of the sebaceous gland on the eyelid is a separate case. Education, which in this case is formed, called halyazionom. It is a dense capsule that can be slightly painful, cause redness and swelling. If there is no treatment, suppuration may occur, so do not delay contacting a doctor.
In the early stages, haljazion is susceptible to conservative treatment with the use of disinfectants and resorptives. In more advanced cases, injections of corticosteroids, as well as laser or surgical removal, are used.