Dr. Jin Lianchun reply Dermatology Question - Page 4

Eccrine poroma Hello, Doctor: What are the causes and symptoms of hidradenoma? Does it have any adverse effects on the body? Why does it continue to grow and expand, and to what extent can it grow? (Initially localized, but it has progressively expanded to the entire upper body.)...

Constitution Thank you for your detailed explanation! Some of my classmates study later than I do, but they don’t have a single pimple. Could this be related to their constitution? Does sun exposure make acne scars more noticeable? Is using skin-colored tape effective? Can skin-c...

Scar Is there a new type of adhesive bandage (not cosmetic tape) that can make scars less noticeable (including old scars)? Is it really effective? Where can I purchase it?

Sunscreen 1. Since you have experienced an allergic reaction to chemical sunscreens, you have been using a physical sunscreen that contains 8.73% titanium dioxide, which is not a foundation but has a slightly translucent tint. You typically apply a thin layer of setting powder on...

Suspected tinea corporis on the anterior and posterior abdomen? Hello Dr. Jin: I have had this localized but relatively large white patch on my skin since childhood. It is neither painful nor itchy, and it feels the same as the normal skin color. What could this be? Do I need to ...

Alopecia areata?! Alopecia areata, commonly known as "spot baldness," is an autoimmune condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, leading to hair loss in patches. The exact cause of this condition is not fully understood, but it is believed to ...

How to care for cracked fingers? During winter, my fingers become cracked and my skin becomes rough. What care should I take? Please email me. Thank you.

The skin can develop small blisters? Hello: Since the end of last year, I have been experiencing small blisters on my limbs and scalp. Sometimes there is one blister, and other times there are clusters of blisters. I have consulted a dermatologist and undergone blood tests, but n...

Itching in the groin area? Recently, I've been experiencing a strange symptom where my genital area and groin are very itchy. I've been scratching a lot, and the skin is peeling, which is getting worse. Sometimes it seems to improve on its own, but then I start scratchi...

Excessive sweating of the feet? I have sweaty feet, which causes a bad odor when I take off my shoes. I also develop small blisters around my toes, and currently, the skin between my toes is cracking and can be quite painful. However, in winter, I have no symptoms at all. Additio...

Fleshy growths in the armpit? For nearly twenty years, I have had about twenty flesh-colored growths in my armpits and neck, varying in size and not causing any pain. What condition could this be?

Wart? Between the vulva and the anus, approximately one centimeter closer to the vulva and slightly to the left, there is no visible abnormality on the surface, but I can feel a hard, unknown mass when I palpate it with my fingers. It is not painful or itchy, and I probably would...

Itchy blisters on the hand? Hello Dr. Jin: I have been suffering from symptoms such as itchy blisters on my hands, dryness, and peeling, especially during rainy and humid weather. I live in Taitung and have previously consulted Dr. Chen Dong-you. After applying the medication, my...

Peeling skin I have been experiencing peeling symptoms for 15 years, particularly around the edges of my nails, on my fingers, and at the corners of my eyes. There is some redness, and sometimes it itches. The doctor said this condition could be due to allergies or eczema. The sy...

Hair loss Hello Doctor: I am a 25-year-old female with a regular and healthy lifestyle, and I eat very lightly. However, I have been struggling with hair loss for the past four years (I have never had any perms or dye). I have undergone blood tests at various hospitals and found ...

Eczema I'm sorry, doctor. My neck has been itchy for a long time. I've seen many doctors, and they all say it's due to eczema. However, why haven't I seen any improvement after taking medication and applying ointments for so many years? How long does it usuall...

Skin lesions? In the past two months, I have started to develop sores (referred to as "ding-a" in Taiwanese) on my hands, thighs, and buttocks. They are red, swollen, and produce pus and blood. I visited a clinic and received medication to apply, which healed the sores ...

Does seborrheic dermatitis require long-term medication? Hello, Doctor Jin. I would like to ask if seborrheic dermatitis requires long-term medication. What kind of medication should be taken? If it doesn't improve, could it be related to my constitution? Does exercise help?

Granules (bumps) between the fingers and on the soles of the feet? Hello, I have intermittent skin-colored bumps that appear on the sides of my fingers every year. Initially, they are not itchy, but after a while, they become itchy, then blisters form, and after peeling, they res...

Melanosis Hello, my mother is 64 years old, and she has numerous dark spots on her face, hands, and calves. They vary in size and are oval-shaped, and there are quite a few of them. She previously visited a dermatologist who mentioned that these are common with aging. However, th...