On the elbow, acne: causes, treatment, prevention

Throughout life, a person has to solve millions of problems, and often one of them, perhaps not as global as the others, is the appearance of pimples and cracks in the ulnar region. On the elbow, the pimples look unattractive, cause a feeling of discomfort and can be caused by a number of reasons: from traumas of a mechanical nature to the presence of chronic and viral diseases in the body. How to get rid of acne and return smooth and delicate skin?

On the elbow pimples - because of the specifics of the work?

The skin of the ulnar region from other parts of the body is dry. Due to constant stretching due to the work of the joints, they are thickened in places of folds. Also in the ulnar zone there are practically no sebaceous glands moisturizing the skin. Therefore, it is often enough to observe such phenomena as dryness, peeling, coarsening of the epidermis in these areas, the appearance of pimples and cracks. People rarely complain that they have dark elbows. This may be due to the specifics of the work, in which the elbows skin, regularly in contact with the surface, is subjected to friction and various loads. It's about such professions as a bartender, who in the process of customer service has to constantly rely on the bar counter elbows, or office staff (secretary, accountant, manager), whose specificity of work is due to the constant contact of hands with the surface of the desktop, which irritates the skin . Very often, acne and rash on the elbow are not noticed in time, as a result, they can develop into a big trouble requiring professional medical treatment.

We fix the problem ourselves

Problems associated with regular mechanical stress can be tried independently. Ruff elbows with small cracks and single pimples should be lubricated with slightly warmed oil - linseed or olive. For maximum absorption, it is desirable to apply a small compress on top.

Effective softening creams, which include an extract of alfalfa, chamomile and aloe vera, characterized by anti-inflammatory effect. Their application 2-3 times throughout the day on the area above the elbow and the elbow itself will significantly soften the epidermis and relieve the coarsened skin from minor damage.

When the mass of acne, filled with liquid, it is recommended to use drying and antibacterial drugs (for example, tincture of calendula, fukortsin, zelenok). Only to put such means it is necessary directly on a spot. Do not use strong ointments containing antibiotics or corticosteroids without consulting a doctor.

Inflammatory processes, including in the ulnar zone, can be caused by malnutrition, the use of harmful preservatives, acute and fatty foods, a lack of vitamins and nutrients. Dark elbows can be a sign of improper skin care, a lack of vitamin A and E, or hormonal failures in the body due to age-related changes, menopause, thyroid and adrenal diseases. Such changes are not treated independently, but require obligatory consultation of the endocrinologist.

Pimples on the elbow as a sign of the presence of the disease. Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a very serious and incurable disease, in which a person is only able to heal its manifestations. The most likely reasons for its occurrence are:

• Hereditary predisposition,
• Metabolic and immune system disorders,
• Nervous shocks, stress, depression,
• The transferred infectious diseases of respiratory ways,
• Mechanical skin defects.

On the elbow, the pimples look like silvery white patches, flaking, itching and merging into a solid cortical stain with cracks. Treatment of psoriasis is a long-term phenomenon and is carried out in a complex manner. This is a local therapy, photochemotherapy, physiotherapy, vitamins, a specially designed diet. Ruff elbows with mild forms of psoriasis are treated with hydrating means, reducing itching, removing inflammation, softening the scaly surface. With the advanced form of the disease, corticosteroids are used. Psoriasis is incurable, therefore effective is a therapy capable of introducing the disease in a long period of remission.

Atopic dermatitis

Disease is a significant accumulation of small pimples, accompanied by severe itching. The skin begins to itch, resulting in its mechanical damage. The cause of dermatitis may be contact with certain allergens or strong toxins. Most often, this reaction occurs on household chemicals, dust, food, cosmetics, medicines. Solve the problem by eliminating the allergen. If it is not possible to determine the specific cause that caused the allergic reaction, it is recommended to seek help from physicians and pass the appropriate tests.

Fungus

A rash on the elbows may be a sign of mycosis - a fungal disease. The pathogen, as a rule, prefers to "settle" in places of high humidity: this is the inguinal zone, axillary hollows, the space between the toes. With severe irritation, the disease can spread throughout the body, affecting, among other things, the elbows folds. Mycosis manifests oval spots of reddish pimples, which later turn into a whitish bloom.

Granuloma ring-shaped

Chronic disease, most affecting the child and adolescent population; Often manifested in young girls. Externally it looks like a subcutaneous nodule in the form of small pimples. Disease, the cause of which is considered heredity, is not classified as dangerous and can pass by itself.

Scabies and eczema

On the elbow, the pimples are bright red, filled with liquid, scattered and multiple, sometimes merged? The causative agent of this disease is parasitizing the skin of the itch mite. Pimples itch, unbearably itch, especially at night. In the process of treating scabies with medicinal preparations, not only the affected areas, but also the entire surface of the skin should be treated. The patient is not allowed to take water procedures during this period.

Enough unpleasant disease is eczema , which manifests itself on the skin with small numerous pimples. There may be a rash on the elbows, under the upper layer of the epidermis. It is a small bubble with a liquid, periodically bursting and causing severe itching and flaking. The lesions can bleed and attract the attention of various microbes. In this case, you need to see a doctor, before visiting which place of concentration of skin lesions should be washed and rubbed with antiseptic.

Affected diseases can also affect the ulnar zone. So, with measles, the body, including the elbows, is covered with numerous reddish spots, with chickenpox appearing pimples filled with liquid.

Treat - only in a complex way

When getting rid of pimples on the elbows, it is important to understand that the treatment should be of a complex nature, because skin manifestations can only be a consequence of the inflammatory processes taking place in the body. In this case, you should always seek medical help to establish the cause of acne and their location in the ulnar area. Correctly diagnosed will allow to start treatment with appropriate drugs (tablets, creams, lotions, masks, antibiotics, etc.).

Preventive measures

As preventive measures aimed at preventing the appearance of pimples on the elbows, it is recommended:

• At work, try not to overload your elbows excessively;
• Monitor the skin in the ulnar zone, constantly use exfoliating scrubs and nourishing creams;
• Any ulnar injuries treated with antiseptics;
• Follow personal hygiene to avoid infection with a fungus or scabies mite.

Treatment of elbows by folk methods

The skin on the elbows, like on any other part of the body, should look beautiful. Traditional medicine recommends the use of home remedies, the most common of which is aloe juice. It must be applied to damaged areas.

Effective mask of lemon juice, fatty sour cream, hydrogen peroxide and cream, taken on a teaspoon. Ingredients should be mixed and the resulting composition applied to pre-steamed elbows for half an hour. After rinse with warm water, and soak the skin with a moisturizing cream.

In the old days on the coarse ulnar zones were applied onion gruel, kept it for 15 minutes. Healing action is characterized by a potato mask, for which it is required to grate 2 small potatoes on a grater. The resulting mass is combined with 2 teaspoons of honey, mix well, apply on the ulnar zone and fix. After 30 minutes rinse with warm water, dry and lube abundantly with a nutritious cream.