After using 2 lipsticks ordered online at low prices, N. found that his lips were dry, itchy, swollen with pustules … eating, and communication was difficult.
On April 28, information from City Dermatology Hospital. HCM said, this unit has just received and treated for an allergic case due to the use of cheap lipstick bought on social networks.
Accordingly, the TBN patient (15 years old, living in Dong Nai) was taken by his mother to the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital in the state of dry, swollen, itchy lips, pus, scabs, bleeding. 
After using lipstick bought online, the patient’s lips are dry, swollen, itchy, pus, scaly, bleeding. Photo: Hospital provided N. said that before, I watched ads on Facebook, saw ads for lip balms and lipsticks that were committed to natural ingredients, lead-free, chemical-free, and safe for the lips, but cost only VND 5,000 / box. lip balm and 17,000 VND / cream lipstick, so N. ordered the two above lipsticks. After using it, I find that my lips are dry, itchy, swollen with pustules … eating, drinking, communication is very difficult. Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy, Department of Aesthetics of the skin – Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that the TBN patient has superinfection contact dermatitis and is indicated for treatment with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and topical drugs. According to Dr. Huy, a lipstick allergy is a condition caused by the body overreacting to the ingredients of the lipstick. Usually, after a few minutes or a few hours after using the lipstick, the area where the lipstick is applied will become red, itchy … If the allergy is worse, blisters, pus, close eyebrows … 
The doctor examines the patient after the period of treatment. Photo: Hospital provided There are many causes of lipstick allergy such as using poor quality lipstick, unclear origin. These lipsticks often contain excess lead and chemical colorants, so when used, it will cause irritation. In addition, the ingredients in these products also make the skin of the lips dull, chapped, and dry. If used for a long time, they will directly affect the health of the user. On the other hand, handmade lipsticks are not absolutely safe. Some people may be allergic to lipsticks or lipsticks made from poor quality ingredients. In particular, because it has not been verified by any authorities, it is impossible to be 100% sure of the quality and ingredients in handmade lipstick. Therefore, handmade lipstick still has the ability to contain chemicals. More seriously, it is dangerous if the person preparing and using the chemicals to make lipstick has no knowledge of safe dosage. “Son is an indispensable cosmetic for women, so before buying and using the product, you should carefully check the ingredients to see if you have an allergy to any of the lipstick’s ingredients. No. Choose lipsticks of clear origin and gentle makeup remover with clean water or coconut oil or olive oil Absolutely do not use makeup removers containing chemical ingredients. , lips are swollen, blisters, scaly … immediately need to facilities with reputable dermatology to be examined and treated by a doctor “, Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy recommended.
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