Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 7

Angular cheilitis with darkening at the corners of the mouth? Recently, my immune system weakened, which resulted in a red, itchy condition at the corners of my mouth. However, after taking B vitamins, the itching has stopped. I have noticed that the corners of my mouth have been...

Skin issues Can I undergo laser hair removal while taking oral isotretinoin? Thank you.

Plantar warts I would like to ask about a viral wart on my foot: 1. There are new small white spots that have appeared near the wart, and they still hurt when pressed. Could these also be viral warts? 2. Can I apply iodine and gentian violet to plantar warts? 3. Regarding the pre...

Cholinergic urticaria When I exercise, I experience unbearable itching, and it also occurs when I drink hot beverages or when I feel warm. Basically, my whole body itches, but it tends to lessen when I sweat profusely or rest to cool down. Could this possibly be cholinergic urtic...

Regarding skin striae? I have been taking medication for about ten years. Initially, I obtained a prescription for Xyzal (Levocetirizine), but later I switched to buying it regularly at the pharmacy to avoid frequent hospital visits. I would like to ask if taking one pill daily p...

Toe nail injury? I remember that a while ago, I bumped my left foot's little toe and didn't pay much attention to it. The toenail on my little toe grows slowly, and I haven't trimmed it since the injury. A couple of days ago, when I tried to trim it, I noticed that...

Scabies treatment and clothing sanitation? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the information I found online regarding scabies infection. It states that clothing should be soaked in hot water before washing. Should this be done every day during the treatment with topical me...

After moving from New Taipei to Hualien for school, I frequently experience hives? Hello, doctor. I am from New Taipei City and currently studying at a university in Hualien. I am now in my junior year. Everyone says that the air quality in Hualien is better, but I haven't n...

Specific tests - house dust mites, dust mites Doctor, I have itchy skin and visited a dermatologist who said it was an allergy. A blood test showed elevated IgE levels (value 163.7). I also tested for 40 specific allergens, with house dust mites being extremely high (value 18.26)...

Abnormalities of the skin on the soles of the feet? There are three abnormal areas on the skin of the sole of the foot, as shown in the images: https://imgur.com/QpaPhQ2 https://imgur.com/HRR6Eo2 https://imgur.com/niEAbXI. The skin near the foot bones has been persistently inflam...

Recurrent folliculitis Hello Doctor: I have been struggling with folliculitis for the past six months, and it has been almost continuous during this period (previously, I usually only experienced it in the summer). Upon reflection, this situation began after I received my third v...

At the end of winter and the beginning of spring, it is common to develop boils? Hello Dr. Lee: I often develop boils at the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and this has been happening for three consecutive years. They occur on my feet and buttocks, starting as red ras...

Herpes issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask if I am at risk of contracting herpes simplex virus (HSV) from a friend who has an active cold sore, if we are sitting across from each other while eating without sharing utensils or food, but we are chatting. Thank you.

The issue of indentations caused by acne injections? Hello, doctor. Two months ago, I received two acne injections in the same area, and I later noticed a significant indentation that is larger than the original acne. This has caused me a lot of concern. Although I found online t...

I have a question? Mom has a bump near the philtrum below the nostrils that looks like a herpes lesion. My sister often has angular cheilitis. Is it okay to apply BoroPlus cream?

Mole pigmentation? Hello doctor, I recently noticed a prominent black mole on the skin of my genital area. It's not located on the labia minora, but rather on the outer skin of the labia majora. It's quite dark and I didn't have it before; it’s not very raised, mor...

Unknown allergen suddenly causing an allergic reaction? I started raising a cat at the end of September and have been in contact with it daily. So far, I haven't experienced any allergies. On November 14, my diet was the same as usual, with no changes. That evening, I went t...

Decreased bodily sensation? Recently, I might be putting too much pressure on myself while studying, but I believe I am adjusting appropriately. In elementary school, I used to stay up late playing video games without feeling this way. Now, after studying seriously, I actually go...

Insect bites? Recently, I have been experiencing a recurring condition on my foot that resembles mosquito bites (but I am certain it is not from mosquitoes). The affected area is below the knee, primarily concentrated around the ankle and the top of the foot. When one area heals,...

There is a 0.2mm blackish scab-like substance in the ear canal? Hello Doctor, about three months ago, my husband asked me to help clean his ears and I noticed a small black spot in his left ear canal that couldn't be removed. He visited an otolaryngologist three months ago, ...