Identify five cosmetic adverse reactions

For every adult woman, cosmetics have long been integrated into everyday life. With the recent disclosure of various cosmetic issues, the skin reactions caused by cosmetics have received more and more attention.

There are two main reasons for the adverse reactions of cosmetics. One is the cause of cosmetics itself, including the improper use or selection of cosmetics, the quality of cosmetics, the content of heavy metals or impurities, the contamination of microorganisms, the toxic stimulation of chemical raw materials, and the side effects of drugs. On the other hand, it has a great relationship with the sensitivity of the individual's individual quality. The adverse reactions are mainly manifested in the skin. The lighter ones only have symptoms and no obvious skin lesions, which are sensitive skin. In severe cases, obvious skin damage occurs, which is manifested as various cosmetic skin diseases.

â–  Sensitive skin

[Definition] is a poorly tolerated skin.

[Occurrence condition] Users usually consciously can not tolerate any skin care products and cosmetics applied to the skin, which may cause burning, tingling, tightness, itching or other various skin discomforts, usually after decommissioning. Self-recovery.

â–  Cosmetic contact dermatitis

[Definition] The most common in cosmetic skin diseases, including cosmetic irritant dermatitis and allergic contact dermatitis.

[Occurrence status] The erythema, papules, edema and blisters of varying degrees may have erosion, exudation and scarring after rupture, and consciously itching, burning or pain. In severe cases, it may be characterized by dermatitis, erythema scales, redness of the head and face. Periocular dermatitis with conjunctivitis, palm-like herpes-like manifestations and contact urticaria-like manifestations.

â–  Cosmetics light dermatitis

[Definition] refers to phototoxic or photoallergic dermatitis caused by the combination of certain ingredients and light in cosmetics.

[Occurrence] Skin lesions mainly occur in the light parts after cosmetics have been used. After the cosmetics are stopped, there is still a rash. After contact with the photosensitizer, the disease can occur. The skin lesions are various in shape, and erythema, papules and small blisters may appear. In the case of chronic local skin, infiltration, thickening, and mossy changes may occur.

â–  Cosmetic skin pigment abnormalities

[Definition] refers to chronic skin pigmentation or hypopigmentation that occurs in or near the topic of contact with cosmetics.

[Occurrence] There is usually a clear history of cosmetic exposure. Skin pigmentation abnormalities occur in areas that come into contact with cosmetics, and pigmentation is more common.

â–  Cosmetic acne

[Definition] refers to acne-like lesions that occur locally after exposure to cosmetics for a certain period of time. It can be caused by mechanical blockage of the hair follicle mouth by cosmetics, and can also cause inflammation of hair follicles.

[Occurrence status] Generally manifested as blackheads, inflammatory papules and pustules. Acne-like skin lesions can be significantly improved or resolved after suspicious cosmetics are discontinued.

Cosmetic skin-induced adverse reactions have two characteristics: a clear history of cosmetic exposure before onset, and the primary site of skin lesions is the site where the cosmetic is used. In the event of an adverse reaction, first stop the suspected disease-causing cosmetics, and treat them under the guidance of a professional to avoid contact with the already identified pathogenic substances.

Identifying these common cosmetic adverse reactions can help to correctly determine the relevance of adverse reactions to the cosmetics used, and deal with them in a timely manner to avoid serious consequences.