Scalp, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Male pattern baldness? Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed that some of the hair I’ve lost has become finer and seems to be falling out more than before. After researching online, I found that it could be a case of androgenetic alopecia. I took some photos of my crown area, and it...

Hair issues? Hello, I am 18 years old. I have noticed that my hair whorl is different from others; I can see my scalp directly, although it's not a large area. The difference in hairstyles, such as a middle part, makes my whorl appear like a line rather than a circle. While ...

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...

Hair texture becomes softer and thinner? Hello doctor, when I was in my teens to early twenties, I had a lot of thick and coarse hair. However, starting in my thirties, I noticed that my forehead has become higher, the crown of my head is thinning, and I can see my scalp in some ...

Scalp exudate Hello Doctor, a couple of days ago I went hiking and after being exposed to the sun, my scalp started to hurt when I got home. After washing my hair that day, I applied a little hair oil to my scalp. Today, I noticed some exudate on my scalp, and it felt a bit bette...

Hair dyeing issues I would like to ask Dr. Wu... Last night, I dyed my hair myself and I'm not sure what happened (I usually dye my hair 2-3 times a year at a salon, and I also have a habit of using at-home hair dye to cover my gray hair). After dyeing my hair last night, I ...

Severe alopecia areata Hello! I would like to ask on behalf of my 32-year-old girlfriend. She previously received scalp injections for a year, but her condition has worsened, and now only the top of her head remains with hair, although she continues to experience hair loss. She h...

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...

Does using petroleum jelly on the scalp cause hair loss? Hello doctor, my scalp is very dry, and I notice that small flakes of dandruff keep falling shortly after I wash my hair. If I want to prevent moisture loss, is it safe to use petroleum jelly long-term? I'm worried tha...

Scalp itching issues? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about a concern. Recently, if I skip washing my hair for just one day, I experience intense itching at night while trying to sleep, which has been waking me up almost every night. However, if I wash my hair every evening...

Cryotherapy Today, I visited a dermatology clinic, and the doctor informed me that I have a viral wart on the back of my head. They performed cryotherapy on it, and I currently have the following questions: 1. Shortly after the procedure, it developed into a blister, and I'm...

Hair-related issues? Hello Doctor, my wife and I are both 40 years old. Over the past year, I've noticed an increasing number of white hairs (about several dozen), although I had some since high school. I once saw a health program on television that suggested consuming mulbe...

Moles and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you very much for your personal advice regarding the article "<a href='https://adoctor.tw/article/151906'>#151906 Black Dots on the Scalp</a>". I would like to seek your expertise f...

Black circular spots on the scalp? Dear Dr. Wu, I recently discovered a small black spot on the back of my head, approximately 0.2 to 0.3 centimeters in size. I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. Can moles develop on the scalp (where there is hair)? Is it possibl...

Differences in rashes? What is the difference between the rashes caused by the feces of dead scabies mites and those caused by live scabies mites? How can one determine whether it is a recurrence due to live mites or a reaction to the remnants of dead mites? Is there a latency pe...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Recently, I have developed 3 to 5 "lesions" on my scalp (I'm not sure if they should be called lesions). They are hard, with some being quite large and others small. Initially (last week), they did not hurt when presse...

Scalp issues Recently, I have developed 3 to 5 "lesions" on my scalp (I'm not sure if they should be called lesions). They are hard, some large and some small, and I'm uncertain if they are all lesions. Initially (last week), they did not hurt when pressed, bu...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? How can we determine if hair follicles are still present? After hair loss, how long does it take for them to "disappear," or do they remain present indefinitely? Is it still effective to use products like Rogaine after a ce...

Folliculitis Seborrheic Dermatitis I have developed many pimples on my scalp, some of which are itchy and painful. This has been ongoing for several years, and despite repeated treatments, I have not been able to cure it. I consulted a doctor who prescribed a cream containing Fus...

Male pattern baldness Hello doctor, I have recently noticed that my fallen hair has become thinner, and I often experience an itchy scalp with a lot of dandruff, which appears as small white flakes. I frequently feel pain in my scalp. Is this a sign of hair loss? There is no hist...