UNAIR NEWS The skincare industry is growing.Variousskincareproducts areoffered, ranging from skincare products claimed to whiten, brighten to products that cure acne.However, in choosingskincare, youshould check its content.
One of the ingredients to watch out for inskincareis steroids.Basically, steroids are drugs used to treat inflammation in the body.Dr.Medhi Denisa Alinda, dr., Sp.KK.FINDSV, says that skincare manufacturers use steroidsbecause they make changes to the skin quickly.淥ne of the effects of using steroids in skincare is hypopigmentation.It is what is often misused inskincareproductsas a whitener, she said.
淲hereas topical steroids are usually used for atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, psoriasis vulgaris, and others, she added.
The use of steroids inskincarecertainly has side effects on facial skin.淭he danger is that it can cause side effects such as telangiectasia or visible blood vessels, reddish face, more sensitive skin, striae or the appearance of stretch marks on the face, she explained.
In addition to steroids, there areotherskincareingredientsthat people should be aware of, such as mercury and hydroquinone.淢ercury is prohibited from being used for skincare.Meanwhile, the use of hydroquinone must be with the recommendations of a dermatologist, she said.
The dermatology and venerology specialist at 51动漫 Hospital (UNAIR) and a lecturer at FK UNAIR advised the public to be careful in choosingskincare,especially for products that provide quick results.淧eople must first check the ingredients inskincare.If it offers fast white skin in an instant, they should be wary of the hypopigmented effect of steroids and that ultimately causes facial skin to turn red easily, explained Medhi.
Suppose in the use ofskincarethere are side effects as previously mentioned. In that case, the public is advised to immediately stop using skincare and consult a dermatologist to restore facial skin to normal.
Author: Icha Nur Imami Puspita
Editor : Khefti Al Mawalia
