Pimples, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

The possibility of acne being a contagious disease? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if a person with syphilis has a pimple that bursts and splatters onto another person's face, and the person who gets splattered also has pimples, is there a possibility that this could lea...

Unexplained red rashes and blisters on the body? Hello Doctor, in the past week or two, I have developed small red rashes on my body. They are as small as the tip of a needle and as large as a grain of rice, with colors ranging from bright red to deep red. Some of them are itchy,...

Pregnancy-related acne? I am currently 8 weeks pregnant, and since the beginning of my pregnancy, I have been experiencing a severe outbreak of acne and pimples on my face, neck, chest, and back, which has also left many acne scars. The situation is quite distressing. Are there a...

Can alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) eliminate acne scars? About a year ago, I developed some acne that left behind some pitted scars. They have faded a bit since then, but are still noticeable. Occasionally, I still get small pimples. I would like to know if using a 30% combination of...

Severe acne breakout? Two years ago, after finishing a course of isotretinoin, my skin was in excellent condition for nearly a year. At that time, I only needed to apply a moisturizing lotion, and everything was perfect. However, after stopping the medication, I started experienc...

Sudden appearance of red spots on a baby's face? Hello Dr. Wu, my son is currently one year and five months old. About a week ago, he suddenly developed quite large red pimples on both sides of his cheeks near the temples. A day or two later, I noticed a few small pimples ap...

Should I stop using topical retinoids if I experience discomfort during the initial phase? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding the use of topical retinoids (A acid). Thank you for your assistance! 1. My dermatologist recently prescribed a topical retinoid for locali...

After applying the medication prescribed by the doctor for tinea versicolor, I started to develop acne? I have a sweat patch at the junction of my neck and shoulders. After taking medication for four weeks, my doctor prescribed a topical treatment for the sweat patch and advised ...

Oral isotretinoin dosage? Hello, Doctor. I started taking oral isotretinoin in October of last year. I weigh about 60 kg, and my doctor said my condition was not very severe, so I could stop after taking 100 capsules. Initially, I was prescribed 20 mg every three days, but after ...

There are often quite deep and hard pimples around the ears (including behind the ears or on the earlobes) and on the jawline? I am currently a senior preparing for the university entrance exam, and I would appreciate your insights. Since the second year of high school, I have be...

If you have been experiencing persistent scalp acne for over six months, it is advisable to consult a dermatologist. They can evaluate your condition and recommend appropriate treatments, which may include topical or oral medications, medicated shampoos, or lifestyle changes to h...

There are small black bumps on the testicles and penis that are itchy when scratched and painful when touched? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have developed small bumps on the skin of my left thigh near the inner side, close to the groin. At first, they were tiny and dark, and they it...

Moles and Melanin Originally, the mole was slightly raised, and recently, there were pimples near the mole. After squeezing the pimple, it scabbed over and showed improvement. However, two days ago, while distracted, I touched my face and felt something that I thought was hair an...

After applying tretinoin, my skin has become dry, but my acne is increasing? Hello doctor, in March I visited a dermatologist because I was experiencing a lot of acne. The doctor prescribed me a topical medication called Lactic Acid and Tretinoin, but my skin became increasingly ...

There is a small pimple on the earlobe? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a small pimple under my left ear that initially did not come out. After visiting a dermatologist and applying medication, it felt like it matured today, so I squeezed it out. There was a little blood and some yellowish-...

Hair problems I would like to ask if my recent itchy and oily scalp, along with the presence of many pimples on my scalp, could be seborrheic dermatitis? I used to have thick and dense hair, but now, although I still have a decent amount of hair, the parting is very noticeable re...

Wound management issues I would like to ask about how to manage wounds from popped pimples. Most of them are small, but occasionally, on the buttocks and inner thighs, there are larger ones, about the size of a five-dollar coin, containing blood and pus. Sometimes, they burst jus...

Pimples developing in the hair follicles above the genital area? Recently, I noticed a bump in the hair area above my genitals. At first, it didn't feel like much, but later it started to itch. When I touched it, it was painful at first, but now there's almost no pain, ...

Acne has been persistently appearing at the junction of the lips and face? I would like to ask the doctor about the pimples that keep appearing at the junction of my lips and face. Are these the same as regular acne? I also have persistent breakouts near my lips. What could be ca...

Lip issues I have small white spots on my lips that seem to disappear and then reappear repeatedly. Sometimes they itch. Initially, I noticed small raised bumps on the edges of my lips that were neither painful nor itchy, and I thought they were pimples, so I squeezed them. A lit...