Dr. Liao Wenyu reply Dermatology Question - Page 8

Hair thinning? Hello Dr. Liao: I have had thin hair since childhood, and my hair texture is very fine. Because of this, I permed my hair at the beginning of July this year, but it didn't last long, so I permed it again at the beginning of October (a total of two times). Howe...

Athlete's foot Hello, doctor. I have symptoms of athlete's foot on my right foot, which suddenly appeared about a year ago, and it's only on one foot. I didn't have this issue before. However, my father has athlete's foot; could this be hereditary? The co...

Skin issues I would like to ask why, when I get hot, I develop raised, flesh-colored patches on my skin (on my back). These patches are part of my skin, but they go away when I cool down. When they appear, my back itches a lot, and if I scratch them, they break open and hurt. Add...

Acne I have small yellowish-white bumps around my eyes that are difficult to squeeze out, leave scars, and keep appearing. What condition is this, and how should it be treated?

Mole near the nipple? There were no moles near the nipple originally, but two have appeared over the past two to three years. In recent months, it seems that the two moles are merging into one. What could be the reason for this? Thank you.

What to do if stung by a jellyfish? Hello Dr. Liao, What should I do if I was stung by a hidden thorn bug? It has been 3 to 4 days, and the area is now red, seems to have pus-filled blisters, and is painful. What is the treatment plan, and what type of ointment should I use? Th...

Regarding corns? Doctor: Hello, I would like to ask you about corns. Why do corns develop, what are the causes? How can they be prevented? How are they treated? Thank you for your response.

Massage scars? For large abrasion scars on the knees and elbows caused by severe injuries (which appear dark brown), what ointments can help reduce scarring? Thank you for your response.

Excessive sweating Hello: I have an average build, but I sweat excessively with even slight activity or in hot weather. Could this be the cause of my occipital headaches and high uric acid levels? Thanks!

Pubic lice Pubic lice, also known as crab lice, occur when the lice infest the hair in the pubic area, typically through close physical contact or sharing personal items like clothing or bedding. The incubation period for pubic lice is usually about 5 to 10 days after exposure. ...

Corn There is a corn approximately 3x3 cm on the left foot arch, which was previously treated surgically but has recurred. What are some permanent treatment options? Thank you.

Herpes Can simple herpes (cold sores) heal on its own? What should I pay attention to in daily care? Can I wash my face? Thank you.

The pain of acne? I have developed numerous pimples on both sides of my cheeks and above my lips, which are red and painful. I have seen many doctors, but the condition improves and then recurs. What should I do?

Atopic dermatitis Hello: My child has had skin issues since a young age, experiencing itching and scratching due to sweating in the summer, and persistent itching in the winter due to dryness. Applying lotion has not improved the condition. We later visited a dermatologist, who d...

Scar Due to the hot weather, whenever I wear long pants, I develop small red rashes on my kidneys and upper thighs, approximately 3 centimeters in size. The rashes disappear after a few days, but the scars left behind cause me distress when wearing swimwear. I'm not sure wha...

Unexplained swelling of the skin? Doctor, recently I've been experiencing small bumps on my hands, feet, buttocks, and around my waist that resemble mosquito bites. After a while, these bumps spread outwards and continue to swell. They don't itch when I leave them alone...