Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 6

Treatment of athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and management of exudate? Hello Doctor: I have a tendency to sweat excessively from my hands and feet. I previously had a history of atopic dermatitis over ten years ago, which resolved on its own as I aged. I also had a history of ...

A acid and azelaic acid issues? Hello, doctor. I have seen many discussions online about the long-term use of acids such as retinoic acid and azelaic acid causing the appearance of telangiectasia on the face. However, after reading educational articles, I learned that these acids...

How long does it take for medication to control an inflamed sebaceous cyst? Hello Doctor: I have a sebaceous cyst on the back of my neck that has been present for about 3.4 years. Recently, it suddenly became larger and painful, and I even noticed a little pus coming out. The nex...

Groin itching Hello Dr. Lee, I apologize for bothering you. My 10-year-old daughter has been experiencing some issues recently. With the hot weather, I've noticed that she tends to scratch her groin and external genital areas at night, which has caused some redness and min...

Hair loss and iron deficiency? Hello doctor, I am experiencing hair loss issues. Earlier this year, I had some improvement, but I started losing hair again in March. I had a blood test that showed my ferritin level is 37 ng/mL. The normal range for females seems to be 11.0-306.8 ...

Can citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines be consumed by individuals with urticaria? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with urticaria after visiting a dermatologist in the past two days. The educational materials provided at the dermatology clinic did not mention whether citr...

The skin at the site of flea bites is dry and cracked? Hello, Doctor: I have a cat at home, and every April, we encounter flea problems. After being bitten by fleas, I develop a swollen bump about the size of a thumb, with a white ring around it, and it itches intensely. The swel...

Tinea corporis (ringworm) with pruritus? Tinea corporis is often difficult to treat; while medication can be effective, stopping the treatment may lead to a recurrence. I am currently taking griseofulvin.

Orthodontic retainer I saw an introduction at a nail salon stating that they can help clients install nail correction devices. I would like to ask, aren't nail correction devices considered medical devices? Can regular nail technicians install them on their own? Or are there...

I would like to seek a second opinion from a physician? Hello Doctor, I have been struggling with toenail fungus, which keeps recurring. Even after finishing the oral medication, there are still some remnants of the infection, so my health insurance will no longer cover the oral...

Swelling of the nose and cheeks? Hello, doctor. My nose tip is swollen (it doesn't hurt but feels hard to the touch), and the sides of my nose are also swollen (it doesn't hurt but feels like there's a pimple under the skin). Additionally, my cheeks look swollen fr...

Ganderson hydrophilic ointment is used for various purposes, including moisturizing dry skin, promoting wound healing, and serving as a vehicle for topical medications. It is often applied to areas of the skin that require hydration or A few days ago, I visited a dermatologist du...

If you are experiencing diarrhea after taking "Kepao Tablet 800mg," you should consider the following steps: 1. **Stay Hydrated**: Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Oral rehydration solutions can be beneficial. 2. **Monitor Symptoms**: Keep track of the fr...

Accidentally cut yourself with a nail clipper while trimming your nails? If you accidentally cut yourself with nail clippers while trimming your nails and there is a small amount of pus, but you have already washed the area with clean water and disinfected it with saline solution...

I can't figure out what the symptoms are? Hello, Doctor: It started with itching around my breasts, and after scratching, the skin turned dark and felt rough. Then, I began to experience itching around my waist as well. The first doctor I saw diagnosed it as eczema, but when...

Swelling on the lateral side of the fingertip of the middle finger? This morning, I woke up and noticed that the left side of the tip of my middle finger on the back of my hand is swollen. It doesn't itch or hurt. The swollen area doesn't appear very red. However, there...

How to manage acne in daughters entering puberty? Hello, doctor: My daughter is in sixth grade and will be entering junior high school. Her facial skin looks good, but she has started to develop blackheads on her nose. I have repeatedly advised her not to squeeze the blackheads, ...

Nails fused together? Hello Dr. Lee, I walked for too long and my big toe turned black, with the nail plate and the flesh having a gap. I got busy and forgot about it until today when I noticed that the new nail growing in is stuck to the dead black nail. What should I do? Thank ...

Nail issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that the tips of all ten of my fingernails have a white arc at the front, similar to the images shown in the link below: https://ppt.cc/fj8Xex. There is a white arc slightly further back from the white part at the tip. Could you please...

There are small rashes on the foreskin? There are some small bumps inside the foreskin that are not painful or itchy and have no sensation. I looked it up online and it seems like pearly penile papules, but I'm still not sure. Can pearly penile papules go away?