The hemorrhoid cream circulating on the Internet is particularly effective in treating "acne". Are you a member of the "acne-fighting family"? Let’s find out whether hemorrhoid cream can treat acne.
How do acne form? Acne is actually pimples, also called acne. The eighth edition of "Dermatology" introduces that acne is a chronic inflammation of the pilosebaceous glands. After the human body enters puberty, male hormones cause the skin to secrete a large amount of oil. However, the hair follicle duct as the outlet is blocked, causing sebum discharge disorders, bacterial infection, and acne. This is how acne occurs. Acne also shows up in other faces, such as pimples on the face, pustules on the nose, and large, painful pimples on the back.
What are the active ingredients of hemorrhoid cream? Can acne be treated? It is reported that the main active ingredients of hemorrhoid cream include borneol, calamine, artificial bezoar, etc. Borneol can reduce inflammation and relieve pain, calamine can calm and reduce swelling, and bezoar has a heat-clearing effect. It seems that these ingredients are very "symptomatic" and can indeed relieve acne. Some professionals have also done clinical experiments, and the case analysis has an effective rate of 53.57%. However, hemorrhoid cream still acts on the intestinal mucosa, and it may cause allergies when used on the face. Moreover, the causes of hemorrhoids and acne are different, so it may not be effective for everyone, so use it with caution.
How to treat acne? Acne is painful, itchy, red and ugly. So how should we eliminate it? Those with mild symptoms do not need special treatment and can subside in a few days. Pay attention to personal hygiene and resist the urge to "squeeze it", otherwise you will become infected. Be sure to drink plenty of water, avoid spicy food, and don't stay up late. If the symptoms are severe, retinoic acid cream or antibiotic ointment such as fusidic acid cream can be used as appropriate. The specific dosage should be followed by professional guidance (there are individual differences in the use of drugs. If the symptoms are not relieved, you should seek medical treatment in time to obtain more professional advice. treat). A special reminder is that if your skin condition is not good, you need to temporarily stop using cosmetics.
How to prevent acne: 1. Pay attention to personal hygiene and do not scratch the affected area; keep the skin clean, wash your face with warm water, and remove makeup thoroughly when putting on makeup; 2. Arrange your work and rest time reasonably and try not to stay up late , ensure adequate sleep, and maintain the skin's self-cleaning and recovery capabilities; 3. Maintain a light diet, eat more fruits and vegetables, and eat less spicy, sweet and irritating foods; 4. Ensure a basic amount of exercise every day, relax your mood, and keep your body and mind happy; 5 .Women in their menstrual period should pay more attention to rest and emotional regulation, and maintain skin hygiene.
In fact, in many cases, "home remedies" are not trustworthy. When in doubt, you can consult a professional clinician. Do not believe in rumors and experiment on beautiful faces.
This article was reviewed by Liu Yongsheng, director and chief physician of the Department of Skin Laser Plastic Surgery, Aviation General Hospital of China Medical University.