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"Why does your face look so ugly?" said Dr. Zhang as he put on his reading glasses and scrutinized the young man's face in front of him.
Dr. Zhang, he has been working in the clinic in the town for more than 30 years. Today, a new client came to his clinic, Li Xiaobo. Li Xiaobo, 28, is a programmer at an IT company who has been working with computers for a long time. Recently, he noticed that some strange symptoms were starting to appear on his face, including pigmentation, erythema, and slight swelling, which made him a little worried.
"Dr. Zhang, I've been itching my face lately, and these red spots are getting more and more, could this be a serious problem?" Li Xiaobo said, gently touching his cheek with his hand.
Dr. Zhang smiled, picked up a magnifying glass, and after a careful observation, began to explain to Li Xiaobo: "Your situation does seem worrying at first glance, but it is not unusual. Did you know that most of the symptoms on the face are caused by some kind of skin irritation or allergic reaction. More serious possibilities, such as skin cancer, cannot be ruled out either. ”
Li Xiaobo was obviously taken aback when he heard this, "What should I do if I have skin cancer?" Dr. Zhang continued to explain: "Don't worry, what we have to do is a detailed examination. You just mentioned working on a computer, have you used any new skincare products, or have you recently changed to a facial cleanser or something?"
"It's true that I recently used a new anti-fatigue cream in order to stay up late and work overtime. Li Xiaobo replied.
"Well, that's probably the reason for that. Many of today's skincare products contain a variety of chemical ingredients, some of which may cause skin irritation and even more serious skin problems. Dr. Zhang explained.
"Certain anti-fatigue creams contain chemical ingredients, such as parabens and sulfates, which under certain conditions may cause irritation to the skin and cause allergic reactions. However, the degree of reaction varies from person to person, with some people being almost unaffected and others experiencing severe reactions. ”
"So what should I do now?" asked Li Xiaobo. "First, stop using all new skincare products and see if your symptoms improve. I will prescribe you some anti-allergy medication to help relieve the symptoms. At the same time, I also recommend that you do a comprehensive skin examination, which will rule out any serious pathological changes.
Dr. Zhang explained to Li Xiaobo about the symptoms of skin cancer: "Often, the precursors of skin cancer may include persistent wounds, abnormal moles or new, abnormal color changes on the skin. But your case is more like an allergic reaction. ”
"In addition, it is interesting to note that the blue light from prolonged use of electronic devices, such as mobile phones and computer screens, has a certain effect on the skin of modern people. While this part of the research is not yet fully studied, prolonged exposure to blue light may accelerate the aging process of the skin and may pose a long-term threat to the health of the skin. Dr. Zhang pointed to Mr. Li's laptop.
"So, my advice is, in addition to stopping products that are suspected of causing allergies, try to spend as much time in front of a computer or phone screen as long as possible, and give your skin some room to 'breathe'. At the same time, it is also very important to maintain a good diet and get enough sleep. Dr. Zhang gave a series of suggestions.
Li Xiaobo nodded, indicating that he understood and would follow Dr. Zhang's advice. Just before he was about to leave, he suddenly turned around again and asked curiously, "Doctor Zhang, is it true that you just mentioned the effect of blue light on the skin? I have never heard of this before."
Dr. Zhang smiled and adjusted his glasses, "Prolonged exposure to blue light, especially from electronic devices, may cause oxidative stress to skin cells, thereby accelerating skin aging. Minimizing prolonged use of electronic devices, especially at night, is beneficial for both skin and overall health. ”
After hearing this, Li Xiaobo felt very inspired and thanked Dr. Zhang for his patient answers. Through such in-depth explanations and suggestions, Dr. Zhang is not just a doctor, but more like a health consultant in every patient's life.
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