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Vitiligo, also known as leukoderma or achromia, is a chronic skin condition characterized by the loss of pigmentation due to the reduction or disappearance of melanocytes—cells responsible for producing melanin.

When high blood pressure (Hypertension) coincides with high cholesterol (Hypercholesterolemia), the impact on heart and vascular health cannot be overlooked.

Many middle-aged individuals in Hong Kong, often the economic pillars of their families, are accustomed to hard work. They frequently attribute their declining physical fitness and increasing shortness of breath to "middle-aged weight gain" or "lack of exercise."

Patients with rosacea often start by experiencing facial redness, mistaking it for acne, only to find their entire face becoming red and hot, with symptoms that fluctuate. This feeling of a “tired heart” is all too familiar. In this article, we invite a dermatologist to share insights on how to differentiate between acne and rosacea, the triggers for rosacea, and effective treatments to help you break free from this concern.

Waking up to find strands of hair on your pillow, remnants accumulating in the shower drain, or the sight of thinning scalp in the mirror can be a source of silent anxiety for many people in Hong Kong. Hair loss is no longer just an issue for older individuals; in recent years, it has trended younger. This article examines the truths behind hair loss from a medical perspective, helping to reclaim "hair freedom."

In the bustling city of Hong Kong, we frequent gyms, beauty salons, yoga centers, and even swim in residential complex pools every day. You might notice small, flesh-colored or dark brown bumps suddenly appearing on your face, neck, or hands and feet. Many people's first reaction is, "Are they milia?" or "Could it be skin aging?"