Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 34

The edges of the nails are dark? Hello, doctor! Recently, I noticed a small black spot at the edge of my right thumb nail. It appears to be a deep bruise on the outside (like the area circled in red in the link below), but upon closer inspection, the upper part looks like deep re...

Dark acne spots on the face? I would like to ask about some black spots that have appeared on my face recently. They look similar to pimples but do not have any pus. They also resemble comedones, but when I try to squeeze them, nothing comes out; they just feel hard and black. I&...

How to address acne scars? I previously had chickenpox and now there's a pockmark on my face. How can I remove it, what is the cost, and can a minor undergo this treatment?

A darker area at the edge of the toenail on the big toe? Recently, I noticed a patch on the side of my big toe nail that is slightly darker than the surrounding nail, although the color is not very deep. There is a clear distinction compared to the adjacent nail, and it doesn...

Is home isolation necessary for scabies infection? I would like to ask if a student with scabies needs to be isolated at home. The parents mentioned that the clinic doctor said the child can attend school and after-school care normally. However, I found various conflicting inform...

Viral warts Hello, doctor. I have a round bump on the inner side of my left wrist that initially looked like a pimple. I didn't realize it was a viral wart, so I tried to remove it directly, but it bled profusely each time. Later, I found out that it was located above a vein...

Cure methods for plantar warts? Can plantar warts only be treated with cryotherapy? Are there any other methods? I'm afraid it will be very painful.

The scabies topical medication causes stinging and itching? My father has been infected with scabies and has been applying the topical medication for over a week. He experiences stinging and burning sensations when applying the medication, which is quite painful for him. He says ...

Is the treatment method for scabies incorrect? I recently visited the doctor, who suggested that I might have a parasitic infection. I was prescribed a topical medication to be applied in the morning and another one, Urelis, to be used before bedtime. While the itching on my body...

Hello, hello, hello! I have developed dyshidrotic eczema, but I need to wear socks every day. It was improving, but it has flared up again due to the socks. I have already chosen breathable socks, but the condition keeps recurring and doesn't seem to heal.

Treatment for nail fungus? Dear Doctor: I have been troubled by onychomycosis for a long time and would like to treat it with oral medication. My liver function test results from last month showed GOT at 20 and GPT at 25. Is it safe to proceed with treatment? Thank you. P.S. I am...

There are many pimples on the forehead and temples? Hello doctor, I would like to ask... I originally had acne and then went for a facial treatment. A few days later, I developed a lot of comedones on my forehead and temples. After that, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed m...

Subcutaneous erythema and pain? During the summer, if the sweat appears red and causes a stinging sensation, and after applying medication it turns black, how can it be lightened?

Skin redness, swelling, and burning sensation? There are small red, swollen bumps on my hands, especially around the joints. Sometimes they break open like blisters. When I press on the skin's surface, it feels painful and burning, but there is no discomfort in the joints. T...

Nail problems? My left middle finger's nail has lifted up due to a nail enhancement procedure. I have now trimmed the lifted part of the nail, and only half of it remains. I am concerned that it may not grow back, so I would like to ask if the remaining half of the nail will...

Shingles Hello, doctor. Around March 26, I experienced a subtle stabbing pain in my left chest. On March 30, a rash appeared on the lower left chest, and on March 31, blisters formed on the lower left chest and the left side of my back. That day, I visited a dermatologist, took f...

After sweating, there are red rashes all over the body, but they are not itchy? At the end of March 2016, during a physical education class, I sweated a lot and developed red rashes all over my body (which were not itchy). After my body stopped sweating for a while, the rashes di...

Medical Treatment for Viral Warts Hello Doctor: Yesterday, I visited a dermatologist primarily for acne, but the aesthetician informed me that I might have viral warts. After examination, the dermatologist confirmed this diagnosis. I currently cannot see them; the diagnosed warts...

Daily sweating has turned into eczema? Hello Dr. Li, I experience excessive hand sweating every day and often suffer from eczema. I have previously received medication from a dermatologist, but the condition keeps recurring. Could you please provide some advice?

Dandruff covers the entire scalp? After I wash my hair, dandruff sticks to my entire scalp, and no matter how much I wash, it doesn't help. It is getting worse and I feel the urge to scratch. How should I wash my hair, what should I do, and what type of shampoo should I choo...