Masks regularly contain steroids, are there any side effects?

Steroids are medicinal substances that are intended to relieve inflammation in the body. Its use is very monitored and must be prescribed by a doctor. But lately, he has been distributing masks that contain steroids. What is the purpose and to find out if there are side effects from steroid masks on the face?


The steroid effect of leaf masks on the face

Steroids or also called corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory to treat various diseases. Anti-inflammatory is available in various forms: tablets, syrups, injections, inhalers, creams, lotions and gels.

Although it is beneficial for treatment, steroids can also cause some side effects. Usually, these side effects occur after long-term use. However, do not rule out the effects of steroids can appear several days after use, including on the face.

In 2016, there was a masked circulation sheet in China. Shanghai Daily reported, found about 33 pieces of corticosteroid masks containing glucocortoids. Glucocortosteroids are a type of steroid whose use has been restricted by Chinese health authorities.

This drug is widely used by doctors to reduce inflammation of the skin, whiten and rejuvenate the skin. However, users may experience side effects such as allergies and other skin problems, especially if they are used for a long time.

Wang Baoxi, a doctor at the Chinese Medical Academy plastic surgery hospital, said the effects of steroids on the face cannot be underestimated. Glucocorticoid side effects on mask steroids can occur after routine use for 14 consecutive days.

According to Baoxi, the negative effects of steroids in sheet masks do not immediately appear on the face. The skin will feel very supple and smooth after use. But the side effects of steroid masks usually only appear after total closure. After two weeks of stopping with a mask, a rash may start to appear.


Side effects of steroids for the skin

Sheet masks are the preferred face masks because of their practical use. Indeed, there has been no specific research on the effects of steroids in sheet masks on the face.

However, if steroid masks are often used in the long run, your skin may have problems.

The following side effects from steroids usually occur if they are overused:
Takifilasis

Tachyphylaxis is a reduction in the skin's response to topical steroids due to repeated use. As a result, a person will continue to increase the dose so that the effect is more pronounced. When the dose does not increase, redness can appear until the appearance of fluid-filled lesions on the face.
Skin atrophy

Skin atrophy is a steroid effect that can occur when you use it for a long time on the face. This condition purifies the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and causes changes in connective tissue. When this happens, the skin usually loosens and wrinkles.

The face is also thinning, so the veins are clearly visible and show lighter skin color in some parts.
glaucoma

Glaucoma is a condition that increases pressure inside the eye to damage the optic nerve. Some reports indicate that a person suffers from glaucoma after using long-term topical steroids around the eyes. This means that this risk can occur when you regularly use foil masks that contain steroids.

Before buying a foil mask, make sure the product purchased contains ingredients that are safe for the skin and do not contain steroids.

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