Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 33

It is unclear whether it is athlete's foot or eczema? Hello, doctor. I've had a problem with my foot for a long time, but no matter what medication I apply, it doesn't get better. I have persistent peeling and blisters. If possible, could I send you some pictures o...

Corn pain Today, I went to the surgeon, and he told me that this is a virus infection related to plantar warts. I want to ask if this is due to wearing wet socks and using scissors carelessly?

The toenails are yellowing? Hello doctor, my girlfriend's big toenails are yellowish and have some fine lines, and this has been happening for a while. However, only her big toes on both feet are affected. She mentioned that sometimes the area where the nail connects to the ...

Lip allergy? Food poisoning? Sometimes, I don't know why, but my lips suddenly swell up with a red, itchy bump. Although it doesn't last a full day, it can persist for quite a while. My mom says it's food poisoning, but this has happened multiple times.

There is a small bubble-like indentation on the nail bed? Hello doctor, this morning I woke up and noticed a small bubble-like indentation on my nail bed. It's not on the nail itself, and I'm not sure if it's really an indentation. It hurts when I press on it. What...

Inflammation of a sebaceous cyst on the back? There is a sebaceous cyst in the middle of my back that has become inflamed over the past week. I have seen a doctor and received antibiotics, but after a few days, I feel that the anti-inflammatory effect is not very good. 1. The c...

Cauliflower problem I recently started using Aldara to treat genital warts, but I'm not sure how I got them. I also noticed that I might have them in my mouth, specifically under my tongue and in my throat, where I feel a foreign sensation (it seems like I just started feeli...

Red stretch marks Hello, doctor. I previously gained weight due to illness and medication, and unfortunately, I have developed red streaks on my thighs and arms. I have researched online, and it says that red streaks are still in the early stage. Would applying lotion and massagi...

Warts can infect various areas of the body, including the hands, feet, face, and genital region? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. I have a wart on my right ring finger, approximately 7mm in size, which has been present for about six to seven months. I recently visit...

Nail injury from playing basketball? Hello doctor, yesterday while playing basketball, my finger got poked by the basketball. There was some bleeding at the moment, but the nail did not crack. However, the front part seems slightly lifted internally (the red area in the image). I...

Sleeping with someone who has athlete's foot? I would like to ask, if I sleep on the same bed and share the same blanket with someone who has athlete's foot, will I also get infected with athlete's foot? And if I use a towel that they have used and then wash it, wi...

Topical ointment Hello, doctor. I went to the clinic for a skin condition, and the doctor prescribed me a topical ointment called Betamethasone. Could you please tell me if there are any side effects from using this ointment for an extended period? Thank you, doctor.

Bitten by mosquitoes in the mountains? I have had allergies since childhood, and my elbows are affected by atopic dermatitis. My hands and feet are also very itchy, resembling red bean ice. This has been a long-standing issue. In high school, I often wore shorts and was teased ab...

Arthritis and Erythema Nodosum Hello, doctor: Recently, I have been experiencing severe pain in my right hip joint, sometimes to the point where I can't sleep at night. The pain radiates to my entire thigh and knee, and I have developed nodular erythema on both lower legs. I...

Scabies treatment Hello Doctor, my condition started about two months ago when I noticed a rash on my ankle. At first, I thought it was a flea bite. I kept scratching it and applied a general antihistamine cream, but it didn't improve for a long time. It persisted for over a...

Blistering athlete's foot For blistering athlete's foot, which type of ointment should be used? Is a steroid-containing athlete's foot medication effective, or should one use a standard athlete's foot treatment?

Closed comedones I have had multiple treatments with a beautician, but the issue of acne on my cheeks has not improved. After a few days of treatment, it reappears, creating a continuous cycle. I previously used mandelic acid, but it either caused an allergic reaction or peeling....

Regarding the treatment of pubic lice? Hello doctor, a few days ago I discovered that I have pubic lice and I consulted a physician. The doctor gave me a bottle of medication that he said is for killing the lice, and a tube of ointment that he said is for itching. He mentioned to...

I often get follicular-type acne near my nostrils? I often develop multiple follicular acne lesions near my nostrils. Previously, I received injections for acne from my doctor, but new lesions have since appeared. Currently, the acne around my nostrils is not painful and does not...

Warts keep recurring? Hello doctor, since last year, I have noticed warts on my penis while taking a shower. After consulting a doctor, it was confirmed to be genital warts. I have been using a topical cream that works intermittently, but it is quite expensive. After consulting w...