Scalp, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

Scalp inflammation Hello, doctor. Recently, I've noticed an increase in dandruff, and I'm wondering if it has anything to do with the change of seasons. I've been concerned about this issue before, especially since I have an oily scalp. I use the same brand of anti...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation. Please provide the specific text you would Red spots that resemble moles, which are painless and do not itch, should be evaluated by a dermatologist. The presence of one or two spots on the chest, undera...

Betamethasone Hello Doctor: I visited the doctor, and he prescribed me a lotion containing Betamethasone (a corticosteroid) to apply on my scalp because I have been experiencing hair loss due to breaking out with acne on my head. 1. I would like to know if applying too much of th...

Can a balding person with fine hair regrow their hair? I have been experiencing hair loss for almost a year. I have seen a dermatologist, used medicated shampoos, and taken prescribed medications, but there has been no significant improvement. The dermatologist has advised me to ...

A small patch of baldness? Hello doctor, I am a senior high school student and I have a small bald spot on my head, slightly smaller than a one-dollar coin. It seems that there is no family history of this. My scalp often feels oily, and my classmate has had this issue since fres...

Hair loss and estrogen? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask if estrogen supplementation is helpful for hair loss during menopause. Could you please suggest which types of estrogen (medications or foods) should be supplemented? Can dermatologists test the hair follicles on the scalp...

Regarding the issue of alopecia areata that has persisted for nearly a year and a half? Dear Dr. Wu, Currently, I have six areas on my scalp with symptoms resembling alopecia areata, each about the size of a ten-dollar coin. Two of these areas have not grown hair for almost two...

Diagnosis of Alopecia Symptoms I previously shaved my head and now my hair has been growing for about a month and five days. My classmates keep saying that I have bald spots. I've had a large hair whorl since childhood, and I also have a double crown. When my hair was longer...

Ejaculation Dandruff Hello Doctor, based on my observations, I have noticed a significant increase in dandruff after ejaculation. When I run my fingers through my hair, it resembles falling snowflakes. However, after 1-2 weeks without ejaculation, I find that the dandruff noticea...

Can oral retinoids be prescribed for severe oily skin? Hello~ I have very oily skin on my face and scalp. If I go to see a dermatologist, will the doctor prescribe oral isotretinoin solely for oily skin?

Acne on the scalp? Since around February of last year, I have been experiencing frequent breakouts on my scalp. During severe episodes, my scalp becomes red, swollen, and pus-filled. After consulting with doctors and taking medication, the condition keeps recurring, and it has be...

Hair problems Doctor, last week I had my hair washed by someone who used their nails very forcefully on my scalp. At that moment, I felt like my scalp was being pulled off. When I went to work that day, I noticed that my entire scalp was extremely red. After work, when I washed m...

After masturbation, there may be blisters resembling eczema on the fingers? Hello, I have the following questions, and I would appreciate your help: 1. There is no itching in the genital area, but there is often white discharge. After masturbation, my fingers sometimes develop s...

Medication issues for scalp folliculitis? Hello doctor, today I went to see a dermatologist for scalp folliculitis. The doctor prescribed Polymyxin B sulfate and trimethoprim ointment, a medicated shampoo, and an oral antibiotic. I checked online and found that the ointment is an...

Cryotherapy for scalp warts and hair follicles? Hello, doctor. I have a scalp wart (approximately 1mm). If I choose to treat it with cryotherapy using liquid nitrogen, will the virus be killed, and could the surrounding hair follicles also potentially suffer frostbite and die due...

Hair loss issues Hello Doctor, my mother is 54 years old. She used to have a very thick head of hair, but over the past 20 days, she has been experiencing significant hair loss (exceeding normal levels). When she runs her fingers through her hair, several strands come out, and it...

Medications for seborrheic dermatitis? Is scalp acne seborrheic dermatitis? Can it be treated with Olux?

Acne scars on the scalp? During high school, I often had acne on my scalp (the hairy areas), and I would pick at them, which has now resulted in many acne scars that prevent hair from growing. Now, when I get a haircut shorter than a number 5 guard, it's very noticeable that...

There is a small tumor on the top of the head? Hello Doctor: I have a small tumor on the top of my head that I have noticed for at least 15 years (possibly longer, as I didn't pay attention before). It is about 1 cm in size, flesh-colored, with well-defined borders, and has ...

Patchy hair loss on the scalp? Hello, two years ago I had circular hair loss on my scalp, and some hair has grown back since then. However, I have been experiencing frequent pustule formation on my scalp, and sometimes I use my hands to manipulate them, which also leads to the re...