The Secret Of The Efficacy Of Hydrocolloid Acne Patches: Let Acne No Longer Trouble You!

Eating hot pot, drinking milk tea, staying up late to watch TV series... while bringing happiness to everyone, it also brings acne troubles to some people. And there is such a "magic weapon", a small piece, just apply it gently, and the acne will "disappear" immediately. Is Hydrocolloid Acne Patches a magic weapon for emergency or a cover-up?

Hydrocolloid Acne Patches are usually hydrocolloid dressings made by mixing elastic polymerized hydrogels with synthetic rubber and adhesives. They have the function of absorbing exudate and forming a moist healing environment. Related studies have shown that topical hydrocolloid dressings start to work after 3 days, and acne lesions (including non-inflammatory lesions: blackheads, whiteheads; inflammatory acne papules, pus) can be effectively improved.

First of all, the closed environment formed by Hydrocolloid Acne Patches can isolate the wound from the outside air, replace the damaged skin to play a barrier function, reduce the growth of harmful bacteria in the wound, and create a clean environment for wound healing. Use before makeup to cover the surface of acne to achieve the effect of isolation and protection.

Secondly, the absorbent contained in Hydrocolloid Acne Patches can absorb tissue fluid, sebum and impurities at the wound, and mix with the ingredients of the acne patch to form a colloid, providing "wet healing" conditions. At the same time, it prevents acne from breaking and accelerates skin cell regeneration and repair. Finally, Hydrocolloid Acne Patches creates a low-oxygen environment at the closed wound, which can reduce inflammatory reactions and reduce the possibility of pigmentation, thereby reducing the risk of acne scars.

Hydrocolloid Acne Patches with gel patches can effectively absorb tissue fluid, oil or pus around acne, and are suitable for mild epidermal acne (that is, acne with cracks or whiteheads), but they are not effective for nodular acne because their effect cannot penetrate deep into the skin tissue. If the acne is in a red and swollen state and there is no crack, it means that the skin barrier still exists, and the acne patch cannot work through the skin barrier. In addition, acne patches cannot prevent the recurrence of acne.

To achieve the best results, the correct method of use is important. Before using Hydrocolloid Acne Patches, you need to clean your face and use a cotton swab to dip a small amount of saline to clean the pimples; choose an appropriate acne patch according to the size of the pimple, and press the edge of the acne patch tightly with the acne opening as the center point; when changing the acne patch, you need to tear it off gently. Soaking a cotton pad in water and gently applying the acne patch can help soften and tear off the Hydrocolloid Acne Patches.

According to different types of acne, you should choose a suitable treatment method. For acne without whiteheads, there are many bacteria on the skin around the hair follicles in the early stage of inflammation. The relatively closed environment formed by Hydrocolloid Acne Patches will create space for anaerobic bacteria to reproduce, which can cause bacteria to multiply in large numbers, but aggravate acne inflammation. In addition, it is not recommended to squeeze acne violently in order to use acne patches, because you cannot ensure that the wound will not be infected by doing it yourself. If you are a patient with severe acne, it is recommended to go to the hospital for professional treatment.