Understanding Pustular Skin Conditions: Are They Contagious?
Acne Hello, doctor. Recently, my boyfriend has developed many red, raised bumps on his face that feel hard to the touch and have pus in the center. They are located on his chin and cheeks, and when they first appeared, they were quite large and had pus. A dermatologist diagnosed ...
Dr. Xu Qingxiao reply Internal Medicine
Ms. Liao Ya-Hui: The likelihood of a staphylococcal infection is still the highest. There are many things that need to be discussed, so please come to the outpatient clinic for a consultation and to examine the facial lesions so that we can provide more insights. Dr. Hsu Ching-Hs...[Read More] Understanding Pustular Skin Conditions: Are They Contagious?
Understanding Nail Color Changes: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Nail color issues? Hello Dr. Hsu, I have a strong aversion to my nails because while others have a clear, bright red color, mine are almost entirely white. Why is that? Is this a sign of something? Thank you.
Dr. Xu Qingxiao reply Internal Medicine
Hello, Alin: I apologize for the delayed response due to my vacation. The change in nail color may be a sign of an underlying issue; however, there are many possibilities, and a diagnosis cannot be made based solely on your description. I recommend that you consult a dermatologis...[Read More] Understanding Nail Color Changes: What Your Nails Say About Your Health
Understanding Hemoglobin Deficiency: Causes and Solutions
Hemoglobin deficiency Hello, I have been donating platelets for a long time, and it has been going smoothly every two weeks. However, in the last three attempts over the past two months, I have had to reschedule due to insufficient hemoglobin (less than 12 g/dL). Additionally, I ...
Dr. Xu Qingxiao reply Internal Medicine
Dear Ms. Rina, I apologize for the delay in my response. Due to limited opportunities to access the hospital's computer recently, I am writing to you directly now. Regarding the relationship between acne and decreased hemoglobin levels, we first need to review your previous...[Read More] Understanding Hemoglobin Deficiency: Causes and Solutions