Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 16

Postoperative itching of the skin? Hello Doctor: I am 52 years old. When I was a teenager, I had a corn on my foot that was successfully removed through surgery. However, in the past year, the surgical site has been itching frequently. What could be the reason for this? Do I need...

Washing your face can be painful? I have only started using facial cleanser seriously in the past year, but after washing my face, I notice that my face turns red and feels painful to the touch. What could be the reason for this?

Leg rash Hello, doctor: Recently, I have developed a rash on my thigh and some on my back. It is neither painful nor itchy. What could it be, and do I need to see a doctor?

Inquiry about viral warts? Since mid-July, I discovered about four warts on the soles of my feet, which were small and without black dots at that time. I started receiving cryotherapy and only wore flip-flops during the treatment. Throughout this period, new warts kept appearing....

The appearance of painless and itchless red spots on the body? I have developed some painless, itchy, small red spots on my thighs, arms, and chest that resemble what is commonly referred to as "nail-like" spots in Taiwanese. There are no red spots on the soles of my fe...

Swelling and itching of the finger joints? Hello doctor, I suddenly felt an itch in my fingers while sleeping at night, which spread to my whole hand. When I got up to check, I found that the joint of my left index finger was swollen, resembling a tempura. I was scared and though...

Red spots I recently noticed many small red dots on the top of my foot. What could this be, and is it serious?

Post-Facial Cleansing Issues I have large pores on my nose and around my nostrils. After washing my face, I can see white substances in the pores (I'm not sure if it's from the cleanser) because before washing, my skin felt oily and there were no white substances. Is it...

How to treat pubic lice? I went to the hospital for an examination on November 23, and it has been confirmed that I have pubic lice. I only have lice in my thighs and groin area, with very few on my calves. However, I previously saw one on my hand, which I have already removed. I...

Post-operative care for sebaceous cysts? I had a minor incision for a cyst removal procedure yesterday, where the contents and the sac were cleared out. After the surgery, I was prescribed medication to be taken three times a day for one day, along with an ointment to apply in th...

Acne serum Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask if over-the-counter acne serums that meet the standards of the Ministry of Health and Welfare are really effective for acne?

Itchy bumps on the skin? Hello Doctor, around early October, I noticed some red bumps appearing in my groin area that were itchy, especially at night. After a while, I went to the pharmacy and bought a steroid cream (since I am currently abroad), and I’m not sure if it was the cr...

Vertical black lines on nails? Hello, there is a longitudinal dark brown line about 3.5mm on my right big toe nail that has been present since elementary school (approximately 12-13 years ago). It appeared after my toe was compressed by a heavy object and has existed for many yea...

Can acid-based skincare products be used in combination with Dermalux water-soluble cream? Hello Doctor: I have acne on my face and seborrheic folliculitis on my body. Are acid-based products (such as retinol, salicylic acid, and tranexamic acid) suitable for me? Or should they b...

There are small red spots and subcutaneous bleeding on the palm and wrist of the right hand? Is it normal to suddenly notice small red spots of subcutaneous bleeding only on the palm of the right hand?

Skin issues Hello Dr. Lee, I have a specific area on my back, about the size of a 5 cm square, that often feels very itchy. The skin doesn't seem to have any abnormalities. Recently, my family examined it closely and noticed a small, slightly raised spot that resembles a seb...

Years of distress? I have been struggling with eczema for many years, and recently it has flared up after I started going to the gym. The scars and redness are distributed on my chest, back, intimate areas, and neck, but suddenly in the past couple of days, I have developed many ...

Nail detachment Is nail detachment considered a symptom of psoriasis?

Skin red spots Under normal circumstances, there are red spots on the chest and upper arms (painless, non-itchy, within the skin) that do not resemble acne and are not raised. They are quite noticeable, and others often comment on their abundance. After exercise, they become more...

The eyelid is red and has not improved for a long time? Hello, last month I first noticed a rough area on my upper eyelid, which later became itchy and red, but there was no swelling. Over the past three weeks, I have seen both an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist. The ophthalm...