Dry skin, Dermatology FAQ

How to Treat Folliculitis After Hair Removal: Effective Solutions

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...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
I couldn't find the ingredient for mentamue; perhaps you misspelled it or it may not be an FDA-approved medication. To address your issue, it's not advisable to buy an ointment on your own. Instead, you should consult a nearby dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis and...

How to Treat Folliculitis After Hair Removal: Effective Solutions

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...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
I couldn't find the ingredient for mentamue; perhaps you misspelled it or it may not be an FDA-approved medication. To address your issue, it's not advisable to buy an ointment on your own. Instead, you should seek out a nearby dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis an...

Effective Strategies for Managing Oily Skin and Acne

Oily skin Hello Dr. Cheng: I have a couple of questions. (1) I heard from a friend that she used to have a face full of acne and oily skin. She only washes her face with water every day (as many times as she feels oily) and doesn’t use any toners or skincare products at all. Is...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Your friend may have developed acne due to the improper use of cosmetics or skincare products, so avoiding these products can indeed be helpful. However, does simply washing the face with water prevent everyone from getting acne? Not necessarily, as the formation of acne is relat...

Managing Dry Skin: Can Medication Help with Oily Face Issues?

Dry skin If the skin all over the body is extremely dry, can medication be used to improve it, even though the face tends to be oily?

Dr. Jin Lianchun Reply:
Hello, sir: There are several topical moisturizing medications or skincare products that can improve dry skin: 1. Urea ointment 2. Various lotions 3. Lanolin 4. Petroleum jelly 5. High-concentration alpha hydroxy acid lotions (10-15%). However, these should be used daily like bat...

Winter Itch: Understanding and Managing Dry Skin Issues

Itchy skin occurs every winter? Hello: Every time winter approaches, my body (inner thighs, abdomen, waist, calves, etc.) starts to itch. The itching can become so intense at night that I unconsciously scratch, resulting in my skin appearing to have large red rashes, which is qui...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Based on your description, it seems you have seborrheic dermatitis (commonly known as winter itch). The general care for seborrheic dermatitis follows the "three don'ts" policy: 1. Do not wash with water that is too hot. 2. Do not soak for too long. 3. Do not use s...

Managing Dry Skin in Diabetic Patients: Tips and Recommendations

Dry skin Hello Dr. Cheng, my grandfather has very dry skin that appears white on the surface. Could you please tell me how high the incidence of skin dryness and itching caused by diabetes is? How should we manage his skin care on a daily basis, or should we consult a dermatologi...

Dr. Zheng Lizhen Reply:
Skin issues caused by diabetes are usually localized, particularly around the perianal and genital areas, and are often associated with mucosal skin candidiasis commonly found in diabetic patients. Statistics indicate that at least half of individuals over the age of 70 experienc...

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