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Can long-standing melasma be treated?

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A 35-year-old woman from Khanh Hoa, My An, asks if her long-standing patchy and deep-seated melasma, which makes her sensitive skin prone to redness after procedures, can be treated with laser without worsening the condition or causing post-treatment hyperpigmentation.

Why lupus patients experience more fatigue in cold weather

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I have had lupus for three years, and whenever the temperature drops, I feel more tired and my joints ache more. Is this a sign of a flare-up or just due to the weather? (Van Hung, 40, Lam Dong)

Should toothpaste be used on children's exhaust burns?

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A 5-year-old's leg was burned by a motorbike exhaust, and their grandparents applied toothpaste to cool the wound. Is this method effective and safe? (Thanh, Hanoi)

Can contact dermatitis heal on its own?

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A reader experienced itchy, red skin after contact with cleaning chemicals and was diagnosed with contact dermatitis. They ask if the condition can heal on its own and how long recovery takes. (Thanh Ha, Thai Nguyen)

Can foot calluses be completely cured?

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I stand frequently, leading to hard, painful calluses on my soles. I have no underlying health conditions. What is this condition, and can it be fully treated? (Mr. Nam, 56, Ho Chi Minh City)

Treating pitted scars with CO2 gas

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Ms. Mai, 26, with pitted scars on both cheeks, underwent scar subcision using CO2 gas combined with microneedling to achieve smoother skin.

Three methods for treating post-acne scars

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Radiofrequency microneedling, 6D laser, and TriFill Pro help reduce various types of post-acne scars, from shallow pitted scars to long-standing fibrous scars, stimulating collagen regeneration and skin surface restoration.

Laser treatment for melasma

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Trinh, 35, developed melasma during pregnancy, which worsened and spread one year after childbirth, leading her to seek laser treatment.

Can you get laser hair removal if you've had a skin abscess?

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Thi Minh, 26, from Ho Chi Minh City, asks if laser hair removal can cause a recurrence or affect skin previously damaged by an armpit abscess, which has since healed.

Streptococcal infection from a small foot wound

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Hien, 36, developed widespread redness and swelling on his right foot after a minor injury, with tests confirming a *streptococcus pyogenes* infection.

Stretch marks after gaining nearly 20 kg

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Ms. Binh, 28 years old, developed extensive red stretch marks on her legs and hips after gaining nearly 20 kg in one year due to a metabolic disorder. Despite losing the weight, the marks persisted, prompting a specialized laser treatment.

Can congenital telangiectasias be treated with laser?

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I have had telangiectasias since childhood, with many tiny blood vessels appearing on my nose wings and both cheeks. Can this congenital condition be treated with laser? (Hong Ngoc, 23, Vinh Long)

Plucking hair from moles: health risks and safe removal

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A reader from Hai Phong asks about the safety of plucking hair from a mole and potential health impacts.

The woman with skin picking disorder

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Duyen, 35, suffers from pathological skin picking disorder, constantly scratching her skin, leaving her hands covered in scars.

Eczema causes young man to lose fingerprints

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After suffering from eczema for five years, 26-year-old Thuc experienced such severe hand skin peeling that his fingerprints became indistinguishable.

Congenital birthmark on teenager's face

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Tung, a 13-year-old, had a rough skin patch on his cheek and chin since childhood, which recently caused itching, leading doctors to perform surgery at Tam Anh General Hospital TP HCM.

Young boy diagnosed with three allergic conditions

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After 8 years with a cow's milk protein allergy, Phat recently developed a rash, itchy hands, swollen eyelids, and red eyes from dust mite allergy and atopic dermatitis.

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