Dr. Li Yufen reply Dermatology Question - Page 9

Healed wounds can develop into eczema? Hello Dr. Lee: I have a history of nasal allergies, and last year I was diagnosed with contact dermatitis. I've noticed that whenever I have a wound, such as a minor abrasion or a cut from a utility knife, it tends to develop into an ec...

Will the nail growth plate heal if it is damaged? Last October, I burned the skin above the nail bed while cooking, and after the skin healed, I started experiencing issues with my nail one or two months later. The new nail that grew out has a straight line, and as it grew to the...

HPV type 6 positive +++ On July 15, my girlfriend had an abnormal Pap smear, which tested positive for HPV types 6 and 16. I underwent a self-paid HPV test on August 7, which showed HPV 6 positive, but no lesions were found. The doctor advised that I should return only if lesions...

Conditions caused by A acid? Hello doctor, I have recently been using topical retinoids and antibiotic ointments to treat my acne. The acne has improved, but I feel like there are many skin-colored raised bumps on my face. The doctor said it is seborrheic keratosis. Could the use...

Patients with G6PD deficiency can use anti-itch ointments? I have favism, and recently I've been experiencing itchy skin that initially felt like insect bites. The itchy areas then became swollen and gradually expanded. The doctor diagnosed it as urticaria and prescribed ant...

Calluses on the toes Hello, my toes have been repeatedly developing something, and I couldn't find matching symptoms online, so I'm here to ask. The symptoms include itching in the toe joints that gets worse with scratching, and after a while, black, hard skin develops ...

Medication consultation I'm sorry, but as a patient with onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), do I only need to have GOT and GPT tested in my blood work?

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) DIAGNOSIS: Anus, excision - Viral wart GROSS DESCRIPTION: The specimen fixed in formalin consists of 2 pieces of tan tissue measuring up to 0.5 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm. All for section. MICROSCOPIC DESCRIPTION: Sections show acanthosis, hyperkeratosis...

Hair embedded in the sole of the foot? Hello, doctor. Yesterday, I discovered a hair embedded in the sole of my foot. When I tried to pull it out, a piece about 0.8 cm broke off and remains under the skin. No matter how much I squeeze, I can't get it out. I tried using a nee...

Erythema & Skin Cancer Concerns Hello Doctor: I would like to inquire about an irregular light red patch on the inner side of my right arm, which is also mixed with some bright red spots (similar to being dotted with a very fine red pen). It does not itch or hurt, and I would...

Viral warts have not resolved after more than a year? I have been treating viral warts for over a year, almost two years, but they still haven't improved. I undergo cryotherapy every two weeks and apply salicylic acid daily, but there are still a few stubborn ones on my foot...

Cefadroxil and Augmentin are prescribed for skin infections, but if the patient is unable to swallow the tablets, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional before crushing them. Some medications can lose their effectiveness or cause side effects when altered. A healthc...

Confusing questions? Hello, doctor. Do melanocytes exist throughout the body? An online article mentioned that the palms and soles do not have melanocytes, which is why moles do not form there. However, I have observed many people with moles on their palms and soles, as well as n...

Antibiotics for acne? Hello, can I continue taking oral antibiotics after stabilizing facial acne? This is to prevent a recurrence after stopping the medication. If I continue taking them, will it cause significant harm to the body? Thank you.

When is the approximate time for the second follow-up visit after cryotherapy? Doctor, I had my first cryotherapy treatment on Tuesday, and I have developed blisters on my palms. The more severe area has a large blood blister. Should I return for my second follow-up appointment i...

Itching and redness in the pubic area? Hello, doctor! Since yesterday afternoon, I've been experiencing itching in the pubic area, but after taking a shower in the evening, the itching stopped. The next morning, I noticed that the pubic area appeared as shown in the linked i...

Do I need to go to the hospital for chronic urticaria, or is it sufficient to visit a clinic? As a chronic urticaria patient, I find that my clinic doctor can only prescribe medication for six days at a time. This means I have to visit the doctor every week to get the same medica...

Foot skin issues? Hello Doctor: I have a question on behalf of my grandfather (68 years old). He experiences excessive shedding of skin from his feet every day, leaving a lot of skin flakes on the bed. He does not rub his feet, yet the skin continues to fall off naturally. Every ...

I would like to inquire about a small flesh-colored bump that has developed around the area of the frenulum? I would like to ask about a small growth that has appeared at the location of the frenulum. Which specialist should I see? Is this a wart? If I haven't had sexual int...

Neuropathic pain Hello Doctor: Recently, I developed a rash around the back of my left ear, which was diagnosed as herpes by a dermatologist. Initially, I experienced sharp pain in the same area of my head. After treatment with medication, the head pain has alleviated, and the ra...