What are the causes of keratinization of hair follicles? How to take care of it in daily life?

Summer is not only a hot season, but also a time for handsome men and beautiful women to show off their perfect skin. However, for those who suffer from keratinization of hair follicles, this is a nightmare. So what is the cause of keratinization of hair follicles?

The main causes of hair follicle keratinization are as follows:

(1) People with malnutrition (especially vitamin deficiency, most likely vitamin A deficiency)

(2) When the humidity of the environment is low;

(3) Dry air environment;

(4) Certain irritants such as tar and grease;

What exactly is keratinization of hair follicles (chysoderma)?

1. Keratosis pilaris is an abnormal skin disease of hair follicle keratosis, which is mostly caused by genetics. The disease is most common in children with dry skin from childhood to adolescence, and the rash will gradually subside with age.

2. Follicular keratinization is a term in Western medicine, and is often called "skin onychomycosis" in traditional Chinese medicine. It often appears as a symptom in a group of "qi stagnation and blood stasis" syndromes, and most of them are problems with the general constitution. If the treatment can alleviate it by promoting qi, activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, it will take quite some time to completely cure it.

3. There are many small bumps and roughness on the limbs. This is very common, especially on the outer side of the upper arms and thighs. It is a skin disease, scientifically called keratosis pilaris. It is a genetic disease.

4. It is because the keratinization of the hair follicle opening affects the growth of vellus hair, so the skin surface feels rough and like chicken skin bumps. Indeed, there is a curly hair in each small papule.

Follicular keratinization requires more attention to personal care in daily life

Avoid frequent exfoliation. Although chicken skin has keratin plugs, frequent exfoliation may make the skin sensitive. Bathing with bath salts, scrubs, and loofahs once a month is sufficient.

Avoid scratching. If your skin is itchy, scratching will cause the pores to become more clogged, which will lead to acne and folliculitis, and it will be difficult to avoid scars and pigmentation. At this time, you can use simple anti-itching agents or lubricants, but not hormone anti-itching drugs.