The human body is sensitive to changes in the habitual diet, weather conditions, change of scenery, being under stress. The first indicator that something is wrong in the body is skin rashes. At the same time, they can either have purulent contents (boils, acne) or not have it (urticaria, papules). some rashes can be painless, while others can cause discomfort to their owner. It can be itching, burning, hyperemia, pain. Papules on the face are an unpleasant problem, but solvable. The article describes methods for diagnosing the causes of the problem and ways to solve it.
What are papules
In dermatology, the concept of "papule" refers to a local change in skin color without infiltration, which is characterized by slight swelling. In simple terms, these are tiny pimples (millimeter or less above the level of the skin) that do not have purulent or blood content.
Depending on typediseases (infectious or allergic), over time, a purulent rod may appear in the seal. But in this case, most likely, it was not a papule, but a furuncle in an early stage of development. Only a dermatologist can accurately determine the nature of the rashes after conducting research.
Why do they appear on the face
Such formations can be accompanied by itching, and sometimes even mild soreness when pressed. But most often they do not bring any discomfort to the owner. If papules jump up on the face, this may indicate trouble with the internal organs. For example, papules on the chin indicate the presence of pathology of the pancreas or liver. It is possible to determine the exact cause of the problem only after receiving the results of the tests. if the problem is related to internal organs, you should contact a specialist in the profile.
Causes of facial papules:
- poor personal hygiene;
- allergic reaction;
- infectious infections (for example, streptococcus);
- inflammatory processes in internal organs;
- change nutrition;
- changing the composition of the water with which a person washes (this is possible when moving);
- being chronically stressed.
Pustules and papules on the face: differences in dermatology
The main difference is that there is pus or ichor inside the pustule, but not inside the papules. In addition, they differ in shape and color. the former can be pale to burgundy in color. The second most oftenmerge with skin color, in rare cases may be pinkish or reddish.
Pustules in shape can be:
- conical, slightly pointed under the pressure of purulent contents;
- ball-shaped, if not yet ripe to the terminal stage.
Papules are most often round in shape, they practically do not increase in size. These formations on the skin of the face are deformed only in one case - if the patient exposes them to mechanical stress - tries to squeeze, comb or cauterize. In fact, it is impossible to squeeze out the papule, since there is no purulent content in it. The pustule can be squeezed out with sharp finger pressure. In some cases, such an action can provoke the spread of rashes throughout the face.
And against papules on the face, and against pustules, it is better to use medication or folk remedies and never try to squeeze out purulent contents.
Which doctor should I contact?
Most patients first try to get rid of papules with alternative methods of treatment. Depending on the cause of the rashes, such methods are sometimes really effective. But if the he alth problem lies deep, folk methods will be completely powerless.
Papules on the face (photo below) may not leave the patient for years and become a real cosmetic problem. It is best not to hesitate, but to immediately consult a doctor.
The treatment of such pathologies is handled by a dermatologist. If he sees fit, hewill write out a referral for a consultation with a venereologist, immunologist, gastroenterologist. Most often, papules on the face that do not last longer than one month indicate trouble with internal organs. In order for the skin of the face to become clean and fresh again, it is necessary to eliminate the cause, that is, to improve the body.
- You can get a free appointment with a dermatologist, appointment of treatment and consultation at the Dermatovenerological Dispensary, taking a compulsory medical insurance policy with you. All costs for the necessary analyzes and research are borne by the insurance company, the seal of which is on the back of the policy. If there is a need for physiotherapy treatment, it can be obtained free of charge at the KVD.
- You can go to a private diagnostic center. In this case, you will not have to languish in the queue and the appointment with the dermatologist will be anonymous. But you will have to pay for the consultation and carrying out the necessary analyzes and studies. If there is a need for physiotherapy treatment, it will also be paid.
Modern diagnostic methods
Dermatology has painless and quick ways to diagnose the causes of papules on the skin of the face.
- Dermatoscopy is a hardware diagnostic method. With it, you can see the deepest areas of the skin. This becomes real thanks to a special device called a dermatoscope. Allows you to examine the papules under multiple magnification. Dermoscopy is indicated for differentialdiagnosis of benign and malignant skin tumors.
- Luminescent diagnostics is a modern method of hardware diagnostics of mycoses, dermatosis, vitiligo, leukoplakia, cancer. The examination is carried out using an ultraviolet lamp. A few seconds are enough for an experienced doctor to reliably assess the situation and, if there are problems, prescribe adequate treatment. If luminescent diagnostics did not bring any results, i.e. the doctor did not notice significant changes, blood should be taken for further research.
- Ultrasound of a skin neoplasm is a hardware scan of morphological and functional changes in skin layers. The advantages of this method are painlessness and speed of research. Most often, one method is used - either ultrasound, or luminescent diagnostics, or dermatoscopy.
Dermatologist most often decides on the appropriateness of a particular research method. in parallel, it is most often necessary to take a blood test for infections, streptococci, etc.
Manifestation of an allergic reaction
If papules on the face are the result of an allergic reaction, then they will not last long. Usually, after the elimination of the allergen, the rashes also disappear. Most often, this is a manifestation of intolerance to citrus fruits, flavors, preservatives, and some other foods.
If the appearance of papules on the face is accompanied by nausea, runny nose, tearing, weakness, itching of the skin - most likely, this is a manifestation of an allergy. Foridentifying the antigen and prescribing treatment, you should contact an allergist.
Acne disease, or acne
This problem is most common in teenagers. Acne can also bother women during the period of hormonal changes in the body. With acne at the initial stage, acne may not have purulent contents and resemble papules on the face (photo below).
A purulent rod appears at the second and third stages. It is impossible to squeeze out acne in any case - this most often leads to multiple rashes. It is optimal to use drying and disinfecting lotions and gels.
Atopic dermatitis and its symptoms
In the early stages of atopic dermatitis, papules appear on the face. After the disease enters the terminal stage, pus and ichor can begin to stand out from them.
Red papules on the face are a common precursor to atopic dermatitis. This is a rather complex disease, the causes of which have not yet been clarified. For treatment, hormonal ointments and a strict diet are most often used, which must be followed on an ongoing basis.
Streptoderma, furunculosis and other rashes of an infectious nature
The treatment of furunculosis and streptoderma is carried out not only by dermatologists, but also by infectious disease doctors. In some cases, boils spread over almost the entire surface of the body and cause unbearable suffering and pain to the patient. In the later stages of the disease, a blood transfusion is required in order to get rid ofsymptoms.
At the first stage of streptoderma, abscesses manifest themselves as papules. They can form not only on the face, but also on any part of the body. After two or three days, they increase in size and purulent contents begin to form. if you suspect furunculosis or streptoderma, you can’t hesitate - you should contact a dermatologist as soon as possible to clarify the exact diagnosis.
Directions in therapy: different approach
Modern pharmacology offers many remedies to get rid of the problem. You can choose one or more directions of therapy:
- physiotherapy treatments;
- internal - taking capsules, tablets;
- external - use of gels, ointments, lotions, lotions.
The combination of external and internal methods of treatment is the most effective. the patient should also review his diet and, as far as possible, limit his exposure to stressful conditions, give up bad habits, and spend more time in the fresh air.
Drugs in the fight for clear skin
How to get rid of papules on the face? This can be achieved within a month or even faster using special tools.
- "Advantan" is available in the form of an emulsion, cream, ointment. The main active ingredient is methylprednisolone aceponate. "Advantan" allows you to achieve clean and even skin in the shortest possible time. In order to avoid getting used to the action of the remedy, you can not use it onon an ongoing basis for more than two to three weeks. Apply the cream only to the affected area of the skin of the face.
- Cream "Akriderm" - an excellent remedy with anti-edematous, anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory action. How to treat papules on the face with Akriderm? It should be applied in a thin layer to the surface of the affected skin area. Most often, within a week, the skin of the face clears up and not only papules disappear, but also small rashes and inflammations.
- "Triderm" is available in the form of ointment and cream. The action of the drug is a hormonal effect on the skin, therefore, with regular use, dependence may develop. It manifests itself in the fact that when the ointment is canceled, the rash returns in the same amount. "Triderm" has a glucocorticoid, antibacterial, antifungal effect.
Nutrition for rashes on the face: what is forbidden to eat
Nutrition plays a very important role in the treatment of problem skin. Often papules on the face are the result of eating foods with preservatives, flavorings. Too much yeast is also extremely bad for the skin.
List of foods to avoid:
- all yeast products made from flour;
- sweets with sugar;
- sweet carbonated drinks;
- chocolate and cocoa;
- coffee and tea with added sugar;
- canned foods, sausages, sausages, fast food.
