How to Restore Strawberry Nose to Normal
Nov 08, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Wenmin
Introduction
In general, treatments such as general therapy, physical therapy, and medication therapy can be used. Strawberry nose may be caused by long-term poor diet, excessive facial cleansing, excessive sebum production, endocrine disorders, skin aging, and other factors. Therefore, appropriate treatment methods should be selected based on the specific causes. Patients are advised to keep the skin clean and follow medical instructions for medication treatment.
Generally, treatment can include general therapy, physical therapy, and drug therapy. Strawberry nose may be caused by long-term poor diet, excessive facial cleansing, excessive sebum production, endocrine disorders, or skin aging. The appropriate treatment method should be selected according to the specific cause. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Long-term poor diet: Long-term consumption of greasy, spicy, or high-sugar foods may irritate the skin and lead to strawberry nose, which may also be accompanied by symptoms such as bad breath. Patients are advised to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, such as apples, bananas, and spinach, as well as protein-rich foods like lean meat and fish, while reducing intake of fried foods, sweets, and spicy foods.
2. Excessive facial cleansing: Using overly alkaline facial cleansers or cleansing the face too frequently may damage the skin barrier, leading to imbalanced sebum production and the formation of a strawberry nose. Patients may also experience facial redness. It is recommended to use mild, non-irritating facial cleansers and avoid overly alkaline products. The frequency of facial cleansing should not be excessive, generally twice daily—once in the morning and once at night.
3. Excessive sebum production: Overactive sebaceous glands can lead to clogged pores, resulting in a strawberry nose, along with frequent acne and pimples. Patients should use medications that inhibit sebum production under a doctor's guidance, such as isotretinoin soft capsules, adapalene gel, or kecuoyin ketone gel, to regulate sebum secretion and reduce pore blockage.
4. Endocrine disorders: Hormonal imbalances caused by endocrine disorders may overstimulate the sebaceous glands, leading to a strawberry nose. Patients are advised to maintain a regular routine and avoid staying up late or overexertion. Under a doctor's guidance, medications that regulate the endocrine system can be used, such as compound chlorhexidine acetate suppositories, metronidazole tablets, or cyproheptadine hydrochloride tablets.
5. Skin aging: With age, natural skin aging causes thinning of the stratum corneum, and the tissue around hair follicles gradually loses tension, making abnormal keratinization more likely and leading to a strawberry nose. Patients can undergo laser treatments at professional medical institutions, such as ultra-pulse carbon dioxide laser or erbium laser therapy, to improve skin aging and reduce pore blockage.
In daily life, patients are advised to keep the skin clean, follow medical advice for medication, and avoid using other skincare products.
