Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 52

The color of the right big toe is darker? Hello, doctor! The color of the toenail on my right big toe has been noticeably darker than that of my left toe since childhood. However, there are no associated symptoms such as itching or pain, and there haven't been any significan...

Nail fracture Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to inquire on behalf of my grandmother. She is in her sixties and enjoys getting her nails done. Her nails were previously very healthy, but recently they have started to break, and her toenails are even splitting in the middle, which is...

Inflammation after applying wart treatment solution for common warts (image) A few days ago, I visited a dermatologist for a common wart that has been present for a long time. I have tried six months of cryotherapy and one laser treatment, but nothing has worked. Just the day bef...

Regarding the management of living spaces for scabies patients? Last month, I was diagnosed with scabies. After treatment, I was initially cured, but recently it has recurred. It seems likely that the environment was not completely treated, or that family members may have been in...

Chloasma (during pregnancy) Hello, Dr. Li. I would like to seek your advice. I am someone who tends to sweat a lot. Every summer, as soon as I start doing any physical activity (like cooking or cleaning), I become drenched in sweat. Shortly after, I notice sweat stains on my ches...

Atopic dermatitis Can I frequently drink cold water while taking antihistamines like Quetiapine to treat skin itching? Thank you.

After cryotherapy for a viral wart, the blister has burst, and the area has also come off? Hello Doctor, I have developed viral warts on my hands and feet. I have undergone several cryotherapy sessions since April 30, with the most recent one on June 11. After the cryotherapy, bl...

Thick calluses and peeling on the hands and feet may indicate chronic eczema or athlete's foot? Dear Dr. Lee, I would like to describe my symptoms as follows: 1. The dorsal surfaces of my fingers on both hands have developed thick calluses that are neither itchy nor painfu...

Keloid issues? Hello, pharmacist: My relative experiences increasing redness and swelling after being bitten by mosquitoes, and he scratches the area, which affects his daily activities due to pain and itching. I would like to know if this is keloid formation? I found online that...

The probability of contracting scabies? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask a question. I visited a dermatology department at a teaching hospital, and while waiting for my appointment, I learned that the previous patient was diagnosed with scabies. I saw the doctor shortly after (...

Chronic urticaria Since October, I started experiencing bumps that felt like mosquito bites, which I initially ignored. Later, I found out it was urticaria (hives). At first, I researched online and tried cold compresses. In the winter, with temperatures around 14-15 degrees Cels...

Does scabies have any long-term effects? Hello: A 1-year-and-4-month-old child has been diagnosed with scabies by a doctor for the past 4 months. The child has been taking sulfur baths daily, applying medication all over the body, soaking clothing in boiling water, and rotating s...

Black pimples in the groin area? Hello Dr. Lee: I have a black bump about 0.3 cm in size in my right groin area. It doesn't hurt if I don't touch it, but when I squeeze it, a lot of pus (which is more of a paste-like consistency rather than liquid) comes out easily. Sho...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello, I have a question: one of the hairs on my arm is particularly thick, similar to the thickness of hair, while the other arm hairs are fine and less noticeable. Is there any issue with this?

Warts on hands and feet? Is the wart on my left index finger contagious? Can it spread to my scalp while washing my hair? (I have been undergoing cryotherapy.) The wart on my left foot is getting larger; what could be the reason for this? Is it due to ineffective cryotherapy?

How to treat a jellyfish sting? I work in marine services and often encounter customers who have been stung by jellyfish. In the past, we used ammonia to treat these stings, but I recently heard that ammonia is no longer recommended. Is this true? (I can't find ammonia at th...

Peeling and itching skin? Hello doctor, I have some slight peeling and itching in the area just below my breast areolas and on my back where my bra sits. I have experienced this before, even on my abdomen, but now it has only remained around my chest and back. I haven't seen...

Skin redness, swelling, and peeling? Doctor, my face originally had peeling skin only around the mouth area, but now the entire lower half of my face is peeling, and it is red, swollen, and itchy. Sometimes applying lotion causes pain. What should I do? Should I apply lotion? Why...

Atopic dermatitis & paronychia Hello Dr. Lee, In August 2010, my hands developed atopic dermatitis due to frequent exposure to water and detergents related to my work. The symptoms have been intermittent, primarily affecting the palms of my hands. I have seen several dermat...

Granulation tissue formation What are the necessary conditions for the formation of granulation tissue, and how does it differ from granuloma? Thank you!