Acne, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

Acne and Birth Control Pills I have been dealing with acne for nearly 20 years. Besides using topical retinoids, I have tried almost every medication available. The most effective treatment I found was hormonal pills for regulating my menstrual cycle. I underwent a gynecological ...

Alternating the use of mandelic acid and retinoic acid day and night? Hello, doctor! I have recently been using retinoic acid to improve my acne issues. I would like to ask if applying retinoic acid at night and using Dr. Wu's almond acid brightening serum during the day wou...

Can I use a needle to remove milia by myself? I saw someone on Dcard sharing that they used a needle to remove milia and sebaceous cysts from their face, and their skin improved significantly. I'm wondering if such conditions can be treated at home or if it's advisable ...

Issues with the use of A acid? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about acne scars. If there are indentations that have just formed (less than 3 months ago), will applying retinoic acid help improve them? Additionally, for older indentations that are relatively shallow, will usin...

Rhododendron acid, acne? About two months ago, I used Clindamycin cream to treat acne on the affected areas. Later, I noticed that my cheeks would still appear red when not applying the medication, and occasionally there were white flakes. After applying a gentle cleansing gel fo...

Rash resembling acne on the neck? Hello Doctor: In January 2021, I suddenly developed red, pimple-like rashes on both sides of my neck that were itchy, prompting me to seek medical attention (I had never experienced this before). I visited two clinics, and the doctors prescribed ...

Facial erythema? From approximately January 2021 to June 2021, the nasolabial folds extended upwards to the sides of the nasal bridge (without affecting the nostrils) and downwards around the lips, ultimately reaching the chin, forming a triangular shape without touching the lips...

Depression after treatment of keloids with laser and corticosteroids? Dear Doctor, I have developed small keloids on my chin and chest due to acne, and I have been receiving regular steroid injections at the dermatology department for many years. Two years ago, I moved and switch...

The possibility of acne being a contagious disease? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if a person with syphilis has a pimple that bursts and splatters onto another person's face, and the person who gets splattered also has pimples, is there a possibility that this could lea...

Usage of Rosacea Cream Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if I can use a 20% azelaic acid cream purchased from the pharmacy to lighten acne scars while also using a prescription cream for rosacea. Can these two creams be used simultaneously, or should I wait a few hours in betwee...

Can "niacinamide" be used in conjunction with "salicylic acid"? Should special attention be paid if acne appears in the same area? Due to the pandemic, I've been staying at home and recently I've been experiencing some stress, which has led to breako...

Atopic dermatitis transformation in adulthood? Hello, doctor. Thank you for taking the time to answer my questions. I had atopic dermatitis when I was younger, and my doctor said it was hereditary. He mentioned that it would improve in adulthood and that my dry skin might not lea...

Recurrent acne on the chin? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing acne since puberty, but in recent years, the breakouts have been concentrated on my chin, leading to frequent redness and swelling in that area. The acne tends to cluster together, especially before my menstrual ...

Improvement of back acne? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing long-term blackheads, back acne, and brown acne marks on my upper back. I have been changing my clothes frequently and regularly changing my bed linens, but there hasn't been much improvement. What can I do to ...

Skin irritation Hello, Doctor: 1. How can I relieve the stinging sensation on my face after applying tretinoin (A acid)? Should I use lotion or toner? 2. My cheeks were already prone to redness before using tretinoin, and there has been no improvement after about four days of ...

I have been taking vitamin A acid for over two months? I have been taking Roaccutane (isotretinoin) for two months, currently at a dosage of 10 mg every night. My acne has improved, but I occasionally experience sudden redness and itching on my face. This past week, I noticed an ...

Viral warts Dear Dr. Wu, I have developed viral warts on my face and neck. After undergoing cryotherapy about four days ago, I had been picking at them with my hands before the treatment, thinking they were just acne. During this period, if I cook or wash vegetables, is there a p...

Questions about acne medications? I am male, and I visited a dermatologist for acne issues on my chin. However, the doctor prescribed me spironolactone and doxylamine capsules. I heard that spironolactone, a diuretic, is usually prescribed only for females. The doctor prescribed ...

After discontinuing oral isotretinoin? Hello Doctor, I started taking isotretinoin in January of the year before last as part of a treatment regimen. However, my skin became excessively dry, so my doctor advised me to take 10 mg every other day instead. Last August, I went to Gre...

Acne scars issue? I currently have acne on my face, and even if I don't pick at it, it still leaves scars. I would like to ask the doctor whether acne scars can only be removed with laser treatment, or if they can also be eliminated with retinoids.