Dr. Jiang Zheen reply Dermatology Question

Are acne and endocrine factors related? Hello, doctor. I've been struggling with acne since high school. I've seen many dermatologists and also consulted traditional Chinese medicine, using countless topical treatments for acne. Recently, since September of last year, m...

Environmental cleanliness for scabies? Recently, my second-grade child and my 4-month-old baby were diagnosed with scabies by Dr. Wu Yuhong from Mackay Memorial Hospital. My husband and I are likely infected as well, so all four of us are undergoing treatment with topical medicat...

The issue of blisters? Dear Doctor: My father is 77 years old. Recently, he suddenly experienced swelling in his hands, which subsided after a while, but then the skin on his palms began to peel. Last week, several blisters appeared near his neck and ears, which merged into one l...

Incontinence-associated dermatitis? Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a type of skin inflammation that occurs as a result of prolonged exposure to moisture, urine, or feces. It typically affects individuals who experience urinary or fecal incontinence, leading to skin i...

Acne scars Hello Doctor, I have combination oily skin, and my forehead and nose often become oily. I frequently get acne on both cheeks, and even when I don't pick at them, there are still many red and dark brown acne scars after they heal. I would like to ask the following ...

No problem, please provide the text you would like me to translate? I came across a headline today on Yahoo News that made me very happy, but I wanted to confirm it, so I would appreciate your thoughts on this report. It states that the root cause of chronic urticaria could be tr...

Excessive sweating in the armpits? Hello doctor, I sweat a lot under my arms, and after sweating, there is a foul odor. If I don't sweat, there is no smell. Does this count as axillary osmidrosis? The excessive sweating under my arms is really bothersome. Sometimes when I we...

Eczema and seborrheic dermatitis? Hello, I am Amie from Zhongli. I would like to ask about the redness on my face, hairline, and the sides of my chin and nose. I have visited several dermatologists who diagnosed it as eczema or seborrheic dermatitis. I have applied ointments a fe...

Pemphigus vulgaris The condition is more common in the elderly, with over 80% of patients being over 60 years old, followed by young children. Generally, there are no obvious prodromal symptoms, and mucosal lesions are rarely observed before the rash appears. However, prior to th...

Acne Hello Dr. Jiang, I often have breakouts on my face, both large and small pimples. I don't know how to prevent and treat them.

Could you please provide more details regarding the herpes transmission issue? Doctor, if someone has type 2 herpes but is not experiencing an outbreak, can they still transmit the virus during sexual intercourse? What is the likelihood of transmission?

Scleroderma How can we differentiate between localized and systemic scleroderma, Dr. Jiang? Besides the skin hardening, can scleroderma also present with erythema on the arms and upper body?

Itchy neck? Hello Dr. Jiang: I have small red spots on my neck that become increasingly itchy when scratched. After applying a topical ointment from the clinic for 3 to 4 days, the condition recurs. This has been repeating for 2 to 3 years. I'm not sure what to do. What skin...

On top of the genitalia? Doctor, I have a white spot on my genital area. It's not very white, and you can only see it when I pull the skin back; it doesn't look like acne on the surface. When I try to squeeze it, it feels like it's between the skin and the underlyi...

Lip issues Hello, doctor: Ever since I borrowed someone else's lip balm, my lips have been persistently red, swollen, peeling, and developing rashes. I have seen a dermatologist and received medication, but I have to use it continuously for it to be effective (it's been...

Products for reducing underarm sweating? Hello, Doctor! I tend to sweat quite a bit, particularly from my hands, feet, and underarms. The issue that bothers me the most is the sweating from my underarms. I have already undergone manual hair removal and would like to ask the docto...

There are small lumps on the chest that resemble mosquito bites? Hello Doctor: I have developed small lumps on my chest that resemble mosquito bites, and they have been increasing over the past 1-2 years, totaling around 10. They are not red, swollen, painful, or itchy, and their...

A lot of sweat? In the past two years, I've been sweating excessively for some reason... Even after taking a shower and without much movement, I still sweat... What could be the cause? I'm not overweight, but a few years ago I had surgery for axillary hyperhidrosis... S...

Small red blisters spreading? Hello, four days ago, I noticed several small red blisters on my lower back, which are not itchy and are about 1mm in diameter. Subsequently, similar blisters have appeared on my left thigh, the outer side of my left calf, and my left ankle. Some of ...

I have a small hard lump in my groin area? I have a small hard lump near my buttocks that doesn't hurt or itch. After I squeezed it, a bit of yellowish blood came out. I'm not sure what kind of condition this is.