What Is the Standard for Treating Skin Conditions? Key Points Shared by Director Kim Shin-han of Gae Dermatology on TV (JTBC DocuPlusQ)

Skin conditions often show relatively clear visible changes, so many people tend to focus first on the appearance of the symptoms.

Things like whether the redness has decreased, whether there is less scaling, or whether the color has faded can feel like the 기준 for treatment.

But in reality, what a dermatologist looks at first is not just the outward appearance.

It may be necessary to check not only why the symptoms started, but also whether they are recurring and what kind of environment the skin is being affected by.

In relation to this, Director Kim Shin-han of Gae Dermatology appeared on JTBC's DocuPlusQ and talked about the 기준 for looking at skin condition treatment and the treatment direction that specialists consider important.

Today, based on the key points shared on the program, I would like to organize what should be prioritized in treating skin conditions.

It is important not only to look at the symptoms, but also the overall “flow.”

Skin conditions are more often seen as repeating cycles of improvement and worsening rather than appearing once and then disappearing.

Chronic skin diseases such as acne, atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and vitiligo may seem to improve temporarily, but depending on changes in daily life or physical condition, they can worsen again.

Director Kim Shin-han emphasized on the program that it may be insufficient to judge treatment results only by the symptoms currently visible.

What matters is

• how often the symptoms recur
• what triggers worsening
• how long the skin remains in a stable state

This can be understood as a process of looking at this flow together.

The standard for treating skin conditions can be understood not simply as creating a condition that looks better, but as the process of building a stable state in which symptoms do not fluctuate significantly.

Even if the diagnosis is the same, the same treatment may not be applied.

Even if a skin condition is the same, the treatment method may not be applied in the same way.

For example, even with acne, the approach can differ depending on whether it is primarily inflammatory acne, skin with high sebum production, or acne accompanied by scarring.

Psoriasis treatment plans can also vary depending on whether scaling is prominent, whether the inflammatory response is strong, and whether lifestyle habits or stress are affecting the condition.

If treatment follows only popular methods or stories from other people without sufficiently considering skin structure, the current condition, and the living environment, the treatment process may actually become longer.

In the end, the standard for treating skin conditions lies not in what treatment is carried out, but in determining what approach is needed for the skin condition at that moment.

Care after treatment can be just as important as treatment itself.

The program also mentioned the balance between treatment and care.

Many people tend to think that once treatment begins, the problem will be solved by that alone, but skin conditions are often closely connected to everyday environmental factors.

Sleep patterns, stress, skin irritation, and moisturizing status are factors that can affect how long the treatment effect is maintained.

Even if symptoms improve through ointment treatment or phototherapy, if the skin barrier has not sufficiently recovered, the possibility of recurrence may remain.

Therefore, another standard for treating skin conditions can be seen not only in reducing the current symptoms, but also in managing the environment so that they do not worsen again.

If treatment is the beginning of change, care can be understood as the foundation for steadily maintaining that state.

The 기준 for evaluating skin condition treatment may not be simple.

Rather than judging only by visible changes, it is necessary to look at whether symptoms recur and whether the skin condition remains stable.

Through the program, Director Kim Shin-han of Gae Dermatology said that the core of skin condition treatment is not quickly changing the appearance, but setting a direction that can be maintained stably.

However, because this was a broadcast, there were limits to how much it could cover the detailed differences based on each person's skin condition.

Even so, I hope this program served as an opportunity to rethink the 기준 for looking at skin problems, and I would like to emphasize that the first step is to accurately understand your own skin condition rather than relying on incorrect information.

Because skin conditions can affect not only outward changes but also daily life and confidence, a more careful and systematic approach may be necessary.

Going forward, we will continue to share detailed skin information without exaggeration, based on our long clinical experience.

Thank you.

| This post was written for informational purposes in compliance with Article 56, Paragraphs 1 through 15 of the Medical Service Act. All treatments carry a risk of side effects and complications depending on the individual. Before treatment, be sure to have a thorough consultation with a medical professional with extensive experience before making your decision. |