It is important to find treatments and management methods that suit your skin concerns and circumstances depending on the season.
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<JAYJUN Plastic Surgery & Dermatology Clinic>Dermatology specialist Kang Minji Medical Director
Korea has four distinct seasons, and the differences in temperature and humidity between seasons are becoming more severe, raising red flags for skin health.In the spring and fall, as the cold winter and hot summer pass, the number of people wanting to enjoy outings increases, and outdoor activities increase significantly. During this time, you must be careful about yellow dust, fine dust, exposure to ultraviolet rays, and dryness.
On the other hand, in the summer, due to the hot and humid climate, pores are stretched or sebum secretion increases, causing skin troubles, and frequent makeup correction also causes the problem of pores becoming clogged. During the winter, dryness, exposure to heaters running due to the cold, wearing various winter products, and skin problems caused by friction can be concerns.
Therefore, skin care and efforts tailored to the characteristics of each season are necessary. It is important to take care of your own skin and pay attention to water intake, cleansing, etc., but if you are concerned about existing skin problems, saggy pores, or significantly dry skin, it may be helpful to receive various treatments and care from a dermatologist.
If moisture-related concerns increase in spring and winter, Rejuran Healer, LDM, treatments that can manage problems that increase during the winter, and skin booster can be helpful. In the summer, when the skin surface temperature rises, there is high demand for cooling cryo care, Coco Laser and Oligio X to help improve blackheads and pores, treatments for acne and redness, and DDR laser
In the fall, when skin is exposed to strong UV rays in the summer and tans or blemishes become darker, laser treatment such as Clarity or Ellipse, which can improve the overall skin texture and blemishes, is useful. In addition, in the case of lifting and elasticity lasers such as Ulthera, Thermage, and Oligio, the number of people who consistently undergo treatment regardless of the season is increasing.
Regardless of seasonal characteristics and precautions, if you want to maintain healthy skin all year round, it is a good idea to get into the habit of consuming and applying an appropriate amount of moisture and not touching your skin with contaminated hands during outdoor activities. You should also pay attention to the cleanliness of cell phones and clothing that frequently come into contact with your skin, and it is recommended to apply sunscreen all year round. Taking nutritional supplements containing vitamins, collagen, glutathione, etc. can also help manage skin elasticity, moisture, and complexion.
Kang Minji (dermatologist), director of Gangnam JAYJUN Dermatology Clinic, said, “Continuous efforts are necessary to maintain healthy and beautiful skin. There are some areas that can be covered with nutritional supplements and home care, but you must be careful as the problem may worsen or side effects may occur if you use management methods, folk remedies, or cosmetics that are not suitable for you. Therefore, if you want to manage your skin in a more effective and correct way, it is better to consult with a dermatologist to diagnose your skin condition and receive advice on the appropriate treatment or management method.” advised.