Dry and flaky skin on the face needs to be treated according to the cause. Common causes include environmental factors, seborrheic dermatitis, ichthyosis, contact dermatitis, etc. The treatments involved include general treatments, application of medications (diclofenac tartaridine tablets, etc.), and so on.
1. Environmental factors: If the patient’s facial skin is exposed to ultraviolet rays for a long time, and in a dry and cold environment for a long time, it can lead to dry skin. It is necessary to keep the face moist, can use moisturizing cream, urea cream, etc. to apply.
2. Seborrheic dermatitis: Seborrheic dermatitis can grow on the head and face and other parts of the body, can be erythematous rash, accompanied by flaking, greasy and itching symptoms on the surface of the rash. It can be applied with medications such as miconazole nitrate cream and tacrolimus ointment. At the same time, we should regularly clean the facial skin, eat a light diet, regular work and rest.
3. Ichthyosis: It is a disease of abnormal skin keratinization, which is characterized by dryness of the skin on the face and the appearance of ichthyosis-like scales. You can apply adapalene gel, vitamin A cream and other drugs, with oral vitamin A or isotretinoin and other drugs can relieve the symptoms, but can not be cured.
4. Contact dermatitis: related to contact with certain allergic or irritating substances, such as poor quality cosmetics, etc. Typical symptoms are itching, red rash and dry skin. It can be relieved by applying glycerine lotion and treated with antihistamines such as oral cetirizine hydrochloride tablets and desloratadine tablets.
Considering the complexity of the cause, it is best to consult a doctor for timely examination, and strictly follow the doctor’s instructions for appropriate treatment. The above medications should be used in accordance with medical advice.