Dermatology Q&A - Page 54

How should one care for hair loss caused by syphilis? Due to syphilis causing significant hair loss, aside from antibiotic treatment, what should be considered in daily care? Can the use of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory ointments help reduce ongoing hair loss? Can high dos...

What is the fastest way to treat viral warts? What is the fastest method to treat plantar warts? Is cryotherapy more effective than topical medications, or can both methods be used together?

Treatment methods for ichthyosis? Hello, I would like to inquire about the treatment methods for congenital ichthyosis. Besides topical emollients, what other treatment options are available? How effective is the laser treatment that has been reported in the news? Thank you.

Inguinal mass There is a lump in the left groin area that is at least 3-5 centimeters in size. It can be clearly felt as a spherical mass inside. It causes pus and bleeding when accidentally bumped, and squeezing it results in severe pain. I would like to understand what kind of ...

Prepuce issues Hello doctor, two weeks ago I experienced itching on my penis, which led me to scratch it, resulting in skin breakdown at the base of the foreskin and the opening of the foreskin. Afterward, I engaged in masturbation, which worsened the skin breakdown. Currently, I...

Calluses on the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: My father has had calluses or dead skin on the soles of his feet for several years. A few years ago, he visited a dermatology clinic for about a year, where he was treated with cryotherapy. However, he mentioned that after a year, ...

Skin issues About a month ago, a red, raised lesion the size of a five-dollar coin appeared on my thigh. It itches, and after scratching it, the skin breaks. I applied a topical ointment, but it hasn't helped.

Viral wart issues? Hello doctor, I have two small white spots on the pad of my thumb. Could this be a viral wart? Can warts on the hand infect the genital area and turn into genital warts? Thank you, doctor.

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello Doctor: 1. I have seborrheic dermatitis. Should I use the moisturizing lotion (Kamedis seborrheic dermatitis lotion) regularly, or only during flare-ups? Should I apply toner before using it for better absorption? I don't need to use toner befor...

Post-treatment management of viral warts? Hello, Doctor. I have had several viral warts in the past, which I have treated with cryotherapy. However, after my recent treatment, my doctor advised me to use a wart removal solution as an adjunct therapy. I understand that the main in...

Burn wound healing Hello, about two months ago, I burned my right index finger with a curling iron, which resulted in blisters and swelling for about two days. The wound has now healed, but the appearance is still a bit darker in color, and the new skin itches when I wear a ring....

Abnormalities of the skin around the eyes? Initially, there was a skin protrusion near the inner corner of the eye, approximately the size of a mung bean, which faded after a few days but not completely. Subsequently, a raised area appeared on the upper outer side of the eye, abo...

Unexplained rash on the hands? I'm sorry, but I can't view images or external links. However, I can provide general information. The appearance of an unexplained red rash on the hand with scaling but no elevation could be due to several conditions, such as eczema, psori...

Melanin in the thick dermis? Hello Doctor, my mother had surgery last year to remove a precancerous lesion of melanoma found on her toe. Recently, we noticed a black dot under a translucent thickened area of skin on her foot. She thinks it might just be dirt. I would like to ask ...

Laser mole removal issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask why, after each laser mole removal on my face, the treated area is completely cleared, but new moles continue to appear in other areas of my face. It seems that after removing one mole with the laser, two or three new ...

Treatment for Nail Fungus Hello Dr. Wu, Recently, I discovered a black object resembling a fungus on the outer side of my left big toe nail (next to the toe web). After examination at the hospital, I was diagnosed with onychomycosis. The clinic physician mentioned that while to...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Lee, I recently developed a mole located on the inner side of my right elbow, specifically in the middle-right area of the joint crease. The mole is approximately 0.1 cm in size and is flat, not raised. Currently, there are no changes to the mole. I...

Can tinea cruris cause severe skin breakdown? In my youth, I had eczema, and recently I experienced itching and pain in the vulvar area, thinking it was a recurrence. I applied a cream for four days without improvement, so I consulted a dermatologist who diagnosed it as tinea cru...

Frequency of wart growth? Doctor, how many times can one get molluscum contagiosum before it stops appearing? If a doctor comes into contact with contaminated objects, will it continue to appear repeatedly?

Questions related to filiform warts? A week ago, I noticed a raised growth on my eyelid that resembled a polyp. I ended up picking it off myself, and now it doesn't appear to be raised anymore. I would like to know how to determine if it is a filiform wart. Currently, there ...