Hormone-dependent dermatitis – a modern female beauty killer

  There was a time when hormone dependent dermatitis became a serious threat to the beauty health of modern women. Generally speaking, after a patient with hormone dependent dermatitis enters the office, the doctor can basically understand her/his face when she/he sees it without saying much. Almost every patient has a red face, accompanied by red blood, some red papules, burning and swelling sensation, and a few pustules in some cases. The quality of life of the patients is seriously threatened.  After consultation, most of the patients have a history of repeated use of hormonal creams on the face, such as Dermatoprene, Dermacare, and Skin Easy ointment. Because many patients feel that it is only some minor allergies on the face, it is not worth going to the hospital for treatment. However, she did not know that these were hormonal creams and thought that the medicine was very effective and that the condition was relieved after topical application. So she used it after the onset of the disease, stopped using it when it got better, and used it again after the onset of the disease. This has led to the formation of hormone dependent dermatitis after several iterations.  Another part of people use over-the-counter drugs, for example, instant, yellow skin, Chinese skin, old Chinese medicine, etc. These drugs have more indications, many of which are not state medicine, so the ingredients are not good to grasp, and over time may also form this dermatitis. The other thing is cosmetics, cosmetics are another invisible killer that leads to hormone dependent dermatitis. Some cosmetics have unknown ingredients, and those with whitening functions often contain some hormones, which can also form hormone-dependent dermatitis after a long time of use.  Therefore, hormone-dependent dermatitis is well diagnosed, but more difficult to treat. Once the diagnosis of hormone dependent dermatitis is confirmed, then the suspected drugs or cosmetics need to be stopped. Then follow the standard treatment according to the doctor’s protocol. This disease can be cured, but it tends to recur, so some patients often ask, “When will I be cured and can I get rid of the root cause? It is difficult for doctors to answer because the disease has a long cycle and some rebound in the middle.  So the treatment must be clearly explained to the patient, so that the patient has enough patience, then follow your program may be completely cured. Generally speaking, patients who change doctors twice in three days tend to have the worst treatment effect, because they change doctors before the medication takes effect, and it simply does not work.  I often explain to patients that treating this disease is like drug rehabilitation, you have to quit the side effects of hormones, and when your skin has completely repaired the barrier function, then the disease is considered good. In fact, the treatment plan is mainly symptomatic treatment, giving the patient enough support treatment, and promoting the skin’s self-repair, so there is no special medicine for this disease, only whether the plan is suitable for you.  For different rashes use different drugs, if there is inflammation you need anti-inflammatory, if there is scratching use anti-allergy drugs, if there is dryness use emollients, if there is a lot of flaking use keratin enabling agents, if there is exudation use solutions, light therapy is also a good method, you can use red and blue light irradiation. Regardless of whether it is Chinese medicine or western medicine, symptomatic treatment is the way to go, and promoting skin repair is the fundamental purpose.  It is also very important to take care of your life, generally prohibit spicy and irritating food and seafood, do not overheat the indoor environment, try to wash your face with cool water, and avoid taking hot baths when the condition is more serious. If possible, ice packs can be applied. Avoid strong exposure to sunlight. As long as you can cooperate with the doctor’s treatment, restoring your beautiful face is completely doable.