Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 5

A small flesh-colored bump has appeared on the penis? Hello Dr. Li, due to my atopic dermatitis, I have developed warts in various places from scratching multiple times since childhood. When my skin condition worsens, I even experience itching and skin breaks in the groin area, i...

A sebaceous cyst that has developed into a mass (subcutaneous hematoma) after two years? Hello, doctor. I have a lump located on the upper left side of my right breast (above the right nipple). Originally, it was a sebaceous cyst with a diameter of about 0.3 cm. In May 2021, I co...

Areola issues A 23-year-old female has noticed that her areolas have gradually turned white, starting with small patches and now only the nipples retain color, while the areolas are completely white. The other side is also beginning to show similar white patches, without any pain...

If antifungal cream for nail fungus comes into contact with clothing or pants? Today, while doing laundry, I suspect that I may have gotten some antifungal cream for my toenail fungus on my feet. I'm a bit worried that this might cause other clothes to become contaminated wi...

In the summer, a patch of acne suddenly appeared on my shoulders and chest? Recently, on July 15th, I suddenly developed a patch of pimples on my right shoulder (there are also some on the upper part of my arm, estimated to be over 100). Below the clavicle, there are 2-3 on the l...

The issue of having granulomas under the eyes? Hello doctor, I have a small growth under my eyes, near the dark circles. I previously used a comedone extractor to remove it, but it reappeared in a few days. Could you please advise me on what ointment I can apply to get rid of thi...

Medication consultation Hello, I found online that the ingredient "FUSIDIC ACID" in "Fucidin Cream" is described as a steroid antibiotic. Could you please clarify whether it is a steroid or an antibiotic? Thank you!

Discoid lupus erythematosus Hello, doctor! I was recently diagnosed with discoid lupus erythematosus, with the lesions located on my ears and no other areas affected. My blood tests have all come back normal, so the doctor said it is localized discoid lupus erythematosus. I have ...

Insect bites? On the evening of June 25th, my left upper arm was bitten by a mosquito. On June 26th, I developed redness and swelling. By June 27th, I started to notice pus, and I applied disinfectant and erythromycin ointment. On June 28th, the area of redness expanded to about ...

The skin has a severe allergic reaction from an insect bite, and after applying the medication prescribed by the doctor, other areas nearby have started to itch? I was bitten by an insect on my calf, and due to a severe allergic reaction, it became swollen and started to ooze. I ...

Recently, there are many sores on the soles of my feet? There are many small holes on the soles of my feet. A few days ago, they were just red, and I would feel pain after walking a bit more than usual. However, after taking a shower today, they suddenly turned into many small ho...

The issue of having sunspots on the face? I have sunspots on my face due to sun exposure, and I know that laser treatment is an option. However, I would like to try using a cream to remove the sunspots first. Where can I buy a cream for removing sunspots? Do you have any recommen...

Conditions associated with the use of phenylephrine? Hello Doctor, I discovered some rash-like bumps on my genitals in February. I visited both a clinic and a hospital, and the doctors visually assessed that it didn't look like genital warts (since they were too small for th...

Nail separation from the nail bed? Hello doctor, after I fell off my bike, I noticed that my toenail on my big toe is slightly detached. The root is still connected, but the nail is hollow inside. I have seen a doctor who said that the nail does not need to be removed yet. Howeve...

Frequent facial flushing? Hello Dr. Li, recently my face often becomes flushed, usually concentrated in the T-zone, on both sides of my cheeks, around my eyes, and sometimes extending to the area around my ears and wrists. It doesn't itch, but it feels red and stinging, and ...

Paronychia, can nail growth stop? I currently have both of my thumb nails trimmed by a doctor, and it hurts a lot! However, I've heard many cases where there is a high likelihood of recurrence. I would like to know if there is a way to completely remove the nail to permanent...

Questions about athlete's foot infection? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, a technician came to my house to install a surveillance camera, and one of the rooms is a tatami room. I had already asked him not to take off his shoes, but he did so anyway and walked on the tatami. A...

Athlete's foot issue? If a family member has used a plastic foot basin and has athlete's foot, even after cleaning it, there is a possibility that the fungus could still remain on the surface of the basin, especially if it hasn't been used for over two weeks. Funga...

Cryotherapy has been effective for several years, with varying results? I have viral warts on both my fingers and toes. I've been undergoing cryotherapy for nearly two to three years, but my condition hasn't improved, so I would like to seek opinions from other doctors....

Viral warts are contagious? I am currently being treated for plantar warts and have been undergoing treatment for over a year. I feel like they are almost healed, but the doctor says they are not. I would like to know how long it typically takes to treat plantar warts that are ab...