Cosmetologist talked about the benefits of "smart" patches in the fight against acne

"Smart" patches, which are applied to the skin for diagnosis, can help choose the care for those who suffer from acne. About this on September 15, "Gazeta.Ru" was told by Ekaterina Anchikova, cosmetologist, dermatovenerologist of the d'Alba brand.

"For those who suffer from acne, eczema and rosacea, smart patches will be a real help and will allow you to choose care based on accurate data, not guesses. Even if you have not consulted a cosmetologist and cannot accurately diagnose yourself, such beauty gadgets will be useful," the expert said.

Anchikova explained that the basis of the "smart" patch is a flexible microchip, which is equipped with miniature biosensors. Upon contact with the skin, such a device starts monitoring key parameters, for example, it reads the level of hydration: sensors analyze transepidermal water loss, an indicator of the skin's ability to retain moisture. This allows you to accurately determine the moment of dehydration.

According to the doctor, the microchip can also analyze the acid-base balance of the skin. Its fluctuations can signal the onset of inflammatory processes, the activity of harmful bacteria, or disruption of the sebaceous glands.

The expert added that real-time data is transmitted via Bluetooth to a smartphone, where a special application analyzes them and makes personal recommendations.

The doctor stated that such patches will soon send information for processing by artificial intelligence (AI), which will be able to analyze long-term trends (for example, a gradual decrease in hydration or pH fluctuations) and predict the exacerbation of such conditions a few days before the appearance of visible symptoms. Thus, a patient with chronic dermatoses will have the opportunity to adjust their care in advance.

"Based on the collected data, the application will be able not only to report a problem, but to offer specific solutions, for example, to recommend a product with ceramides or hyaluronic acid to moisturize the skin," Anchikova explained.

The specialist noted that the "smart" patches will be safe for the environment, since microchips and sensors can be created from environmentally friendly materials based on silk, cellulose or special polymers.

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Earlier, on August 29, dermatocosmetologist Ekaterina Konstantinovskaya pointed out the importance of protecting the skin from the sun in autumn. She said that the main purpose of SPF is to protect the skin from ultraviolet radiation, which accelerates aging and increases the risk of cancer. The sun emits three types of ultraviolet radiation: UVA, UVB and UVC, but the first two reach the earth's surface. UVA is responsible for photoaging and pigmentation, while UVB is responsible for burns and mutations in cells.

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