Acne, Dermatology FAQ - Page 24

Can patients with autoimmune arthritis use oral isotretinoin to treat acne? Hello, due to the severity of my acne, topical treatments have not been effective. I found online that I might consider using oral isotretinoin for treatment, but I have arthritis and am currently undergo...

The small growths on the foreskin could be pearly penile papules, which are harmless and common. However, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate advice. Thank you? In the past two days, I have developed three small growt...

Mandelic acid related Regarding the almond acid products available on the market, do they really have therapeutic effects on acne and pimples? Additionally, there are claims that both retinoic acid (A acid) and almond acid can thin the skin and cause damage. Is this true?

Nasal wing acne scars issue? Hello Doctor: Due to family predisposition, I tend to develop acne on my nose. In the early stages, I did not take proper care, and now there are acne scars on the sides of my nostrils. I would like to ask: Should I consult a dermatologist at a major ...

Blackheads?!! I've been staying up late recently, and I've developed a lot of blackheads on my nose... I also have some acne on my cheeks. I would like to ask if you have any recommendations for over-the-counter products to treat blackheads and acne? Additionally, are t...

Concerns about acne? I previously asked my doctor about the issue of whiteheads not improving after using retinoids for over a year. Today, I visited a dermatologist who told me that my whiteheads might have turned into acne scars, and that I would need laser treatment for effect...

Whiteheads I have been using the topical retinoid prescribed by my doctor for almost a year. My acne has decreased, and my skin is less oily. Over the past year, I have been going to bed around 11 PM and avoiding fried and other irritating foods. However, the whiteheads on my fac...

Rabies issues? Hello Dr. Wu: While crossing the street, a motorcyclist passed by me with a dog standing on the seat. As the dog was about a meter away from me, it suddenly sneezed. I have acne on my face, which has already scabbed over. If the droplets from the dog's sneeze ...

Laser Issues Doctor, I apologize for asking again, but how is it possible that some doctors say that the Pico laser can remove seborrheic keratosis?

Red rash Hello Doctor, I have developed a rash on one of my feet that looks like small red bumps (similar to acne) and it has been present for a month. I visited a clinic and the family physician diagnosed it as atopic dermatitis. I was prescribed a topical ointment called &quo...

Acne scars Due to squeezing a pimple on my chin, I have a wound that hasn't healed for a long time. The wound finally formed a scab, but it fell off again when I washed my face, and now it's a wound again... It's been over 3 months... (I have already seen a dermato...

Acne treatment 1. Is isotretinoin suitable for treating severe (widespread) pustular acne in a 14-year-old adolescent? If so, is liver function testing necessary before starting the medication? Are there any long-term side effects associated with its use? (The doctor has currentl...

After the cold sore has healed, the redness and swelling on the lips have not subsided and have turned into pimples? Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about a recent issue. I had a cold sore, and after seeing a doctor and applying medication, I have recovered. However, the ar...

Alcoholic dermatitis Previously, my nose was always red and I would get pimples. The doctor said it was rhinophyma or rosacea. Since the end of last year, after a trip to Kenting, my face started to become red and hot. By this year, it had completely improved, but in early Februa...

Questions related to the use of retinoic acid? 1. Can applying retinoid (Differin) help make the indentations on my nose less noticeable or smooth them out due to acne picking? 2. I am currently using Differin; is it safe to use this medication long-term? (I have been using it f...

There is a hard lump in the armpit? This morning, I noticed an unusual hard lump under the skin in my armpit. It doesn't hurt, but it feels hard. After shaving my armpit hair, my girlfriend helped me and found something that looked like a pimple. When I squeezed it, a lot of...

Folliculitis Hello Doctor: I have a bump on my face that resembles an acne lesion, which is red and swollen. A dermatologist diagnosed it as folliculitis and prescribed a topical ointment and a five-day course of oral medication. I was concerned about the side effects of the oral...

Depressed scar issues Hello, I previously received an injection for acne, and about 1.2 weeks later, I noticed a depression in my skin. Will this heal? How long might it take? It has been depressed for 2 months already. Should I continue to wait, or should I seek some treatment? ...

I have acne on my body! Hello, doctor. I had chickenpox when I was in sixth grade, and now I'm in the second year of junior high, but I still have some scars left on my body. What should I do about this?

What is the best timing to use scar treatment ointment after cryotherapy for keloids? Hello, Doctor! I have a keloid on my left jaw that is 1.5 cm long, 0.8 cm wide, and 0.2 cm thick, which developed after a knife injury and surgery last year. It looks unsightly and has shown sig...