Facial oil itching may be related to oily skin, elevated androgen levels, seborrheic dermatitis, etc., need to be based on different causes to take appropriate measures, common methods of general treatment, medication and so on.
1. Oily skin: some people are born with developed sebaceous glands that secrete too much oil, triggering itchy skin. Patients need to do a good job of facial skin cleaning, clean up excess oil in a timely manner, to alleviate the symptoms of itching.
2. Elevated androgen levels: Elevated levels of androgen in the patient’s body will stimulate sebaceous gland secretion, which may cause acne and facial skin itching.
You can use 0.1% adapalene gel, 0.025% to 0.05% retinoic acid and other drugs to apply to the affected area to remove the keratin plugs to achieve the purpose of treatment. Patients can also reduce the level of androgens in the body through drugs to relieve symptoms, commonly used drugs such as spironolactone.
3. Seborrheic dermatitis: excessive sebum can lead to seborrheic dermatitis, patients with itching symptoms. You can use antifungal drugs for treatment, such as ketoconazole. If the itching is serious, you can also use antihistamines to relieve, such as loratadine, cetirizine and so on.
Facial oil itching may also be caused by other reasons, if a long time can not be relieved, it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for medication and other treatments.