Acne, Dermatology FAQ - Page 11

Facial eczema Hello doctor, due to my previous skincare mistakes, I over-cleansed my face, which led to redness and itching of my facial skin. When exposed to sunlight or when the environmental temperature rises, my skin also becomes red and itchy. I consulted a doctor who diagno...

Viral warts in the armpit? Hello, I would like to ask about a growth under my armpit that looks like a skin tag. After seeing a dermatologist, it was confirmed to be a viral wart, and I underwent cryotherapy. After returning home, I applied the cryotherapy ointment and accidental...

Acne on the back? I have had issues with acne on my back in the past, and after staying up late, I developed a lot of pimples. I'm not sure if this is caused by lack of sleep or an allergic reaction. Please take a look at the images.

Keloid tattoo issues? Due to having a lot of acne during middle school, I have several keloids on my chest and shoulder areas. I have received injections from a dermatologist, and they have mostly diminished, but some areas still have a deep color while others are close to my ori...

The areola has developed raised bumps? Hello doctor, I am a 22-year-old male. This morning, I noticed a raised bump about 1 millimeter in diameter on the lower edge of my right areola. It hurts when I press on it, and I can't seem to pop it. I usually don't get acne on ...

Small red spots on the skin? Hello doctor, I recently started noticing small red spots on the back of my hand that look like immature acne. Since yesterday, the skin on the surface of my left rib area has also been very itchy. I accidentally scratched it, and by the evening, I no...

Folliculitis worsened after consultation? I have been studying in Tainan for the past two years, and since the second semester of my sophomore year, whenever the weather gets hot or during the summer, I start to develop urticaria and eczema that I didn't have before. The ecz...

Regarding fibrotic acne on the nose? Hello, doctor. I apologize for bothering you, but I would like to ask if fibrotic acne can resolve on its own. I have been seeing a dermatologist and have been taking antibiotics and using topical retinoids. About two months ago, I developed a...

Management of sebaceous cysts? Hello Dr. Lee, Two years ago, I had an inflamed cyst at the junction of my left ear and cheek. I consulted a dermatologist who explained that surgery couldn't be performed due to the inflammation and that I needed to go to a larger hospital fo...

The subcutaneous cyst is still swollen after surgery? Hello Doctor, I had a subcutaneous cyst removed two weeks ago. The plastic surgeon mentioned that it developed due to improper squeezing of acne. However, since the surgery, the area where the incision was made still feels har...

Acne medications Hello, Doctor. The doctor prescribed me DOXYCYCLINE 100MG to treat my acne, and I would like to ask a few questions: 1. It says to take it immediately after meals, but sometimes I forget and take it 1 to 2 hours after eating. Will this cause any side effects? ...

Regarding persistent acne on the scalp? I have been experiencing acne on my scalp for about five years. The pimples are painful, and over time they crust over and heal, but they reappear shortly after. I consulted a dermatologist who said it is a fungal infection, and that my imm...

Inquiry about the side effects of taking Doxycycline? I recently visited a dermatologist for my acne, and the doctor prescribed Doxycycline, 2 capsules a day. I have been taking it for 2 weeks now, but I've developed itchy red rashes on the inner thighs and buttocks. Some of...

The foot warts did not improve despite undergoing cryotherapy! A growth on the foot resembling a corn has been diagnosed by a doctor as a plantar wart. After undergoing cryotherapy for several months, there has been no improvement, and pain has developed, affecting mobility. Shou...

Treatment of acne scars and selection of ointments? Hello Dr. Wu: I currently have some acne scar conditions that I would like to address. I understand that atrophic scars can only be treated with laser therapy, which I am not considering for the time being. For the pigmented red...

Breakouts on the face after sexual activity? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask why I experience a significant breakout of acne on my face after each sexual encounter. Initially, I would only get a few pimples, but recently, both sides of my cheeks have been covered in acne. Typic...

Rosacea problem I would like to inquire about the raised acne scars caused by rosacea (which do not contain any active acne, just tissue). They have not diminished over time, and I am wondering if there are any topical treatments that can help flatten these scars and restore my s...

Skin issues Hello, doctor. May I ask if patients with G6PD deficiency can use cosmetics containing acids such as azelaic acid and salicylic acid, whether they are pure or added to other products? Are there any specific ingredients in cosmetics that should be avoided? Thank you.

Acne issues I'm not sure if this counts as acne. I usually don't have a tendency to break out, just 1 or 2 pimples before my period that clear up quickly. However, recently I've been noticing many small, slightly raised white spots on my face. When squeezed, they r...

Pearly penile papules In the past week or two, I developed red, swollen bumps on my penis that looked like pimples. I went to a dermatologist, and they were able to extract pus from them. After taking medication for over a week, I thought it had cleared up, but they reappeared. C...