Massage for Skin Diseases

According to medical research, massage is an effective treatment for various skin diseases. Diseases such as excessive or insufficient sebum secretion, scars on the skin, impaired elasticity, chronic eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, ichthyosis, scleroderma, etc. can be successfully treated with massage.

However, before performing a massage, it is necessary to take into account contraindications. Massage is not recommended in the presence of pustular skin diseases, fungal diseases, skin tuberculosis, skin tumors, as well as viral dermatoses.

One of the types of dysfunction of the sebaceous glands is excessive or insufficient sebum secretion. In both cases, you should first eliminate the causes of improper functioning of the sebaceous glands, because massage will only help bring the skin back to normal. To improve lymph and blood circulation, increase the elasticity of the facial muscles and skin, and normalize the activity of the sebaceous glands, it is necessary to perform a facial massage.

Massage of the skin and muscles of the face is a complex procedure that requires special knowledge and experience. Facial skin has good elasticity, so improper use of massage techniques can lead to the appearance, rather than elimination, of wrinkles, the formation of skin folds, etc.

Particular care should be taken when performing facial massage in older people, whose skin is no longer as elastic as in youth. You should also be careful with lubricants, the choice of which depends on your skin type (dry or oily). Before performing a massage, you should consult with a cosmetologist and dermatologist to find out which lubricant is best to use during the massage.

Before starting the massage, several requirements must be met. First, you should free your neck from clothes, since facial massage also involves neck massage. Secondly, before the massage, thoroughly clean the skin with a cotton swab moistened with lotion or an alcohol-water solution. Thirdly, after cleansing your face, you should warm it with a hot and damp compress. To do this, you can use a napkin or terry towel. A steam bath is also possible, the water temperature of which is approximately 50 degrees and the duration is 8 minutes.

Massage techniques should be performed using gentle and light movements, without strong pressure or stretching of the skin. You should start with a neck massage, then move on to a facial massage. The massage is carried out along massage lines - these are the directions in which the facial muscles lie. For massage, you can use various techniques, such as circular movements, light tapping, light shaking, vibration, etc. It is important to remember that massage should not cause pain or discomfort.

After the massage, you need to remove any remaining lubricant using a cotton swab, then apply a nourishing cream or mask to your facial skin. It is recommended to massage your face no more than twice a week to avoid damaging the skin.

In general, massage is an effective method of improving the condition of the skin and muscles of the face, however, before performing it, it is necessary to take into account contraindications and follow the recommendations of specialists.