15-year-old girl’s lips were pus-filled, bleeding from using lipstick bought on Facebook

Believe in advertising cheap lipstick made from natural ingredients, no chemicals, safe for the lips, so female student N. bought it and used it, then her lips were pus, bleeding.
On April 28, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital said that the unit has just received and treated TBN patients (15 years old, living in Dong Nai) who are allergic due to using cheap lipstick bought on the social network. festival.

Patient N. went to the Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital to examine his lips with dry, swollen, itchy lips, pus, eyebrows, bleeding. N. said that before viewing on Facebook, he saw an advertisement for lip balms and lipsticks that are committed to being made from natural ingredients, without lead, without chemicals, safe for the lips, and at a cheap price, so they ordered. N. bought a lip balm for 5,000 VND and a cream lipstick for 17,000 VND. After using, N. found that his lips were dry, itchy, swollen with pustules … eating, drinking, communication was difficult. Patient N.’s lips are peeling, pus after using lipstick bought on social networks (Photo: Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital). MSc. Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy, Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said patient N. had superinfection contact dermatitis and was indicated for treatment with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and topical drugs. According to Dr. Huy, 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 gets worse, blisters, pus, close eyebrows … Son is an indispensable cosmetic for women, so before you buy, use the product to carefully check the ingredients to see if you are allergic to any of the lipstick’s ingredients. You should choose a lipstick with a clear origin, try lipstick on the face in your arm to see if there is an allergic reaction. “In case of red, swollen, itchy signs of inflammation … make up the lips gently with clean water or coconut oil, olive oil, without chemical ingredients. Then use a wet towel to apply on lips for 15-20 minutes to reduce swelling, itching, inflammation. If the allergy is severe, the lips are swollen, blisters, and eyebrows are closed … it is necessary to immediately go to establishments with reputable dermatology specialists for examination and treatment ” Dr. Huy recommended.