The girl was hospitalized because she injects herself with vitamin E to beautify (Artwork) The incident happened not long ago, although the girl did not want to reveal her identity, the doctor who treated this girl still mentioned this as a typical example of beauty “despite”, ignorant beauty of the woman. many sisters. Because self-injection of vitamin E is really dangerous, you can have an allergic reaction, more severe anaphylaxis or even death if not treated promptly. Share more details about this content with reporters Infonet, Dr. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan, Center for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, National Burn Hospital, said that vitamin E is an oil-soluble vitamin with antioxidant properties. Vitamin E is present in eight different chemical structures. In the human body alpha-tocopherol is the most active form. Accordingly, if you choose to buy a skin care product and see the term “tocopherol” in the ingredient list, it is vitamin E. “Vitamin E has many effects on the skin rejuvenation process. It helps strengthen the skin barrier, thereby locking in moisture and preventing the attack of bacteria from the environment, minimizing allergy symptoms and skin irritation. If the skin barrier is damaged, your skin will dry, lack elasticity and become sensitive, causing acne, irritation as well as accelerating the skin aging process. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan said. Not only helps strengthen the skin barrier, vitamin E also has a moisturizing effect on the skin. Sufficiently moist skin will help absorb other nutrients well, increase elasticity, make your skin smooth, minimize wrinkles and prevent the aging process. “Vitamin E is an antioxidant – an extremely important substance that helps the body fight against free radical attack (free radicals will destroy proteins, connective tissue and cell membranes, accelerating the aging process). skin). In addition, vitamin E also protects the skin from harmful agents from the sun, vitamin E and vitamin C are the perfect combination to help protect skin from the sun, increasing the effect of sunscreen by 4 times. “, Dr. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan information. Because vitamin E is an oil-soluble vitamin, so Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan thinks that it is very well absorbed through topical or oral route. “Therefore, the injection of vitamin E for beauty is not necessary. You should not self-inject vitamin E at home or unlicensed, unlicensed facilities, especially for people with allergies because it can cause an allergic reaction, more severe than shock. anaphylaxis or even death if not treated promptly”, Dr. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan emphasized. Even without injections of vitamin E, oral supplementation should be noted. Currently on the market there are many types of functional foods containing vitamin E with ads for skin beauty and anti-aging. However, according to Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan, vitamin E supplementation is necessary for the anti-aging process of the skin, however, if used arbitrarily not as prescribed by the doctor, it will cause unwanted effects. Accordingly, if you use vitamin E in high doses, for a long time, there is an increased risk of bleeding, more dangerous than a brain hemorrhage, especially in people who are using anticoagulant drugs (such as warfarin, heparin, aspirin,…) and in people with vitamin K deficiency. In pregnant women, the use of high doses of vitamin E increases the risk of congenital heart defects in the fetus. “Youth skin is always the dream of many women. To have beautiful skin, we must first love and take care of it, maintain a daily skin care routine with products that are suitable for our skin as well as our age. You also need to learn more about functional foods to supplement the anti-aging process as prescribed by your doctor. Along with that, go to reputable beauty facilities to be evaluated by doctors on skin conditions, advise on skin care products as well as appropriate methods to maintain your youth, “Dr. Dr. Hoang Thanh Tuan emphasized.

Ms. Tran Thuy, an account specializing in selling cicada nymphs in Hanoi, said this year the price of cicada nymphs has decreased compared to last year. “In 2020, there is a time when the price of cicadas up to 450,000-500,000 VND / kg, still not enough to sell, but this year the price of this item tends to be cheaper,” she said. According to her, from the end of April to the beginning of May, the cicadas are in the infancy stage and have not yet grown wings. “At this time, the nymphs are fat, soft, and fragrant,” Thuy said. In recent years, cicadas pupae have become a special specialty for many people as well as restaurants and pubs. Photo: Ha Tran. This dealer said that cicada nymphs each time in the season are very attractive to buyers, especially drinkers. “Many people buy a kilo to try and then order another 2.3 kg,” she said, saying that at the beginning of the season, the price is quite high, in the middle and the end of the season, the price will cool down. At her shop, type 1 vacuum cicadas pupae cost 400,000 VND / kg, type 2 costs 300,000 VND / kg. Explaining the reason why cicadas nymphs are quite expensive, she said: “Because the process of hunting cicadas is very complicated and takes a lot of time during the night, sometimes it takes to go all night to hunt one kg of nymphs, so there is a price. high”. Similarly, Ms. Bui Vinh (Dong Phu, Binh Phuoc) said that cicada nymphs at the beginning of the season have just molted, the cicada’s body is still very young and newly emerging wings are difficult to catch, so they are rare and high priced. “In the past, people mainly collected nymphs to eat, but gradually the market demand was increasing so they started to pupate them for sale,” she said. Ms. Vinh said that the cicadas that came from the ground up and clung to the tree trunk after 5-7 minutes will molt, then I just need to light the lamp and catch. After getting soaked in salt water for 20-30 minutes, then remove the wings, cover with boiling water once and rinse. “Every season, my neighbors and I go together to catch nymphs and sell to earn extra income. Just a flashlight and a bucket of clean water diluted with salt can go hunting nymphs,” she said. Currently a kg of cicada nymphs she sells wholesale prices ranging from 190,000 to 250,000 VND / kg, depending on the type and time. “Customers, pubs often have to pre-order to have products. Many days, I cannot sell enough goods,” said the trader. Cicada nymphs do quite a lot of delicious dishes that are loved by many people. Photo: Chu Hanh. Roasted cicada pupa with lemon leaves is a favorite dish every summer for many people drinking. “During a drink, I was introduced to this dish by a friend, so I became addicted since then, every year to season, I find people to order”, Mr. Dung (Thanh Xuan, Hanoi) shared. “One kg of young mite pupae is quite a lot, I buy 2.3 kg ready to divide into small bags for the refrigerator to eat gradually, each bag about 200-250 grams of processing up to be filled with a plate,” he said. Although it is a strange product sought by many drinkers, users should be careful when choosing, preliminarily processing and processing cicadas nymphs to avoid harm to their health. Before that, in May 2019 in Quang Ninh, a man was hospitalized with anaphylactic shock after drinking alcohol and eating cicadas. Doctors diagnose the patient with degree III anaphylaxis due to eating cicadas, emergency treatment according to anaphylactic shock regimen. Notably, a man in Binh Phuoc died from eating young cicadas in May 2014. According to some experts, cicada nymphs live in the soil environment, so there is a high risk of infection and parasitic fungus. In particular, some poisonous mushrooms are dangerous to users. Therefore, people should use caution.

Illustration. Cosmetic allergy is often caused by an overdose; incorrect methods, wrong indications, and skin intolerance of cosmetic active ingredients; Poor quality products, expired. Reactions on the skin of each person to different cosmetics are different, depending on the immune properties of each body. Usually, when you have a cosmetic allergy, you will often have symptoms such as itching, acne, causing pain, fever, in some places it feels like something is on, people who are severe may have reactions such as dizziness, vomiting … For people who are allergic to pigments, in places where cosmetics are used, pimples and pigmentation spots appear on the skin, even people with skin sores. More seriously, cosmetic allergies can lead to complications that damage the skin irreversible, causing anaphylaxis, and death if the user is not treated promptly. Knowing how to prevent and manage cosmetic allergy is a necessary skill, especially for women. Even if you use expensive cosmetics, there is a risk of allergy or irritation. Safe products do not mean expensive products, but products that are suitable for your skin type and used in the right amount and at the right amount. Avoiding cosmetic abuse is the first secret when it comes to preventing cosmetic allergy. Only choose the right products and the right ones that you feel you need. Cosmetics cannot completely help your skin look beautiful, but also depend on factors such as proper care and protection of the skin from the impact of the environment, eating in moderation, exercising regularly … Illustration. Even if you have thoroughly checked the ingredients in the product, test it directly on a small area of ​​the skin. You can check the reaction on the skin of the cosmetics by applying on the inside of the arm or a small corner of the face. Apply cosmetics and leave for 24 – 48 hours, if there are no reactions, allergies or irritation, it means you can use the product safely on your face. Currently, on the market, there are countless kinds of cosmetics from low-end to high-end, with countless attractive advertisements. You need to check the origin before buying because there are many reputable brands that are counterfeited, which are difficult to detect. Women should be smart consumers, choosing products with clear origins and suitable for skin types. Illustration. Washing your hands and skin before using cosmetics is an important rule to prevent cosmetic allergies. Our hands can contain a lot of bacteria from coming into contact with a lot of objects. If you do not wash your hands and just touch your face, you will inadvertently spread bacteria on your face, making the skin susceptible to inflammation and acne. Choosing the right and right product is not enough. You need to take care to preserve and keep cosmetic hygiene during use. Please preserve cosmetics carefully, away from sunlight and high temperature. Also, do not share cosmetics with others.

Recently, researchers from the University of California, Davis (California, USA) published an article in the journal Nutrition, claiming that for postmenopausal women, eating mango in moderation can help them reduce facial wrinkles.

Eating mangoes in moderate amounts each day can reduce wrinkles by 20%

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In this study, researchers washed fresh ripe mangoes, peeled, sliced, and immediately stored in the freezer at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius (since heating can cause loss of ascorbic acid and vitamins. other). Researchers invited postmenopausal women to participate in the study and divided them into two groups: one group ate 85g of mango once and four times a week for 4 months; the other group ate 250g / time at the same time. In addition, the participants also consumed more than 500g of vegetables per day.

The study photographed the faces of participants at weeks 0, 8, and 16, and quantified the corner of the eye and erythema on the cheeks. Under the premise of not using skincare products, a high resolution camera system was used to capture dark room facial images to assess wrinkles.

By comparing the severity, length and width of wrinkles, deep wrinkles, and new wrinkles, the researchers found that menopausal women who consumed 85g of mangoes each lost 23%. wrinkles after 2 months and 20% reduction after 4 months.

Researchers believe that the wrinkle-clearing effects of mangoes may stem from the benefits of carotenoids and other phytonutrients that contribute to collagen building. However, the specific mechanism needs to be studied more.

Eating too much mango can be counterproductive

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However, the results of the women who ate 250g of mango each time at the same time saw an increase in wrinkles. This suggests that while eating mango in small amounts can be good for skin health, overeating is not.

The reason for the opposite effect when eating a lot of mangoes is because mangoes contain natural sugars. Eating too much sugar combines with protein in the skin and weakens collagen, leading to loss of elasticity and formation of wrinkles.

Again, be mindful of allergies when eating mango

Although, mangoes have many benefits and are also easy to eat, some people have a mango allergy. The reason is that mangoes contain urushiol. It is a stimulant and oily substance found in the sap of the mango fruit.

Mango allergy occurs on the skin around the mouth, which can cause severe itching and swelling of the lips. Allergic reactions to mangos can occur after eating a mango or coming into contact with the sap of a fruit containing urushiol.

Reactions sometimes occur 12-24 hours after eating or exposure.

Some of the symptoms of a mango allergy include: Itching around the mouth and on the lips, swelling of the lips and tongue, small red spots appearing around the mouth, a tingling sensation on the tongue, dry eyes.

Symptoms of a systemic allergy may include: Pain in the abdomen, runny nose, hives, difficulty breathing. Anaphylaxis is very rare; The protein content in the fruit can also cause allergic reactions. In the case of anaphylactic shock reaction, immediate treatment is necessary.

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One of the best and safe home remedies to prevent a mango allergy, cleanse the body with soap after exposure to mango. It will wash off urushiol.

One thing to keep in mind for people who are allergic to mangos or other fruits with urushiol is to avoid touching the fruit or its peel.

To cure allergy around the mouth, you can use honey. You can also drink a glass of water with a teaspoon of dissolved honey. Honey is known for its anti-inflammatory properties that will ease allergy symptoms.

Source: QQ