The doctor pointed out that the charcoal fire of barbecue will produce a large amount of high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which can induce skin allergies, asthma, contact dermatitis, and even accelerate skin aging; the picture shows the situation photo. (Picture taken from freepik)
[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report]After enjoying the barbecue, the skin itchy, rash or rash started to occur! Chen Yuying, deputy director of Yafeng Skin Care Clinic, pointed out that this is because the charcoal fire of barbecue will produce a large amount of high concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which may make the body in an “allergic state” and induce skin allergies, asthma, and contact dermatitis. (redness, itching, scaling, etc.), acne symptoms, and accelerated skin aging!
Chen Yuqing’s Facebook page “Chen Yuxing Dermatologist“It shows that PAHs are also important factors of air pollutants, and they are also toxic chemicals classified as Category 1 by the Environmental Protection Agency. As long as carbon-containing fuels (fuel oil, charcoal), edible oil, and incomplete combustion of food itself or thermal cracking can produce PAHs, they can be dispersed into the air. Chronic inflammation in the human body, and even the possibility of cancer.
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PAHs can trigger allergies
Chen Yuxuan said that the smoke produced by charcoal and oil droplets from the charcoal fire during barbecue contain PAHs, which will also attach to food. PAHs will also be produced when the food itself is grilled, so PAHs will be inhaled by air or enter the body through food. According to research, high-temperature barbecue will produce a large amount of PAHs in a short period of time. The greater the amount of PAHs contact, the more skin allergies or asthma will be induced, and the skin may have contact dermatitis (redness, itching, scaling, etc.), Symptoms of pimples.
PAHs accelerate skin aging
Chen Yuying said that PAHs will also affect the flora of the skin and accelerate skin aging! Because the skin surface of the human body has a variety of symbiotic bacteria, fungi and other skin microbial flora, the balance of the flora is very important for our skin health, which can maintain normal physiological and metabolic functions and maintain immune status. When the skin is exposed to PAHs, changes in the metabolism of skin cells and changes in the increase or decrease of commensal flora are prone to acne (such as acne) and dandruff, the structure and stability of skin cells will also be reduced, and cell DNA will be damaged. , it is easy to cause skin aging, pigmentation, dermatitis and so on.
How cooking affects PAHs levels
Chen Yuying pointed out that foods with high fat content will produce more PAHs, and the cooking method will also affect the amount of PAHs: boiling and steaming produce less PAHs; frying and grilling produce more PAHs; and natural gas heating It also produces less PAHs than charcoal, coal, and wood. Induction cookers and other methods that do not burn will not produce PAHs. Therefore, he suggested that barbecues should be made using electric grills, ovens, induction cookers and other appliances as much as possible instead of traditional charcoal barbecues.
Block PAHs from everyday air pollution
●Separation cream:To reduce the direct contact of dirt on the skin or block pores, lotions and sunscreens also have a part of the function of isolating air pollution.
● Moisturize anytime:When the barbecue is near the oven, the skin loses moisture quickly, and the season is changing to autumn, so you can do a spray moisturizing or use a mask to hydrate and maintain at the right time.
●Drinking water:In addition to using external skin care products, drinking water is the foundation of skin health, regulating the balance of electrolytes and pH in the body, so that the skin can be balanced with oil and water.
●Wear long-sleeved clothes and trousers, avoid the direction of smoke, and clean and change the meat immediately after roastingare a good way to reduce the exposure and absorption of PAHs.
Chen Yuying said that people who feel that “barbecue is only made by charcoal grilling” should be cleaned carefully after roasting. If acne or dermatitis occurs, be sure to take care of it so as not to leave acne scars or pigmentation. It is recommended You should also seek a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. The use of safe antibiotic ointments or oral medicines, and A acid treatment can inhibit the excessive secretion of oil by the sebaceous glands and help the normal metabolism of keratin. If you accidentally produce acne scars, you can also use whitening products or laser treatment according to the doctor’s instructions, in order to quickly restore a supple and flawless face!
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