In outpatient clinics, it is common to see patients infected with cosmetics such as lip balm, lipstick, powder puffs, mascara, foundation, eye shadow brushes, etc. My friend ***’s use of cosmetics may seem like a sign of good relationships, but in fact it is unhygienic and can easily lead to contact skin diseases! Some people get infected by using other people's cosmetics for convenience or curiosity, while others "share" many more virulent pathogens by trying samples before purchasing open-shelf cosmetics. Dermatologists remind that cosmetics are personal items, and everyone has different usage habits. If they are used, placed, sealed, or stored improperly after opening, the quality and color may be easily changed, and even pathogenic contamination may result in the growth of microorganisms. Everyone has different skin types, suitable cosmetics, favorite colors, and smells. The cosmetics you choose are only suitable for personal use. When you use cosmetics, you also "share" the pathogenic microorganisms hidden inside. Open the shelf Reused cosmetics are more likely to breed pathogens. Common risks include: (1) Bacterial and fungal infections: There are many bacteria on the lips. When multiple people use the same lipstick or lipstick, they may be infected with cheilitis and type 1 herpes simplex. , fungal infections such as Penicillium, Trichophyton rubrum, Candida albicans and other skin diseases, and may also be further infected with infectious diseases such as respiratory tract and digestive tract. (2) Parasitic and bacterial infections: If many people use eye shadow, mascara, and eye shadow brushes, they may be infected with lice, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, trachoma and other diseases. (3) Virus and bacterial infections: Commonly used facial cosmetics such as powder puffs, foundations, and foundation brushes are breeding grounds for many diseases. If you have sensitive skin, low immunity, or wounds, it can easily cause allergic contact dermatitis, as well as metal Bacterial folliculitis such as Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and even infection with common human papillomavirus spread flat warts. If you are infected with herpes simplex type 1 (HSV-1) and human papillomavirus (HPV) flat warts, which are difficult to cure, it will not only affect the appearance, but also cause depression due to long-term failure to heal. Three principles for avoiding the use of cosmetics 1. Never lend cosmetics to others for use, and do not borrow them from others to avoid cross-infection of pathogenic microorganisms. 2. Before purchasing open-shelf cosmetics, do not try products that are not disposable. 3. Before trying disposable cosmetics, you should check the expiration date of the product. When opening the trial product, do not try it if the color is uneven or the oil and water are separated.

Taipei Medical Aesthetics, Taipei Plastic Surgery, Faqiao Medical Aesthetics Clinic, Kaohsiung Plastic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical Aesthetics