Have you ever heard of the "miracle cure" of dermatology?
Many people have skin problems, often choose to ignore, search on the Internet, and find that the Internet will recommend some "miracle drugs", not only claim to be safe and harmless, low price, but more importantly, diverse uses, medicine to the disease, who sees it is excited, and even feel that not to buy is a loss.
But in fact, there is no "miracle drug" in dermatology! Here are some of the "miracle medicines" that are often exaggerated, let's see who they are.
"Miracle medicine" one: calamine
Some media have described calamine as an "anti-itching artifact" only known to dermatologists, believing that it can treat a variety of common diseases, such as mosquito bites, hives, prickly heat, chickenpox, sunburn, and sweat soaking.
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"Miracle drug" two: erythromycin
Some people regard erythromycin as a new generation of "Internet celebrity miracle medicine", especially emphasizing that it is only 2 yuan a piece, cheap and easy to use, whether it is a mosquito bite, acne, rotten corners of the mouth, or cracked feet, it is recommended that you wipe a touch of erythromycin. What's even more outrageous is that it will also let you use it as a lipstick.
"Miracle medicine" three: Vaseline
Vaseline also has a place on the altar, and some people even stand for it - "I have long told you that Vaseline is a panacea".
"Miracle drug" four: zinc oxide
Then there is zinc oxide - another dermatological "panacea", which is called by some people as "the first magic weapon of dermatology" and "a good helper for dermatologists", which is used to remove blackheads, exfoliate, whiten and conceal, and prevent infection......
"Miracle drug" five: antibacterial and antipruritic cream
Such products are often advertised as natural plant-based formulas, herbal formulas, and skin antibacterial creams with no added hormones. In the propaganda of some businesses, these products can make patients say goodbye to skin problems, and even "the treasure of tens of millions of skin disease patients". Searching for "antibacterial cream" on the e-commerce platform, you can find countless products, but almost all of them are elimination products, not real ointments.
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Again, a reminder to everyone! There is no miracle medicine in dermatology, don't be superstitious about any kind of "miracle drug"!
In modern medicine, it is difficult to find a "miracle drug" in the true sense, and there is no medicine that can work wonders for many diseases at the same time and is absolutely safe.
For common skin problems, such as acne, eczema, athlete's foot, and hair loss, doctors often prescribe medications or recommend over-the-counter medications for targeted treatment. When prescribing medication, the doctor will evaluate the condition, look at the extent of the lesion, the severity and related symptoms, make a comprehensive assessment, and then carry out individualized treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a doctor for advice before taking medication.
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Please note that blindly using drugs without a doctor's advice is not recommended, mainly because it can cause adverse effects, delay the disease, or delay formal treatment.
Since there are several so-called miracle drugs mentioned here, here we will pick them up again and tell you what disadvantages they all have, as well as the main applicable scenarios.
Application Scenarios and Deficiencies of "Miracle Medicine", Drawing: Tang Jiaoqing
After reading the above analysis, I don't know if you agree with the above point of view - there is no miracle drug in dermatology, don't be superstitious about any kind of "miracle drug".
Finally, let's reflect on why some people consider certain drugs to be miracle cures.
To sum up, there may be the following aspects:
1. Publicity
In order to promote products and medicines, manufacturers, pharmacists or sellers will use various publicity methods to emphasize their efficacy and characteristics, which may exaggerate the efficacy and create trust in them.
2. Healing effect
There is a concept in psychology called the "healing effect", which refers to the fact that a person's beliefs, expectations, and attitudes can affect their health and the effectiveness of treatment. If a person believes that a certain drug is a miracle drug, they may follow the treatment regimen more aggressively and expect better results, and this psychological effect may improve the therapeutic effect of the drug.
3. Personal experience
Some people may form their own cognitive patterns because they or those around them use a certain drug to have good results, and believe that the drug is a miracle drug. This personal experience will be disseminated on the country's well-developed social media, which in turn will influence more people's opinions.
4. Lack of expertise
For the general public, medical knowledge is relatively unfamiliar, and it is difficult to understand the treatment principles and mechanisms of drugs. So, in the absence of expertise, people may be more likely to believe all kinds of gossip and blindly believe in the miraculous effects of certain drugs.
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Therefore, in the field of dermatology, there is no miracle cure. Each drug has its own limitations and shortcomings, and even potential side effects. Only by using it rationally under the guidance of a doctor and choosing the most suitable drug for yourself can you exert the best efficacy, and try to take the drug regularly as much as possible.
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