Mask plus hormone or high blood pressure

According to media reports, the domestic cosmetic testing authority “National Quality Supervision and Inspection Center for Daily Products” found that the test results for some mask clobetasol propionate were 176.12 micrograms per gram, which exceeded the detection limit by nearly 6,000 times. Glucocorticoids.

Adding hormones is an open secret

The glucocorticoid is a glucocorticoid known as "skin opiate," and it is the most common topical drug used in dermatology. It has strong immunosuppressive and anti-inflammatory effects and is used on masks. The effect of whitening and acne is very obvious. However, in 2007, the "Hygienic Standards for Cosmetics" promulgated by China clearly states that glucocorticoids are prohibited substances. In the mask market, the use of glucocorticoids is very common, as long as it is a whitening, acne effect almost all have added.

"Efficient mask" into the hardest hit by hormones

If you use the mask, it will be effective if you stick it for a day or two, and if the face is white and smooth, you should consider whether you have added glucocorticoids. It thins the skin and expands the capillaries, which produces a series of negative effects. Hormone dermatitis may be dependent on long-term use. If you use it for a long time, there will be damage to the human body, such as high blood pressure, and if it is severe, it will lead to mental disorders.

Side effects of glucocorticoids

1. Inducing or aggravating infection

Glucocorticoids can inhibit the body's immune function, and no antibacterial effect, so long-term application can often induce infection or aggravate the infection, allowing latent in vivo proliferation of infectious lesions or resurgent burning,

2, material metabolism and water and salt metabolism disorder

The long-term use of glucocorticoids in large quantities can lead to disturbances in substance metabolism and water and salt metabolism, and adrenocortical hyperfunction syndromes such as edema, hypokalemia, hypertension, diabetes, skin thinning, full moon face, buffalo back, and central obesity , hairy, acne, muscle weakness and muscle atrophy and other symptoms, generally do not require extra treatment, can be resolved after drug withdrawal. However, muscle weakness is slow and incomplete.

3. Cardiovascular complications

Long-term use of glucocorticoids can induce hypertension and atherosclerosis as it can lead to sodium, water retention, and elevated blood lipids.

4, digestive system complications

Gucocorticoid stimulates the secretion of gastric acid and pepsin, inhibits the secretion of gastric mucus, and reduces the repulsion of the gastric mucosa. It can induce or exacerbate peptic ulcers. Glucocorticoids can also mask the initial symptoms of ulceration, resulting in sudden hemorrhage and perforation. Severe complications, long-term use can make gastric or duodenal ulcers worse

5. Cataracts and Glaucoma

Glucocorticosteroids can induce cataracts and can occur either systemically or locally. Glucocorticoids can also increase intraocular pressure, induce glaucoma or worsen glaucoma

6, osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures

Osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures are serious complications in the treatment of glucocorticoids in patients of all ages.

7, neuropsychiatric abnormalities

Glucocorticoids can cause various forms of behavioral abnormalities. Such as nervousness, agitation, insomnia, emotional changes or even obvious mental symptoms. Some patients also have suicidal tendencies. In addition, glucocorticoids may also induce seizures.