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Dr. Lee: Understand Your Skin Before Choosing Care

Original article published December 7, 2024

In this NOW Health report by Yang Chih-ching, Dr. Lee Chien-Nien (李杰年) of 杰膚美 discusses common mistakes that arise when people assume they know their skin type. Choosing unsuitable products can cost money without addressing the underlying problem.

When “more care” creates a problem

The report describes normal or oily skin mistaken for dry skin and treated with multiple rich layers morning and evening, contributing to breakouts. Excessive oil control, unsuitable acids or prolonged use of steroid ointments can also create an unstable pattern of irritation and peeling.

Dr. Lee discusses how this can lead to a cycle: irritated skin is mistaken for dryness, prompting still more products. The original also describes Demodex-related concerns in people with redness, small papules and itching, with professional assessment needed to distinguish the cause.

Images as an additional reference

The feature introduces EVE V’s high-resolution images and comparisons with data from Asian populations of a similar age. Reports and LINE-related communication are presented as tools for discussing findings and maintaining follow-up.

At the time of the report, the article describes 17 analysis items using ordinary, polarized and UV illumination, including pores, wrinkles, pigment and sensitivity-related patterns. The physician discusses how these views can support examination of redness or pigment that is difficult to assess by eye alone.

Priorities depend on the concern

Dr. Lee distinguishes superficial pigmentation from deeper pigment concerns and discusses different clinical approaches, recovery expectations and lifestyle factors. Picosecond or ruby lasers, focused-lens approaches, microneedling radiofrequency, topical medicines and other options appear in the report as physician-selected examples.

For folds, laxity or sensitivity, he describes different combinations and the need to establish stable skin before proceeding. Records taken before and after a procedure help make the discussion of change more concrete.

The article closes with advice to avoid committing to a favorite procedure before understanding the skin. Sun protection, regular sleep, appropriate moisturizing and attention to smoking, alcohol and excess sweets form the everyday foundation described by the physician.

Source: NOW Health report reproduced on HERBEST. Original photographs credited to Dr. Lee (李杰年).

Dr. Lee: Understand Your Skin Before Choosing Care

When “more care” creates a problem

Images as an additional reference

Priorities depend on the concern

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