Overcoming Acne Scars: Regaining Confidence in Your Skin
Lack of confidence..? Hello doctor: During my puberty, I developed acne and blackheads on my face, and I often squeezed them with my hands. As a result, I have many shallow scars and small red lines on my face (which look like a cluster of broken capillaries). Additionally, I hav...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Acne scars can be classified into "true scars" (atrophic or hypertrophic scars) and "false scars" (erythema or hyperpigmentation). True scars, particularly atrophic scars, can be treated with dermabrasion; currently, most procedures use laser resurfacing, whic...[Read More] Overcoming Acne Scars: Regaining Confidence in Your Skin
Do Pore Cleaners Really Help Improve Acne?
The issue of acne? Facial pore cleansers have appeared on the market. Do they help improve acne?
Dr. Jin Lianchun Reply:
Hello, sir: This type of cleanser is primarily designed to remove blackheads, but it cannot treat all forms of acne. Wishing you a speedy recovery.[Read More] Do Pore Cleaners Really Help Improve Acne?
Effective Solutions for Persistent Blackheads and Enlarged Pores
Blackheads Hello Dr. Cheng: I have been struggling with severe blackheads on my nose and chin since puberty. Generally, I have never been able to completely clear them out. Whether I have facials done or try to extract them myself using pore strips or a comedone extractor, they s...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
To clear acne, salicylic acid, retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), and azelaic acid can be used as exfoliating agents to gradually soften and remove comedones. While pore strips may provide immediate satisfaction in extracting blackheads, their excessive and aggressive use is ...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Persistent Blackheads and Enlarged Pores
Effective Solutions for Blackheads and Enlarged Pores
The issues of blackheads and enlarged pores? Hello, I would like to ask: Since puberty, the tip of my nose and the sides of my nostrils have been what you would call "strawberry" skin, and now that I am older, there has been no improvement; in fact, the "strawberry...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
To clear acne, exfoliating agents such as salicylic acid, retinoids, alpha hydroxy acids, and azelaic acid can be used to gradually soften and remove comedones. While pore strips may provide immediate satisfaction, their aggressive nature makes them unsuitable for frequent use, a...[Read More] Effective Solutions for Blackheads and Enlarged Pores
Understanding Crusted Scabies: Causes, Prevention, and Scar Treatment
Crusted scabies My face tends to be oily, and I have always suspected that I have acne. I often get raised bumps on my face that seem to have something inside. When I try to squeeze them, they feel like a mix of blackheads and flesh, and they are difficult to heal without extract...
Dr. Jin Lianchun Reply:
Hello, sir: What you may be referring to is "nodular prurigo." The formation of nodular prurigo is quite complex and is associated with several factors: 1. A more sensitive constitution, 2. Sensitive skin, and 3. Exposure to allergens, which may include seasonal factors...[Read More] Understanding Crusted Scabies: Causes, Prevention, and Scar Treatment
Struggling with Persistent Acne: Effective Treatments and Solutions
My face is covered in acne, and I'm going crazy? I frequently develop acne in the same areas, particularly on my cheeks and chin, while small pimples on my forehead can be itchy and sometimes appear in clusters. The blackheads on my nose are difficult to remove, and my skin ...
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
L-ascorbic acid can help accelerate the fading of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation after acne, but acne still needs to be properly treated. Yulian has many blackheads, so it is important to maintain facial cleanliness. In addition to washing the face, topical products such as ...[Read More] Struggling with Persistent Acne: Effective Treatments and Solutions
How to Minimize Pores: Effective Laser Treatments for Acne Scars
Laser aesthetics I have enlarged pores due to acne, and the pores left from blackheads on my nose are also quite large. What can I do to minimize the appearance of my pores, ideally to the point where they are not visible? How effective is laser treatment for this? Thank you!
Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
If acne is trapped in the pores causing them to enlarge, then removing the acne will allow the pores to return to their original size. To clear acne, exfoliating agents such as salicylic acid, retinoic acid, alpha hydroxy acids, and azelaic acid can be used to gradually soften an...[Read More] How to Minimize Pores: Effective Laser Treatments for Acne Scars