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Experts of this issue
Sōwen-chū
●Deputy Director and Chief Physician of the Department of Dermatology and Laser Aesthetics of the Third People's Hospital of Hangzhou
● Master tutor of Zhejiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Biography
He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of common skin diseases, rare and difficult skin diseases, as well as the diagnosis and laser treatment of pigmented skin diseases and vascular skin diseases.
Clinic hours
Laser (Doctor Clinic): Tuesday morning, Friday, Sunday afternoon
Melasma Facial Dermatitis (Orthopedia): Tuesday afternoon
Highlights of this issue
What is rosacea?
Rosacea is similar to common acne symptoms, what are the early symptoms?
How is rosacea treated?
What do you need to do on a daily basis if you want good skin?
01
"It's like someone punches me in the face"
Beauty influencers are in trouble
28-year-old Xiaomei (pseudonym) is a proper beauty expert in the eyes of others, and chose to start a business in the self-media industry after graduation.
In March this year, after conducting an in-depth evaluation of thousands of yuan of popular skin care products given by friends, Xiaomei's cheeks appeared hot and red, similar to allergy symptoms.
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After several days of saline wet compress, her face improved, and Xiaomei wanted to shoot again, but the fever and redness reappeared, "like someone punching me in the face."
I tried several times in a row, but the situation did not improve. In desperation, Xiaomei went to the Third People's Hospital of Hangzhou for treatment.
Xiang Wenzhong, the chief physician of the Department of Dermatology and Laser Aesthetics, told her that it was not allergies, but rosacea.
Xiang Wenzhong formulated a treatment plan for her that combined drugs and photoelectricity: oral drugs in the early stage, anti-inflammatory and anti-infection; After the inflammation is reduced, red and yellow light is irradiated at the same time to soothe and calm the damaged skin and repair the skin barrier.
After a few times, the symptoms of dryness and itching have been reduced, and the skin is no longer burning as before, and the skin condition is becoming more and more stable. Finally, after the intense pulse laser treatment, only a faint redness is left on the face.
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02
A stubborn blush is actually rosacea
It is important to recognize the early symptoms
According to Xiang Wenzhong, rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that tends to occur in the middle of the face, and some manifestations are somewhat similar to the clinical symptoms of acne, such as papules and pustules. However, its main manifestations include paroxysmal flushing, persistent flushing, skin edema and dryness, telangiectasia, gland hyperplasia, skin sensitivity, etc., so accurate diagnosis is very important.
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"Early detection" is just as important for rosacea! Xiang Wenzhong reminds that if these conditions occur on the skin, you should be alert to the early symptoms of rosacea:
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- Irritation or irritation of the skin. For example, heated rooms, noisy public places, ultraviolet exposure, alternating hot and cold environments, excitement or irritability, staying up late, smoking, drinking, etc., paroxysmal flushing or transient erythema on the face;
- Intolerance after the use of cosmetics or skin care products;
- Symptoms of skin sensitivity, such as thin stratum corneum.
03
Recurrent episodes of rosacea
Treatment varies from person to person
"Rosacea patients are most common in young and middle-aged women between the ages of 20 and 40, but can also occur in older people and occasionally in children. Rosacea is not a terminal disease, but treatment does require a relatively long process. ”
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According to Xiang Wenzhong, the current treatment methods for rosacea include drug treatment, laser treatment, surgical treatment, etc., but the treatment methods vary from person to person.
It is still necessary for a professional doctor to determine the treatment plan after assessing the severity of the disease based on the medical history, different skin lesions, laboratory test results, etc.
Generally speaking, it can be summarized as "typing first, then three steps":
1. Repair the skin barrier;
2. Anti-inflammatory;
3. Regulates the hyperresponsiveness of nerves and blood vessels.
Physiotherapy, such as photoelectric therapy, is a mature treatment recommended in the Chinese guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of rosacea. Different types of lasers and energies can achieve good results for the corresponding rosacea.
04
I want good skin
Be sure to pay attention to daily life management
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Xiang Wenzhong reminded the majority of friends who love beauty that they must do these things well in their daily life:
- Avoid using skincare products that contain hormones, and be sure to choose a skincare brand that has a good reputation through regular channels.
- For those who have skin sensitivity, try not to use skin care products with whitening, wrinkle removal and other effects to avoid skin sensitivity due to potential irritation risks.
- If you need to wear light makeup, opt for a mineral foundation.
- Cleanse and moisturize. Wash your face properly, use a mild facial cleanser or water, 1-2 times a day, and then apply a moisturizer, moisturizing lotion (suitable for summer) or moisturizing cream (suitable for autumn and winter) that suits you.
- Avoid exfoliating and protect the existing skin barrier.
- Pay special attention to sun protection, do not drink alcohol, avoid excessive skin irritation, and maintain a good attitude and routine.
- Contributed by: Hangzhou Third People's Hospital
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