Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 2

Cryotherapy for Molluscum Contagiosum Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about the situation after cryotherapy. The day after the treatment, I noticed that the scabbed area turned black, but it is located between the two warts rather than directly on the wart itself. Is this norm...

Can I donate blood after applying topical ointment? If you have applied Si Yi cream for localized eczema on your foot, can you donate blood? Or how long should you wait after stopping the medication before donating? I'm unsure if the corticosteroid and antibiotic will affect...

Anal issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask: Recently, while bathing, I noticed a soft lump under the skin on the right side of the anal area. It doesn't hurt, but there is slight tenderness when pressed. The color is similar to my skin tone but slightly whitish. I have ne...

Treatment for athlete's foot? Hello doctor, I have been dealing with athlete's foot for a long time. I easily get blisters when wearing shoes, and the skin around my toenails often peels and becomes irritated. If I scratch it, it breaks. Recently, I started using an ant...

Frenulum problems of the glans? Hello, doctor. There is a bump next to the frenulum that looks like a pimple (yellow) and it hurts a little when I squeeze it hard. I went to the urology department on Friday for treatment of gonorrhea and asked the doctor to take a look at it. Aft...

Nail-related issues consultation? Hello Dr. Lee, I have two questions regarding my nails: 1. Recently, I cut my toenails too short, causing a small amount of bleeding on one side. After a few days, I noticed that the blood has formed a scab. Will the scab gradually be absorbed an...

The skin presents with numerous rashes and acne lesions? Hello Doctor: I was pricked by a safety pin at work, and about two to three weeks later, I developed rashes on my face and body. The rashes then transformed into pimples, and they have been increasing in number. Initially, ...

Is it still necessary to continue treatment for onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)? I previously had a case of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) that went untreated for three years because it was asymptomatic and did not worsen. Eventually, I sought treatment and was presc...

Hello, how can I assist you? About a month ago, I bruised my right big toe while playing ball, and approximately 80% of the toenail on that side is covered with bruising. The left side has almost fully recovered, but the right toenail has thickened and feels soft, and the blacken...

If you have been taking antibiotics for several days for a toenail paronychia and have not seen any improvement, it may be necessary to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management? Hello, my left big toe has been painful for about three weeks now. It i...

The efficacy of physical and pharmacological treatments for male pattern baldness is limited? Hello, doctor. Some of my family members have severe male pattern baldness, including my aunt, uncle, and grandmother. I started experiencing early-onset male pattern baldness at around ...

The mole looks unusual? Hello Dr. Lee! I have a mole that is prone to friction, and recently it has been shedding hair, crusting, and oozing. There is also a red area in the center (it feels like an ulcer about 0.3 cm in size and has not increased in size). Could this be a sign o...

Nail problems consultation? Hello Doctor, after taking a shower today, I suddenly noticed a small black line at the front of my thumb nail. It has shortened a bit after I picked at it. I looked it up online and found that it could possibly be melanoma, which made me quite worried...

Butt acne and skin issues? If you have developed bumps on the buttocks on both sides of the gluteal cleft (without any lesions in the cleft itself) that are itchy, red, and swollen but not painful, it is uncertain whether it is a bacterial or fungal infection. If you decide to go...

Nail melanonychia Hello doctor, my mother recently mentioned that there is a black line on her big toe nail, which has been present for over a year. Today, she visited a dermatology clinic, and the doctor measured the width to be about 0.1 centimeters. Should she go to a larger h...

The contagiousness and survival of viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am an anxiety patient and have searched many articles online but have not found reassuring answers. I have been taking medication under the supervision of my doctor and have improved a lot, but I still have some dou...

Swelling of the lower lip in a 3-year-old child? Hello Doctor: This morning, I noticed that my 3-year-old son's lower lip on the right side is swollen significantly, resembling a large blister. There were no symptoms before bedtime, so I am unsure if this could be due to him...

How long should A acid be taken? Hello, I have been taking oral isotretinoin for three years and four months, at a dosage of 20 mg every other day. Can I conclude the treatment? I have not experienced any acne symptoms, and my oiliness has also improved. I weigh 66 kg.

Topical treatment for nail fungus? Hello, Dr. Lee. My left big toe has a fungal nail infection and the nail has fallen off, so there is no nail left. Should I apply the antifungal ointment prescribed by the doctor on the nail bed? Also, can I apply the purchased Lamisil (Terbinaf...

Does the antifungal medication produced by Ouyie contain steroids? Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from athlete's foot on my right foot for about two months. During this time, I have seen three dermatologists and have been taking and applying medication as prescribed, b...