Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 3

Skin itching and flaking? Last July, I visited a doctor due to skin itching, and I was diagnosed with dry skin itchiness, which I had never experienced before. The doctor mentioned it was due to a change in my constitution. I took medication and applied topical treatments, which ...

If a sebaceous cyst has just appeared and is small like a comedo and not inflamed, what preventive measures can be taken to remove the sac and prevent it from growing larger? Hello Doctor, I have discovered two black, open comedones on my back that may have just formed. They are ...

Reactions to scabies treatment? Hello, doctor. Due to a scabies infection, I started using Benzyl Benzoate 20% lotion, and by the third day, new rashes began to appear. Is this normal? After using it for five days, due to the emergence of new rashes and itching, I consulted anoth...

Skin issues Hello, doctor! I would like to ask about a situation where, during winter or in colder weather, when I get home from work and take a shower, if hot water touches my feet, it causes pain, and the affected area turns a dark purple color, which looks like poor blood circ...

Atopic dermatitis causes dry, itchy skin, leading to an uncontrollable urge to scratch? Hello, Dr. Li. I had atopic dermatitis as a child, and I experienced runny nose during seasonal changes, but it improved as I grew up. As an adult, I had eczema once about three to four years ...

The area of the white patch is large? I currently have two toenails affected by onychomycosis and I am applying topical medication. Although the other parts of the nails do not show color changes, the area of the white part (the area at the edge of the nail has expanded while the...

The use of Liraglutide? Hello doctor, my big toe has been diagnosed with onychomycosis. Before seeing the doctor, the nail turned black and fell off, and I self-trimmed it down to a third of the nail. I have purchased Lamisil and applied it to the entire nail, including the nail ...

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Hello, doctor. I have had a 1.5 cm red rash on my face for nearly three years. I have visited multiple dermatology clinics, and they all diagnosed it as eczema. The ointments prescribed did not make it disappear, but it is neither painful nor it...

Plantar warts? Hello, Doctor. Last week, I underwent cryotherapy for plantar warts at the clinic. For the first three days, I applied the ointment prescribed by the doctor, and for the following days, I applied the wart treatment solution on the lesion before bed. After taking a ...

Dyshidrotic eczema causes thickening of the skin on the feet? Recently, I visited a clinic and a large hospital due to itching on the side of my foot, and both diagnosed it as dyshidrotic eczema. The affected area has thicker skin, making it difficult for the medication to be abs...

Duration and frequency of use for hair growth lotion? 1. After confirmation by a physician, the hair loss was diagnosed as androgenetic alopecia. I have been using Minoxidil 2% out of pocket for over two months, and there has been gradual improvement. I would like to ask if, afte...

Separation of the thumbnail? Hello, part of my thumb nail is detached (the left half). Can I go surfing like this, or how much should it grow back before I can expose it to seawater?

Bruising caused by heavy objects? Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to ask about an incident where I accidentally dropped a heavy object on my foot, causing bruising on the skin behind my toenail. I have the following questions: 1. If I do not address the bruise, will it heal on its ow...

Is there a misdiagnosis of lupus erythematosus? Recently, I went to the hospital for urine and blood tests. The doctor indicated that the urine protein levels were elevated. After the first blood test, the doctor suspected systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and recommended furthe...

Split nails Hello doctor, my right middle finger nail has started to split vertically over the past year, and the area where it splits also has horizontal cracks (like peeling). There is a line on the intact part, and as soon as it grows out past the flesh, it splits. Could you p...

How many years later do I need to get the shingles vaccine again? Hello Doctor, I had shingles in 2010, which was quite severe (large areas on my left chest, left armpit, and left back). The neuropathic pain has persisted until now. I received the shingles vaccine once in October...

Nail bruising leading to the complete loss of the nail? A few days after exercising, I noticed bruising under my big toenails. At first, there were only a few spots, and I didn't pay much attention to it. However, due to continued exercise, the bruising area has increased si...

Oral retinoid use? Can oral isotretinoin be used in conjunction with salicylic acid skincare products?

Ingrown toenail of the second toe on the left foot? Hello Doctor, on November 6th, while trimming my nails, I accidentally cut too deep, causing the skin on the right side of my thumb nail to be slightly exposed. Later, I began to feel pain, and by November 8th, I noticed that th...

Is it possible for atopic dermatitis and seborrheic dermatitis to occur simultaneously? Hello, doctor. I have had atopic dermatitis since childhood. Although I have been using lotions and creams for moisturizing recently, and I stick to the brands that are commonly recommended by...