Facial eczema:9 tips to soothe and treat it effectively

What causes eczema on the face?

Red patches, itching, irritation, facial eczema is, like cystic acne, a small dermatological nightmare. If, in itself, this dermatosis is without serious consequences, it is no less painful to bear on a daily basis. Specifically, it is a skin inflammation that causes the appearance of red patches and cracks on the skin. Facial eczema in particular is always caused by skin contact with external allergens. Sometimes the person's over-reactive immune system is genetically predisposed to react poorly to these allergens. This predisposition has a name:the atopic terrain, at the origin of atopic dermatitis or eczema. Sensitive and dry skin also increases the risk of facial eczema , as does frequent exposure to heat and cold which only make it worse. It should be noted that fatigue and the stress of everyday life are also triggers for facial eczema.

Soothing facial eczema:what not to do

To soothe the annoying itching that accompanies facial eczema , it is first of all advisable to avoid certain actions that could further aggravate the symptoms:

• Don't scratch your face:Resisting the temptation to scratch the most itchy parts of your face is not easy. However, it will help relieve the pain. Indeed, giving in to temptation will only weaken the skin of the face even more and worsen the symptoms of eczema.
• Going out in the sun without sun protection, as UV rays are merciless for facial skin, especially if it is eczematous.
• Cover red patches with makeup, at least not until you've completely healed them. Hiding facial eczema under a layer of make-up will notably delay healing by preventing the skin from breathing.

Relieve facial eczema:6 practical treatments to reduce irritation

Treatments for facial eczema are many. Among the treatments you can adopt to relieve the itching and speed up the healing process are:

• Vegetable oils of coconut (healing properties), olive (rich in fatty acids), sweet almond (softening properties), nigella (anti-inflammatory);
• Essential oils of tea tree (antibacterial and anti-inflammatory), spike lavender (effective against all skin conditions), rose geranium (regenerating properties);
• Aloe Vera gel, excellent against irritation and itching caused by facial eczema;
• The honey facial mask, with healing, antiseptic and antibacterial properties.

Also get into the good habit of rinsing your eczema face daily with a soap-free solution. Also, as facial eczema dries out the skin, consider moisturizing it daily with emollients. Finally, remember that these treatments are simply intended to soothe facial eczema. A dermatological consultation remains the first reflex to have in the event of a problem.