Health Information

Have you noticed that once you cross a certain age threshold, even countless expensive anti-ageing serums deliver little improvement to skin elasticity?

Women’s skin condition is never determined by age alone; it is closely linked to fluctuations in oestrogen levels. Clinical dermatological observations show that hormone-related skin ageing broadly falls into three distinct stages.

You may have had this experience: one day, opening your phone’s front-facing camera at a downward angle, you suddenly notice your once-defined jawline has softened, with even a hint of a double chin. Many suspect weight gain or water retention. Yet the scale reads unchanged, and you keep up your daily skincare routine — so why is skin firmness quietly slipping away?

If you notice that, no matter how many shampoos you switch—deep cleansing, oil control, tea tree odor relief, or even expensive scalp purifying products—an underlying “oily acid smell” still shows up every afternoon as if on schedule, it may not mean you’re “not washing properly.” More likely, your scalp is sending an important health warning signal through smell.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding are supposed to be some of the most joyful and anticipated times in life. However, for some mothers with eczema, this journey can feel like an unrelenting nightmare. These expectant mothers—or new moms who have just given birth—may keep scratching their skin due to eczema, causing redness, swelling, and oozing. The itching can be unbearable, yet they worry that taking medicine or applying ointments may affect the baby.

Eczema is an extremely common skin condition in Hong Kong, affecting both infants and adults alike. During seasonal transitions, periods of highstress, or upon exposure to allergens, sufferers may experience unbearable itching, redness and even oozing skin. Many patients seek medical help repeatedly, sharing one common question: Can eczema be completely cured?