Will variant asthma be cured during adolescence?

Written by Wang Chun Mei
Pulmonology
Updated on September 22, 2024
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Cough variant asthma is a very common and specific type of asthma. Patients generally have a high likelihood of experiencing it clinically. For instance, when some young people suffer from cough variant asthma, the frequency of attacks may be relatively lower because their immune function is comparatively better. Therefore, for those whose condition is due to genetic factors, it is best to avoid environmental triggers that could provoke an attack of cough variant asthma. Usually, if adolescents have cough variant asthma, they cannot be completely cured, primarily because the triggering factors are very complex, involving both known and unknown elements. However, if adolescents engage in regular exercise, the frequency of cough variant asthma attacks can be reduced, and the symptoms that do appear may be milder.

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Will keratosis pilaris fade after puberty?

Keratosis pilaris can potentially fade after puberty. This condition is a genetically induced skin disease characterized by abnormal keratinization around the hair follicles. The disease is more common among children and adolescents with dry skin, and the rash tends to diminish as one ages. Keratosis pilaris occurs due to keratinization at the openings of hair follicles, which affects the growth of fine hair, making the skin feel rough, similar to goosebumps. Currently, there is no cure for keratosis pilaris, but symptoms can be improved using certain medications. Topically, keratolytics or skin softeners can be applied to alleviate symptoms and smooth the skin. Additionally, taking oral vitamin A or consuming foods rich in vitamin A can be beneficial for this condition.

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Can acne be squeezed?

Acne, commonly known as acne vulgaris, is somewhat related to the vigorous secretion of one's own sebaceous glands. Spicy and irritating foods or staying up late can also cause it. If the acne is in the inflammatory phase and is very red and painful, try not to squeeze it, as this can easily lead to scarring or pits later on. If an individual acne lesion has become purulent and feels soft to the touch, you can prick it with a needle and squeeze out the pus, which can speed up recovery later. However, it is still recommended to use standard medications and combined red and blue light therapy, as this is less likely to cause skin damage and the recovery effects are generally better. It is also advisable to develop good dietary and lifestyle habits. (Doctor's answer is for reference only, administer medication under the guidance of a professional physician, do not blindly medicate.)

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Is there a difference between acne and pimples?

The difference between acne and pimples is that actually, they are of the same type. Acne is commonly known as ordinary acne, and can occur at any age stage, but is most prevalent among teenagers, hence the term "acne." It is actually a chronic inflammatory disease of the hair follicle sebaceous gland, and pimples are one type of acne. The various types of lesions in acne are caused by inflammation at different depths of the hair follicles and subsequent reactions. This includes pimples caused by blockage of the hair follicle sebaceous gland duct, as well as superficial pustular inflammation at the hair follicle opening, papules, nodules, cysts, and scars, all of which are categorized as acne. Pimples are the initial form of acne; the lesions are cone-shaped papules consistent with the hair follicles, and are divided into whiteheads and blackheads. Whiteheads are also known as closed comedones, while blackheads are called open comedones. Inside whiteheads, there is a yellow-white tofu dregs-like substance, while blackheads are oxidized whiteheads that have been exposed over time.

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How to regulate and normalize delayed menstruation during adolescence?

Adolescent girls have not yet established a regular menstrual cycle, and whether it occurs earlier or later, it is considered normal. This is because the regulation of the menstrual cycle is very complex, involving the interdependence and mutual restraint of the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries. Additionally, it is also influenced by the cerebral cortex, external environment, psychological factors, and bodily fluids. During adolescence, girls have not yet adjusted these aspects, so a normal menstrual cycle is not established. Menstrual irregularities at this stage are normal, and as long as there are no organic lesions, it generally does not pose a problem. If family members are concerned, a systematic examination at the hospital can be conducted. They may also visit the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) department at a hospital for pulse diagnosis by a TCM practitioner to see if conditioning is needed, but it is best to follow the doctor's advice specifically.

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How to treat acne on the face?

Acne on the face, medically known as acne, is primarily related to vigorous sebaceous gland secretion, consumption of spicy and stimulating food, or frequently staying up late. There is also some relation to familial genetics. When this condition occurs, it is essential to treat it with standard medications. A combination of oral medications and topical treatments with blue and red light therapy generally yields good results. If the symptoms are mild, treatment can also include glycolic acid skin peeling. For cystic acne, one can visit a dermatology department at a standard hospital to undergo minor minimally invasive surgery to clean out the pus and blood locally, followed by oral medication treatment. It is important to regulate diet and lifestyle habits, avoid spicy and stimulating foods, refrain from staying up late, enhance physical exercise, and avoid the misuse of cosmetics on the face.