Acne, Dermatology FAQ - Page 16

Skin issues? Hello, doctor. I have already gone through puberty, but I still have a lot of acne, acne scars, comedones, and hyperpigmentation on my face, resulting in an uneven texture. I have seen a doctor, but the medications I have taken and applied have not worked. During my ...

Taking A acid for acne? Hello Doctor, I have a tendency to develop acne, which became severe around the age of 21. Although it doesn't cover my entire face, I usually get two or three cystic, deep-seated pimples on my cheeks and chin that are difficult to heal. These pimples...

Severe keloid with persistent inflammatory growth? I have a keloid on my chest caused by acne that has persisted for over 10 years. It measures 11 cm in length, 5 cm in width, and 0.5 cm in thickness, and it is bright red and continues to expand rapidly. I have been receiving cry...

There is a bump resembling a pimple located about five centimeters below the ear on the neck? Hello Dr. Wu: About five or six days ago, I noticed a bump on my neck that resembles an acne lesion, which is red, swollen, and painful. It is located approximately five centimeters belo...

Recurrent itching? Hello, doctor. I have dry skin, and during winter, if I don't apply lotion, my skin becomes dry, itchy, and even peels. Last year, my facial skin became so severe that I had hard, slightly yellow patches on my cheeks, possibly due to my picking at them. Th...

Acne scars Hello, doctor. I am 18 years old and have a lot of acne and acne scars on my forehead. Some of the acne are pustules, and I also have acne and scars on my back and chest. Should I rely on medication for treatment, or are there other methods to improve the acne and scar...

The use of retinoic acid (A acid) in conjunction with tetracycline? Hello Doctor, Due to my oily skin, I tend to have a lot of acne. I previously took tetracycline for a while, but after a period of improvement, I stopped taking it about five months ago. Recently, my acne has r...

Medications for Folliculitis and Keloids Hello Doctor, I have folliculitis and acne on my chest, back, and thighs, and I also have keloids. Several of the acne lesions on my chest have transformed into keloids. The doctor at the clinic prescribed three oral medications (Deslorata...

Fractional laser and topical retinoic acid? Hello, doctor. Due to my poor skin condition during early puberty, I now have pockmarks on my face. Therefore, I sought help from fractional laser treatment in hopes of improving my skin condition and the pockmarks. The dermatologist in...

Closed comedones have developed from the forehead to the area between the eyebrows? Doctor, I previously had a fever and cold that lasted for a month. Shortly after recovering, I started developing acne, including on my forehead, scalp, and eyebrows (I have also noticed some hair...

Brown and white acne scars on the back? Doctor, I often get acne on my back and chest, and the scars are difficult to heal. I also have raised spots that look like acne but are brown in color; they don't hurt when pressed and don't have any pus-like material, resembling...

Acne scar issues? Hello doctor, could you please tell me which is more effective for treating acne scars, Tretinoin or Azelaic Acid? Thank you for your response.

Acne on the back and chest? I originally had a lot of acne during elementary school, but it gradually improved in middle school because I regularly visited a professional esthetician for cleansing. However, I later started to develop some pimples on my back and chest; the ones on...

Oral isotretinoin, closed comedones? Hello, doctor. I am currently undergoing treatment with oral isotretinoin. Can I combine this with an almond acid peel or other methods to clear acne more quickly? I hope to accelerate the removal of acne. My facial oiliness has significantly ...

Folliculitis in the male genital area? Dear Dr. Wu, I usually pay attention to the cleanliness of the triangular area (from below the navel to above the genital area) while showering. On several occasions, I felt a small ball under the skin that felt similar to a pimple. I could...

Keratosis pilaris Doctor, I have had something similar to keratosis pilaris on my upper arms and calves since childhood. I just found out online that it might be keratosis pilaris. I would like to ask the doctor what improvement methods are available. Thank you, doctor.

The use of Meiduo ointment? I have seen many people online recommending the effects of this virtue gel, and I want to use it to lighten the pigmentation scars caused by acne on my face. The instructions for the ointment state that it should not be applied to unhealed wounds, so I...

There is a hard folliculitis on the buttock? Hello Dr. Wu, on June 29th, I developed a small folliculitis in the gluteal fold. I went to the dermatologist and received medication to take and apply. After taking a long bus ride to Kaohsiung on July 3rd, that small folliculitis enl...

Dark spots on the arm? Hello doctor, I started noticing dark spots on my right arm when I was in elementary school, and there were long hairs growing on them (the hairs can be easily pulled out without any sensation). Soon after, I began to develop raised bumps that resemble acne...

Skincare and Exercise for Rosacea Hello, doctor. I have mild rosacea. Q1: Is brisk walking, jogging, jumping rope, and cycling considered vigorous exercise? I want to improve my immune system by going to bed early and exercising, but the doctor I consulted advised against vigor...