Bar soap’s high pH is usually harmless for normal skin, but those with sensitive, dry, or compromised skin should avoid it.

Smoking harms skin and overall health by reducing blood flow, causing wrinkles, yellowed nails, stained teeth, and delayed wound healing.

Skin tags may appear brown or dark and can resemble warts, moles, or skin cancer, which differ in texture, growth rate, and other warning signs.

Physical sunscreens reflect UV rays using zinc oxide or titanium dioxide, ideal for sensitive skin, while chemical sunscreens absorb UV rays, may cause irritation or acne, and require 20 minutes before sun exposure.

Ringworm and tinea versicolor are common summer fungal infections; ringworm is contagious, while tinea versicolor is not, and doctors distinguish them by examining skin scrapings under a microscope.

Care for a hospitalized child’s skin by gently removing tape, moisturizing dry areas, and helping them change positions to prevent irritation and pressure sores.

Asoke Dermatology Hospital offers expert hair specialists who handle every step of the FUE transplant, led by Dr. Phudit S., with 11 years in dermatology and 7 years in hair disorders, supported by professional nursing care.

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.