After peeling: restoration and skin care
Peels and resurfacing are popular. However, many are put off from these procedures by stories about their unpleasant consequences. What should you believe and how to recover faster after peelings? Olga Vladimirovna Zabnenkova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, Head of the Department of Medical Cosmetology at the Central Research Dermatovenerological Institute in Moscow, advises
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— How true are the stories about the frightening consequences of peelings?
— In every fairy tale, of course, there is some truth. Any chemical peeling, microcrystalline dermabrasion, laser skin resurfacing always damages the skin. Naturally, after such procedures a protective inflammatory reaction develops. Redness, swelling appears, and the skin peels off. All of these are completely expected reactions that go away on their own after some time.
But if the patient was not properly prepared for peeling or resurfacing, or these procedures were not initially indicated for him, “unexpected” consequences may occur.
— What exactly will patients have to face after peeling or resurfacing?
— During the first days after the procedure, the skin remains dehydrated. In addition, redness is sure to occur. Its intensity and duration depend on the depth and type of exposure. For example, after peeling with fruit acids, only slight redness occurs, which goes away after a couple of hours.
While after peeling with trichloroacetic acid, the skin remains red for up to two days. And after retinoic or medium peels, bright redness lasts up to 5 days.
In addition, after such procedures, the skin will definitely peel off. Peels with fruit acids are again the most comfortable. After them, peeling begins on the 2-3rd day and lasts only a couple of days. But other types of peelings will “delight” you with severe peeling, which can last a whole week.
Consequences such as swelling of the skin are common, which also goes away with time.
— Is it possible to somehow reduce the severity of all these phenomena?
- Without a doubt. To do this, you need to properly care for your skin. The main task is to moisturize it and restore the damaged barrier layer. In the first days, it is best to use cosmetics in the form of gels or foam. They are easy to apply and quickly absorbed.
Approximately on the 3-5th day you can switch to creams. They must contain moisturizing, restorative and protective substances, as well as antioxidants.
It is very important to strictly observe the hygiene regime. Try to touch the skin as little as possible - after peeling it is very vulnerable.
Under no circumstances should you indulge in self-medication. Some herbal mask according to your grandmother’s recipe can provoke an allergic reaction, which will increase the rehabilitation time several times.
— Is it possible to develop an allergy to the peeling itself?
- Very rarely. Allergies can only be caused by additional components included in the peeling. In addition, post-peeling masks and creams contain active ingredients that can also trigger a reaction. Here you need to act immediately. As soon as redness, itching and swelling appear, an intramuscular injection of antihistamines should be given. To prevent this from happening, you need to inform your doctor about any allergic reactions you have experienced before the procedure.
In general, it is important to talk in detail about all diseases. For example, after peeling you may experience an exacerbation of herpes. And this is fraught with the formation of scars. Therefore, if you have an exacerbation of herpes more than twice a year, be sure to tell your doctor about it.
— What should you do when one of the expected reactions after peeling lasts longer? For example, if redness and swelling do not go away in due time.
- This is a very unfavorable reaction. Essentially, it says that the peeling was not selected and carried out correctly. The important thing here is not to hesitate and take action as quickly as possible. In such cases, a whole range of drugs is used: antioxidants, anti-inflammatory drugs. Zinc preparations and steroid creams are also prescribed.
All recommendations must be strictly followed. Because such reactions can lead to the development of persistent hypersensitivity of the skin.
This is much more difficult to deal with. Increased sensitivity especially often develops in people with thin and dull skin. It also affects those who have undergone medium or repeated deep peeling twice on the same area of skin within a year. Hypersensitivity can last up to a year. Microcurrent therapy and special cosmetics help to cope with it.
— Sometimes the face remains red for several months after peeling. With what it can be connected?
- This is also a common complication. Patients with spider veins are prone to it, for whom the type of peeling was again chosen incorrectly. Persistent redness can last from a month to a year.
To speed up this process, it is important to avoid active sun, intense physical activity, and not visit the sauna or bathhouse. It is also worth adjusting your diet and giving up alcohol, hot and spicy foods, and marinades.
It is very useful to take Omega-3 during this period. It contains polyunsaturated fatty acids and strengthens the walls of blood vessels. By the way, it is also effective before peeling. For external use, a “vasoconstrictor tonic” is used, which can be ordered at a pharmacy with a doctor’s prescription.
In order to get rid of spider veins, they can be photocoagulated two to three months after peeling. For the complete disappearance of burst vessels, at least three sessions will be required, which are carried out once a month.
In addition, the situation can be improved by vascular medications, such as Lyoton gel or Arnica cream. They are joined by microcurrent therapy and mesotherapy. The latter, however, is used with caution. Still, this procedure is quite painful. And patients after not very successful peeling are especially sensitive to such manipulations.
— How often can pigment spots appear after peeling and polishing?
— This question is primarily related to the selection of the procedure. Thus, after peeling with fruit acids, as well as retinoic, phytin, phenolic and dermabrasion, hyperpigmentation practically does not occur. While after a median chemical peel with trichloroacetic acid and laser resurfacing, it is quite likely.
In addition, according to our observations, some physiotherapeutic procedures after peeling can also provoke the appearance of age spots. This applies, for example, to electrical lymphatic drainage and ultrasound therapy. All this should be taken into account by those whose skin is prone to hyperpigmentation.
Such patients require special pre-peeling preparation. They are also prescribed a whole range of medications that need to be used after peeling.
If pigment spots do appear, whitening procedures will be needed. In most cases, they help solve the problem.
Effect after Fraxel
With the help of Fraxel, it is possible to achieve skin rejuvenation even after a single session. Thanks to photothermolysis, the relief of the skin is smoothed, the tone becomes more even, focal hyperpigmentation is eliminated, small wrinkles, scars, the effects of burns or acne are removed, tone and elasticity are normalized, and pores are narrowed.
Subjective sensations
The entire rehabilitation period is about 2 weeks. The first positive results can be noted within the first week after Fraxel, but for some time you will have to be patient. Certain subjective sensations may be unpleasant. For the first few days, it is better not to go to work and try to avoid contact with strangers.
Swelling is possible, but lasts only 1-2 days. Peeling and redness of the skin may last longer and even cause some inconvenience. The intensity and duration of such manifestations depends on the degree of exposure to the patient’s skin, the depth of laser penetration and the individual characteristics of the body.
Peeling and redness are caused by the restoration of the surface layer of the epidermis. As a result of Fraxel treatment, dead and damaged cells are removed and intensively replaced with new ones. Peeling is the rejection of the layers of skin being removed. Redness (hyperemia) indicates an intensive process of restoration and formation of new cells. The entire process of replacing the old epidermis with a new one takes about a week, but the intensity of peeling decreases after 3-4 days.
Many patients complain of a burning sensation, the face “burns” as if from a sun or heat burn. This is also normal and should not cause much concern. The burning sensation indicates that the recovery process is taking place intensively.
How peelings work
The winter period with low solar activity is traditionally considered in our region to be the season for peeling procedures. Taking advantage of the lack of active summer sun, cosmetologists carry out the most aggressive procedures, after which your face swells, sometimes even hurts, and then for another week you change your skin like a snake.
Very often, post-peeling skin irritation is perceived negatively by clients, which is understandable. However, it is worth understanding that in the case of medium and deep peels, it is inflammation that is key to the rejuvenation process. We will look at the stages of this wonderful update. But first, I’ll tell you what kind of peelings there are.
Types of peelings
Superficial peels
act on the stratum corneum. With their help, you can improve the texture of your skin, making it look younger. This is the most popular type of peeling today. The main agents here are the famous ANA and BHA acids.
Medium peels
affect the epidermis, i.e. living layers of cells down to the dermis. These include retinoic, TCA (trichloroacetic acid 10–40% acid), Jessner peel. Such peels are used for pronounced signs of aging, wrinkles of medium depth, loss of turgor, tired face, etc.
Deep peelings
- phenol and peeling with trichloroacetic acid (concentration more than 50%) - penetrate even deeper, this is the most aggressive procedure, causing necrosis of the epidermis and dermis. It is recommended to do such procedures once every few years.
Acidic (with acids) peels change the pH in the stratum corneum, which activates the work of proteolytic enzymes. As a result, desquamation occurs, i.e. accelerated exfoliation of the stratum corneum.
Retinoic (yellow) peeling works according to a slightly different scheme; in this case, acidification does not occur; retinoids directly affect the maturation of living cells, which begin to divide faster and move upward faster, thereby pushing “old” cells to leave the stratum corneum faster. That is why after such peelings the skin does not “flake” but “comes off in layers.”
Herpes viral infection in dermatocosmetology practice
Innovative technologies used in the cosmetology industry enable the modern woman to effectively neutralize congenital and acquired cosmetic imperfections, significantly improve her appearance, and actively fight the aging process of the skin. The face, being a means of communicative interaction between people, along with other open areas of the skin, has a special psychological significance for the individual. These zones are the most important for realizing one’s own attractiveness, perfect appearance and are the objects of constant cosmetic manipulation, especially for women. Cosmetology, designed to improve primarily the aesthetic function of the skin, is an integral part of dermatology. Therefore, dermatocosmetologists must not only be fluent in modern methods used in cosmetology, but also have fundamental knowledge in the field of dermatology. They should be well aware of the pathological processes that most often occur in the facial area, which can lead to certain cosmetic defects, as well as affect the outcome of cosmetic procedures or be a contraindication for a particular procedure. For many representatives of the fair sex, especially at a young age, any rashes on the skin of the face are regarded as cosmetic defects. As a result, they often turn for first aid not to a dermatologist, but to a cosmetologist. Therefore, knowledge of the clinical symptoms and principles of treatment of dermatoses of facial localization is a necessary basic basis for the activity of any dermatocosmetologist [1, 4]. Currently, among a large group of dermatoses localized in the facial area, virus-associated dermatoses and, first of all, facial manifestations of herpes simplex (HS) deserve special attention. Herpes simplex virus (HSV) is a DNA-containing virus and belongs to the subfamily of α-herpes viruses, characterized by a short reproduction cycle, high tropism for epithelioid cells, as well as a pronounced cytotoxic effect. In the past, there was an opinion that HSV-1 selectively affects the facial area, and HSV-2 – the external genitalia, but in recent decades, data on their general tropism have been obtained; moreover, the role of HSV-1 in the development of genital herpes throughout the world is constantly increases. Thus, HSV-1 causes facial herpes in 80–90% of cases, and HSV-2 – in 10–20% [5, 6]. Currently, the incidence of AI is extremely high; according to WHO statistics, it ranks second among viral infections, second only to influenza. About 90% of the adult population of the planet is infected with HSV-1, the prevalence of HSV-2 ranges from 7 to 40%. According to leading experts, in our country the annual incidence of lip herpes is 10 million, skin herpes – 1 million, and ophthalmic herpes – 250 thousand cases. Studies have shown that by the age of 18, more than 90% of the world's inhabitants are infected with one or more strains of the herpes virus. Recurrent forms of herpes affect 10 to 20% of the population, and the annual increase increases by 15–17%. According to foreign studies, only 20% of those infected with the herpes virus are diagnosed with this disease; in 60%, the herpes infection, despite obvious symptoms, remains unrecognized. And in approximately 20% of the population the disease occurs in a latent form [5–10]. Having entered the human body by contact or, less commonly, by airborne droplets, the virus remains there for life, remaining in the sensory paravertebral ganglia. Exacerbations of herpes infection can occur after exposure to various provoking factors: hypothermia, insolation, mental stress, physical activity, mechanical trauma, alcohol intake, changes in hormonal rhythms (for example, menstruation), weakened immunity. The facial area is one of the most favorite localizations for manifestations of PG. The rashes are most often located on the red border of the lips, the vestibule and wings of the nose, the perioral region, on the chin, and much less often in the cheeks and forehead [2, 8, 10]. In clinical practice, the most common form of recurrent PG is the most common. Regardless of the location of the pathological process, the disease in most cases begins with subjective sensations - harbingers of relapse - on average one day before the appearance of rashes, which manifest themselves as mild sensations in the form of tingling, itching, burning. There may also be a disturbance in the general condition: a feeling of weakness, chills, fever. After 1–2 days, erythema appears in the area of projection of subjective symptoms, accompanied by moderate swelling, against the background of which small grouped hemispherical bubbles begin to form. The contents of the bubbles are initially transparent, then become cloudy. After existing for several days, they turn into erosions covered with thin serous crusts. After 7–9 days, the crusts are rejected, leaving behind a pinkish or brownish-brown secondary stain, which usually regresses after 7–14 days. In some patients with frequent relapses of herpes in the same place or with the addition of a secondary infection, shallow small scars may remain at the site of resolved herpetic rashes. Recurrence of PG is often accompanied by a reaction from the lymphatic system in the form of regional lymphadenitis and lymphangitis, the addition of a secondary infection, and symptoms of damage to the peripheral nervous system. In more severe cases, skin manifestations of herpetic infection are aggravated by symptoms of general intoxication: low-grade fever, sweating, headache, malaise, joint pain, gastrointestinal disorders [4, 5, 8]. In more rare cases, atypical manifestations of PG are observed. Thus, with the addition of a secondary streptococcal infection, massive brownish and long-lasting crusts are formed (rupioid form of herpes). The formation of hemorrhagic exudate in blisters, shrinking into bloody crusts, accompanied by severe pain, characterizes the hemorrhagic form. When the viral process is localized in areas with loose subcutaneous fat (lips, periorbital area), an edematous form occurs. It is characterized by severe swelling without the formation of bubbles and crusts. Frequent exacerbations of this form of PG can lead to the development of elephantiasis-like form (dense chronic edema, increasing from relapse to relapse). In the zosteriform form, the rashes are accompanied by the development of pain due to the involvement of various pairs of cranial nerves (usually trigeminal and facial) in the pathological process. In most cases, severe pain precedes the appearance of a herpetic rash on the skin of the lips and cheeks. These symptoms disappear along with the regression of the rash and recur with the next relapse. The greatest difficulty in recognizing a herpes viral infection in the facial area occurs with abortive forms of PG. H. Gouqerot was the first to draw attention to the existence of abortive forms of herpes simplex in 1921. A feature of these forms is the absence of the most characteristic stage of development of the pathological process - the stage of development of vesicles. Abortive forms include erythematous, papular and pruritic. With these manifestations, clinical symptoms are limited to the initial stage of the disease. In the erythematous form, the rashes are represented by inflammatory spots of varying sizes with unclear boundaries and irregularly rounded outlines. The color of the elements is pink, less often – bright pink. In patients with oily skin, the rashes have a yellowish tint. Sometimes the spots are accompanied by slight swelling. The appearance of erythema is usually accompanied by mild itching, burning or tingling. The process lasts 3-4 days and then disappears without a trace. The papular form is characterized by the appearance of barely noticeable papules of pink or bright pink color, located isolated from each other. Swelling and hyperemia of the surrounding tissues are mild. The process regresses 3–5 days after its onset. In the itchy form, the process is limited only to the development of subjective sensations without the development of any rashes. After existing for 12–24 hours, the sensations regress without a trace [5, 8–10]. Thus, a practicing dermatocosmetologist may encounter manifestations of herpes viral infection in its various variants. Patients can apply for the correction of post-herpetic skin changes: shallow small scars, pigment spots, dense chronic swelling in the lip and/or periorbital area. Therefore, before discussing issues of cosmetic procedures, it is necessary to carefully collect anamnesis, find out what symptoms preceded these changes in the skin, whether they were accompanied by subjective sensations, whether the patient was ever diagnosed with a viral infection and what treatment was prescribed for this. Clarifying your herpetic history is a very important point, because Carrying out cosmetic procedures, and especially those taking place in violation of the integrity of the epidermis and dermis, can cause a relapse of herpetic infection. It should also be remembered that an absolute contraindication to invasive dermatocosmetology is the presence of active manifestations of viral infections. Abortive and atypical forms of PG deserve special attention, which, unfortunately, can be very difficult to diagnose. It should be remembered that tattooing, permanent makeup, mesotherapy, mechanical and laser dermabrasion, midline chemical peeling, contour plastic surgery, etc. often lead to exacerbation of latent herpetic infection (Fig. 1). Any invasive technique, being a skin injury, is stress, which has an additional negative effect on the state of anti-infective immunity. Activation of viruses is possible even in cases of intact skin against the background of long-term remission of chronic infection under the influence of aggressive cosmetic interventions. Thus, when performing tattooing and dermabrasion, the treated area is a continuous wound surface. The herpes that develops after these procedures belongs to the so-called “wound” herpes, the course of which is protracted and most difficult to stop. The spread of herpetic eruptions over the injured surface of the skin is often accompanied by the addition of a secondary infection. This may result in pigmentation or scar atrophy, i.e. unwanted postoperative complications, which negates the expected results from the cosmetic procedures performed. According to foreign authors, infectious complications after laser resurfacing are about 5%, and in patients with recurrent herpes, the risk of such complications during phenol peels, laser skin resurfacing, and dermabrasion is approximately 50%, i.e. is assessed as extremely high [11–14]. Therefore, taking into account the above circumstances, patients are recommended to undergo antiviral therapy for preventive purposes before invasive procedures. A dermatocosmetologist planning an aesthetic procedure associated with mechanical, chemical or thermal damage to the skin and mucous membranes is obliged to take preventive measures, especially in cases of a complicated herpetic history. Therefore, it is justified to prescribe systemic and local antiherpetic drugs before, after, and sometimes during cosmetic procedures, depending on the situation [2, 14]. According to various studies, many forms of viral infections respond well to local treatment, and often topical use of antiviral drugs is more effective than systemic use, since it provides a higher concentration of the active substance directly at the site of infection without toxic effects on the body as a whole. Considering the above, the greatest interest, in our opinion, is ribavirin cream (Devirs, pharmaceutical), the active substance of which is a direct-acting antiviral agent. Ribavirin (1-D-ribofuranosyl-1-H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide) is a synthetic analogue of guanosine with a pronounced direct antiviral effect. This nucleoside derivative is distinguished by a wide spectrum of antiviral action and pronounced effectiveness against diseases caused by various DNA and RNA viruses. The most sensitive DNA-containing viruses to Devirs are: HSV viruses and varicella-zoster viruses. It is important that the drug, having powerful antiviral activity in the lesion, does not have a resorptive effect and selectively inhibits the synthesis of the viral genome without suppressing DNA synthesis in normally functioning cells [15]. The antiviral effect of the drug Devirs is due to the fact that the active substance ribavirin has a triple mechanism of action, influencing several stages of virus reproduction, which contributes to the active suppression of the virus development cycle in the lesion: • inhibits the enzyme inosine monophosphate dehydrogenase (IMPDH), reducing the pool of guanosine, and thereby indirectly suppresses the synthesis of DNA and RNA viruses; • affects the systemic and local immune response, incl. on the proliferation of mitogen- and antigen-activated T- and B-lymphocytes, induces the transition of the Th2 type immune response to the Th1 type, increases the content of IL-2, TNFα, IFNγ, inducing an antiviral cell-mediated immune response. This leads to the launch of a cytotoxic reaction and the death of cells infected with the virus, while ribavirin blocks the Th2 subtype of the immune response, which is associated with the persistence of the virus in the body and may represent a mechanism for the virus to escape from the host immune response; • causes lethal mutations in the DNA of the virus, inducing the production of defective herpes virus particles with a subsequent decrease in the pathogenicity of the virus [15]. The use of a topical remedy - 7.5% ribavirin cream in the treatment and prevention of herpes infection is pathogenetically justified. Proof of this is the conducted research on the state of local immunity in places of traditional rashes, as well as the study of the biology of the virus during the formation of vesicles. The clinical effectiveness of local therapy for herpes infection with 7.5% ribavirin cream has been shown in a number of international and domestic studies. Thus, a clinical study conducted in Italy by M. Marcheesi et al. showed the high effectiveness of external use of 7.5% ribavirin cream in patients with genital herpes. Applications of the drug were carried out on the skin and mucous membranes affected by infection. Almost 35% of patients noted a decrease in the severity of itching and pain on the 10th–14th day of treatment, 23% of patients noted the appearance of crusts, indicating healing. However, the authors note that the greatest effect of treatment was observed in patients who used combination therapy (systemic and topical ribavirin) - a decrease in the severity of itching and pain - in 63%, the formation of post-vesicular crusts - in 58% on days 8-9. At the same time, the authors emphasize the advisability of prescribing ribavirin cream as monotherapy, especially in the treatment of rare herpetic lesions [16]. In a study conducted by domestic specialists, 7.5% ribavirin cream was prescribed to 30 non-pregnant women aged 19 to 62 years who had an episode of recurrent genital herpes [28] or newly diagnosed genital herpes [2]. The patients were diagnosed based on the clinical picture (characteristic rashes, itching, burning, pain in the lesions), medical history and laboratory parameters (determination of IgM, IgG in blood plasma and viral DNA using PCR). The patients also experienced a decrease in DIQL (on average 17±5.1 points). All women were prescribed the drug acyclovir (200 mg/5 times/day for 7 days) and 7.5% ribavirin cream on the lesions 5 times/day. - 7 days. After the course of therapy, an objective study revealed the absence of herpetic vesicles and erosions in all patients. In 19 women, moderately severe erythema was noted, in 11, the skin surface did not differ from healthy, 3 (9.9%) women had single crusts against the background of erythema. Itching, pain, burning sensation have completely regressed. The patients showed positive dynamics of DIQL indicators (this indicator was 7±3.3), as well as normalization of laboratory parameters [17]. A clinical placebo-controlled study conducted at the Easter Dermatological Center in 60 patients of both sexes demonstrated the high effectiveness of the combined use of ribavirin when taken orally (capsules) and per cutis (7.5% cream) compared with placebo in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia, which is A frequent complication of enclosing herpes (20% of patients). This study demonstrated that the use of topical and systemic ribavirin led to a statistically reliable reduction in the intensity of the pain syndrome by more than 5 times compared to placebo [18]. In another study, 7.5% ribavirin cream was prescribed as monotherapy 5 times/day. On the affected areas of the skin and mucous membranes in patients with recurrent genital herpes. In total, 17 women aged 17 to 45 years were examined and treated. The diagnosis of herpetic infection in all patients was confirmed by the PCR method. The effectiveness of therapy was evaluated by the effect on the dynamics of the current relapse. In 14 patients, a reduction in the duration of relapse was observed to 2-4 days, in 2 women - up to 5-7 days, in one patient the drug was ineffective and it was prescribed another treatment. In general, patients noted the rapid disappearance of subjective sensations in the form of itching and burning, as well as the acceleration of epithelization processes compared to previous periods of exacerbation. There were no side effects when using ribavirin cream [7]. The effectiveness of ribavirin cream in combination with systemic ribavirin is also proved in patients with girdle herpes and/or genital herpes against the background of chemotherapy of acute leukemia [19]. Thus, 7.5% Ribavirin Cream showed high therapeutic effectiveness in the treatment of herpetic infection. A dermatocosmetologist involved in the conduct of invasive methods can actively use it as preventive therapy before invasive procedures in patients with burdened herpetic history. The use of the devirs as a preventive measure is able to protect the patient from possible complications. In our opinion, the following destination scheme is justified: 3-5 days before the procedure 5 times /day. On the face area with a thin layer. If necessary, the drug can be combined with systemic antiviral drugs (acyclovir). Another effective drug has appeared in the arsenal of a dermatocosmetologist that can significantly reduce the risk of exacerbation of herpes-viral infection with cosmetic manipulations.
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Rehabilitation rules
If you follow the doctor’s recommendations, rehabilitation will not cause major problems, and the effect after Fraxel will be more pronounced.
Patients must adhere to the following rules:
- Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and artificial ultraviolet radiation. At this time, it is better to be outdoors less often, and if you do have to go outside, you need to wear a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses. Solarium is contraindicated.
- To reduce burning and peeling, you can use mild moisturizing creams and masks. Any peeling of peeling areas is contraindicated. Panthenol has a good restorative effect.
The response to Fraxel and the duration of rehabilitation are individual for each person. The maximum positive effect after the procedure depends not only on the skill and experience of the doctor, but also on how carefully the patient follows his recommendations. In our cosmetology clinic you can use the skin rejuvenation service using laser fractional photothermolysis and undergo a full course of rehabilitation under the supervision of specialists.
