How long does it take to treat skin problems?

There is really no unified answer. It can take a week or two to return to a healthy state, or it may take a year or even longer. It all depends on what kind of skin problem you have, whether you use the right conditioning methods, and whether you can control yourself and not act like a monster.

I have been doing skin care in the hospital for almost 7 years. The fastest I have ever seen was a little girl who just went to college. Her cheeks suddenly became red and hot when the season changed. She did not apply anything randomly. She came to us for two moisturizing treatments. When she came home, she only used repair cream and sunscreen. After 12 days, the redness was completely gone and she no longer felt hot to the touch. If you have mild problems like closed mouth and new acne marks, as long as you adjust your daily routine, don’t use too heavy skin care products, and use some mild functional ingredients, you can see obvious improvement in about a month.

That being said, if your skin problem has been going on for a long time, or it is a stubborn type, it cannot be solved in a month or two. I had a regular customer before who bought the "Seven Days Whitening and Lightening" essence sold on WeChat Moments for a cheap price. After using it for less than half a year, he developed hormone-dependent dermatitis. He suffered from recurring acne, fever, and rashes. It took me almost 11 months to adjust the serum before it was completely stable. In the meantime, I couldn't help but steal two Internet celebrity facial masks, which caused a rebound, and it took more than two months. For problems such as severe acne, rosacea, and old dermal spots, the treatment cycle basically starts in half a year, so there is no rush.

Nowadays, there are two opinions on the Internet that are very quarrelsome. One is that "you are guaranteed to have a face transplant within 28 days, and all problems can be solved." The other is that "skin conditioning is all an IQ tax, and problems will not be cured at all." In fact, both are quite extreme. The former is a marketing gimmick by merchants, deliberately ignoring the differences in skin problems just to get you to spend money to buy the product. ； The latter probably stepped on too many pitfalls, either using the wrong method or not having the patience to persevere. They gave up without seeing any results after trying a few times.

Think about it, it's the same as conditioning. Some people apply repair cream while staying up late every day eating hot pot that's heavy in oil and sugar. They even squeeze pimples and pick their face when they have nothing to do. Even a small sensitivity can turn you into a stubborn sensitive skin that won't heal in half a year.； Some people follow the doctor's advice honestly, don't use any products they shouldn't use, and use sun protection strictly, so they get better naturally and quickly. If you want to improve problems such as old acne marks and spots, it will definitely be slow to just apply skin care products, but if you cooperate with formal medical beauty programs, the speed can be several times faster. These variables have to be taken into account.

In fact, skin conditioning is very similar to stomach problems. If you eat too much spicy food and have a stomachache, you can relieve it by drinking warm porridge for two days.； If you have developed a gastric ulcer, you will not have to take care of it for half a year, and you will have to keep your mouth shut the entire time? The same is true for skin. There is no universal timetable.

I have been in this business for a long time, and I never tell my clients how many days they will be healed. After all, everyone’s skin condition and living habits are very different. If you really want to get better quickly, it's better to find a regular institution or doctor to find out what's wrong with your face. Don't just follow the trend and scribble things. It's much more useful than sitting online asking "how long will it take to get better?"