When spring approaches, it makes me somewhat happy, but I think it also makes some people feel depressed.
The reason is pollen.
You know, those cedar and cypress pollens that start to fly.
Although runny nose, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes may be the typical symptoms of hay fever, there are actually many people who suffer from skin problems during this season.
Even though hay fever is depressing, it is hard to have skin problems as well. Let's take a look at skin problems caused by hay fever and how to take care of your skin to prevent them.
What are some of the skin problems caused by hay fever?
The most common skin problems during the pollen season are rough, itchy, and irritated skin.
These skin problems caused by pollen are called "pollen dermatitis," and are especially common during the cedar and cypress pollen season from February to April and May.
The most common areas to develop the disease are the eyelids, cheeks, chin, and neck.
What are the causes of skin problems caused by hay fever?
The cause of skin problems caused by pollen at this time of the year is the allergen reaction caused by pollen, but after spending the cold and dry season of winter, the skin is more damaged than you might imagine.
In addition, the skin is more sensitive than usual in early spring due to the temperature and other climatic changes. As a result, the skin's barrier function is lowered and it is unable to prevent pollen from entering the skin.
How to take care of your skin during hay fever season?
First of all, it is important not to let pollen come into contact with your skin.
To do this, it is necessary to wear a mask, wash your face after going out, and remove pollen from your hair and clothes.
Wash your face more gently than usual.
As I mentioned earlier, it is important to wash your face to remove pollen, but you also need to be careful when washing your face.
We need to be careful when we wash our face. Of course, we need to use more hypoallergenic products for damaged skin, but we also need to be careful how we wash our face.
Scrubbing and scrubbing is not the way to go, as it removes the keratin and moisture from the surface of the skin.
Take your time and wash your face gently using non-irritating products.
Moisturize Carefully
Moisturizing is the most important thing to do at this time of the year.
When the barrier function of the skin is lost and the keratin is damaged, it is necessary to moisturize the skin.
Moisturizing is important because dry skin alone can lead to itching.
If your skin is always moisturized, it will stay healthy and prevent skin problems caused by pollen.
It is also important to choose the right skin care products.
Of course, you should choose products with strong moisturizing power, but you should also try to choose products with less irritation.
We have already talked about skin problems during pollen season, but we should not underestimate the fact that there is even a term called "pollen dermatitis".
Just like the original countermeasure for hay fever, try to take measures early on, not after the symptoms appear.
After the inflammation occurs, it will be more difficult to get rid of it, so let's take measures as soon as possible.
