What acne treatments can cause complications: a dermatologist's answer
Skin inflammations cause a lot of problems. Especially if we are talking about a teenager, for whom this is just an additional reason for complexes in a difficult period of life.
At the same time, some may advise different ways to combat pimples and acne. For example, someone may say that there is no better remedy than salicylic acid. Someone recommends smearing pimples with toothpaste before going to bed, but there are also those who prefer herbal infusion.
But are all these folk remedies useful? Will they help get rid of skin problems?
The answer to this question is negative.
Dermatologist Alexander Chizhov spoke about this in more detail during a conversation with representatives of Moscow 24 .
He noted that salicylic acid dries the skin very much. As a result, cracks appear, which can only become more susceptible to infections.
Solutions based on chamomile or calendula are usually quite weak. If you add alcohol-containing products, the problem will be similar to that caused by salicylic acid.
As for toothpaste, it really dries up inflammations and helps get rid of them. But there is a big downside to this method. It's all about some of the paste's components, which are dangerous for the skin. As a result, more problems appear. It is even possible to develop contact dermatitis.
As the doctor explained, treatment should be prescribed by a specialist.
