NTT patient (45 years old, Ha Long city, Quang Ninh) was examined by a dermatologist and diagnosed with granulomas after injecting an unknown melasma drug with red swelling, rash, and soreness on 2 mounds. mother. Many other women do not go to the spa but apply the beauty method at home according to word-of-mouth by pounding betel leaves and covering on the skin with pigmentation for 1 month. As a result, the melasma does not disappear, but many dark spots appear on the skin. These are just a few typical cases in many cases of complications due to improper and unsafe skin pigmentation. Melasma wrong treatment regimen, use of unknown cosmetic products, improper skin care in reputable cosmetic establishments, will be susceptible to side effects, risk of complications such as pain, reddened skin. itchy skin, swelling, itching, hyperpigmentation or hyperpigmentation, the skin becomes more sensitive, burns the skin … even bad scarring. Women have to undergo a long treatment process to restore damaged skin in about 3 months to 1 year. To treat melasma at the root, it is necessary to understand correctly about melasma Common causes of melasma include: Sunlight: Ultraviolet (UV) light from the sun stimulates melanocytes. In fact, just a small amount of UV light can cause melasma to return after fading. This is why melasma is often darker in the summer. It is also the main reason why so many people experience melasma over and over again. Factors inside the body: it can be due to nutrition, genetics, endocrine disorders that promote the production of melanin under the skin. In addition, many cases of skin pigmentation of unknown cause. Skin care products: If using a product that irritates the skin, it can also worsen your melasma condition. Neoplasms of the skin (left) and dark spots due to improper treatment of melasma. Melasma treatment solutions Combination treatment of skin pigmentation: stop taking oral contraceptives; Use sunscreen when outdoors. Use mild bleach to wash and dry skin, use a mild moisturizer (if the skin is both chloasma and acne, it should not apply). Prevent the formation of new pigments with melanocytes inhibitors of melanin formation, including: hydroquinone 2 – 4% (for about 3 months), which can cause irritation and redness. Azelaic acid can be used long term, safe even during pregnancy, however, it can cause skin irritation. Using topical corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone can cause the spots to fade quickly, but are susceptible to side effects (skin atrophy, thinning of the skin). Other methods: Pigmentation removal method: Salicylic acid topical cream can be used, in addition, topical alpha hydroxyacids, including glycolic acid and lactic acid, can be used as peeling creams. Topical retinoids are also a solution, but there are side effects that can cause dermatitis and should not be used during pregnancy. Destruction of pigmentation with intense light: 10-20 weeks of treatment, but even those with good results, pigmentation may reappear when exposed to sunlight or due to endocrine disorders. What to do when the skin is pigmented? When melasma, the first task is to see a dermatologist to determine the cause and only when identifying the correct cause to cure it can treat all melasma. On the market today, there are not many melasma treatment products and do not bring real effects, and can not be used for most cases of melasma. When melasma, most women find ways to treat. However, the treatment of melasma is not an overnight and can be stopped immediately, but the effect comes very slowly, requiring persistence. Because it is difficult to identify the specific cause, the treatment of melasma is very difficult, time-consuming and needs to follow the instructions of a specialist. The quick whitening measures that women are often in a hurry to use can help temporarily remove melasma, but it is easy to risk the skin pigmentation coming back, even more severe and difficult to treat, the skin is also rough and poor vitality. Many women when going to the doctor have damaged their facial skin because of the wrong treatment of melasma on this particularly sensitive skin. Therefore, absolutely do not apply drugs or cosmetics according to the advice, do not know the origin. The chemicals used a lot in whitening cosmetics, anti-pigmentation … all contain strong detergents, maybe at first used bleached skin looks very beautiful, but used for a long time, increasingly skin being eroded, the young skin layer will appear, if you go to the sun, it is easy to get melasma. At the same time, the cream has a small amount of mercury, which can cause skin atrophy, if used for a long time, the skin of the face will become permanent. Absolutely do not use cosmetics, melasma drugs sold in the market but on the product packaging there is no ingredient listed. Many cases of permanent melasma because of using corticosteroid creams. As a result, the facial skin is atrophy, leading to nutritional disorders, loss of resistance, causing the skin to become more pigmented. In general, there is no method that can treat melasma quickly and effectively in the long term, if not combining solutions to avoid maximizing the treated skin area exposed to ultraviolet rays from the sun. Wear a wide-brimmed hat when out in the sun and use sunscreen regularly to prevent sun damage to the skin.

For healthy and beautiful skin, each person needs to be aware of both skin care regimen and daily living habits, because a healthy body is the foundation of beautiful skin.

Clean skin is the foundation

Cleansing is the first basic skincare step that we must not forget. You can follow this step in sequence using a makeup remover to remove the outer makeup and dirt that has stuck to your skin, followed by a facial cleanser to further cleanse your skin from pores.

The right way to wash your face is: Light wash to remove dirt on the skin, then wash your face again to get rid of dirt in the pores. When the top layer of air pollutants, natural oil-generated dirt and excess oil is removed, a second wash removes dirt from deep within the skin, removing any elements that are present. This can cause blemishes underneath the skin’s surface or make skin less vibrant.

However, it should be noted that you should not wash your face too many times a day because it loses the natural oils of the skin. In addition, excessive washing of the face also makes dirt and debris from the outside environment easy to penetrate into the skin, causing inflammation.

Cleansing is the first basic skin care step.

Moisturizing is very important

Moisturizing the skin makes the epidermal cells more elastic and thus the skin looks firmer and healthier. The skin becomes energized thanks to a protective layer that prevents water loss to the outside. Not only dry skin, but all skin types need a moisturizer.

For dry skin: Use a creamy or creamy moisturizer. This texture optimally cares for dry flaky skin effectively.

For sensitive skin: Choose a moisturizer with a mild lotion texture that contains many natural, benign ingredients.

For oily skin – combination skin: Choose a moisturizer with a gel or lotion texture. This texture increases the ability to quickly penetrate the skin without leaving a feeling of heavy face or squash.

Don’t forget to sunscreen

If you spend a lot of money to buy cosmetics that you do not avoid the sun, the skin care effect is not as expected. The ultraviolet rays present in the sun destroy the collagen fibers, causing premature wrinkles. Ultraviolet rays also stimulate the accumulation of pigments in the skin, causing dark spots, pigmentation, freckles. When going out on the street, you should wear a mask, wear a hat, especially between 9 and 15 hours is a time with high UV content. For those of you who have sensitive skin or have melasma, it is necessary to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out.

Hydrate the skin

The new water is really the lifeline of the skin Understand that principle, we should provide enough water to the body. Not only provides moisture from the outside through the lotion, but also replenishes the “food for the skin” right from the inside through drinking water. In addition, you can add vitamins to the skin by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, and consider fresh vegetables as an integral part of the diet. Thus, the skin will be nourished enough, promoting new cells to actively grow like new skin every day.

Correct treatment when the skin is damaged

When skin problems, infections, allergies, rashes, pimples … are absolutely not self-treated. Some of you have heard tips or buy topical medicines such as trangalar, cortebios, gentrison, flucinar, temproson, mixing cream, Oriental medicine cream of unknown origin. The above drugs contain cortisol, if applied for a long time, it will atrophy of the skin, vasodilation, a rough face like a terracotta peel … These complications after treatment are very difficult. In particular, do not use steam, mask, exfoliate the skin when the skin is inflamed … Using these measures will further damage the skin and aggravate skin inflammation. If the skin becomes inflamed, you must go to a specialist dermatology facility for examination and treatment. When the disease is completely cured, steps will be taken to take care of the skin.

If the skin is inflamed, it is necessary to examine the dermatologist.

Develop healthy eating and living habits

You should maintain a diet rich in nutrients and vitamins that are appropriate for your age; should eat more green vegetables, fresh fruits, drink plenty of water.

Drinking a lot of coffee or alcohol also makes your skin premature aging. Do not stay up too late, avoid nervous stress. Do not sit on the screen for too long, sometimes taking 10-15 minutes of rest alternating hours of work.

Limit your exposure to blue light

According to many studies, the blue light rays in modern electronics are many times more harmful than UV rays in sunlight. Regular exposure to this light stimulates the formation of free radicals. This contributes to collagen and elastin destruction, thereby promoting skin aging. The result that you get is the appearance of wrinkles and the skin gradually loses its natural elasticity and rapidly aging. Therefore, to help your skin maintain its youthful beauty, you need to limit the time you use electronic devices, especially after performing basic skincare steps, to minimize effects. The harmful effects of blue light to the skin.