Understanding Swollen Lips: Causes, Concerns, and Remedies
Swollen lips? This morning, I woke up to find that my lower lip is swollen and red, and it seems to be getting bigger, which is quite concerning. Could this be due to lack of sleep from midterm exams these past few days, or could it be a deficiency in vitamin B complex? I read on...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao reply Dermatology
Hello: If there is no heat or pain, only redness and swelling, it is likely not a furuncular infection but rather an allergy. It is also not due to a deficiency in B vitamins, so there is no need to worry. You should visit a nearby dermatology clinic to identify potential allerge...[Read More] Understanding Swollen Lips: Causes, Concerns, and Remedies
Understanding Unseen Skin Symptoms: Is It Mosquitoes or Allergies?
Confusion about skin symptoms During this period, whether during the day or at night while trying to sleep, I often hear the sound of mosquitoes buzzing around my ears, but I can't see any mosquitoes. Neither using an electric mosquito racket nor applying mosquito repellent ...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao reply Dermatology
Hello: Generally, a common mosquito bite will not elicit a significant reaction, resulting in a small red spot surrounded by a white halo that is neither itchy nor painful. Some individuals may be more prone to attracting mosquitoes. If a small dog is bitten by fleas, it may expe...[Read More] Understanding Unseen Skin Symptoms: Is It Mosquitoes or Allergies?
Effective Treatments for Freckles: Laser, Creams, and Expert Advice
Freckles I have undergone laser treatment 5 to 6 times, but the spots have not faded. Is the combination cream effective? Are there different brands? Should I go to a major hospital to get it from a doctor, or can I just buy it at a pharmacy?
Dr. Jiang Yujiao reply Dermatology
Hello: The cause of freckles is genetic, and they appear after exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Treatments can remove existing freckles, but if proper sun protection (UV protection) is not maintained, they will reappear. Therefore, effective sun protection (applying sunscr...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Freckles: Laser, Creams, and Expert Advice