Inflamed pimples on the face, oily sheen– all these signs of problem skin are usually very disturbing for young people, especially girls, and make them resort to thicker makeup or folk remedies on the advice of friends and acquaintances. Often such measures only exacerbate the problem, and the acne on the face gets worse.
Without the competent help of a cosmetologist, and sometimes a gastroenterologist, one cannot cope in such a situation. But sometimes problematic facial skin is associated with hormonal fluctuations, which is inherent in the female body, and in this case, you should consult a gynecologist.
Especially for readers of estet-portal.com Yulia Denisenko - gynecologist – Endocrinologist of the Department of Endocrine Gynecology of KGRD No. 1, who spoke about some of the most common myths about visiting the "women's" doctor and how a gynecologist can help to cope with problematic facial skin.
Myth 1. It is not necessary to visit a gynecologist as long as nothing hurts or bothers you
Unfortunately, this myth is very common among women of any age. Many believe that they themselves are able to determine – whether they have gynecological problems, and even if they occur, they try to take painkillers on their own or use some folk remedies that relieve unpleasant symptoms. However, this only drives the problem to a standstill, and when a woman nevertheless goes to the doctor, she already has to be treated for a long time and seriously.
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Modern trends in medicine are aimed at preventing the development of chronic diseases as much as possible, immediately treating acute forms and thereby improving the quality of life of patients. Unfortunately, in our country, this global trend is not taking root well, patients come to doctors already at those stages of the disease, when serious measures have to be taken for treatment.
In gynecology, major health problems are not so difficult to prevent – it is enough just to visit a doctor once a year and undergo screening, which includes colposcopy, ultrasound of the pelvic organs, and examination of the mammary glands. If necessary, a doctor may recommend a thyroid test and a hormonal panel analysis.
Myth 2. Problematic facial skin is discussed with a cosmetologist
A gynecologist with an acne problem can clearly explain whether abundant inflamed elements on the face are associated with a malfunction in the production of certain hormones, and also whether a serious internal disease has caused acne on the face.
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For example, polycystic ovary syndrome is often manifested by oily skin, acne on the face and hair loss. In addition, the reason for the "blooming" facial acne may be hyperandrogenism or other changes in the production of some hormones in the body.
The gynecologist will recommend the patient the necessary studies to clarify where and what went wrong and, if necessary, help to correct the hormonal background, after which the problematic facial skin will become much cleaner.
A qualified cosmetologist, when girls with problem skin contact him, will definitely advise additional consultations with a gastroenterologist, gynecologist or other specialists, and this indicates his high professionalism, since the causes of acne are always associated with various problems in the body.
Myth 3. Hormonal drugs make you fat and are only suitable for contraception
This myth was founded at the dawn of the creation of hormonal drugs, which did have some side effects, but many women continue to consider them harmful and dangerous to this day, although since then medical science has gone very far ahead.
Modern hormonal drugs have a clear and narrow spectrum of action – they affect a specific problem (for example, regulate the production of a particular hormone) and practically do not affect the metabolism, so you can’t get covered with hair, get swelling, lose libido or get fat from them.
But this statement is true only if the combined oral contraceptive (COC) is prescribed by a doctor based on the examination, and the woman takes the drug under the supervision of this doctor.
Today, a contraceptive correctly selected by a gynecologist-endocrinologist helps to correct hormonal imbalance in the shortest possible time, and in many cases this is far from being only a means of preventing unwanted pregnancy.
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If you are concerned about any other problems or myths related to women's health or the condition of the skin of the face, doctor Denisenko Yulia Sergeevna will be happy to answer such important questions as:
- How does taking COCs affect mood and libido?
- Can I prescribe my own medications without consulting a doctor?
- How dangerous is taking hormonal drugs for women who smoke.
- How do you know if a drug is not suitable? We are waiting for your comments.
Denisenko Julia Sergeevna
Tel: +380 (50) 909 35 66
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