Dr. Huang Ruiyun reply Dermatology Question - Page 7

What medications are used for urticaria? Hello Doctor: I visited a dermatologist for my urticaria, and the doctor prescribed me the following medications: 1. XYZINE F.C. 2. NIRAX S.C. The doctor advised me to take them long-term. I have been taking them for almost six months, and...

Infection issues Hello, I have noticed that there is a swollen area on my lower abdomen, about the size of a five-dollar coin, which is painful to touch. Last night, I expelled some white discharge. Could this be a bacterial infection? Thank you.

Wart transmission? If you use a nail clipper that has been used to cut warts to trim the dead skin on your hands, can the warts from these two areas infect each other? And if you have a habit of biting your nails, could this lead to warts developing in your mouth? Thank you.

Foul odor from the face and behind the ears, as well as foot odor? I have seborrheic dermatitis, and no matter how much I wash my body, it quickly develops an unpleasant odor. The areas around my nostrils, outer ears, and behind my ears emit an unpleasant smell when touched. Curr...

Nail ridges and separation? Hello Doctor, my big toes have had horizontal ridges for the past six months, and they have become more pronounced recently. The surface feels somewhat cracked and uneven. I didn't think much of it at first, but today I noticed that one of the toe...

The skin may itch? Hello doctor, for the past few days, every time it rains and my skin comes into contact with moisture, I start to itch and my hands and feet swell. However, once I return indoors for a while, the itching and swelling subside. I would like to ask what might be t...

After treatment for herpes zoster, there were instances of nonsensical speech? Hello, Doctor Huang! My mother-in-law is in her eighties and, due to excessive stress and prolonged fatigue, developed herpes zoster three weeks ago (she has never had it before) and has experienced ab...

Shingles I have been suffering from shingles on my face for nearly a month, which has left some scars. My face and ears are very itchy and painful, and I can't sleep at night. I have taken medication, but it doesn't seem to help much. I found information online about &q...

Rosacea I have rosacea, and it has worsened in the past two days. Last night, I experienced a burning sensation on my cheeks, along with redness and prominent capillaries. I'm not sure if this is related to the sesame oil chicken I ate on Saturday or if it has to do with the...

Atopic dermatitis Hello Doctor: My brother has had atopic dermatitis since childhood. He often feels very itchy, especially on his limbs, neck, and head, and he frequently scratches. Recently, he has experienced stinging pain from scratching, particularly on the skin of his neck,...

Recurrent facial eczema of unknown origin? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of this year, I have been experiencing eczema on my face. After seeing a doctor and applying medication, it improves somewhat, but about a week after stopping the medication, the eczema starts to flare u...

Auricular tumor Hello, Doctor: I have a tumor located behind my left ear that developed approximately 4.5 years ago. Initially, when I squeezed it, pus would come out, and the swelling would subside, so I didn't think much of it. However, the lump reappears after some time. ...

The efficacy of Airol in treating hair loss? Recently, I discovered that I have a problem with male pattern baldness. I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed me Airol. Later, I researched this medication and found that it is used to treat acne. It doesn't seem to have any...

Medications & Skincare Products Hello, doctor. I recently visited a dermatologist regarding my acne, and I was prescribed oral medication. 1. Borymycin for nighttime application, 2. Differin Gel for daytime application, and 3. Acne-H. I would like to ask if I can apply a barr...

Chronic eczema Hello, doctor. I used to not have any allergies, but now I often experience itchy nose and hives. Recently, I developed eczema that took a long time to heal, but it has now relapsed into chronic eczema. It's really frustrating because I have patches on my neck...

There are quite a few sores under my armpit..! Doctor, I have developed several sores in both of my armpits, and they only appear in that area. These sores are red, painful, and swollen. I would like to know what is happening to my body. I've heard from others that it might ...

Scalp issues Hello Dr. Huang, I recently discovered patches on my scalp that resemble scabs. They can be easily peeled off with my fingers, and there are a few hairs on top of them. The area is about the size of a 5 to 10 NT dollar coin. I'm quite worried after examining it ...

Skin issues Hello doctor, a few days ago I experienced itching and pain on the skin of my neck, which worsened with heat. Shortly after, I developed similar symptoms on my forehead, although it wasn't painful. Two days ago, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with ski...

Suspected drug allergy Dr. Huang: On September 13, I experienced chills and took a cold medicine (a Japanese original product, Yaxinbao cold soft capsules) that I had never taken before. On the morning of September 14, I woke up to prepare for work and noticed itching on my body....

Axillary hyperhidrosis laser surgery Hello, I underwent laser lipolysis surgery for the treatment of axillary osmidrosis six months ago, but I still notice a slight odor. How long does it typically take for the odor to completely disappear? Thank you!