What ointment should I apply when I get acne from wearing a mask? Tips on wearing a mask

As the temperature becomes drier, our skin becomes more fragile and sensitive. Many friends often get acne on their faces. So what kind of ointment should be applied on acne on the face? Here are some methods to deal with acne on the face.

What ointment should I apply when I get acne from wearing a mask?

1. Retinoic acid drugs

Function: Improve the keratinization of the hair follicle sebaceous gland duct, dissolve acne, anti-inflammatory, prevent and improve acne marks and scars

Advantages: It is the first-line medication for mild to moderate acne and also the first-line medication for maintenance treatment of acne-prone skin. Adapalene can be used as the first choice due to its good tolerance.

Disadvantages: photosensitivity + irritation

Usage: Apply on the surface of acne/acne-prone areas before going to bed. For the first use, a low concentration should be tried on a small area, and then tolerance should be gradually established.

2. Benzoyl peroxide (Bansai)

Function: Kill Propionibacterium acnes, anti-inflammatory

Advantages: No drug resistance, first choice for inflammatory acne

Disadvantages: Mild irritation + simultaneous use will inactivate retinoic acid drugs.

Usage: When used in combination with retinoic acid drugs, they need to be used in different time periods, such as using benzoyl peroxide in the morning and adapalene at night. It is also recommended to try it in a small area with a low concentration when using it for the first time.

3. Antibiotics (fusidic acid, etc.)

Function: Kill Propionibacterium acnes, anti-inflammatory

Advantages: Non-irritating, can be used for inflammatory red acne such as red papules, pustules, etc.

Disadvantages: Drug resistance

Usage: Apply thinly on the surface of inflammatory acne. Stop using after the acne disappears. Long-term use is not recommended.

How to quickly eliminate acne caused by masks

1. Clean your face

For girls who often wear makeup, they should remove makeup after returning home. Do not wait until before going to bed to remove makeup, and try to reduce the time that makeup stays on the skin. In addition, wearing a mask for a long time will make the facial skin more fragile. If your skin does not produce much oil, you can wash your face with water in the morning and use a milder cleansing product such as amino acids at night. Clean the affected area before going to bed, and apply a thin layer of Adapalene Gel to the affected area after it is dry. (It is recommended to use according to the instructions. Other skin care products may have cross-effects with fluorescent agents or similar excipients, so as not to affect the treatment effect.)

2. Change unhealthy eating habits

During the epidemic, many people's eating and living habits have changed significantly. They prefer spicy and greasy food, eat snacks and sweets all the time, and stay up late every day to watch TV series, which leads to a complete disorder of eating and sleeping rhythms. Such living habits are more likely to cause acne. As for Lin Lin herself, in order to relieve stress, she has been eating sweets frequently recently, which is also a cause of acne.

In order to reduce skin problems, you must ensure adequate sleep, do not stay up late, avoid overwork and mental stress, eat a light diet, eat less high-sugar foods, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, drink plenty of water, eat less or no spicy and irritating foods, and quit smoking and drinking, which is good for skin health.

3. Use medication under guidance

Because wearing a mask for a long time causes acne, first of all, you should avoid touching or squeezing the pimples, so as to avoid causing inflammation of the pimples and leaving acne marks. Secondly, you need to use the medicine under the guidance of a doctor and not use it indiscriminately.

About wearing masks

1. Generally speaking, if the mask is wet or worn beyond its service life, it is best to replace the mask as soon as possible. The service life of disposable medical surgical masks is 4 hours, and the service life of N95 masks is 1 to 2 days.

2. If the number of masks at home is limited, you can put two layers of medical gauze on the inner layer when wearing the mask. When the inner layer of the mask becomes wet, replace it with new gauze in time. This can extend the use time of the mask and reduce the problem of moisture inside the mask. If you don't have medical gauze, you can use clean paper towels.

3. Take time every day to let your facial skin breathe properly. You can take off your mask and breathe a little outdoors where there are few people and the air is fresh.

Tips

Wearing a mask can effectively prevent viruses and diseases, but a mask that does not suit you will aggravate skin problems. It is recommended that you buy higher quality, more skin-friendly and softer masks. You can choose a lighter texture to reduce the friction between the mask and the skin and reduce the possibility of skin inflammation.