Question 1

Do I really need to get food allergy tests for eggs and milk?

Accepted Answer

30% of childhood atopic dermatitis is food-related, but rates are lower in adults. Even if a test is positive, if there are no actual symptoms, you can eat it.

Question 2

My groin is so itchy I cannot sleep (tinea cruris).

Accepted Answer

Fungal infection and simple eczema must be distinguished. If eczema, wearing well-ventilated underwear and eliminating damp-heat is necessary for recovery.

Question 3

Heat rash and eczema get worse in summer — how to manage?

Accepted Answer

High humidity and sweat are optimal conditions for fungus and bacteria to grow. Wear linen clothing for ventilation and wash immediately after sweating.

Question 4

Can I do wet wrap therapy when there is oozing?

Accepted Answer

When oozing is severe, covering with wet gauze is very effective at cooling the skin and preventing secondary infection.

Question 5

Why does coin-shaped eczema (nummular eczema) occur?

Accepted Answer

Nummular eczema occurs due to reduced detoxification function, and is a stubborn eczema with heavy oozing and intense itching.

Question 6

I developed nipple eczema and the oozing will not stop.

Accepted Answer

Nipple eczema is often caused by digestive disorders and stress. Reducing underwear friction and wet wrap treatment to absorb oozing is urgent.

Question 7

The skin behind my ears is cracking and oozing (ear eczema).

Accepted Answer

This is one of the typical symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Since the ears are prone to heat accumulation, treatment to bring down upper body heat is needed.

Question 8

Dyshidrotic eczema with blisters on hands and feet — why does it not heal?

Accepted Answer

Dyshidrotic eczema is not a simple skin problem but is caused by peripheral circulation disorder and stress. The sweat excretion function of hands and feet must be normalized.

Question 9

Is using too much moisturizer harmful?

Accepted Answer

Excessive moisturizer use reduces the skin ability to produce its own sebum. Moisturizer Withdrawal may be necessary depending on skin condition.

Question 10

I have been using steroids for a long time — can I take herbal medicine alongside?

Accepted Answer

Yes, combination treatment is essential. Sudden discontinuation causes rebound, so immunity should be strengthened with herbal medicine while gradually reducing steroids.

Question 11

Are there foods psoriasis patients should avoid?

Accepted Answer

Alcohol, fatty foods, and instant food that cause internal inflammation worsen psoriasis. Alcohol in particular is the worst aggravating factor.

Question 12

When I am stressed, my psoriasis spreads rapidly.

Accepted Answer

Stress is the biggest trigger that disrupts the immune system. Meditation or acupuncture to stabilize the sympathetic nervous system provides immediate relief.

Question 13

Can I share a towel with a psoriasis patient? (contagiousness)

Accepted Answer

Absolutely not contagious. Psoriasis is an immune system problem within the body, not a bacterial or viral infection. You can rest assured.

Question 14

After getting a cold, red spots suddenly appeared all over my body.

Accepted Answer

This is likely guttate psoriasis. Streptococcal toxins from a sore throat cold stimulate the immune system to trigger the outbreak.

Question 15

How is psoriasis different from simple dry skin?

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Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease, not simple dryness. It is characterized by thick silvery-white scales on top of well-defined red plaques.

Question 16

Psoriasis appeared where I had a wound (Koebner phenomenon).

Accepted Answer

Psoriasis skin is sensitive, so new psoriasis appears at sites of wounds, burns, or insect bites — this is called the Koebner phenomenon.

Question 17

Is sunlight good for psoriasis patients?

Accepted Answer

Yes, moderate UV light suppresses excessive immune reactions and generates vitamin D, which is very helpful for improving psoriasis.

Question 18

Can psoriasis also cause joint pain?

Accepted Answer

Yes, psoriatic arthritis accompanies 10-30% of psoriasis patients. Finger or toe joint pain is common.

Question 19

Is psoriasis an incurable disease for life?

Accepted Answer

It is not incurable but a condition to manage, like hypertension. With proper treatment and management, remission with no symptoms can be maintained lifelong.

Question 20

My skin cracks every winter — is this psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Simple dry skin shows white flaking but without prominent red plaques. Psoriasis has thick scales sitting on red plaques.

Question 21

My face breaks out every time I eat spicy food.

Accepted Answer

Capsaicin stimulates the sympathetic nervous system and dilates blood vessels. It is the worst food for patients with flushing or seborrheic dermatitis.

Question 22

My scalp gets itchy immediately after eating greasy food (chicken, pizza).

Accepted Answer

Due to fat metabolism disorder, consumed oil is not properly broken down and is expelled through sebaceous glands. It is hard to recover without dietary control.

Question 23

My face turns beet red from just one drink — is alcohol safe for me?

Accepted Answer

This is a constitution lacking alcohol-metabolizing enzymes. Acetaldehyde toxin strongly dilates blood vessels, so it is poison for rosacea and flushing patients.

Question 24

My scalp dandruff is severe — is it seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis?

Accepted Answer

Both conditions cause dandruff, but psoriasis has thicker scales (silvery-white) with clearer borders and spreads beyond the hairline to the forehead and behind the ears.

Question 25

My face flushes easily even in mild heat and the heat does not subside (heat sensation).

Accepted Answer

This is upper heat/lower cold where heat accumulates upward due to systemic circulation imbalance. Treatment to bring the rising heat downward is needed.

Question 26

I have small millet-like bumps on my face — is it acne or seborrheic dermatitis?

Accepted Answer

Unlike acne, seborrheic dermatitis is accompanied by itching and stinging, with flaking scales occurring mainly around the eyebrows and nose.

Question 27

They say I have rosacea (strawberry nose) — does it keep getting worse?

Accepted Answer

Rosacea is a progressive disease. It starts with flushing but if neglected can progress through inflammatory papules and pustules to nose deformity, so early treatment is urgent.

Question 28

Does seborrheic dermatitis cause hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Yes, seborrheic hair loss can occur. Scalp inflammation and excessive sebum block pores and weaken hair roots, causing hair to thin and fall out.

Question 29

Is it true that excess scalp heat causes hair loss?

Accepted Answer

True. Scalp heat opens up pores, weakens hair roots, and shortens hair lifespan.

Question 30

My face turns intensely red when I am embarrassed or angry (emotional flushing).

Accepted Answer

The autonomic nervous system regulation ability is weakened, causing blood vessels to over-dilate with even small emotional changes. The suppressed fire in the heart and liver needs to be released.

Question 31

My whole body stings when I exercise or take a hot bath (cholinergic urticaria).

Accepted Answer

This is cholinergic urticaria that occurs when body temperature rises. Characterized by small wheals and intense stinging, it is closely related to sweat excretion dysfunction.

Question 32

Along with hives, my lips or eyes swell up (angioedema).

Accepted Answer

This is angioedema that swells in the deep layers of skin. If the inside of the throat (airway) swells, breathing difficulty can occur and emergency treatment may be needed immediately.

Question 33

I get hives when I exercise after eating wheat.

Accepted Answer

This is food-dependent exercise-induced hypersensitivity that only occurs when exercising after eating certain foods. Exercise after food is fully digested or avoid the trigger food.

Question 34

I scratch compulsively when stressed — is this a habit? (psychogenic)

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This is not a habit but psychogenic itch felt in the brain. Stress hormones stimulate nerves, and treatment to manage the mind should be combined.

Question 35

My skin swells in the shape of scratches (dermatographism).

Accepted Answer

This is dermatographism that reacts to physical stimulation. About 5% of the population experiences it, with swelling and itching where tight clothing or watch straps press.

Question 36

I have been taking antihistamines for over 6 months but they only work temporarily.

Accepted Answer

This is chronic urticaria that returns when the medication wears off. Rather than simply suppressing histamine, detox treatment to stabilize the over-sensitized immune system is needed.

Question 37

There is nothing on my skin but my whole body is maddeningly itchy (pruritus).

Accepted Answer

Pruritus without rash can be a signal of systemic diseases such as dry skin, anemia, diabetes, or thyroid disease.

Question 38

I get hives when exposed to cold wind or air conditioning (cold urticaria).

Accepted Answer

This is cold urticaria that occurs when exposed to cold. The skin temperature regulation ability has declined; keeping warm and raising basal body temperature is needed.

Question 39

As I age, my whole body itches and skin flakes (senile pruritus).

Accepted Answer

This is senile pruritus caused by decreased skin lipid film and drying of fluids. Avoid frequent bathing and high-moisture care with fluid supplementation is needed.

Question 40

I have a fever with hives — should I go to the emergency room?

Accepted Answer

It may be a sign of infection or systemic disease, not simple hives. If accompanied by high fever (38 degrees or above), immediate medical attention is needed.

Question 41

Red pimples keep appearing on my back and chest (folliculitis).

Accepted Answer

While it looks similar to acne, it may be folliculitis caused by bacterial or fungal infection. Improving the skin environment is more important than overusing antibiotic ointment.

Question 42

When I am tired, blisters appear on my lips (herpes simplex).

Accepted Answer

This is herpes simplex virus infection. Since complete cure is difficult and it recurs every time immunity drops, managing physical strength is key.

Question 43

How should I care for my skin after flat wart removal?

Accepted Answer

UV protection and regeneration care after the procedure are key. Wait for scabs to fall off naturally to avoid scarring.

Question 44

Hundreds of flat warts have spread on my face. Do I need laser treatment?

Accepted Answer

Flat warts spread rapidly if touched during the active phase. Immune treatment to suppress the virus should take priority before laser.

Question 45

My child has molluscum contagiosum — will it go away on its own?

Accepted Answer

It can heal naturally but takes months to over a year, during which it can spread to siblings or friends. Treatment is needed if the child scratches.

Question 46

I thought it was a corn but it turned out to be a plantar wart. It is very painful to walk.

Accepted Answer

Unlike corns, warts have blood vessels so they bleed when pared (pinpoint bleeding) and hurt more when squeezed from the sides than pressed from above.

Question 47

I have a wart in a sensitive area but am too embarrassed to go to the hospital.

Accepted Answer

Genital warts are easy to hide due to stigma of being an STI, but if neglected they may be high-risk HPV that can develop into cancer, so treatment is essential.

Question 48

Blisters appeared on one side of my body with needle-like pain (herpes zoster).

Accepted Answer

This is shingles where the varicella virus that was latent emerges along a nerve when immunity suddenly drops. Treatment within the golden time (72 hours) is important.

Question 49

They say warts can be removed at the root — do warts really have roots?

Accepted Answer

Not a long plant-like root, but the core of virus-infected tissue embedded deep in the skin. This must be removed for complete healing.

Question 50

I still have chickenpox scars from childhood as an adult.

Accepted Answer

Chickenpox scars are depressed scars from dermis damage. Acupuncture treatment to stimulate skin regeneration can fill them in.

Question 51

I thought it was a callus but they say it is a corn.

Accepted Answer

A corn has a wedge-shaped core where pressure concentrates on a small area, causing stabbing pain when pressed.

Question 52

I gained weight suddenly and got red stretch marks. Will they disappear?

Accepted Answer

Red stretch marks (early stage) respond well to treatment, but white stretch marks (late stage) are difficult to completely restore. Treat quickly while they are still red.

Question 53

A wound raised up like a worm (keloid).

Accepted Answer

This is a keloid constitution where fibrous tissue excessively proliferates during wound healing. Unlike regular scar treatment, stimulation must be minimized.

Question 54

My arms and thighs are bumpy like goosebumps (keratosis pilaris).

Accepted Answer

This is keratosis pilaris caused by old keratin blocking pores. Do not squeeze forcefully — gently dissolve the keratin and moisturize thoroughly.

Question 55

My dark circles are so severe I look tired.

Accepted Answer

The skin under the eyes is thin, so poor blood circulation shows through as dark blue. Rhinitis or reduced digestive function may be the cause.

Question 56

Do you have a detox juice recipe good for the skin?

Accepted Answer

Tomatoes, carrots, and cabbage rich in antioxidants are recommended. Cooking and blending them increases absorption rate and is excellent for toxin elimination.

Question 57

I want to get a tan to look healthier — is that okay?

Accepted Answer

For those with skin conditions or sensitive skin, tanning is like a burn. It accelerates skin aging and worsens dryness, so it is not recommended.

Question 58

Do I have vitiligo if white spots appeared on my face?

Accepted Answer

It may be vitiligo, where melanocytes are destroyed and skin depigments to white. Early on the borders are blurry but gradually become distinct and spread.

Question 59

Hair grew inward causing inflammation (ingrown hair)

Accepted Answer

This is ingrown hair where keratin clogs the pore preventing the hair from emerging. Do not dig it out forcibly — use exfoliation (scrub).

Question 60

What does boosting skin immunity specifically mean?

Accepted Answer

It means strengthening the skin barrier and improving the body's ability to process toxins from internal organs, creating a body where inflammation does not easily occur.

Question 61

Is it okay to shower every day? I worry it might make my skin dry.

Accepted Answer

If you have dermatitis, washing lightly every day is needed to remove bacteria and sweat that cause secondary infections. Avoid hot water and long baths.

Question 62

I scratch when stressed — how do I manage it?

Accepted Answer

Stress lowers the itch threshold. Activate the parasympathetic nervous system through meditation or diaphragmatic breathing to cool the brain's heat.

Question 63

Every winter I itch all over (winter care tips)

Accepted Answer

Temperature differences between indoors and outdoors plus dry air are the cause. Use a humidifier to maintain 50–60% humidity and wear thermal underwear to prevent sudden temperature changes.

Question 64

What is the emergency treatment for sudden severe itching at night?

Accepted Answer

Apply a cold pack wrapped in a towel to the itchy area, or apply a soothing gel containing menthol to temporarily dull the sensation and distract from the itch.

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