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More Skin Care Tips
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Do not underestimate the power of patches. They can help prevent & treat acne scars.
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Skin Science: Patches are affordable, especially hydrocolloid patches. Brands like Hero & Zitstika are well known, however there are dozens of more cost effective options that work just as well. I endorse the use of patches for the following reasons-
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They provide haptic feedback & prevent further manipulation of acne lesions. This especially applies to patients who pick. Having a dressing on areas of excoriation reduces the tendency to further pick
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HC dressings can absorb excess fluid such as pus, reducing healing times
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They provide a good environment for wound healing.#Pus can be taken up in the dressing, an occlusive environment means faster & more efficient healing
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They can deliver skin care actives such as #niacinamide, ascorbic acid, pigment inhibitors, & #hyaluronicacid more efficiently. #Teatreeoil if you must. Tiny microneedles - #microdarts are absorbed over a few hours. These super small needles penetrate the upper layer of skin, the stratum corneum. The result is enhanced transepidermal drug delivery. This means actives are delivered deep in the epidermis where they can exert their role
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Cost: Hydrocolloid dressings can be bought from any pharmacy. They cost between 5 to 30 cents per dressing. Sold in lots of 10 to 40. If you pick, the investment is a no brainer. Microdarts & #microneedles are more expensive (hightech). They cost upwards of $25 USD per pack
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Dr Davin Lim
Dermatologist
Brisbane, AUSTRALIA
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#acne #acnetips