How does cosmetics aggravate skin conditions like contact and atopic dermatitis, eczema or run-off pattern?

Pores are a major concern for many of my patients and can be quite tricky to treat. Instead of facials, another way to reduce pore size would be through the use of lasers: 1. Carbon laser peel The carbon laser peel is a laser procedure that works together with a thin layer of fine liquid carbon that is applied to the skin. When applied, the liquid carbon penetrates into the pores. As the laser is applied to the skin, the liquid carbon vaporises, reducing the pore size and removing bacteria and dirt along with it. This laser has no downtime and can be done every 2 weeks. 2.

Thank you for your question. In managing facial dermatitis or eczema, it is important to ensure that you use gentle products like soap free cleansers and moisturisers on the face. Sometimes, less is better, so avoid using too many products on the face if possible as that may sometimes cause more irritation. As for the rashes recurring after discontinuation of the steroids, it could be due to a relapse of the eczema or a condition known as perioral dermatitis, which is steroid induced rash on the face.