Common foods that can trigger allergies include peanuts, tree nuts, cow’s milk, eggs, shellfish, fish, soy, wheat, and sesame, and medical advice should be sought if allergic reactions occur.

Food allergies can cause symptoms ranging from rashes and swelling to digestive issues, breathing difficulties, and life-threatening anaphylaxis.

Food allergies can cause reactions ranging from mild rashes or digestive issues to severe, life-threatening anaphylaxis, occurring immediately or hours later.

Melasma are dark blurry patches while freckles are small, well-defined brown spots—each caused by factors like hormones, sunlight, medications, or genetics.

Beware eight high-risk groups—including immunocompromised individuals, cancer patients, transplant recipients, autoimmune patients, and children under 8—may develop severe monkeypox and should seek medical evaluation if exposed or symptomatic.

Protect yourself from monkeypox by avoiding contact with infected people or animals, practicing hand hygiene, wearing masks, not sharing personal items, and seeking medical care if exposed or symptomatic.

Monkeypox spreads through close or direct contact with an infected person or their belongings, but casual contact, keeping distance, or separate use of items is not considered contagious.

Monkeypox often causes characteristic rashes and bumps on the body, so anyone noticing these symptoms should seek evaluation at a health center and report relevant risks.

After exposure to monkeypox, symptoms appear in 5–21 days, starting with fever and aches, followed by a contagious rash that lasts 2–4 weeks.

Monkeypox is a less severe relative of smallpox, transmitted through close contact with infected people or animals, though no animal-to-human cases have been reported in Thailand.

Herpes zoster, caused by the same virus as chickenpox, can lead to complications and is preventable with vaccination, healthy habits, rest, and stress reduction.

Herpes zoster is a viral skin disease causing painful, blistering rashes, mainly in adults over 50 or immunocompromised individuals.

Vitiligo treatment includes topical medications, UV phototherapy, melanocyte transplantation, laser therapy, or skin depigmentation for extensive cases, guided by medical evaluation.

The exact cause of vitiligo is unknown, but it involves melanocyte damage, genetic factors, and can occur at any age, often between 10–30 years.

Vitiligo causes white patches that can appear anywhere, commonly on the face, hands, joints, and areas prone to friction.

Vitiligo is a non-contagious condition affecting appearance, manageable with sun protection, cosmetic camouflage, or treatment if desired.

Prevent and treat athlete’s foot during the rainy season by keeping your feet clean, dry, and seeking medical care if needed.

Black sesame benefits include improving blood circulation, providing antioxidants, and protecting organs, and can be consumed daily in food, drinks, or desserts.

Beware of blister beetles! Contact can cause red, burning rashes that may form blisters and secondary infections, requiring washing, cold compresses, or medical attention.

Cosmetic allergies may be caused by ingredients like preservatives or oils, leading to irritation such as dryness, redness, or itching; stop using the product and consult a dermatologist for patch testing if symptoms occur.