Skin, Family Medicine FAQ - Page 20

Salt intake Hello: In the past two years, whenever I consume foods high in salt, I experience a stinging sensation in my skin, excessive sweating, and significant discomfort. The more salty the food, the stronger the sensation, but there is no swelling. I also feel easily fatigue...

I'm sorry, I still don't quite understand (Quaker High-Speed Rail Zero Fat Milk Powder)? Hello, Doctor: You mentioned that 1. The additives in milk powder do not necessarily indicate their effectiveness (for example, adding L-ascorbic acid does not guarantee skin whiten...

A certain brand of infant formula? Hello, Doctor: I have a question I would like to ask you, and I assure you it is not a waste of medical resources. I came across a can of product called "Quaker High Iron Zero Fat Milk Powder." The label mentions marine collagen, pearl...

There is slight numbness in the skin on the left side of the groin? One day I woke up and noticed a slight swelling on the left side of my groin, but I didn't pay much attention to it at first. Later, after waking up fully, I realized the swelling was gone, but I noticed som...

Hello, doctor? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you some questions regarding allergies and injections. My mother had a cold previously and went to a nearby clinic for treatment. The doctor administered an injection, but shortly after, my mother seemed to have an allergic reacti...

Gray hair issue? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you: 1. I am over thirty and have a full head of gray hair. My mother started dyeing her gray hair at the age of 18. So I wonder if this is due to genetic factors or if it is caused by excessive mental stress? Also, does having...

Shortened fingers? Doctor, I have had cold extremities since childhood. In winter, my toes become red, swollen, and purplish, increasing in size by about half compared to normal. They are very painful to touch, and even walking can be painful. The skin on my toes peels during win...

The issue of back pain? Hello Doctor: My mother has been experiencing pain in her left back, approximately five centimeters away from her bra clasp. I have noticed that the painful area is red, but there are no signs of bruising or injury. What could be the cause of this? If she ...

Correction fluid Hello: May I ask: 1. What problems can occur to the human body if correction fluid and glue remain on the skin for an extended period without being removed? 2. If a wound has healed but remains red, should medication still be applied? What methods can accelerate ...

There is a hard lump on the forehead? A few years ago, I started experiencing severe hair loss that made it difficult to cover my forehead. I then discovered a hard lump near my hairline on my forehead, which has recently become noticeably larger, about the size of a 50 NT dollar...

Regarding the issue of pectus excavatum? How to determine if medical attention is needed for pectus excavatum, and which department should be consulted? Is there a facility at Hsinchu Hospital? I read online that some patients with pectus excavatum require surgical treatment; is ...

Abnormal cutting pain from the skin to the muscle? Hello Doctor, I am consulting on behalf of my mother who is 65 years old and has diabetes and hypertension. For the past few months, she has been suffering from what she describes as cutting pain, which feels somewhat like being ...

There is a lump on the inner thigh? Hello Doctor: About 4 to 5 days ago, I woke up in the morning and suddenly felt pain in the inner side of my left thigh. At first, I thought it was a strain or that I had bumped into something, so I didn't pay much attention. However, I no...

Dizziness and weakness in the limbs? Hello, I am asking on behalf of my uncle, as he has a low IQ. He weighs over 100 kilograms and has recently experienced occasional dizziness and weakness in his limbs for about a month. He has been taken to the emergency room multiple times, b...

Unknown gas Hello: Today, while passing by a certain location, I noticed a worker spraying some kind of gas that had a paint-like odor. Although I passed quickly, my eyes and skin were still exposed to this gas, and I inhaled a small amount of it. Currently, my eyes and skin feel...

Smelling toxic gases? Dear Doctor: While I was at work, I detected what seemed to be toxic gas (coming in from outside). Due to my busy schedule, I did not close the window or leave the area and stayed for about half an hour. After that, I started feeling a bit dizzy and had diff...

Frequent dizziness! Hello, I am asking on behalf of my mother: She often experiences dizziness, especially when she has a cold, to the point where she cannot get out of bed and has to lie down to avoid feeling dizzy. However, there are times when she feels perfectly fine but stil...

Unidentified wound near the ankle? 1. In recent years, unexplained wounds have frequently appeared near the ankles. Initially, the skin becomes red, swollen, and warm, followed by the development of wounds that are painful and have a burning sensation. After scabbing, the skin tu...

Which department should I make an appointment with? After swimming, experiencing multiple episodes of vomiting, dizziness, and loss of appetite (after a swimming class lasting about 1.5 hours) could indicate a sensitivity or allergic reaction to chlorine. It would be advisable to...

Collagen Is it problematic for men to consume collagen, which is marketed as a beauty supplement for women? This product is from the British health food brand Holland & Barrett.