Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 10

The effectiveness of switching oral medications for onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) midway through treatment? Hello, I have had onychomycosis for many years. Four of my toes on my right foot are affected. Two years ago, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed an oral medic...

Diagnosis and Treatment of Scrub Typhus Today I discovered a strange circular mark on my ankle, approximately 0.2 to 0.3 centimeters in size. It resembles an insect bite, with a black center and deep red surrounding area. I noticed that the area around the wound itches at night. ...

Multiple urticaria Hello Doctor: Since receiving the vaccine, my hands have frequently become red and developed many small rashes. I also often have elongated rashes on my buttocks, thighs, back, and chest. Initially, I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed me second-generatio...

Skin issues I apologize, but I would like to ask a question. Whenever I feel hot or anxious, I experience a prickling sensation all over my body and intense itching (without any rash). Could you please tell me what this issue might be? Thank you.

Could you please tell me if my symptoms are indicative of solar urticaria? After about 30 minutes of sun exposure, the affected areas begin to itch, and upon touching, there is a noticeable increase in temperature. The skin in those areas becomes very wrinkled, and applying press...

Scabies may present with no obvious symptoms? I previously had contact with a scabies patient and later experienced itching and a crawling sensation, but there were no visible skin abnormalities. I used scabicide topically for a week as a preventive measure, stopped for three day...

Viral warts issue Hello Dr. Lee, I have a viral wart on my right hand, and I am very worried about it spreading to other areas, especially since I need to touch my scalp and body while showering. I would like to know how high the risk of transmission is. I am currently undergoing...

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, ...

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 ...

It seems that I have been infected by my husband? After four years of marriage, I have been indifferent to the warts on my husband's body (and he did not inform me about them). It wasn't until March of this year when I went for Botox that the doctor diagnosed them as fl...

Medication Consultation - Mosquito Repellent Spray Hello, I went to Hualien and got bitten by mosquitoes on both of my calves, resulting in numerous welts. I bought mosquito repellent and applied it, but a few hours later, the areas where I applied the repellent became numb, whil...

Questions about plantar warts? My mother has had warts on the soles of her feet since the year before last. Due to her busy schedule and a lack of motivation to see a doctor during the winter, she has not received proper treatment. Finally, I managed to persuade her to see a derm...

Care during the treatment period for viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with viral warts, and I have had a growth on my fingers for two years. This year, I started to notice new small bumps, which led me to visit a dermatologist. Today is my second appointment, but in the...

Prevention of folliculitis and post-medication care? Hello, Doctor. Since reaching adulthood, I have experienced folliculitis every 1-2 years, typically presenting as deep, approximately one-centimeter-sized pustules. Initially, these appeared in my armpits, hair areas, or on my ...

When the body heats up, the skin becomes itchy/red? Hello Doctor: Since it has gotten colder this winter, my skin has become very itchy after my body heats up, with some areas turning red and even developing small bumps that resemble insect bites. The episodes occur during walkin...

Infectious diseases 1. Doctor, I had molluscum contagiosum, but I have been cured for over six months. If I come into contact with objects that have been infected with the virus again, will I develop new lesions? If so, will there be many new lesions? 2. Doctor, if there are con...

Can I go to work after applying medication for scabies? I recently visited a dermatology clinic and was diagnosed with scabies. I would like to ask the doctor if I can go to work the same day after applying the medication, provided that I do not have any contact with my colleague...