Home  >>  Ask a question  >>  Skin Problems

Starting a regular regimen of cleansing and exfoliation when having blackheads on ears

My hair comes out and the skin gets hard and I have spots that rise on my face and now my ears are full with black heads. I am always itching, can you help?
(22 Apr 2009)

Add Answer
(Only for registered users! Login OR Sign Up in just 30 seconds)

Your description of your problem is not entirely clear, but what is certain is that you have multiple issues with your skin, and not all of them are minor ones. It is therefore advisable that you visit a doctor for treatment. It will take a physical examination to diagnose the kind of problems you seem to have, and only then will it be possible to prescribe effective treatment.

Blackheads are usually a simple problem, and in many cases, home remedies and simple skin care measures can minimize the number of blackheads and the frequency with which they occur. However, blackheads usually occur on the facial skin, and not on the ears. Therefore before you try any treatment, you need to be sure that you are indeed suffering from blackheads and not from some other problem. If you do actually have blackheads on your ears, then you need to start a regular regimen of cleansing and exfoliation. Blackheads form when skin pores get blocked by dead skin cells, and the only way to prevent them is to get rid of dead skin cells. You can use a commercially available cleanser and exfoliating lotion, or else you can make one yourself. For a cleanser, you can simply use lemon juice or apple cider vinegar - if you like you can dilute these a bit by adding an equal amount of water. To get rid of dead skin cells, you can follow this up by scrubbing your skin with oatmeal that has been soaked in milk. Alternatively, you can use a mixture of rice flour and sandalwood powder in a teaspoon of honey. Regular use of these treatments should reduce the number of blackheads on your ears, and they will eventually disappear completely. Note however that this may take a couple of months to happen.

The other problems that you mention - red spots and constant itching - could have a number of possible causes. It is better not to use any treatment for them, including home remedies, till you have consulted a doctor. You could simply have a bad case of acne, or else you may have an allergic rash or some kind of skin condition. For now, the only safe way to handle the itching is to apply a cold compress on the affected skin. This can be done by dipping a soft, clean cloth in cold water, or else by wrapping ice in the same cloth or in a plastic bag.

answered by G B on 22 Apr 2009, 9:16:42

 

Read more questions in Skin Problems
Related Topics

More..

 
Related Articles
  • Important Face Wash
    Face wash is an important part of our daily life. It is a routine chore for all of us to wash our face first thing in the morning. Face wash helps...
  • Fighting Menace LICE
    It can be termed as one of the most unhygienic things we come across humans. It is more prevalent among children as they mingle around with kids in...
  • Face Masks
    Using a face mask is a great way to rejuvenate the skin. Face masks exfoliate the skin by removing dead skin cells on your face, and subsequently...
  • Dead Skin Natural Exfoliation
    Some believes exfoliation rebuilds collagen, the substance that keeps skin elastic.  Most agree that new skin absorbs moisture more easily,...
  • Gray Hair
    Everyone, at some point in his or her life, would naturally and eventually grow gray hair. Gray hair is a sign of old age. In most cultures, it is...

More..

Log In Here
*
(User name is your email address)
*
 

Search
  
Top Searched Keywords
dry hair
pigmentation
SKIN CARE
pores
hair care
Newsletter Subscription
  
Get Current News

del.icio.us digg Stumbleupon Reddit