Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 28

I have warts on my fingers, but I have an exam coming up. What should I do? Hello Dr. Lee, I discovered a strange growth on the second segment of my left middle finger last year. Initially, I thought it was due to my atopic dermatitis, but later when I consulted a traditional Chi...

Viral warts on the skin Hello Dr. Lee: I have been troubled by viral warts since 2013, with lesions appearing in various parts of my body. I have suffered for many years without healing. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Can alcohol disinfection kill viral warts? 2. Can warts on...

Long-term treatment of chronic urticaria? Hello Dr. Lee! I am a patient with chronic urticaria. Previously, while I was on medication, my hives improved and did not reappear, so I stopped taking the medication. However, once I stopped, they recurred. I would like to ask, is it ne...

Facial eczema I previously had a similar issue, initially thinking it was just flea bites and only applying an anti-itch ointment. Later, I visited a dermatologist and found out it was eczema. The doctor prescribed Betaderm ointment with a cooling formula. At that time, the eczem...

Medications for urticaria (hives) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent skin allergies and itching lately, and my doctor diagnosed me with chronic urticaria. Previously, it would flare up during seasonal changes or after taking hot showers for several months. However, ...

Folliculitis Hello, Doctor! Three weeks ago, I discovered red spots on my neck, so I visited the first dermatology clinic. The doctor prescribed a topical ointment, but there was no worsening or improvement in my condition. In the second week, I went to another clinic where the d...

Hair problems Hello, doctor: May I ask if combing hair while it is still wet can damage the hair follicles? Thank you :)

Is it normal for the scabs from shingles to be very dark? Does the drying of the blisters indicate that healing is progressing? Hello Doctor, about five or six days ago (around Sunday), I developed small blisters on my chin (at the time, I mistakenly thought they were small pimpl...

Nail growth Excessive stress can lead to unconscious nail picking, causing the nail matrix to retract. As a result, the newly grown nails become very thin and uneven. I have been gradually trimming from the edges, and now my thumbnail has almost been completely cut off. The tissu...

The rash has persisted for nearly two months without healing? Initially, the rash was located in the groin area, but later it also appeared on the chest. The doctor prescribed corticosteroids, but the condition worsened in the groin, and then the abdomen and arms started to show ...

Fungal infection Does shaving pubic hair help reduce the condition of tinea cruris? Can a washing machine effectively kill spores on clothing? Thank you!

Cryotherapy for blisters Hello, doctor. I have developed several warts on my foot and underwent cryotherapy. After the treatment, there are almost large blisters on the affected area (slightly bloody). If the pain is severe, can I take pain relievers? How should I handle it if th...

Black spots on the anus? I have small black or dark-colored spots around my anus. They are not painful or itchy, but sometimes when I wipe, there is bleeding. What could this be?

Skin issues I have a grayish area on my calf that has persisted for a long time. Previously, I had a similar reaction from mosquito bites and thought it would heal on its own. I have consulted many dermatologists who diagnosed it as eczema, but the topical treatments have not imp...

Plantar wart-related issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you a few questions regarding plantar warts. I am currently undergoing cryotherapy. 1. Although I have received cryotherapy, I am still concerned that during the healing process, any area that comes into contact wi...

When will scabies be completely treated? Since we discovered that the small red rashes on our bodies that are itchy are scabies, my boyfriend and I have been applying medication all over our bodies for about 8 to 9 days now. We wash our clothes in hot water every day, and to avoi...

Regarding the transmission of warts? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you. I have searched for answers to similar questions but couldn't find the information I need. I have been unaware of the warts on my hands and feet, thinking they were calluses for about a year. ...

Incurable warts Hello Doctor, I have a wart that has developed in the webbing of my left thumb. I sought treatment as soon as I discovered it. Initially, I underwent cryotherapy once every ten days for about four months, but it did not heal. I then went to a large hospital and ha...

Symptoms associated with pityriasis rosea? I have roseola for about 4 weeks now, but after intense exercise, I feel a low-grade fever, dizziness, and a slight headache the next day. This has happened twice. Is this a normal phenomenon? Thank you.

Multiple questions regarding acne (pimples) related to diet, topical medications, and wound care? Hello, Doctor: 1. I read the article "Dietary Considerations for Acne Patients" (Author: Department of Dermatology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital / Dr. Liu Han-nan) (h...