image: Shutterstock
When people do diet and exercise to lose weight, they understand that apart from rarely causing changes in their clothing size, it causes significant changes in their skin and hair. plug. Dr. Sejal Saheta, a dermatologist and venereologist at InUrSkn, shares some of the major changes that can occur due to weight loss and what can be done about the same.
Diet can cause acne
image: Shutterstock
Acne is a condition mainly caused by changes in the body’s hormones. Diet plans aimed at controlling calorie intake and losing weight tend to put stress on the body. Stress, in turn, causes hormonal changes that can cause acne development or intensify existing acne. This condition is colloquially called Dieter’s acne.
That said, the condition is transient in nature, and if the body has enough time to adapt to the new diet, the associated acne tends to decrease and eventually disappear. It is important to note that.
what can I do?
Dermatologists can prescribe oral and topical medications that help reduce the incidence of acne. If the outbreak is very serious, we recommend more advanced procedures such as chemical peels.
When you lose weight, you may look older
image: Shutterstock
When they embark on their weight loss journey, some people observe a loss of fat from their faces. However, the subcutaneous fat, collagen, and elastin in the skin actually help keep the skin taut and contribute to a youthful appearance. Thus, it is common to see people lose weight rapidly and gain rapidly on their faces for years.
The typical signs on the face are:
- Early fall of chin line
- Early wrinkles usually associated with aging
- Indentations under the eyes and under the cheekbones
These effects are more pronounced in middle-aged and older people. By that age, the skin has lost a lot of collagen and therefore its elasticity.
what can I do?
Plan your weight loss regimen with a nutritionist or fitness trainer to avoid sudden weight loss. For most people, a weekly weight loss of about 0.5 kilograms is considered appropriate. If it is more than that, special attention is required.
Make sure you follow good skin care routines while on your weight loss journey. Use a suitable topical ointment that can increase the elasticity of the skin. Talk to your dermatologist about the same thing and the possibility of supplementing your diet with nutrients that are suitable for your skin. However, if you already have such premature aging, there are procedures such as high frequency intensity ultrasound (HIFU – non-invasive face lift). This is absolutely safe, yet has a tremendous effect on loose skin. Also, for more prominent cases, dermatologists may recommend dermal fillers and BTX injections.
Weight loss often leads to stretch marks
image: Shutterstock
Another common effect of weight loss on the skin is the visible stretch marks along with the sagging skin. These are commonly found in the stomach and arms. This happens when the fat under the skin is lost in these areas and the skin cannot return (or contract) to its original state.
what can I do?
Topical applications of reduction of some scars and stretch marks are available, but these have only limited effects. Also note that the effectiveness of common OTC creams is further limited and may not be suitable for the condition you are experiencing. “I have observed that treatments aimed at increasing collagen levels in the skin are most effective in reducing stretch marks and tightening the skin. One such treatment is treatment. It is a microneedling with the use of PRP that helps stimulate collagen while resurfaced the skin at the site, “Saheta suggests.
Weight loss is often successful by hair loss
image: Shutterstock
Hair loss after weight loss is a very common phenomenon. It usually starts 3 months after weight loss and can last up to 6 months, and in some cases even longer. This is mainly due to a lack of protein and other nutrients such as iron and zinc. It is also caused by the stress on the body that can be caused by rapid weight loss.
what can I do?
Avoid crash diets and diet booms that prefer one food group to another. It’s better to choose a balanced diet and burn the calories you need for exercise than to consume less food. Keep in mind your protein intake when performing strenuous exercise and weight loss programs. Protein helps strengthen hair follicles and helps reduce hair loss. In addition, dermatologists can prescribe oral and topical medications that help hair growth. For severe hair loss, injectable procedures such as mesotherapy and PRP therapy can be prescribed.
The bottom line is that a healthy body is more than a slim body. It is important to track all health parameters while performing weight loss therapy. Your skin and hair are good indicators of your health, and their health can mean all the differences from you that look younger.
Read more: Expert bust myths related to protein intake and deficiency
..
