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Can you get a chemical peel while breastfeeding?

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A 33-year-old mother from Ho Chi Minh City, Bao Anh, currently breastfeeding, is experiencing skin darkening and acne and wishes to undergo a chemical peel for improvement. She asks if this procedure is safe during lactation and what precautions are necessary for the well-being of both mother and baby.

Removing facial pigmentation for a young woman

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A birthmark appeared on Mai's right cheek in childhood, gradually turning dark brown and spreading to cover nearly half of the 18-year-old's face.

Should you use physiological saline to wash your face?

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I have a lot of acne on my face; will using physiological saline to wash it help reduce breakouts? (Hai, 30, Hanoi)

10-year battle with inflammatory acne across the body

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Anh Van, 29, suffered from acne for over 10 years, and self-treatment at home led to widespread inflammatory lesions, itching, burning, and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and scarring.

Can chemical peels eliminate acne?

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I have had concealed acne and mild inflammatory acne for over 5 years, with rough skin and numerous dark spots. Can chemical peels eliminate acne? (Truc Linh, 28 years old, Can Tho)

What are the symptoms of atopic dermatitis in children?

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My 5-year-old child has dry, red skin with tiny blisters on the face causing itching. Could it be atopic dermatitis? (Hong Thanh, TP HCM)

Why does hair fall out easily in humid weather?

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Prolonged humid weather can damage hair follicles and hair germ cells, leading to greasy, matted hair and increased hair loss.

How to care for middle-aged skin

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Middle-aged women should regularly moisturize and use sun protection to mitigate aging effects from UV rays, and may consider aesthetic technologies for rejuvenation.

Should those under 30 use HIFU technology for beauty treatments?

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I am 28 years old and want a slimmer face and a V-line chin; should I use HIFU technology? (Lan Chi, Thai Nguyen)

How to care for dry skin to prevent flaking

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Regular moisturizing, sun protection, adequate sleep, and a diet rich in vegetables and fruits can reduce dryness and flaking, leading to smoother skin.

Does eyebrow tattoo removal cause hair loss?

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I want to remove my eyebrow tattoo to reshape them. If I use a laser method, will it cause eyebrow hair loss? (Thu Thuong, 28, TP HCM)

After filler injections, should sticky rice and chicken be avoided?

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I recently had facial rejuvenation filler injections. Do I need to avoid sticky rice and chicken during Tet to prevent swelling or pus formation? (Minh Hang, 34, Hanoi)

Keloid scar treatment: injections flatten raised scars

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Anh Thuan, 32, received triamcinolone injections from doctors to flatten hard, bumpy keloid scars on his chest, caused by inflammatory acne, which also helped reduce itching.

Skin burns after laser treatment for pitted scars

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Mr. Ngoc, 44, received laser treatment for pitted scars at a spa, after which his cheek area became discolored and experienced prolonged burning.

Subcision combined with laser treats acne scars

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Hung, 20 years old, who suffered from nasal acne scars for many years, has now seen significant improvement after doctors performed subcision combined with laser treatment and trichloroacetic acid application.

Why does regular skincare not prevent melasma?

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Melasma results from numerous factors, including genetics, hormones, sun exposure, medication, and cosmetics, making it challenging to manage with routine skincare alone.

Skin damage from 'corticoid addiction'

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After repeated use of topical corticoid medications, Ninh's skin suffered severe damage, with prominent dark red telangiectasias on her cheeks.

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