Although the two women were somewhat reluctant, they obediently removed their masks in order to treat their faces.
Their faces appeared swollen and reddened, with small red pimples appearing in certain areas. One of the women even had some peculiar red patches on her left cheek, which looked rather unsettling.
Leo carefully examined them and asked, “Do your faces itch?”
Ms. Crane nodded and replied, “A little.”
Ms. Kingsley added, “Mine itches a lot, but I dare not scratch it because it becomes painful after itching.”
Despite their earlier skepticism about Leo’s medical skills, they had an inexplicable sense of reassurance when Leo examined them.
It felt as if they were being examined by an expert professor, and it provided a strong sense of security.
Leo pondered for a moment and then asked Ms. Kingsley, “You started using that cosmetic product earlier than Ms. Crane, right?”
“Yes, I began using it a week ago, while she just started a couple of days ago,” Ms. Kingsley quickly nodded. “At first, I noticed some pimples on my face after using the product, but I didn’t pay much attention. I thought it was due to staying up late. However, even after getting enough sleep, the pimples not only didn’t disappear but increased.”
“Do you have the cosmetic product with you? I’d like to take a look.”
“Yes,” Ms. Crane replied and took a small white bottle from her handbag, handing it to Leo.
Leo examined the product and its ingredient list. Thanks to Sophia’s involvement in the cosmetics industry, Leo had some knowledge in this area. The cosmetic product was from a well-known international brand, recently launched, and quite expensive. Even this small bottle was worth several thousand dollars at the very least.
Leo glanced at the ingredient list, squeezed a bit onto his hand to smell, and then looked at Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley, saying, “I can confirm that there is nothing wrong with this cosmetic product.”
“But what about the allergic reactions on our faces…” Ms. Kingsley was getting anxious. If it wasn’t the cosmetic product’s fault, why were they experiencing allergic reactions on their faces?
Leo continued to explain, “The reason your facial skin is reacting allergically is due to issues with your skin itself. Ms. Kingsley, if I’m not mistaken, you, like Ms. Crane, experience strange itching sensations on your hands and feet around this time of the year, right?”
In fact, Leo could tell what was going on with Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley’s faces at a glance. He had only checked the cosmetic product to clarify that there was no direct link between the allergic symptoms and the product.
Leo’s words made Ms. Kingsley and Ms. Crane exchange surprised glances and say in unison, “Doctor, how did you know about our itching sensations on our hands and feet?”
“As a doctor, I can naturally discern these things,” Leo said calmly. “The condition you’re experiencing right now has a specific term in Chinese medicine, known as ‘wind-heat.’ In Western medical terms, it’s acute urticaria.”
“Ah? Acute urticaria? Can it be treated?” Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley were completely unfamiliar with medical conditions.
“Of course, it can be treated. I just need to prepare a particular traditional Chinese medicine solution. You’ll soak the face masks in this solution for three minutes and then apply them to your faces for five minutes, and you’ll see results.”
Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley simultaneously wore surprised expressions, “Doctor, are you for real?”
It wasn’t surprising that Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley were astonished because they had spent two days at the hospital for treatments like protein implant immunolaser and histamine immunoglobulin injections, and none had shown any effect.
Now, this young doctor claimed that they would see results in just five minutes. It seemed almost unbelievable to them.
The other three women, on the other hand, had a skeptical look on their faces and began to talk among themselves.
“I think this guy is bluffing. I’ve never seen such a young Chinese doctor before. And the allergic reactions on Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley’s faces are so severe; how could it be possible for them to improve in just five minutes?”
“I feel like this whole thing is a scam. Even if it’s this acute urticaria or whatever, it doesn’t seem easy to treat.”
“I think we should leave. This Chinese doctor is totally unreliable. What if our faces get worse after his treatment? We’ll regret it.”
Hearing their companions’ discussion, Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley exchanged hesitant glances. On one hand, they wanted to cure their facial allergies, but on the other, they were unsure about Leo’s words.
Only Rosemary had unwavering faith in Leo’s medical skills and said, “Ms. Crane, Ms. Kingsley, trust me, Dr. Bloomer is highly skilled. He will definitely help your faces return to normal.”
Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley once again directed their gaze at Leo. Their womanly instincts told them that Leo could be trusted.
After a brief moment of hesitation, Ms. Crane said, “Dr. Bloomer, we’ll let you treat us, but if our faces worsen because of your treatment, you’ll be responsible for the consequences.”
Leo didn’t say much. To him, the issues on Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley’s faces were a piece of cake.
He turned and went to the pharmacy, grabbing a few traditional Chinese medicinal herbs. He then ground them into a fine powder using a grinding machine and poured them into a small container. Afterward, he added water and infused it with a bit of spiritual power.
Once the solution was ready, Leo held the container with the medicinal liquid and looked at Ms. Crane, saying, “Do any of you have face masks?”
“I do,” one of the women said.
Leo nodded, “Please get me two masks. Ms. Crane, Ms. Kingsley, first go to the inner room, wash your faces clean, and then come out to apply the masks.”
While Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley went to wash their faces, Leo soaked the masks in the medicinal solution.
Three minutes later, Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley returned with freshly washed faces. Leo used tweezers to take the masks from the small container.
Seeing the once pristine white masks turn into a greenish-gray color, both women felt nervous. Nonetheless, they summoned the courage to apply the masks to their faces and reclined on the sofa.
“Do you think Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley’s allergies can be cured?”
“I’ve never seen this method of treatment before, so I think it’s a bit iffy.”
“Ms. Crane, Ms. Kingsley, how are you feeling? If your faces become uncomfortable, take the masks off immediately.”
The three women watching on the side couldn’t help but feel tense. The masks soaked in the medicinal solution on Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley’s faces did look a bit frightening, and a strange herbal scent wafted from the masks.
Initially, Ms. Crane and Ms. Kingsley were on edge, but once the masks were applied to their faces, they felt surprisingly comfortable. It was as if every pore on their faces was breathing freely, giving them an unusual sensation of coolness and freshness.