What are the potential long-term side effects of using skincare products containing antibiotics or steroids?

长期使用抗生素类固醇的保养品,会有什么后遗症?

What are the potential long-term side effects of using skincare products containing antibiotics or steroids?

长期使用含有抗生素和类固醇的保养品可能会导致多种后遗症，具体取决于使用的时间、使用的种类和浓度等因素。

Long-term use of skin care products containing antibiotics and steroids may lead to various side effects, depending on factors such as the duration of use, the type of product used, and the concentration of the antibiotics or steroids.

抗生素是用于杀死细菌的药物，但长期使用会导致细菌产生抗药性，从而减弱抗生素的疗效，同时也可能导致肤部细菌失去平衡，导致敏感和感染。目前可查的资料文献中，例如:粉刺痘痘若以外涂的方式擦抗生素治疗，时间达两年以上，将增进皮肤上葡萄球菌之抗药性。所以，长期使用抗生素的保养品会破坏皮肤微生物群落的平衡，从而对皮肤健康造成损害。

Antibiotics are medications used to kill bacteria, but long-term use can lead to bacterial resistance, thereby reducing the effectiveness of antibiotics. It can also disrupt the balance of bacteria on the skin, leading to sensitivity and infection. According to available literature, for example, if antibiotics are applied topically to treat acne for more than two years, it can increase the resistance of Staphylococcus aureus on the skin. Therefore, long-term use of antibiotics in skin care products can disrupt the balance of skin microbiota and cause harm to skin health.

类固醇是用于缓解皮肤炎症和过敏反应的药物，对过敏引起的红、肿、热、痛之症状消除特别有效。但长期过度使用会降低皮肤的通透性，也会使角质增厚。涂抹处皮肤易萎缩、皮肤变薄、或产生类固醇紫斑导致肤色变化、类固醇潮红、皮肤瘢痕等问题，甚至可能影响免疫系统的正常功能。

Steroids are drugs used to relieve skin inflammation and allergic reactions and are particularly effective in alleviating symptoms of redness, swelling, heat, and pain caused by allergies. However, long-term excessive use can decrease skin permeability and thicken the stratum corneum. This can cause skin atrophy, thinning, or steroid purpura leading to changes in skin color, steroid rosacea, and skin scarring. It may even affect the normal functioning of the immune system.