dark spots, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Can vitiligo be cured? Hello: I have been suffering from vitiligo for about twenty years. I have undergone ultraviolet therapy, but it doesn't seem to be very effective. Could you tell me how expensive the melanocyte transplantation surgery is and how long the treatment usua...

Poor skin condition..? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about my situation. I was an athlete in elementary school and have oily skin, which led to a lot of acne. However, I didn't understand it when I was younger, and due to rapid development, my acne became quite seve...

Acne Moisturizer I have a few questions for Dr. Cheng: 1. I am currently using acne treatment cream, but I am experiencing redness and peeling. Should I stop using it? 2. My acne has cleared up, but I still have red marks left. Do I still need to apply the acne treatment cream? 3...

There are growths on the neck that resemble chicken skin? Hello Doctor: I have developed small, raised, dark spots on the skin of my neck that resemble chicken skin. They are quite unsightly. What could be the cause of this? Is there any relation to other health issues?

Can dark circles be removed with laser treatment? Can congenital dark circles be removed with laser treatment? What is the approximate cost? Although I do not have any dark spots, my facial pigmentation is uneven and darker than areas of my body that are not sun-exposed. Are ther...

Zygomatic nevus Is a chloasma (melasma) a type of sunspot? What is the difference between chloasma and dark spots? Will chloasma increase in number over time? I have relatively fair skin; will more spots develop after ruby laser treatment? Are there dietary therapies that can hel...

Scars / Hyperpigmentation Hello, doctor. About 5 to 6 years ago, I had symptoms similar to eczema on my legs, which included redness, swelling, small blisters, and itching. I may have scratched the blisters at that time, resulting in very noticeable dark scars on my legs today. I...

Does alpha hydroxy acid thin the skin? Hello, doctor. 1. I have seen online that some users experienced thinning and sensitivity of the skin after using alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs). Is this a real possibility? 2. Can the use of AHAs improve the appearance of acne scars? 3. W...

How to treat folliculitis? I noticed that after removing my leg hair by plucking, it grew back but became trapped under the skin due to rapid skin growth. This resulted in increasingly noticeable dark spots in the pores, leading me to use a fine needle to extract them. However, t...

How to treat folliculitis? I noticed that after removing my leg hair by plucking, it grew back but became trapped under the skin due to rapid skin growth. As a result, the appearance of fine dark hairs within the pores became increasingly noticeable. I had to use a fine needle to...

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...

Melanin in acne lesions? I often have large and painful acne, and if I don't pop them, they become dark and pigmented. I went to see a doctor, and she prescribed me a medication called Benzoyl Peroxide, but I'm not sure if it's effective. It only helps a little and...

There are so many medications available; which ones are actually effective? The magazine says that applying egg yolk on the face is very effective for treating acne and has cured many people. My mom says that egg whites are more effective, but when I was getting my hair cut, some...

Scar removal What are the most effective methods for removing acne scars caused by squeezing, and which options are suitable for students?

Melanosis Hello, my mother is 64 years old, and she has numerous dark spots on her face, hands, and calves. They vary in size and are oval-shaped, and there are quite a few of them. She previously visited a dermatologist who mentioned that these are common with aging. However, th...

Prolonged use of glasses has resulted in darkened skin on both sides of the nasal bridge? Dear Dr. Jin, I have been wearing glasses for a long time, and due to commuting on a motorcycle, I need to wear a helmet. The helmet is quite heavy, and wearing it with my glasses has cause...

Post-laser hyperpigmentation..? Hello doctor, I developed faint dark spots on my arm during the fourth and fifth grades of elementary school, which have been a long-term concern for me. Since the area is quite large, I underwent laser treatment in late June in Pingtung, but it re...

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) peel Dr. Cheng: Following the physician's recommendation, I underwent a glycolic acid peel treatment and completed two sessions. The results were minimal (reducing from about 30 noticeable acne lesions to 25). However, isn't it expected to see s...

Scar Due to the hot weather, whenever I wear long pants, I develop small red rashes on my kidneys and upper thighs, approximately 3 centimeters in size. The rashes disappear after a few days, but the scars left behind cause me distress when wearing swimwear. I'm not sure wha...