Question:
I have a rash on my face, which is red and swollen. I get quite itchy and it appears in different areas, including the nose and chin. It is very shameful. Can you tell me what it is and what can I do about it?
Answer:
You have seborrheic dermatitis, which is an inflammatory skin condition. (‘Derma’ refers to the skin, ‘itis’ refers to inflammation). It is similar to dandruff (see right column) and appears on the face wherever there are hair follicles.
There are basically two types of acorns that expel toxins through the skin: sebaceous acorns and sweat acorns. In general, the sweat glands expel toxins that dissolve in the water; This is what happens when you ‘detox’ in a sauna or steam room. Sebaceous acorns, however, excrete fatty and greasy toxins. Normally they would produce a certain amount of sebum, which appears on the hair or on the skin. But if there are too many of these fat-soluble toxins in the body, the sebaceous glands become overactive and produce more sebum, which irritates the subcutaneous layer, the layer below the top layer of the skin, which are in fact dead skin cells. . This leads to the type of rash you are experiencing or acne. The tip of the nose has a particularly large collection of sebaceous glands. In seborrheic dermatitis, the production of toxins is so intense that the skin becomes ‘angry’ and this results in a red nose, as you describe.
Sometimes I’m sure not in your case, this red nose is associated with excessive alcohol intake. Seborrheic dermatitis is aggravated by alcohol, especially beverages that contain yeast, such as beer and stout. In some people, consuming too much citrus fruit, sugar, or fried foods can lead to a rash.
The most effective treatment is to avoid the following foods: products that contain yeast (bread, pizza, nan, pita bread, yeast extract, artificial sauces, brewer’s yeast, etc); excess sugar (chocolate, cakes, sweets); Citric fruit; fried food; excess alcohol (beer, lager and stout should not be drunk at all); cheese and butter; very spicy curry.
In addition, you should make an infusion of Black Kadu, or hellebore: overnight, soak one or two sprigs in a cup of hot water, then drink hot or cold on an empty stomach in the morning, for a month. This is a bitter drink and you may feel nauseous for the first few days. If that happens, take a few sips at a time to get used to it. It can also make your stools loose for the first few days.
A preparation made with chickpea powder (known as besan in Indian grocery stores) will help suck excess oil out of the sebaceous glands. Mix a tablespoon of chickpea powder with some cold or warm skim milk. Rub this paste on your face, concentrating on the affected areas. Rub in for a while and then wash your face with lukewarm water. It is best to do it before going to bed. The skin will feel quite dry. Let it act overnight. There is also a useful cream, called Aru Cream, that you should apply twice a day to the affected areas. Aru Cream is a blend of homeopathic remedies and is helpful in reducing inflammation, itching, and any stinging sensations. In general, this tip is also helpful for acne sufferers.
LEATHER SOOTHING LEATHER
In the case of dandruff, the production of sebum causes the dead and dry outer layers of the skin to shed and can become trapped between the roots of the hair. They can also appear on the face and earlobes. Dandruff treatment is the same as seborrheic dermatitis. In addition, those affected can use an oil extracted from the red flowers of a plant known as flame of the forest that grows wild in the tropics. Apply a tablespoon or two of the oil to the scalp. Massage gently until completely absorbed and let it sit overnight. In the morning, apply Margosa Shampoo to the entire scalp and rinse with warm water.
THEFT PROBLEM.
Men tend to have sensitive skin in the beard area, usually with small bumps that turn red and angry after shaving. The same treatment plan as for seborrheic dermatitis (above) will work for this ‘barber’s itch’.