Understanding the Connection Between Acne and Body Constitution: Expert Insights
I would like to ask about the relationship between acne and body constitution? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my experience with dermatology. I have been seeing dermatologists for a total of two to three years and have undergone multiple courses of oral tetracycline ...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Acne is a complex subject. I recommend reading articles from the Dermatology Expert Health Network to better understand the causes and treatments of acne. Thank you![Read More] Understanding the Connection Between Acne and Body Constitution: Expert Insights
What Are the White Bumps Around the Anus? Possible Causes Explained
There are white substances in the anus? Recently, I noticed white, grainy spots around my anus, but I don't feel any particular discomfort. Could this be genital warts?
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: The photo cannot be linked. If your skin condition persists, it is recommended that you consult a nearby dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you![Read More] What Are the White Bumps Around the Anus? Possible Causes Explained
Understanding Unusual Skin Changes on the Penis: What You Need to Know
Prepuce issues Hello, I would like to ask a question. Recently, while cleaning my genital area, I noticed a small circular piece of flesh that looks like a blood vessel when I pull back my foreskin. It doesn't itch or hurt, and I wonder if it could be a scar from a previous ...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Based on the textual description, it is not possible to accurately diagnose the skin condition. I recommend that you consult a nearby dermatologist or urologist to confirm the diagnosis. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Unusual Skin Changes on the Penis: What You Need to Know
Understanding Non-Blister Skin Bumps: Causes and Self-Treatment Options
Something that resembles a blister but is not a blister? I have developed many transparent, blister-like bumps on the joints of my fingers. They are not painful, do not itch, and are raised. I'm not sure what they are! Since I am currently working in Australia and cannot com...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Skin diseases cannot be accurately diagnosed based solely on textual descriptions. In Google images of viral warts, small black dots are often visible on the lesions. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Non-Blister Skin Bumps: Causes and Self-Treatment Options
Understanding Scabies: Treatment, Itching, and Home Care Tips
Scabies issues? My son started itching on July 24, and after seeing four doctors, we finally found out it was scabies. Now the whole family is undergoing treatment. I've been applying the medication for two days, but I'm still itching. Could it be that the scabies mites...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: 1. For the treatment of scabies, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's introduction at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=50. After treatment, patients may experience itching symptoms for several weeks, which may be caused by the skin's immune response a...[Read More] Understanding Scabies: Treatment, Itching, and Home Care Tips
Managing Skin Care After Cryotherapy for Genital Warts
After applying medication to cauliflower (cauliflower ear)? I have warts under my glans. Five days ago, I received a cauterization treatment from a physician. Now, there are some broken areas around the scab. I applied Futen cream on the broken skin, including the scab area. Is i...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: 1. You can apply Futen cream to the broken skin area, including the scab. 2. Please avoid making large movements with the wound to prevent worsening. Thank you![Read More] Managing Skin Care After Cryotherapy for Genital Warts
How Likely Am I to Get Scabies After Contact with an Infected Person?
Is the risk of infection high? Hello, I would like to ask about the risk of infection after holding a scabies patient. I held the patient for more than 10 minutes around 3 PM and then again for about an hour and a half around 5 PM, both times wearing different jackets. I took a h...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: For an introduction to scabies, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=49. Currently, it is not possible to diagnose scabies before the itching and rash appear. If you are really concerned about being infected, you...[Read More] How Likely Am I to Get Scabies After Contact with an Infected Person?
Understanding Bumps on Thighs: Causes and Treatments for Skin Issues
Thigh acne What is a bump on the thigh that looks like a pimple?
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: It is not possible to diagnose skin conditions based solely on a textual description. If your skin condition does not improve, I recommend consulting a dermatologist nearby to confirm the diagnosis before proceeding with treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Bumps on Thighs: Causes and Treatments for Skin Issues
Managing Recurring Peeling of Toes Due to Dyshidrotic Eczema
Recurrent peeling of the toes due to dyshidrotic eczema? I have had dyshidrotic eczema for a month! I have been continuously applying the corticosteroid ointment prescribed by my dermatologist. Although there are currently no blisters or itching, the persistent peeling of my toes...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: It is recommended to consult a dermatologist nearby to confirm whether the peeling is a skin manifestation of dyshidrotic eczema or if there is another fungal infection causing recurrent athlete's foot peeling. Appropriate medication can then be prescribed based on th...[Read More] Managing Recurring Peeling of Toes Due to Dyshidrotic Eczema
How to Safely Handle Clothes After Contact with Warts
How to handle clothing and items that have come into contact with patients with any type of warts to avoid transmission? I have a question that has been bothering me, and I don't know who to ask. One of my students has developed many warts on her fingers and has been receivi...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Essentially, viruses are intracellular parasites and have a very short survival time outside the host, typically not infectious after six months. If...[Read More] How to Safely Handle Clothes After Contact with Warts
Understanding HPV Warts: My Anxiety and Treatment Concerns
Viral warts... I'm feeling very depressed? Last Tuesday, I noticed a small black dot on my palm, resembling a mole, not exceeding 0.1 cm, about the size of a mechanical pencil lead, located at the webbing of my hand. During the examination, the doctor scraped off some thicke...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. I hope you can avoid excessive worry and cooperate with your dermatologist's treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding HPV Warts: My Anxiety and Treatment Concerns
Dealing with Painful Warts on Fingers: Treatment Tips and Advice
Warts on the fingers? I have a wart on my index finger, and I've been applying medication for about a week. However, it seems that I applied too much, and the surrounding area is a bit eroded. Now, there is a red and painful ring around it. Should I continue applying the med...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: If there is redness and pain, you should first stop applying the medication. If you are using a wart treatment solution, you can refer to the educational article from the Dermatology Department of National Taiwan University Hospital at https://www.ntuh.gov.tw/derm/healthca...[Read More] Dealing with Painful Warts on Fingers: Treatment Tips and Advice
Understanding Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts: Safety and Precautions
Cryotherapy I underwent cryotherapy for plantar warts at the clinic last Saturday (first treatment). After this treatment, does the virus in the epidermis of the plantar warts still have the potential to be contagious, and are there any specific precautions I should take?
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: For information about viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=52. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Cryotherapy for Plantar Warts: Safety and Precautions
Understanding Plantar Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Care Tips
Viral warts 1. Hello, doctor. Are plantar warts contagious? If I accidentally touch them and then touch other skin or the edge of my pants before putting them on, is it easy to transmit? I heard that if they come into contact with the genital area, they can turn into genital wart...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Regarding viral warts, you can refer to Dr. Lin Chi-bin's article at http://www.drskincare.com.tw/Qa/Detail.aspx?ID=521. 1. The contagiousness of viral warts is not very strong. 2. It is recommended to return for a follow-up if there are blisters, and please ask the d...[Read More] Understanding Plantar Warts: Transmission, Treatment, and Care Tips
Effective Solutions for Persistent Facial Skin Flaking and Discoloration
Facial skin desquamation? After graduating from junior high school, I started experiencing peeling skin around my mouth, on both sides of my nose, and in the middle of my forehead (this occurs year-round). Especially near the sides of my mouth, it feels like there is hyperpigment...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: It is recommended that you return to the dermatology clinic for follow-up treatment to assess the condition after the treatment, and to determine if any adjustments to the type or potency of the ointment are necessary. Thank you![Read More] Effective Solutions for Persistent Facial Skin Flaking and Discoloration
Managing Recurring Viral Warts: Causes and Prevention Tips
Recurrent viral warts Two years ago, I discovered viral warts on my hands and have been undergoing cryotherapy. I thought the lesions had healed, but after a while, I noticed that the viral warts reappeared. This cycle of treatment and recurrence has continued. I would like to kn...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: It is recommended to gradually change the habit of nail biting and to keep your hands as dry as possible, as a moist environment or minor skin injuries can facilitate the spread of viruses. Additionally, do not use nail clippers or scissors to trim viral warts. Thank you![Read More] Managing Recurring Viral Warts: Causes and Prevention Tips
Effective Treatments for Athlete's Foot: Seeking Relief and Expert Advice
Infectious skin diseases I have athlete's foot, specifically the hyperkeratotic type. I previously bought a topical antifungal medication, but after applying it for a while, I still feel itchy afterward. I apply it after showering, but the itchiness returns the next day, and...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: If it is confirmed to be the hyperkeratotic type of athlete's foot, in addition to applying antifungal cream like Clotrimazole to inhibit the fungus, you can also combine it with keratolytic ointments to improve the thickened skin condition. Dermatologists in Hsinchu ...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Athlete's Foot: Seeking Relief and Expert Advice
Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Immune Boosting
Hello, doctor? Hello doctor, I have developed several bumps on my palm, around 8 or 9 of them. After seeing a doctor, I found out that they are viral warts, and I have undergone cryotherapy. Question 1: If I play cards with others, can they get infected? They keep asking me, so...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: 1. The transmissibility of human papillomavirus (HPV) is not very strong; it may require specific areas of the skin to be susceptible to invasion, and the infected individual's immune system must not be able to eliminate the virus in time. However, there is still a po...[Read More] Understanding Viral Warts: Treatment, Transmission, and Immune Boosting
Understanding Redness and Swelling in the Scrotum: Possible Causes
Skin redness and swelling? Recently, the skin on my scrotum has become red, swollen, and painful, but it is not itchy. There is also white pus in the center, and it feels hard to the touch, along with the appearance of small red spots. Could this be eczema?
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Generally, eczema tends to be itchy and does not produce white pus. It is recommended that you consult a dermatologist for diagnosis and treatment. Thank you![Read More] Understanding Redness and Swelling in the Scrotum: Possible Causes
Understanding Nail Bed Issues: Causes of Detached Nail Edges and Discoloration
The edges of the nails are hollow? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother's fingernails. The edges of her nails feel detached from the skin, almost empty. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, her big toes appear purplish and are painful. Could this be due to ...
Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology
Hello: Due to the unclear image, the most common issue with the fingernails could be a fungal infection causing onychomycosis, early nail bed separation, or other nail disorders. For the big toe, it could be due to trauma causing bruising or a fungal infection. In rare cases, it ...[Read More] Understanding Nail Bed Issues: Causes of Detached Nail Edges and Discoloration