Itching on the face may be caused by pruritus, allergic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, etc. The condition can be improved by general treatment and medication.
1. Pruritus: Attention should be paid to skin moisturizing, keep the skin clean and dry, avoid scratching, friction, scalding. Topical immunosuppressant, such as pimecrolimus ointment; antipruritic agent, such as glycerite lotion; glucocorticosteroid, such as hydrocortisone butyrate ointment, etc. can be used as prescribed by the doctor to improve the symptoms of itching.
2. Allergic dermatitis: patients should avoid contact with pollen, dust, hair and other allergens, indoor environment to maintain the right temperature, humidity, etc.. Can follow the doctor’s instructions to take antihistamines, such as cetirizine, ebastine, etc., but also local topical glycerine lotion, Huanglian zinc oxide cream, etc. for treatment.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis:
(1) patients should ensure regular work and rest, sleep enough, avoid drinking alcohol and spicy stimulating food, avoid excessive cleaning and friction.
(2) can follow the doctor’s instructions to use topical drugs, such as ketoconazole cream, tacrolimus cream for local treatment. Oral antihistamines, such as loratadine, can also be taken; combined with bacterial infection, erythromycin and other treatments can be taken; serious condition can be oral glucocorticoids, such as prednisone and so on.
It is recommended that patients strictly follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not change the dose of drugs or private abuse of drugs, pay attention to observe the facial changes in life, if the symptoms continue to aggravate or other discomforts, you should consult a doctor in a timely manner.