Understanding Rare Hair Growth Disorders in Children: A Case Study
Repeated hair growth and breakage? Hello, I have three children. The eldest is a girl, and the second and third are boys. My daughter is 9 years old this year, but her hair has not been growing since she was little. It grows but only stays on the scalp for a short time (about six...
Dr. Jian Yingxiu Reply:
There are indeed some genetic disorders that can cause recurrent hair loss. Please bring the diagnosis from your dermatologist (preferably including microscopic reports of the hair and scalp biopsy reports) and seek the advice of a pediatrician at a nearby genetic counseling cent...[Read More] Understanding Rare Hair Growth Disorders in Children: A Case Study
How Dangerous Are Bee Venom Reactions and What to Do If Stung?
How severe can a bee venom reaction be? Hello Dr. Hong: There have been reports in the newspapers of cases where hornet stings have led to strokes. How severe can the reactions to bee venom be? What should one do if stung by a bee? Could you please provide some information? Thank...
Dr. Hong Yaomin Reply:
Mr. Ding Chia-Tai: The hornet is a type of wasp, and the mildest consequence of a sting is a localized swelling reaction caused by the venom. Immediately after being stung, there may be localized pain, itching, and redness, which can subside within a few hours. Some stings may le...[Read More] How Dangerous Are Bee Venom Reactions and What to Do If Stung?
Understanding Progeria: Diagnosis Challenges and Insights
Please help me? Dr. Jian: Is it possible to diagnose "progeria," this rare disease, in the field of medicine, or must one wait until symptoms appear to determine if it is indeed "progeria"? This condition involves metabolic abnormalities, but why are metabolic...
Dr. Jian Yingxiu Reply:
Progeroid syndromes encompass a variety of diseases collectively referred to as progeroid-like syndromes. Some of the pathogenic genes are known, while others remain unclear. Patients with typical progeroid syndromes are born with normal weight and appearance, but usually begin t...[Read More] Understanding Progeria: Diagnosis Challenges and Insights
Understanding Hair Breakage in Children: Causes and When to Seek Help
Hair is broken in the middle? Hello, I would like to ask a question. My nine-year-old niece has recently been experiencing frequent natural breakage of her hair. The hair is not breaking at the roots but rather in the middle, and it's not just one strand but about a small bu...
Dr. Xiao Huibin Reply:
Hair breakage is usually caused by scalp infections or issues with the hair quality itself, and it is advisable to consult a dermatologist for treatment. If there is also a lighter hair color or curling phenomenon, it may indicate a metabolic disorder (such as deficiencies in zin...[Read More] Understanding Hair Breakage in Children: Causes and When to Seek Help