The treatment methods for keratosis of hair follicles on both sides of a child's face mainly include the following points:
(1) Drug therapy for external use: Apply moisturizing products containing glycerin, urea, lactic acid, and other ingredients to the affected area to help reduce excessive thickening of the stratum corneum caused by dry skin and alleviate symptoms. You can also use retinoic acid ointment, adapalene gel, tazarotene gel, etc. under the guidance of a doctor. These drugs can regulate the differentiation of epidermal cells and reduce the keratinization of hair follicles. Zinc oxide ointment and cod liver oil ointment can also moisturize and soften the skin. Oral medication: For patients with severe symptoms, vitamin A acid drugs such as vitamin A ester capsules can be taken orally under the guidance of a doctor.
(2) Physical therapy fruit acid skin changing: using high concentrations of fruit acid to promote the shedding of the stratum corneum and the removal of blackheads, reducing the phenomenon of keratosis around the hair. This method is suitable for patients with mild to moderate facial keratosis, but it needs to be performed under the guidance of professional personnel. Laser therapy: By selectively destroying excessively keratinized hair follicle epithelial cells, it improves the symptoms of hair follicle keratinization. This method is mainly aimed at cases of severe facial keratosis and should be performed under the supervision of experienced professionals. Photodynamic therapy: Combining photosensitizers with specific wavelength light sources to enhance capillary response and reduce keratinized abnormal areas. This method is suitable for dealing with mild to moderate facial keratinization problems.
(3) Daily care and dietary adjustments for skin cleansing: Wash the face with warm water to remove harmful substances from the surface, which can help improve hair follicle keratinization symptoms. Sunscreen and Moisturizing: Apply sunscreen or wear a sun hat when going out to reduce the damage of ultraviolet rays to the skin. At the same time, maintain appropriate moisture balance on the skin and use mild and non irritating skincare products. Dietary adjustment: Eat more foods rich in vitamin A and vitamin E, such as carrots, cod liver oil, fresh fruits and vegetables, which can help promote healthy skin growth. Avoid consuming greasy, spicy, and irritating foods.
The above treatment methods should be carried out under the guidance of a doctor to ensure safety and effectiveness. At the same time, keratosis is a hereditary skin disease that currently has no specific medication to cure, but symptoms can be alleviated through the above methods.