Patch tests detect contact allergens over 5 days on the back, while prick tests check airborne or food allergens in 15–20 minutes using small needle pricks on the arm.

Patients may need to stop certain medications or vitamins before a hair transplant, depending on the doctor’s assessment.

A hair transplant cannot be done on the first visit, as the doctor must first assess scalp health and any medications before scheduling surgery.

Patients may experience mild scalp numbness for 2–4 weeks and temporary hair shedding (“shock loss”) before new hair begins to grow.

After Ulthera expect mild swelling or tightness for 1–2 weeks, avoid other procedures for 2 weeks, resume daily activities and makeup, and repeat once a year for best results.

Recovery from a hair transplant typically involves 2–3 days of bandaging, 2 days of rest at home, and avoiding exercise for 2–4 weeks.

It is recommended to see a doctor in person to properly assess hair loss, determine its cause, and guide necessary tests or examinations.

FUE hair transplantation is usually painless as local anesthesia is used, and sedatives may be given to reduce patient anxiety.

Hair transplantation with the FUE technique takes about 4–8 hours, depending on the number of grafts.

Acne can appear on the face, back, chest, and shoulders, and is classified as inflammatory (red or pus-filled bumps) or non-inflammatory (whiteheads and blackheads).

[Weekly Q&A Hair Transplant] FUE (Follicular Unit Extraction) transplants healthy hair follicles to thinning areas with minimal, nearly invisible scarring.

Juvenile Dermatomyositis (JDM) in children may cause reddish-purple rashes on eyes, cheeks, hands, thin or rough skin, arm/leg pain, and difficulty swallowing.

PM2.5 is back so remember to protect your skin as well as your overall health.

To manage hives, avoid triggers like certain foods medications, and stress, care for the skin gently, use soothing lotions, and consult a doctor for appropriate treatment.

Doctors warn that giving newborns gold-infused water is a false and dangerous belief only breast milk is recommended for the first six months.

Using live bees to plump lips is dangerous and can cause severe allergic reactions or death; seek medical attention if stung.

Proper handwashing involves 7 steps rubbing palms backs of hands, between fingers back of fingers thumbs fingertips and around wrists to remove germs and prevent infection.

Taking vitamin C from fruits and vegetables can help support immunity, but maintaining overall health with balanced nutrition, exercise, and rest is essential to reduce COVID-19 risk.

Protect yourself from COVID-19 by wearing masks, practicing hand hygiene avoiding close contact, not sharing personal items, eating cooked food, staying hydrated, resting well, and maintaining immunity.

COVID-19 spreads mainly through respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing, or contaminated surfaces, with lower risk from feces, so watch for symptoms and seek testing if exposed.