Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 16

Worried individuals Is A acid or fruit acid something you can eat? However, I heard from my friend that there is a type of laser that can remove keratinization of hair follicles! Is that a scam? Because my cheeks look red on both sides, and I have growths all over my hands. This ...

Is there a way to detect the cause of hair loss? Hello Dr. Huang: In the past few months, I have noticed that there are a lot of hairs (about 2 to 30 strands) mixed in with the foam when I wash my hair. When I touch my hair that is covered in shampoo foam, I can easily find five ...

Lip issues I accidentally bit my lower lip, and now that it's healing, it feels like there's a white lump forming instead of a smooth surface. It's quite bothersome. Could you please explain why this is happening and how I can help it heal? Thank you, doctor.

Foul odor from the face and behind the ears, as well as foot odor? I have seborrheic dermatitis, and no matter how much I wash my body, it quickly develops an unpleasant odor. The areas around my nostrils, outer ears, and behind my ears emit an unpleasant smell when touched. Curr...

There are quite a few sores under my armpit..! Doctor, I have developed several sores in both of my armpits, and they only appear in that area. These sores are red, painful, and swollen. I would like to know what is happening to my body. I've heard from others that it might ...

Chin acne Hello Dr. Huang, I have been troubled by acne on my chin lately (it's very painful). Why do I only get pimples on my chin? Is there a specific reason for this? Should I see a dermatologist?

Bumps on the lips? Hello Doctor: Previously, I experienced a grainy sensation on my lips about twice. One time it seemed to occur just before my menstrual period, and the other time I’m not sure if it was due to heat or stress. There was no significant pain or itching, and if you...

Red rashes on the skin? Hello Doctor: Yesterday I went to the beach, and after returning home, I started developing red rashes on my body in the evening. They appeared on my hands, feet, and back. In some areas, there is only one spot, while in others, there are several. Sometime...

A two-year-old child has peeling skin on all toes? A two-year-old child has recently been experiencing peeling skin near the toenails, and there is also some peeling on the fingers. The child usually stays at home and wears slippers, while two other children do not have this issu...

Enlarged pores Hello, I have enlarged pores on my nose and would like to ask a few questions: 1. The pharmacy staff claims that the skincare products they sell can reduce pore size. Is this true? If so, who is suitable for these products, and who should avoid them? 2. Among t...

What is the appropriate use of skin care ointment? Hello Doctor, I have a blister on the sole of my foot that has burst, and blood and fluid have come out. My mother went to the pharmacy, and the pharmacist said iodine solution is outdated, so she brought home "Bepanthen oin...

Hair density Hello Dr. Huang, I am inquiring on behalf of my friend. She is a 27-year-old woman who usually eats out but rarely consumes spicy foods. She has a habit of drinking milk tea, black tea, and coffee, and she almost never stays up late, maintaining a normal lifestyle. H...

The baby has a rash all over their body? Hello Doctor: My baby is two and a half years old. Initially, there were pimple-like lesions (red and swollen with white pus) around the diaper area (near the scrotum). After applying medication, it improved, but then similar lesions appea...

I feel like my skin all over my body has become thinner and more sensitive? Hello Doctor, my question is quite long as I have encountered many situations that make me feel my skin is more sensitive or thinner than others. Here are the situations that lead me to this thought: 1....

Recurrent inflammation Hello Doctor, my lips have been consistently experiencing recurrent redness, swelling, and peeling. Additionally, I get cold sores approximately once a month (which I have shown to a doctor). After healing, the peeling and redness start again daily, and it ...

Rash on the skin during exercise without sweating? This winter, I've started to develop rashes all over my body whenever I exercise or get slightly warm. My skin becomes red and hot, and I only sweat from my forehead and back, while the rest of my body does not sweat at all,...

There is an extra piece of flesh on the tip of the nose? I may have developed a small raised area on the center of my nose due to previous acne that didn't heal properly (I'm not entirely sure). It is a circular bump with a radius of 0.2 cm and protrudes about 0.05 cm (...

How can scabies be completely and fundamentally treated? Doctor, can scabies be completely eradicated? I have seen a doctor and applied medication, but I still experience outbreaks and itching, which is very bothersome. Is there anything that can completely kill those mites? Plea...

Laser treatment for pigmentation issues can sometimes lead to post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), where the treated area may darken after the procedure. This Hello, I would like to ask again, is post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation something that everyone experiences, or do...

Thickening of the skin on the feet? Hello, I have noticed that the skin on the soles of my feet has suddenly become hard over the past six months. It is not painful and does not have an odor, and I do not feel unwell elsewhere in my body. Previously, my foot skin did not have thi...