Everyone’s facial skin is different, which can be divided into four types: dry skin, oily skin, combination skin (oily T-zone) and sensitive skin. Fruits also have many types, if temporarily classifying them according to taste, there are basically three types: sweet (banana, watermelon, sweetened yogurt …), sour (tomato, lemon, strawberry, orange) , grapefruit …), tasteless fruits (cucumbers, potatoes, beans…). However, the fact that each fruit is suitable for each person’s skin is not simple. Using a fruit mask should also be cautious. Illustration Specific information on this issue, Dr. Huynh Huy Hoang, Dermatology Hospital of Ho Chi Minh City said that sweet fruits are not good for the skin but only beneficial for bacteria. The more sweet fruit you add, the more bacteria will grow. Avoid sweet fruits and sweetened yogurts. Sour fruits contain fruit acids with mild bleaching properties, so they work to slough off dead cells on the skin. Therefore, it is best to use it only once a week. Do not mix many types of fruit to make a face mask because it can be ineffective, even more harmful to the skin. The most commonly used fruit is cucumber. Normally, using cucumber is very simple, just grate it very thin and then apply it on your face. However, even this “gentle” type can be troublesome if used incorrectly. There have been many cases of skin becoming red after applying cucumbers just because they did not cut the two ends of the melon to rub off the plastic. Cucumber sap causes skin allergies, causing the skin to become red. If you put on a cucumber, you will still get sunburned if you have just finished taking care of your skin and go outside. Not to mention, if the fruit contains toxic chemicals, the more harmful it is to the user’s skin. Mild redness, severe itching can be infected, festering is very dangerous. Therefore, depending on your skin type, you should choose accordingly. People with dry skin should choose fruits containing fat or mix more olive oil, milk to add fat and moisture to the skin, helping the skin not to be wrinkled, premature aging. If the skin has a lot of dead cells, you should apply a mask with olive oil with a few drops of lemon or mashed steamed potatoes mixed with whey or pureed strawberries mixed with unsweetened raw milk. People with oily skin should use sour and tasteless fruits. When applying cucumber, it is necessary to wait until the water in the cucumber slice is completely drained, then peel it back from the bottom of the chin (peeling from the top down is easy to cause sagging skin, premature aging). Oil, residue and dead cells will stick to the cucumber slices, so the skin is cleansed. Particularly sour fruits should be mixed with fat-free, sugar-free milk so that the skin has more nutrients without being “flooded in oil”. According to Dr. Le Thai Van Thanh – University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City, people with oily skin in the T-zone, the rest of the skin is normal, should be cared for like oily skin. Thus, it is recommended to use tasteless fruits, mixed with milk is best. Particularly those with sensitive skin should test the reaction with the fruit before putting it on their face. Ideally, skin should be nourished after dinner, apply the mask for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Remember, carelessly washing your face, the fruit acid left on the skin will continue to “work” making the skin prone to redness and peeling. A mask once or twice a week is enough, if you apply too much, the skin will be “overeating” with nutrients. Finally, the hygiene stage, it is necessary to wash the face thoroughly after applying the mask. Fruits used as masks also need to be preliminarily cleaned and used with separate tools (mortar, pestle, mask stick …) to ensure hygiene and do not mix other substances. And a final note is to choose clean fruit at reputable fruit stores, the origin is clearly the best way to make a mask.

By 2017, the hair loss and the dark spots were getting worse, so she went to the HCM City Dermatology Hospital for treatment. Patients with hair loss in the first half and many pigmentation marks on the face and neck Master, Doctor Tran Nguyen Anh Tu, Deputy Head of Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that the patient has a hair loss in the front half of the scalp, the eyebrows fall, the hairline is reversed Vertex. Many hyperpigmentation macules scattered across the face, neck, scalp … Through examination, doctors discovered that the patient had 2 diseases, both had fibrosis hair loss in the forehead, and had flat pigmentation. According to Dr. Anh Tu, the case of these 2 diseases is quite rare, usually at the age of 25-56 years, or appearing in people with darker skin. Most of the tanning appears before about 14 months, then to hair loss, on average 1 year progresses 0.6-1.1 cm. The cause of the disease is currently unknown but is related to sunlight, contact dermatitis … The treatment is still difficult, especially to restore the lost hair.

Through examination, doctors of the Department of Cosmetic Dermatology discovered that the patient had a combination of fibrosis frontal hair loss, Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia (FFA) and Lichen Planus Pigmentosus (LPP). Patient identified with a combination of frontal fibrosis (FFA) and lichen planus (LPP). Exploiting her medical history, TTM said that since 2014, she has had dark spots on her face alternating with hypopigmented spots. At the same time, during that time, her hair gradually fell out, the hairline was gradually receding towards the top of her head. She said that she had received topical treatment (unknown type), laser treatment and darkened skin condition improved slightly but then returned. Hearing that many people only take Chinese medicine can improve the amount she uses, but the condition of her hair and skin has not changed. In 2017, her hair lost more, more and less pigmentation alternately, she went to the Department of Aesthetic Skin, HCMC Dermatology Hospital. Dr. Tran Nguyen Anh Tu, Deputy Head of Department of Aesthetic Skin – Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said that at the time of examination, he noted that the patient suffered from hair loss ½ of the front of the scalp, the loss of eyebrows. Many hyperpigmentation macules scattered across the face, neck, scalp … do not flake, do not inflame red. The patient has been identified with a combination of frontal fibrosis (FFA) and lichen planus (LPP). “Patients with a combination of these two conditions are quite rare, usually between the ages of 25-56, or in people with dark skin types. Most tanning appear about 14 months before, then gradually appear hair loss, an average of 1 year progresses from 0.6-1.1 cm. The cause is still unknown, but the disease is related to sunlight, contact dermatitis … the treatment is still difficult, especially to restore the lost hair ”, Dr. Tran Nguyen Anh Tu said. good.

In 2014, she began to develop dark patches on her face, alternating with hypopigmentation spots, and hair loss. The hairline is slowly receding towards the top of the head. Patients with fibrosis hair loss on the forehead. Part hair loss to more than half of the head. Photo: Lan Anh. This woman used to apply drugs (unknown type), laser treatment. Darkening of the skin improves, but returns later. In 2017, Ms. M.’s hair lost more, many patches of hyperpigmentation alternating. Master, Doctor Tran Nguyen Anh Tu, Deputy Head of the Department of Aesthetics of the Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, said through the examination, the doctor noted that the patient had a hair loss in the front half of his head. Eyebrows are also lost. Reduce pigmentation scattered in the face, neck, scalp …, without flaking or red inflammation. The patient has been identified with a combination of frontal fibrosis alopecia (FFA) and flat pigmentation Lichen (LPP). According to Dr. Anh Tu, patients with these 2 combined diseases are quite rare. The disease occurs in people aged 25-56 years and cases with dark skin. Most dark spots appear about 14 months before hair loss. Hair loss progresses on average 0.6-1.1 cm per year. The cause of this situation is currently unknown. Diseases related to sunlight, contact dermatitis … The treatment is still difficult, especially to restore the lost hair.

Photos of patients with hair loss and frontal fibrosis are rare Exploiting her medical history, the patient said that since 2014, she has had dark spots on her face alternating with hypopigmented spots. At the same time, during that time, her hair gradually fell out, the hairline was gradually receding towards the top of her head. She said that she had received topical treatment (unknown type), laser treatment and darkened skin condition improved slightly but then returned. Hearing that many people only take Chinese medicine can improve the amount she uses, but the condition of her hair and skin has not changed. In 2017, her hair loss was more, she was more or less pigmented, she went to the Department of Cosmetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital for an examination. MSc. Tran Nguyen Anh Tu – Deputy Head of Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital said that at the time of examination, he noted that the patient suffered from hair loss ½ of the front of the scalp, falling eyebrows. Many hyperpigmentation macules scattered across the face, neck, scalp … do not flake, do not inflame red. The patient has been identified with a combination of frontal fibrosis (FFA) and lichen planus (LPP). The patient also suffers from dark maculopapular, hypopigmented spots According to Dr. Anh Tu, patients with a combination of these two diseases are quite rare, usually aged 25-56 years old, or appear in people with dark skin type. Most tanning appear about 14 months before, then gradually appear hair loss, an average of 1 year progresses from 0.6-1.1 cm. The cause is still unknown, but the disease is related to sunlight, contact dermatitis … the treatment is still difficult, especially to restore the lost hair.

Working pressure, staying up late, eating a lot of fat, sugar, not removing makeup, makes skin appear many problems such as poor vitality, dry and wrinkled skin, dark spots, freckles, acne. In particular, regular sun exposure also makes the skin worse. Ultraviolet rays can harm the skin any time of the year. Hot sunny days have a high UV index, skin protection is very important and cannot be ignored. Dr. Thao shares 3 minimum skin care steps that you should not ignore during hot weather: Remove make-up and clean skin Dr. Thao said skin cleaning is a very important step that cannot be ignored. Cleansing helps the skin to “detox” after a day of suffering from the penetration of dirt, sweat, oil … Makeup remover is the minimum step that cannot be ignored when taking care of your skin. Photo: Insider. You need to wash your face twice a day in the morning and at night with a cleanser. Especially, in the evening before washing your face, you need to remove makeup with suitable products to help clean, dry skin, eliminate the causes of acne, darken skin. “Remember, not removing makeup, or cleaning your skin before going to bed is the most dangerous mistake. Clogging of the pores, easy to cause acne, dry skin, accelerating aging … are common problems if you forget to remove makeup before going to bed ”Dr. Thao recommends. Apply moisturizer If you think “in summer, hot and humid weather without moisturizing” is completely wrong. You may prefer to choose a quick absorbing gel or serum gel moisturizer if you have normal skin and are in a gel form for oily skin. During the dry season, you should prioritize a water-soluble moisturizer with an SPF of ≥ 30 if used during the day. Moisturizing is an indispensable care step, especially for those with dry or sensitive skin. After cleansing, you should apply moisturizer to keep the skin moist, smooth and shiny. In hot weather, skin is subjected to direct impact if not covered. Photo: Quynh Danh. Use sunscreen If the job requires a lot of sun exposure and outdoor activities, including no direct exposure, sun protection is a necessary step to protect the skin from the harmful effects of sunlight. Dr. Thao notes that you should choose a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher, which is resistant to both UVA and UVB rays. In case of contact with water such as bathing or swimming pool, you should choose a cream that says “water resistance”, repeat after drying skin. “You need to apply sunscreen every 2 hours if you get a lot of sun exposure. In addition, you should cover with dark coats, masks, sunglasses, and a wide-brimmed hat to protect your skin from UV rays. “, Dr. Thao recommended. In addition to the above steps, in order for your skin to be beautiful, you need to remember to maintain your living habits, rest moderately, drink enough water, eat plenty of green vegetables, fruits, and limit alcoholic beverages and sweets and fats.

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Lazer Surgical Department – skin care – physiotherapist, Hanoi Dermatology Hospital has successfully treated a case of a stroke caused by mesotherapy (micro injection) on the skin to rejuvenate the skin.

That was a 37-year-old female patient in Hai Phong who injected unknown stem cells and Hyaluric acid (HA) at an acquaintance spa to rejuvenate the skin.

The woman reported mixing the two vials presented as stem cells and Hyaluric acid (HA) together and using mesotherapy in the skin. Contrary to her desire to have white, smooth and smooth skin, her entire face is covered with red spots. This lasted for 3 to 4 weeks after the injection without getting better.

Afraid she had to go to Hanoi Dermatology Hospital for help. Dr. CKI Nguyen Thi Ngoc Han, Lazer Surgery Department – skin care – physiotherapist who examined and received the case said that the patient came to the hospital in a state that the entire cheeks were swollen and thick. thick red spots, prominent on the skin surface, each mark 0.5cm apart, many nodules began to show signs of superinfection.

The patient came to the hospital with a blemished, swollen face.

This is not the case too uncommon to have complications due to micro-injection. Previously, the Department of Cosmetic Dermatology Hospital Ho Chi Minh City also received female patient HTT (25 years old) to the hospital with a lot of red, raised lumps on the skin’s surface.

According to the patient, because she saw a spa advertising a beauty service after just one injection of salmon sperm extract, her skin was plump, white and spotless, so she bought this beauty treatment.

A few days later, the skin all over her face began to have red bumps, especially the most prominent on the forehead, so she came to the hospital for treatment. Here, she was examined by a doctor and concluded that she had a granulomatous reaction after injecting unknown essence, and had to treat edema and reduce inflammation.

Explain the situation of complications after micro-injection with reporters Infonet, Dr. Ngoc Han said that the reason may be that customers are using drugs that do not guarantee quality, of unknown origin, or not suitable for the skin condition. Or they are assigned wrong treatment, improper post-treatment skin care, or performing non-standard technical procedures (unskilled performers).

According to Dr. Ngoc Han, Mesotherapy is a technique developed by French doctor Michel Pistor in 1952, the term mesotherapy is derived from the Greek “meso” meaning “in the middle” and therapy “meaning” treatment “.

He described mesotherapy as “less volume, less repetition and where it is needed”. Meso therapy represents minimally invasive techniques that include intradermal or subcutaneous injection of small amounts of vitamins, drugs of other biologically active substances to accelerate a biological response and correct pathology in the area of ​​need. treatment.

Accordingly, this method is usually indicated for fat digestion therapy in areas such as abdomen, thighs, buttocks, hips, legs, arms, face; reducing cellulite; skin rejuvenation; Reduce skin hyperpigmentation, pigmentation or hair loss treatment.

Nowadays, mesotherapy is used quite commonly because it is less invasive, relatively safe and quite effective. Mesotherapy usually has very little risk.

However, Dr. Ngoc Han informed that post-procedure complications can still occur due to incorrect treatment indications, non-standard technical procedures, and drugs used are not of sufficient quality, not suitable for the condition. skin or skin care after improper treatment.

Accordingly, early complications can occur hours or days after the procedure, including acute conditions such as bruising, pain, sensitivity, swelling, itching, redness, irritation, Allergy or even infection in the treated skin …

“Late events appear after a few weeks or months. Including conditions: post inflammatory hyperpigmentation granulomatosis, scarring, late hypersensitivity … In these cases, the “correction” will take a lot of time and money for the patient “, Dr. Ngoc Han said.

In order to avoid possible skin beauty complications, dermatologists think prevention is very important. Accordingly, before deciding to make beauty by any method, you need to learn carefully, avoid entrusting your face to non-reputable establishments and are done by people without expertise even That spa facility belongs to “acquaintances”.

Beauty work should be done in places with proper technical procedures, using quality medicine and proper skin care. Therefore, women need to be treated at reputable hospitals or medical facilities and have been licensed to perform related procedures.

Recently, netizens stirred a story about a 5-year-old girl whose parents gave her cosmetic collagen tattoo spray.

Accordingly, the owner of a Facebook account shared: “The 5-year-old child, if you look and get motivated, look at me whoever is afraid of pain”.

The post made netizens angry because spraying tattoos is a beauty method that should only be used for adults. According to information from social networks, the incident happened from March 2021.

On February 21, 2021, the person who directly sprayed her with tattoos was her biological father – who is running a salon business.

The girl’s father explained about the baby’s lip tattoo: “Nowadays, most of the students who go to school like to use lipstick that is prone to lead, which is very harmful in the future, so ST has made lips for girls to be safer for girls. “.

The parents of the 5-year-old baby, known as the owner of the salon, shared a status: “The 5-year-old child, if you look at it, get the motivation, the girl who is afraid of pain, look at me”.

Assessing the issue of lip tattoo for 5-year-old children is causing a stir recently, Dr. Tran Ngoc Anh – Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital informed by Dan Viet newspaper that it is really difficult to accept lip tattooing. for 5-year-olds just to have pink lips.

The act of lip tattooing for a 5-year-old baby has a lot of potential risks affecting the health of the baby because at that age, children are having many changes.

According to Dr. Anh, for medical aesthetics, there is no age limit because there are cases where the baby has a birthmark or has a problem that requires intervention and must be appointed by a specialist. And the act of bringing such a baby out for cosmetic purposes is not good.

Lip tattooing is a method to help improve dark lips, pale lips, make lips more rosy, sexy, shorten makeup time, but this is a method that contains many risks and possible complications. happening.

According to doctors, compared with tattooing in other areas of the body (eyebrow tattooing, eyelid tattooing …), the complication rate of lip tattooing is more common. For tattooing each month at the hospital receiving examination and treatment for about 1-2 complications.

In particular, not only the complication rate is higher, many cases of lip tattooing have serious complications that are difficult to treat such as: infection at the tattoo site, causing swelling, redness, bleeding, pimples, self-pus. , inflammation increases pigmentation causing darker lips or damaged tattoos causing deviation, bad scars permanently on the lips …

There have been many cases of complications after lip tattooing. Illustration.

Lip tattoo, lip spray are two methods of bringing tattoo ink into the skin or mucous layer, depending on the depth that can be called different tattooing or spraying.

Lip spray is a technique using a tattoo sprayer with a micro-needle tip, inside with an ink bulb that impacts the lips with a depth of no more than 0.2 mm, bringing tattoo ink into the epidermis of the skin, time Less resting, less swollen lips, but poor color fastness.

Lip tattoo is the technique of using a needle to pierce the horny layer, then apply tattoo ink evenly or dip the needle in the ink first and then apply it to the skin to bring the tattoo ink into the deep layer of the skin, possibly through the bottom layer to the dermis.

With the depth of action on the lips, the lip tattoo technique helps to make the color more durable, but there is a potential risk of complications, often causing damage to the mucous layer so tattooing can cause bleeding. After the tattoo, the lips are swollen and large, possibly causing infection.

In cases of tattoo ink of unknown origin, the implementation process is not sterile, the performers are not sure about the expertise, both lip spray and lip tattoo are potentially dangerous.

MSc. Tran Nguyen Anh Tu – Deputy Head of Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Da Lieu Hospital emphasized in the health and life newspaper that lip tattooing hides a lot of risk of complications. Firstly, there is the risk of infections, viral infections such as hepatitis B, C, HIV… if the operator does not ensure the environment and sterile techniques.

Next is the use of poor quality tattoo ink, cheap can cause severe allergic reactions at the tattoo site such as swelling, red skin, blisters …

In the case of using a good tattoo ink, it is impossible to completely rule out an allergic reaction to tattoo ink, especially red tattoo color. Finally, the care after performing the tattooing technique is also very important, in most cases there are complications because the place where the tattooing technique does not advise or advise on the wrong way of taking care of the tattoo.

MSc.BS Tran Nguyen Anh Tu – Deputy Head of Department of Aesthetic Skin, Ho Chi Minh City Da Lieu Hospital recommends, in fact, women’s beauty needs are justified, for safe beauty, women Priority should be given to choosing a solution to use lipstick.

Using lipstick is also more fashionable because it can change quickly with trends.

In the event that women still want to choose the lip tattoo method, they should carefully research, choose reputable facilities, ensure sterile equipment and procedures. If a lip tattoo accident occurs, it is advisable to go to the hospital as soon as possible, to avoid mistreating it, causing the injury as badly as possible, and recovering more difficult.

The reporter of the Health & Life Newspaper had a talk with MSc.BS Phan Ngoc Huy – Department of Skin Aesthetics – Da Lieu Hospital HCMC around this issue.

From the above questions of readers, can your doctor tell me the causes of acne?

Acne is formed when skin follicles are blocked by excess sebum production. This usually happens when we enter puberty, the body begins to increase production of certain sex hormones, causing the sebaceous glands to enlarge and secrete more sebum. Therefore, adolescents are the most common age group for acne. In addition, women often get acne in the days before menstruation, during pregnancy, or suffer from endocrine disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome due to changes in hormones in the body. There are 4 main factors that are considered to cause acne: Increased sebum production, follicular hyperkeratosis, acne-causing bacteria activity and subcutaneous inflammation.

When the skin has acne, how to handle it, doctor?

Acne treatment requires a combination of methods. Including skin care, lifestyle regimen and acne treatments with drugs.

The consequences of self-treating acne with topical medications are of unknown type

– Acne care: Wash your face and areas prone to blemishes with an oily, mild, and alcohol-free cleanser. Should gently wash skin immediately after sweating and limit the number of washings to no more than 2 times / day. Prioritize the selection of oil-free products. These products are often labeled “oil-free”, “nonacnegenic”, “noncomedogenic,” “don’t clog the pores” ( wont clog pores).

– Living regime for people with acne: Acne patients need to have a regime of learning, working properly and reducing stress, because stress causes the sebaceous glands to increase secretion and promote inflammation. Sleep moderately, limit staying up late. Avoid sweet, fatty foods (such as tea, cakes, mango, durian, sticky rice …) or drink too much milk. Instead, eat plenty of green vegetables and fruits and drink plenty of water.

– Medicinal acne treatments:

For mild acne cases, patients can treat themselves at home using topical medications containing either benzoyl peroxide or salicylic acid. Once the pimple is cleared, treatment is still needed to prevent new pimples from appearing. If the acne still does not respond to treatment, see a dermatologist for more appropriate action.

For moderate – severe acne cases: Need intensive treatment and close monitoring by dermatologists. Usually, it requires a combination of two or more methods such as laser and light, prescription topical drugs such as topical / oral retinoids, and topical / oral antibiotics.

After an attack has cleared up the acne, the patient needs to switch to maintenance therapy to avoid recurrence. Therefore, patients need to be patient and adhere to treatment. Don’t buy medicine yourself or hear someone else advise you about an effective method, because one treatment might work for one person but it won’t work for another.

Readers wonder “can you still eat spicy, hot, but your skin can still be healthy?”, Ask your doctor for advice?

The link between hot spicy foods and acne isn’t really clear yet and more research is needed. However, consuming too much hot spicy food can also adversely affect the stomach, insomnia, and heat in the body. So, in this case, use hot spicy foods in moderation and appropriateness.

Mistakes when treating and caring for acne skin? Doctors can share further recommendations.

Squeeze acne incorrectly or choose a type of red inflammatory acne, severe pustules will increase the risk of acne scars

If done properly for acne skin care and treatment, it will have a good therapeutic effect. However, some misconceptions in acne care and treatment can leave complications such as persistent erythema and severe pitting scarring. In particular, the concept of acne should not be treated but let alone increase the risk of these complications. The sooner and properly treated acne will help reduce the risk of it progressing into follicles and cysts and reducing the chance of scarring. In addition, the following views should be noted:

– When you have acne, you should not use moisturizer or sunscreen: For acne skin, products that do not contain oils or substances that can clog hair follicles should still be used to create lips. Favorable schools nourish the skin and reduce dark spots.

– Habit of squeezing acne: Squeezing acne incorrectly or choosing a type of acne that is red inflammation, severe pustules will increase the risk of acne scars. In some cases it can cause a more serious skin infection. Squeeze pimples suitable for blackheads, hidden acne to help quickly remove acne. However, it should be done gently and ensuring sterility to limit skin infections.

Lack of persistence in treatment: Usually, effective acne treatment takes 6-8 weeks to see a clear effect. Treatment failure is easily changed when the measures are changed. Even after a good response, the patient should also have an appropriate maintenance regimen to avoid recurrence.

Use of topical agents of unknown origin: Usually, these topicals contain acids of unknown concentration and composition, which have the ability to regenerate skin, flake skin and remove acne. However, many cases of allergic contact dermatitis, skin infection, and darkening of the skin following the use of these topical agents have been reported. Therefore, patients should be cautious when using topical medications.