Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 42

There is some darkening and pus formation next to the toe? Initially, a nail pierced the flesh beside it. After cutting it off, I thought it was fine, but a few days ago, I started feeling a lot of pain. When I slightly pulled the flesh apart, some yellowish fluid oozed out, so I...

Hand eczema & handwashing & corticosteroids & moisturizers Hello, doctor: I have hand eczema, which I would consider mild (compared to what I found in Google image searches). I have seen a dermatologist and used topical corticosteroids, occasionally applying hand crea...

A birthmark the size of a one-dollar coin may be itchy? Hello doctor, I have had a black-gray birthmark about the size of a one-dollar coin on my right buttock since childhood. Tonight, it suddenly became red, swollen, and itchy, and I find myself scratching it unconsciously. I a...

Scabies issues? I have been caring for a patient with scabies for almost a month, and I currently have no symptoms. I would like to know what my risk of infection is.

Acne on the scalp? Hello, doctor… Recently, I have developed two small bumps on my scalp that resemble acne. After applying Mentholatum, they have reduced a bit. Could you please tell me what might be causing this? I have been staying up late studying, going to bed around 3 AM.

Nail Hello Dr. Lee: I previously had a friend who got his hand caught in a door, and when his nail grew back, it became very thick. He followed someone else's advice and used a nail file to grind down the nail until it was almost to the point of bleeding. However, the nail s...

Nail deformity and thickening? Hello, my left pinky finger has thickened and deformed nails, and the nail grows very slowly. Previously, I had athlete's foot between my left foot's pinky toes, but after seeing a doctor and using medication, ointments, and washes, the at...

I'm not sure what this is. It appeared after engaging in sexual intercourse? I got drunk that day and had sexual relations with a friend. Later, when I went home to sleep, I noticed coin-sized red rashes on the inner thighs and around my buttocks. There were about three of t...

Foot sweat and viral warts? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I tend to have sweaty feet, and during the summer, my soles are always damp, making it difficult for me to wear sandals. I feel more comfortable wearing socks. I've been treating a viral wart for almo...

Treatment of plantar warts? I have been undergoing cryotherapy for warts on the sole of my foot for some time now (still in treatment). I want to ask if it is normal for the area around the wound to have small, flat, blister-like formations, and for the untreated surrounding skin...

Is this an allergy? In late March, I had a car accident and fractured my metatarsal! I've been applying medication, which has caused small itchy rashes to develop on the dorsum of my foot. The skin color on my foot sometimes appears dark red or dark in tone. I also have 1 to...

Chapped lips Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing peeling lips for about two months. I apply a thick layer of petroleum jelly before bed, but I still wake up with very dry and tight lips. After brushing my teeth, the peeling becomes more noticeable (most of the peeling occurs ...

Subungual hematoma, elevated? Hello, doctor. My husband injured his big toe over a month ago when a heavy object fell on it. There was no open wound, but he has had severe bruising that hasn't gone away, and the toenail is lifting and looks like it might fall off soon. Addit...

Transmission of Warts I have warts on the soles of my feet, and recently I've been lazy, so I put all my clothes (including socks and underwear) in the wash with detergent. Could this spread the warts to other areas? (The detergent packaging mentions ingredients like baking ...

Redness between the eyebrows? Hello, doctor. I previously had seborrheic dermatitis in the winter, and the clinic physician prescribed me a topical corticosteroid called Hydrocortisone. I'm not sure if the redness between my eyebrows is due to the medication since it is a st...

Onychomycosis and Hepatitis B carrier status? I am a carrier of hepatitis B, and my liver enzymes are normal, but I have not undergone an ultrasound examination. I have had toenail fungus on my right big toe for 8 years, and after using Lamisil (terbinafine) for 3 bottles, the re...

During the treatment of eczema, there may be a sensation of generalized skin itching? Three days ago, I unexpectedly discovered large red swollen patches on my left cheek and forehead. At that time, I didn't feel any itching, so I didn't pay much attention to it. A few ...

There is pain upon pressure near the base of the left thumb? Hello, I have slight pain near the base of my left thumb, but pressing on it increases the pain. There are no visible signs of redness or swelling. I'm not sure what the cause might be.

I would like to confirm if it is a case of nail fungus (onychomycosis)? A few days ago, I suddenly noticed a grayish-black spot appearing in the middle of my big toe. It doesn't hurt, and the nail is not separating from the skin. The nail hasn't thickened or changed in ...

Medication issues for scrotal eczema? I would like to ask about my issue with scrotal eczema. Previously, when I visited a dermatologist, the doctor prescribed Clobetasone cream. Since the cream was in a small quantity, I finished it and went to the pharmacy to buy more. The phar...