How to take care of dry and oily skin? Do steroid rubs cause inflammation and redness? Doctor: Normal skin function is the most important
Is the skin turning red and thin due to wrong medicine? What are the problems with using steroids?
The skin is easily red, swollen and itchy. Is it possible that I am using the wrong medicine or taking too much care? Dr. Lan Zhengzhe, director of the Dermatology Department of Chung Ho Memorial Hospital of Kaohsiung Medical University, said in an exclusive interview with healthorn that drugs are easy to obtain in Taiwan, and people tend to buy steroid ointments and apply them without knowing much about their skin condition, which may cause subsequent inflammation problems.
“What is often seen in clinical practice is that steroids are very effective at first, but once the medication is stopped, the skin inflammation and redness become more serious.” Dr. Lan Zhengzhe said that in addition to misuse of drugs, excessive maintenance may also cause Skin problems are getting worse. For example, young people are prone to acne and skin allergies. In order to speed up the recovery, they use too many skin care products, which will actually damage the skin’s recovery function and cause more serious redness, swelling and inflammation.
What key points should be paid attention to in daily care for dry and oily skin?
What precautions should be taken in daily care for “dry” and “oily” skin? Dr. Lan Zhengzhe said that compared with people with oily skin, people with dry skin have poorer skin function, and their face may even turn red when exposed to wind. This group of people should pay attention to the importance of cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection, and avoid misuse of drugs that may damage the deep tissue of the skin.
People with oily skin should avoid excessive cleansing. Dr. Lan Zhengzhe pointed out that repeated cleansing with strong oleophobic products will make the skin more oily. In addition, many people think that moisturizing is not necessary if the face is oily, which is also a misconception. Dr. Lan Zhengzhe reminds that people with oily skin will also have dehydration problems, and moisturizing is still very important. If you are worried that your facial skin will feel too greasy, you can choose a lighter moisturizing product.
Dr. Lan Zhengzhe said that regardless of whether the skin is dry or oily, special care should be taken when using drugs. People with dry skin who apply steroid drugs will feel that they recover quickly at first. However, excessive use of steroids will damage the skin’s “barrier function”. The already fragile skin is more susceptible to damage due to the environment and weather.
As for people with oily skin, they usually secrete more oil and their skin is prone to inflammation. Although rubbing steroids can suppress the inflammatory response, the deeper layers of the skin are affected. Symptoms that can be cured in the short term may take longer to treat.
Acids are for therapeutic purposes and it is important to maintain normal skin function.
Many women use acid-based skin care products to rejuvenate their skin, but should they be careful about overuse? Dr. Lan Zhengzhe explained that acidic ingredients such as A acid are for “therapeutic” purposes in dermatology. If your skin metabolism is in good condition and its functions are normal, you may not need regular skin peeling actions.
“In the clinic, we often see bottles and cans in patients’ bags, including various skin care products, but their skin condition is not good!” Dr. Lan Zhengzhe reminded that the simpler the skin care method, the better. The skin itself has its own repair function, and too many skin care products may not bring benefits to the skin.
Dr. Lan Zhengzhe emphasized that the general principle of skin health is to maintain normal skin functions and pay attention to cleansing, moisturizing, and sun protection in daily life. If you have skin flaking, redness and itchiness, or need to use skin care products, you can go to the dermatology clinic to have your skin tested and whether treatment is needed. The public is reminded to have a correct concept of skin care. When the damaged skin function returns to normal, many skin problems can be improved simultaneously.
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