How long does it take to recover from skin problems?

In fact, there is really no accurate estimate. It can be as fast as three to five days and a week, and the redness and swelling can be reduced. It can take as slow as one or two years and may not return to a completely healthy state. It all depends on what problem you have, which layer of the skin is damaged, and whether you have made any mistakes during the conditioning period.

Not long ago, I helped a little girl who just went to college to treat the redness caused by the change of seasons. She went to the beach and didn't wear hard sunscreen. When she came back, she was too cold and faced the air conditioner all night. Her cheeks were red and hot and she had a small rash. I didn't arrange anything complicated for her. I told her to stop all soap-based cleansing and wash her face only with warm water, apply a layer of repairing essence in the morning and evening, and only dare to wear a hat and mask when going out. After 6 days, the redness in the photos she sent has faded away, and it is no different from the previous state.

But if you're hurt on a deeper level, it's not a matter of weeks. I am particularly impressed by an old user who used high-concentration salicylic acid for half a year to remove closed mouth. Later, her barrier was severely damaged. Her face would get hot when the wind blows in the winter, and she would get a yellowish rash when she sweats in the summer. She is considered particularly obedient. , I didn’t use any whitening or anti-aging products in the whole process, and I didn’t even dare to apply sunscreen. I only relied on hard sunscreen. I adjusted my skin care plan according to the feedback every month. After 10 months of maintenance, I finally dared to use ordinary moisturizing creams casually.

Nowadays, there are two opinions on the Internet that are very quarrelsome. One group says that the skin metabolism cycle is 28 days, and any problem will definitely be cured in one month. The other group claims that as long as the barrier is damaged, it should be treated for at least one year. In fact, both opinions go to extremes. The former applies the epidermal metabolism rules of healthy skin to all problems. If the damage has reached the dermis, such as dark acne marks that have been left for several years, sunken acne pits, or even hormone dependence that has destroyed the skin's immunity, significant improvement may not be seen in two or three months, let alone 28 days. After all, collagen regeneration in the dermis is measured in months. The latter is purely about selling anxiety. Many people temporarily over-exfoliate, or use inappropriate skin care products once, and their faces are damaged. They can recover in two or three weeks at most, and they dare not touch any effective products for less than a year or two.

Speaking of skin conditioning, it is really no different from growing succulents. You just need to dry out the water and the leaves will become wrinkled. If you pour some water and leave them in a cool place for two days, they will grow back. If the roots are rotten and the soil is compacted, you have to prune the roots, change the soil, and slowly control the maintenance. The cycle is naturally long. How can there be any unified recovery timetable?

I have seen too many people who have mild acne that can be cleared up in a month or two with normal treatments. However, they insist on believing in the "three-day acne treatment" folk remedy and apply white vinegar and toothpaste on their face. This causes inflammation and causes the skin to darken and damage the barrier, which delays the recovery period for more than half a year. Instead, it takes a detour.

I really want to say, don’t stare at the calendar every day and calculate how long it will take to get better. Stop fussing and pay more attention to the status feedback of your skin. As long as you are going in the right direction, it is better to go slower than going the wrong way.