Polycolitis - an infectious disease - a mild skin lesion resulting from the accumulation of pus in the hair follicle.

Polycollitis is usually caused by a bacterium called Staphylococcus, which penetrates the hair follicle area and a slight local redness can be seen which is sometimes accompanied by an unpleasant sensation or slight itching.

Intrusion of external pathogens.

Combination of moisturizers with harmful substances.

Facial cleansing and draining comedones without disinfection and preparing the skin for it.

Weak function of the epidermal barrier.

Therefore in men who are more exposed to the phenomenon of polycolitis it is very important to prepare the skin before shaving as well as to disinfect and restore the epidermal barrier at the end.

Preparing the skin for shaving:

Using soap containing hylorenic acid to prevent the accumulation of fat in the pores and prepare the skin for shaving closer to the hair follicle, will prevent the internal vegetation and reduce symptoms like redness and irritation.

Shaving creates macroscopic tears in the skin that are very important to disinfect (using an after shave will definitely disinfect but also impair the function of the epidermal barrier because of the alcohol inside it), so it is recommended to use a gentle moisturizer that disinfects and soothes the skin (aloe vera, mint, etc.).

Oily skin - increased secretion of the mammary glands, enlarged pores (appearance of orange peel) shine on the skin, a tendency to sores and pimples. Very common in men under 40 years of age.

Dry skin - little secretion of the mammary gland. Feeling of dryness after shaving redness and itching of the skin. Typical in men after the age of 40.

Towards middle age there is a loss of testosterone, the skin becomes thinner and more vulnerable. Rehabilitation capacity as a result of epidermal injury is declining.

Normal skin - normal secretion of the mammary gland, without dryness or peeling the skin looks smooth and healthy.

Mixed skin - the secretion of the mammary gland is increased in the T area (forehead, nose and chin), while in the cheeks and around the poor there is a feeling of dryness and a tendency to wrinkles and creases.

Male skin is quite different from female skin, so the composition of the active ingredients in the cosmetic product intended for male skin is very important.

Thanks to testosterone (the male sex hormone) male skin is 25% firmer than female skin, it contains a higher amount of collagen and elastin fibers which are responsible for firming the skin.

The texture of the male skin is rougher, the epidermis is thicker (a stronger epidermal barrier against external factors), hair on the face - shaving - the effect of exfoliation (removal of appropriate cells).

Along with this, excess testosterone causes increased secretion of the mammary gland and as a result inflammation, shaving causes dryness and peeling of the facial skin, these effects can be minimized and even prevented by adapting the care products to the male skin.

Seborrhea - a pathological condition of the skin caused by increased milk production and changes in its composition due to a violation of neurological and neuroendocrine regulation of the mammary gland.

Excess testosterone (endocrine factor) causes increased secretion of the mammary gland, while various external and internal factors (stress, hormonal change, extreme change in weather especially cold, infectious, decreased epidermal barrier function) affect the regulation and control of the mammary gland and may cause the disease to erupt.

Inflammation develops in areas of skin where there is a proliferation of mammary glands - the center of the face is mainly the wings of the nose, around the mouth, above the eyebrows, scalp, and behind the ears.

Symptoms of the disease:

 Stimulated and red skin, warm to the touch Dandruff on the skin accompanied by a feeling of discomfort and a desire to itch.

Many sufferers of the disease report relief of symptoms during the summer season alongside a marked worsening of cold and extreme dryness.

The process of appearance of the pathology on the skin:

Stress, hormonal changes, and extreme changes in the weather together with a damaged epidermal barrier, lead to overactivity of the mammary gland, the presence of various microorganisms leads to the breakdown of saturated fatty acids at a rapid rate, allowing soft fat to seep over the skin. The fats that dry up on the stratum corneum accelerate the irradiation process and cause a seal that heats (the feeling of burning) the tissue and increases a severe inflammatory response characterized by heat, itching and redness.

Treatment for seborrheic skin will be by using moisturizers with a light texture rich in antioxidants that help treat inflammation (vitamins A, C, D, E, K), amino acids that increase moisture and urea in a concentration that contributes to tissue fusion 5-7%.

In situations where the presence of a fungal factor is suspected alongside seborrhea, it is advisable to use tea tree oil in the cleanser.

What to avoid:

Think about avoiding the use of preparations that contain alcohol, perfume, color and any substance that causes the skin to dry out.

Alongside this, it is recommended to avoid aggressive procedures such as mechanical peels, acid peels, rubbing the skin with a towel and itching.