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After three days of using antiviral medication for shingles, there are still blisters present? Hello, I have shingles and had not developed blisters when I visited the dermatologist. The doctor prescribed antiviral medication for three days. The day after my appointment, I develo...

Acne on the buttocks? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing a persistent raised sensation on my buttocks that feels like pimples, and it has been quite bothersome. What can I do to improve this condition?

Mole on the anus? Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed three moles at the folds of my anus, each measuring about 0.1 to 0.2 cm. I would like to know if it is normal to have moles in the anal area. Is there a possibility of them becoming cancerous? Do they need to be removed? Thank ...

Pimples in the genital area On one side of the intimate area, near the thigh, there are three bumps that resemble pimples. One is larger and flat, while the other two are more granular. They are not painful, but when squeezed, they only release a little blood without any pus. Sho...

It seems there is an issue with acne developing around the mouth area? Hello Dr. Wu, I am asking on behalf of my father. He is 61 years old and recently seems to have developed a large pimple near his mouth, which is red and swollen. Today, it appears to have ruptured slightly an...

Post-mole removal growth? Hello, doctor. I have a mole on my face that developed later in life. It started as two separate moles but gradually merged together over time and has become larger and more raised (about 2mm). Recently, it started bleeding suddenly, so I went to a clini...

Skin Red Spots Medical Consultation Hello, doctor! Last year, I went for acupuncture due to discomfort in my hand, and now I have red spots on my arm and shoulder (upon closer inspection, it seems there are also needle marks). It's been over a year, and they haven't dis...

Side effects of wart removal ointment include erythema, erosion, skin breakdown, and blisters? Hello Dr. Wu: The use of the wart treatment cream has been discontinued for 10 days, but the side effects (skin erythema, erosion, broken skin, blisters) have not completely resolved! I...

Paronychia nail bed issues? A few days ago, I experienced a recurrence of paronychia due to walking too much during a trip and friction from my shoes. During the trip, there was pus that came out easily with a gentle touch, so I squeezed it out. After returning home, I immediatel...

Shingles transmission issues? Hello Doctor, I am currently 21 years old. Two years ago, my grandmother had shingles, and during that time, I frequently took care of her, going to bed around three or four in the morning and waking up at eight or nine the next day. As a result, I l...

Medications for scrotal eczema? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about a small bump on my scrotum that resembles a mosquito bite and tends to itch at night. It seems like scrotal dermatitis, as I have been wearing long pants frequently at work, which is quite hot and humid. What...

A mole located on the palm line? Recently, I noticed a mole on the edge of my palm. Although it is small, its shape is asymmetrical. Upon closer inspection, I found that the mole is located on a palm line, where the skin is of a normal color, while the areas without palm lines ar...

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my left pinky finger and my right middle finger. I consulted a dermatologist who confirmed that they are indeed viral warts. They prescribed a topical wart treatment for me to apply daily. However, I lack the disci...

Consultation regarding mole removal location? Hello, doctor. I have a raised mole located at the center of my forehead, and I would like to have it surgically removed. I would like to ask if it is dangerous to perform surgery in this area, for example, could it affect my eyes? Th...

Mole issues? I have a raised mole on the back of my neck that I recently discovered after asking my family. They told me it has been there since I was very young, but I was unaware of it. I started picking at it, and now it seems to have scabbed over with two small spots on top. ...

Long-term use of antiperspirants in the underarm area? I have a family history of bromhidrosis, and I need to use "Yodofen Antiperspirant" on both armpits to control the odor, averaging once every four days. I would like to ask the doctor if the ingredients in "Yod...

Suspected shingles? My mother is 65 years old and was diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome two years ago, after which she began treatment with immunosuppressants. In February of last year, she suffered a stroke resulting in left-sided paralysis and aphasia. Then, in August, she deve...

Is it safe to receive Botox injections at a medical aesthetic clinic while taking oral contraceptives? Hello, doctor. I have been taking the oral contraceptive pill, Yaz, for 8 months for contraception and to alleviate premenstrual syndrome. I am currently not considering pregnan...

Medications for Urticaria Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing outbreaks of urticaria, and my family medicine physician prescribed antihistamines - Loratadine (60mg) along with corticosteroids - Dexamethasone (5mg), to be taken twice a day in the morning and evening....

Allergies or insect bites Hello doctor, I often wake up at night due to itching, which has been ongoing for several months. At first, I thought it was mosquito bites, as the lesions are quite separated, about 1 cm in size, and are itchy. Sometimes they appear as hives, and other ...