What are the remedies for skin problems

In fact, there is no "miracle drug" that can cure all skin problems. All drugs used to condition the skin have to respond to specific symptoms, and most of them are prescription drugs. They must be used under the guidance of a doctor. Don't just buy them and apply them or eat them yourself. A while ago, I accompanied a friend to a doctor. The girl had just graduated and had a new job. She stayed up late every day and developed a hardened pimple on her jawline. I applied erythromycin ointment at home for more than half a month to no avail. There was also a small wound. After going to the dermatology department for a dermatoscope, the doctor prescribed benzoyl peroxide gel to apply on the red and swollen pimple. She also applied a thin layer of adapalene on the closed area at night, plus taking doxycycline for three weeks. During the follow-up visit, the pimple had disappeared by 70%, and even the acne marks had faded a lot.

Of course, not everyone with acne can use this solution. I once met a girl who had big acne before menstruation. After checking her hormones, I found out that it was caused by high androgen caused by polycystic cysts. Taking doxycycline always made it better for a while and then relapsed. Later, the doctor prescribed short-acting contraceptive pills to regulate hormones. After three months, the acne basically stopped growing. However, She hesitated for a long time at the beginning, fearing that she would gain weight or affect her subsequent pregnancy. In fact, the new short-acting contraceptive pills currently used clinically have very low estrogen content, and there are basically no serious side effects when taken according to the doctor's instructions. However, it is really not suitable for people with a history of breast nodules and blood clots. This is also the most controversial aspect of this type of conditioning drug. There are also acid treatments that are very popular nowadays. Many people buy high-concentration salicylic acid and mandelic acid brushes at home, thinking that they can remove acne scars. In fact, the high-concentration acids used in hospitals belong to the medical category. Applying them at home can easily burn the cuticles. I met a young man who applied 30% salicylic acid on his own before. His whole face became red, swollen and peeling. It hurt for several days. Finally, the doctor prescribed growth factor gel and tacrolimus. It took him half a month to recover.

Let’s talk about the common problem of allergic redness. Many people just smear on home-made glucocorticoid ointments such as dermatitis and fluocinolone acetonide whenever itchy. These glucocorticoid ointments work really quickly. The redness will subside after two or three days of application. However, continuous use for more than two weeks can easily lead to hormone dependence. In the future, the face will be sore again. Nowadays, non-hormonal pimecrolimus and tacrolimus ointments are more recommended in clinical practice. Although it may feel a little burning and stinging for the first two days after application, there is no risk of dependence. Mild to moderate sensitive redness can be stabilized in about a week.

There are also dark spot drugs that many people are concerned about. The hydroquinone cream and tranexamic acid recommended by many bloggers are actually prescription drugs. If the concentration of hydroquinone is not controlled well, it will cause depigmentation or darkening. Tranexamic acid is supposed to stop bleeding. The medicine is indeed effective in treating chloasma, but people with a history of thrombosis and taking anticoagulants must not take it. I once saw an aunt who bought tranexamic acid and took it for two months. In the end, there was a problem with the coagulation function, and the gain outweighed the loss.

To be honest, there is really no unified list of skin conditioning medicines. I have seen too many people follow the "acne removal list" and "spot blemish formula" on the Internet and use them blindly, and finally turn their good faces into sensitive skin. If you really have skin problems, go to the dermatology department of a regular hospital first. It is much more reliable than trying to buy medicines on your own.