Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital has just received and treated for an allergic case due to the use of cheap lipstick bought on social networks.
A 15-year-old NTD patient living in Dong Nai was taken to Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital for examination by his mother with dry, swollen, itchy lips, pus, grinding, bleeding.
N. said that before, I saw it on Facebook and saw ads for lip balms and lipsticks that are committed to natural ingredients, lead-free, chemical-free, and safe for the lips, but cost only 5,000 VND / 1 box of lipstick. balm and 17,000 VND / creamy lipstick. N. ordered the above 2 types of lipstick. 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 Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital said, TBN patients with superinfection contact dermatitis and is indicated for treatment with antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and topical. 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 … 
Patients who are allergic to using lipstick online. There are many causes of lipstick allergy such as: Use poor quality lipstick, whose origin is not clear 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. Use expired lipstick Lipstick is a product that is synthesized from many different ingredients. Therefore, when the expiration date is over, these substances can be degraded, thereby easily causing allergies. Sensitive geography On the body, the lips are also quite a sensitive position because the skin in this area is quite thin. Therefore, if you use expensive lipsticks, big brands, you may still be allergic to some of the ingredients of the lipstick when using. The ingredients that can cause allergies in lipstick that we should pay attention to such as preservatives (formaldehyde, quaternium, methylisothiazolione …), artificial color (eosin red), peeling agent (salicylic acid, phenol ) 
Doctor Ngoc Huy is examining the patient. In addition, not necessarily all handmade lipsticks are 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, we cannot be 100% sure of the quality and ingredients in handmade lipstick. Therefore, handmade lipstick still has the ability to contain chemicals. More seriously, the preparation and use of chemicals to make lipstick but without knowledge of safe dosage is very dangerous. “Son is an indispensable cosmetic for women, so before buying and using the product, you should note: Before buying lipstick, check the ingredients carefully to see if you are allergic to anything. any of the ingredients in the lipstick are not; Choose lipstick with clear origin; Before you want to use the new lipstick, you need to test by applying lipstick on the skin on the inside of your arm to see if there is an allergic phenomenon and especially when there are signs of red inflammation, swelling, itching … after using the lipstick, stop using the lipstick immediately. Remove lip makeup gently with clean water or coconut oil, olive oil. Absolutely do not use makeup removers containing chemical ingredients. Use a wet towel to apply on lips for 15-20 minutes to reduce swelling, itching, inflammation. In case of severe allergies, swollen lips, blisters, close eyebrows … it is necessary to immediately go to establishments with a reputable dermatology specialist to be examined and treated by a doctor “, MSc. Dr. Phan Ngoc Huy recommended.
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