Steroid-damaged skin recovery

In cases of corticoid-dependent skin, severe infection or accompanying fungal superinfection, clients need to gradually reduce the corticoid dose and use oral medication under the guidance of a Doctor to treat the infection before treating other conditions such as vasodilation or skin recovery.

After the skin condition has been controlled, clients can use topical products that help soothe the skin, reduce inflammation and stimulate skin recovery. Priority should be given to products with natural, gentle, non-irritating ingredients for the skin.

Electrophoresis is a non-invasive treatment method using electrical currents to enhance the absorption of active ingredients into the skin, which is very useful for steroid-damaged skin. This method helps enhance the penetration of nutrients such as vitamins and minerals, thereby nourishing and repairing the skin. At the same time, electrophoresis therapy also helps reduce inflammation, redness, improve elasticity and stimulate blood circulation, supporting the cell regeneration process.

RF microneedling or RF microneedle is a microneedling method integrated with RF waves applied for steroid-damaged skin recovery, aiming to regenerate damaged skin and restore the natural skin barrier. When using the RF microneedle method, energy from RF waves creates fractional micro-thermal damage columns, then stimulates the wound healing process, constricts blood vessels, promotes the proliferation of collagen and elastin and restructures the skin from deep within. This helps the skin recover, reduces redness and thinning and restores firmness.

Mesotherapy is a method using micro-needles to deliver essential nutrients deep into the skin, helping topical steroid-damaged skin recovery. Depending on the corticoid infection status, the Doctor will prescribe appropriate ingredients, among which peptides are the main ingredients often applied with the ability to reinforce the skin barrier, stimulate collagen and elastin production, reduce inflammation, reduce redness, limit hyperpigmentation and improve skin elasticity.

In addition, other ingredients such as niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, pantothenic acid, pyridoxine, biotin, vitamins, zinc… help the skin regenerate, reduce inflammation, restore protective functions, strengthen the immune system to make the skin healthier, provide antioxidant effects, slow down the aging process and improve uneven skin tone.

PRP is a method using autologous blood; after centrifugation, the platelet-rich plasma is separated to be delivered back into the skin to support damage repair and skin regeneration. When PRP is delivered into the skin area needing improvement, growth factors from platelets will participate in regulating the inflammatory response and activating the healing process, thereby promoting collagen and elastin proliferation, improving elasticity and supporting skin barrier recovery.

With weak, easily reddened and thin skin due to corticoid infection, PRP is often considered as a recovery acceleration step to help the skin become healthier over time, reduce the uncomfortable stinging sensation and improve rough skin texture. In addition, PRP can be combined with other methods as prescribed by the Doctor to optimize effectiveness and shorten recovery time.

IPL (intense pulsed light) is a method using high-intensity pulsed light to improve skin lesions such as acne, telangiectasia, redness, dark spots and uneven skin tone. IPL works by emitting broad-spectrum light pulses that penetrate the epidermis and dermis, absorbing melanin and hemoglobin pigments in blood vessels, helping to reduce vasodilation and improve skin pigmentation. In addition, IPL also kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, stimulates new collagen production, makes the skin firm, bright and healthy, increases elasticity and supports skin recovery after corticoid-induced damage.

PDL laser 585nm (pulsed dye laser) has been considered the gold standard in treating skin blood vessels for over 20 years. The 585nm wavelength is strongly absorbed by oxyhemoglobin in blood vessels, breaking down dilated capillaries without damaging surrounding tissues. This method not only minimizes symptoms like skin redness and vasodilation but also stimulates collagen proliferation, regenerates skin structure, supports the recovery of skin damaged by corticoid infection, bringing smoother and more even-toned skin.

Steroid-damaged skin recovery using a long-pulsed 1064nm Nd:YAG laser is a method that helps improve telangiectasia, redness and skin damage caused by corticoid. The long-pulsed 1064nm wavelength can target oxyhemoglobin present in capillaries and deep blood vessels, helping to constrict capillaries, reduce skin redness, erythema, congestion and even out skin tone without damaging surrounding tissues. At the same time, this therapy also shrinks sebaceous glands, reduces bacteria, stimulates collagen production, regenerates cells, improves skin elasticity and structure and supports the healthy skin recovery process.