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Nail bed insertion Hello Doctor: My toenails (especially on the outer sides) are growing into the flesh. Are there any methods to improve this?

Shingles I was diagnosed with herpes zoster at the hospital on August 29 due to the appearance of blisters on my skin. I would like to confirm the following: 1. How long does this condition typically last? 2. Initially, the rash was only present in the middle of my left neck an...

Mole The general methods for removing moles include surgical excision, laser treatment, and chemical peels. Between laser treatment and chemical peels, laser treatment is generally considered more effective for mole removal. After treatment, the healing time for the wound typic...

If you have small blisters on your hands that are increasing in number, what should you do? I originally had a blister on my hand, but after it burst, more blisters appeared. Now my skin is almost breaking down. I'm not sure what medication to apply.

Nails and Health Changes in nail texture can indeed be indicative of underlying health issues. For instance, thickened nails, flattened curvature, brittleness, variations in hardness, irregular vertical ridges, the appearance of horizontal lines, mixed patterns, indentations, and...

Melanin Hello, I have a couple of questions: 1. My underarms have been dark since high school, and even though I wash them thoroughly, I still don't dare to wear sleeveless tops. 2. Recently, they have also been itchy, and I've been scratching them, which has left marks...

Please provide I would like to ask again, is it true that removing moles from the face can shorten one's lifespan? Is there any issue if only half of a mole is removed? I also want to know how I can help myself gain weight and increase my appetite, as I am a boy who is very ...

Atopic Dermatitis - A Common Concern Sigh... I've had an allergic constitution since childhood. I have been troubled by atopic dermatitis for a long time, and it became more severe during the two years I lived in Taipei when I was 23 and 24. I consulted many Western medicine...

Worry Recently, I have been troubled by hair loss. I notice a lot of hair falling out when I wash my hair and also when I comb it, and I have a lot of dandruff. The hair loss is particularly concentrated on the sides of my head. I am very worried about going bald, and it causes m...

Please respond as soon as possible!!!! Recently, about 2 to 3 hours after going to sleep, I have been developing what looks like a rash (similar to welts from insect bites) that varies in size and some of the bumps are quite hard. They are extremely itchy. Initially, these appear...

Groin itching Hello Doctor: I am currently 25 years old (from Kaohsiung) and a professional soldier. About five or six years ago, I developed a dark scar with small bumps in my groin area, which itches and peels every few days. When I scratch it, it feels like there is less skin ...

Facial erythema with pinpoint red spots? Dear Dr. Jin, I initially developed a few red spots on my face, but over time, the number of spots has increased and they have grown larger. On average, I notice new red spots appearing each week, and this situation has persisted for over...

Acne and Endocrine System? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about the relationship between acne and endocrine factors. During my teenage years, I hardly had any acne—maybe just one or two pimples a year. My skin was quite oily and sweaty, but overall, it was in good condition! ...

Rash A few days ago, I drank alcohol and later developed a rash, which I believe is an alcohol rash. Could you explain why this happens? Is it because my body type is not suitable for drinking alcohol? Now I am experiencing intense itching; is it okay to scratch? Additionally, wh...

Small polyps in the axilla and areola? Hello Dr. Jin, I would like to ask a question regarding small polyps that have appeared in my armpit and around my areola. They are painless and itch-free, measuring about 0.1 centimeters. Which specialty should I consult for this? Could th...

Mole removal Could you please tell me where in Kaohsiung I can find a doctor who performs mole removal?

Retinoic acid Hello, doctor. Last year, I had acne, and my doctor recommended that I take vitamin A acid. I have already stopped using it, but it seems that this medication carries a risk of teratogenicity. I heard that if the retinoic acid is not fully metabolized in the body, i...

Hemangioma Dear Doctor: I have developed small red moles on the inner and outer sides of my left arm that do not resemble sunspots. The red mole on the inner side of my arm feels slightly raised. Why are these red moles appearing? Is this normal?

Nails frequently splitting? Hello, I would like to ask why my nails have been splitting from the edges recently, and often three to four of my ten fingers are affected. (I am generally healthy, and my baby is almost one year old.) This hasn't happened frequently in the past....

Regarding hair loss? I would like to ask Dr. Jin again, to supplement my previous question. The pharmacy sells Robitussin at 1mg per tablet and Boska at 5mg per tablet, with the same quantity in each box. However, Robitussin is more expensive. Both formulations contain the same a...