Eyebrows, Dermatology FAQ

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello, doctor. I have seborrheic dermatitis and have been using a steroid ointment prescribed by my doctor. After finishing the medication, I no longer have itching or peeling issues. However, the area between my eyebrows and around my nostrils has been pers...

Is it possible for atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis to occur simultaneously? Hello, doctor. I have had atopic dermatitis since childhood. Although I have been using lotions and creams for moisturizing recently, and I stick to the brands that are commonly recommended by...

Hand sanitizer applied to the eyeball? Hello, doctor: I just accidentally washed my eyeball with hand sanitizer, and now I'm worried about whether my eyelashes might fall out or if the hair follicles could be harmed. I found online that someone used hand sanitizer to bathe t...

Hair is falling out? Is it normal to lose hair? Details: Whenever I intentionally pull my hair, eyebrows, or eyelashes with force, I lose about 4 to 5 strands each time, continuing for 4 to 6 times. After about 10 hours or a day, it starts again. 1. Is this normal? 2. What is the...

What should I do if my eyebrows turn white? Hello, I am a 20-year-old college student. At the end of August, I noticed that one of my eyebrows started to turn white. I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was similar to having a lot of white hair. Last week, I discov...

What should I do if my eyebrows turn white? Hello, I am a 20-year-old college student. At the end of August, I noticed that one of my eyebrows started to turn white. I didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was similar to having a lot of white hairs. Last week, I disco...

Questions about shingles? Hello, doctor. A while ago, around mid-May, I developed shingles on my chest and back. I took medication for a week, and the skin symptoms improved; the blisters have crusted over. However, the aftereffects are quite severe. Initially, I experienced pain...

Redness and slight flaking of the forehead skin? Hello Doctor: I have some areas on my forehead where the skin is slightly red, and sometimes there is a little flaking and a bit of itching (mainly located near the hairline, around the eyebrows, and in the center area). It occasio...

Worsening of acne on the eyebrows? Hello doctor, I have a pimple-like growth on my eyebrow that has been present for over two months. When I squeeze it, it produces pus and has a foul odor. It measures about 0.1 to 0.2 centimeters in size. I have been using over-the-counter Polys...

Can I apply hair growth lotion? I have been pulling out my eyebrows and eyelashes due to a bit of obsessive-compulsive disorder for about 6 to 10 years. I have managed to control myself with the eyelashes, and some have grown back, but they are not as thick and seem to be more fr...

Hair loss (M-shaped receding hairline on both sides of the forehead + loss of widow's peak) + thinning eyebrows (near the nasal area)? Hello doctors, I would like to inquire if there are any other potential causes for my hair loss and eyebrow loss aside from my current medic...

Eucerin Cream 1. I visited the dermatology department at National Taiwan University Hospital due to redness and peeling around my nostrils, eyebrows, and eyes. The doctor mentioned it could be related to mites or seborrheic dermatitis and ordered a mite examination. However, I am...

Oily skin, enlarged pores, and acne issues? Hello, doctor. I have oily skin and have been experiencing acne since the fifth grade. I still have breakouts now, with acne on my chest, face, back, and neck, especially on my chest and back where it is most severe. Because of the acne...

Skin itching issues? Frequent itching of the eyebrows and forehead, despite daily cleansing with a gentle facial cleanser, could be caused by several factors. Possible reasons include allergic reactions to skincare products, environmental irritants, dry skin, or conditions such a...

Acne antibiotics I started taking the orange and blue antibiotics doxycycline and amoxicillin for two days, and I'm still developing some small pimples. Is this normal? My symptoms seem to be papular acne, with some pimples having small white pus in the center. The pimples a...

Dry skin / Contact dermatitis / Laser Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. My face started to become drier after the 24th. In the past two days, the temperature has dropped sharply. Although it has been raining, which has increased the humidity, my face has suddenly ...

Causes and Care of Vitiligo About six months ago, I experienced an allergic reaction on my face, which caused redness and swelling from the area between my eyebrows, along the bridge of my nose, to my right cheek. Since I have a history of allergies triggered by various factors s...

Periorbital eczema Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I experienced unexplained itching in my eyes and redness around the area. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with eczema and was quickly prescribed a steroid ointment to apply before bed. A few days later, the symptoms disappea...

No signs of eyebrow growth? Hello doctor, my younger sister occasionally had the habit of plucking her eyebrows during elementary school. There were certain days when her eyebrows suddenly started to fall out. It can be confirmed that she has not plucked her eyebrows since then, ...

Red unknown wound A few days ago, I felt a bit tired and pressed on the area near my eyebrows. The next day, the area I pressed on turned red, without any external injury, pain, or itching, and there was no bleeding. It's just a red area about two to three centimeters in siz...