Skin problem treatment methods

Don’t just pile on functional skin care products. Identify your skin type and problem triggers first, intervene in layers, and do less ineffective skin care. This is 10 times more effective than following the trend and buying expensive products.

I have been doing skin management for five or six years, and I have seen too many people who have taken detours. Last week, I met a girl who was just in her third year of college. Her cheeks were red and she had been suffering from acne for almost half a year. She used acid at home, applied medical masks, and used three sets of big-name repairing essences, and the results became worse. The symptoms became more severe, and she even felt stinging when exposed to heat. After taking a skin test, I found out that her skin type is neutral to sensitive. The previous acne was just a physiological acne that broke out due to the change of seasons and staying up late for exams. The "brick wall structure" of the skin barrier was completely destroyed by the mess.

It’s also interesting to say that when dealing with the same skin problem, the conditioning ideas in different fields are really quite different. There is no absolute right or wrong, and the people they are suitable for are completely different. For example, when treating repeated acne breakouts, Western medicine dermatology pays more attention to evidence-based evidence. First, check whether it is caused by excessive proliferation of Propionibacterium acnes, strong secretion of sebaceous glands, or hormone fluctuations. For mild to moderate cases, benzoyl peroxide and retinoic acid cream with a concentration of 2.5% are usually prescribed for topical use. For severe cases, oral doxycycline or isotretinoin is used, which has quick onset and clear indications. ； The idea of ​​​​Chinese skin care is often to start from the internal adjustment. It is believed that acne on the forehead corresponds to the heart fire, and acne on the chin corresponds to the dampness and heat in the lower part of the body. It is recommended to drink less iced drinks and stay up late at night, tap the Hegu and Quchi points, or drink some chrysanthemum and honeysuckle tea. The results are slow, but many people can reduce recurrence after treatment. ； Ingredient enthusiasts prefer to choose products based on the ingredient list. For acne breakouts, look for azelaic acid and salicylic acid. For redness, look for olive leaf extract and asiaticoside. The pitfalls are also obvious. Many people pile on a bunch of functional ingredients regardless of their skin condition, which actually burdens the skin. When I give advice to clients, I usually tell them to apply benzoyl peroxide on sudden redness and swelling of acne, and it will disappear in two or three days. If acne occurs repeatedly in the same location, you will probably have to adjust your daily routine and diet. It is difficult to remove the acne by external application alone.

Oh, by the way, there is another controversial point: should we exfoliate regularly? I was chatting with several colleagues before, and we couldn't come to a unified conclusion after arguing for almost half an hour. Some dermatologists firmly believe that "exfoliation is completely useless", saying that the stratum corneum of healthy skin will naturally metabolize in 28 days, and artificial peeling will only destroy the barrier, and in the long run, it will easily become sensitive skin. ； Some seniors who have been beauticians for more than ten years said that the T-zone of oily skin can produce so much oil in summer that it can fry an egg. Gently rubbing the T-zone with a mild salicylic acid pad once a week can indeed reduce the formation of blackheads. In the cases I have come across, both situations have occurred. Last year, a client with oily skin applied salicylic acid pads once a week. In three months, most of the blackheads were reduced and there was no redness or sensitivity. ； There are also customers with dry skin who heard from bloggers that exfoliation can brighten their skin, and their cheeks became red and hot within half a month. To put it bluntly, there is no standard answer to this matter. If your T-zone is as rough as sandpaper and the pores are clogged with oil particles, you can rub it once or twice and it will be fine. If your cheeks are thin and you can see obvious redness, choose a mild amino acid cleanser and avoid exfoliating products.

Many people think that if skin care products are not effective, the product is not good. In fact, most of the time it is because you have not found the root cause of the problem. A client came to me before and said that she was still dull and yellow after using thousands of dollars of whitening essence. When I asked, I found out that she stayed up until two or three o'clock every day and couldn't do without milk tea hot pot. In this case, it is useless to apply anything. 70% of skin problems are related to internal factors. I have seen many people who go to bed at ten o'clock every day and only use basic moisturizers. Their skin condition is much better than those who go to big brands every day and stay up late drinking ice drinks. Also, when the season changes and the skin becomes red and itchy, don't rush to apply the so-called repair mask. First, soak a cotton pad in cold mineral water and apply it for three to five minutes to calm it down, and then apply a simple moisturizing cream. I had a friend who had allergies when the season changed. I heard the anchor said that he should apply facial masks continuously for emergency treatment. After applying it for three days, the swelling turned into a pig's head. Finally, he went to the hospital and prescribed ointment. Oh, by the way, if you have sensitive skin, don’t rely on sunscreen. The three hard sunscreen arrangements of hats, masks, and parasols are gentler than how much sunscreen you apply, and you don’t have to worry about secondary damage from makeup removal.

In fact, there really aren’t that many fancy tricks for skin care. If you’ve been with your skin for a long time, you’ll know which one to use. Don’t just follow what others say is good for you. What’s suitable for others may cause acne on your face. If you really can't solve your skin problem, just go to a regular hospital to register for a dermatology appointment. It costs a few dozen yuan, which is much better than buying thousands of yuan of skin care products.