Chicken skin is clinically referred to as keratosis pilaris, which can be improved by general treatment, medication and physical therapy.
1. General treatment: patients with keratosis pilaris should use mild cleansing products to wash their face, use moisturizing products, avoid sun exposure, and eat a balanced diet.
2. Medication: For patients with perifacial keratosis pilaris, you can use salicylic acid ointment, urea cream and other drugs externally, which can achieve the purpose of softening and dissolving keratin. If the patient lesion inflammation is heavy, it is recommended to follow the doctor’s instructions oral vitamin E, vitamin A and other drugs to improve the symptoms of the face.
3. Physical therapy: For patients who are not well treated with medication, laser therapy can also be chosen to alleviate the symptoms by utilizing the principle of photothermal effect.
It is recommended that patients with keratosis pilaris on the face should go to a regular hospital to get a clear picture of the cause of the disease and be treated under the guidance of a doctor.