Allergy, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Skin issues Doctor, I tried on a pair of rubber gloves for household cleaning (just bought them), and after taking them off, I touched my face. Shortly after, my face started to feel a tingling sensation, but there was no redness or swelling. Could this be considered a skin aller...

Skin allergy Hello Director Wu: Currently, friends and family are introducing a nucleic acid drink from Japan called Fordays Natural DN Collagen, which is said to improve allergic conditions. Some friends have reported that after consuming this nucleic acid drink, their skin al...

Shingles Dr. Wu: Hello! I have been suffering from shingles on my left leg, from my toes to my hip, for four weeks now (at the same time, I have cellulitis on the sole of my left foot and initially sought treatment at Cathay General Hospital). I started treatment at National Taiw...

The body exhibits unexplained erythema that sometimes appears and sometimes disappears? The most recent incident of unprotected sexual intercourse occurred on January 21, 2018. Around February 12, 2018, I developed subtle erythema (systemic, but not including above the neck, the ...

Visited a dermatologist for contact dermatitis and received an injection? Hello, I have a contact dermatitis allergy, and a nurse administered an anti-inflammatory injection in my arm. However, the nurse applied the cotton ball incorrectly, causing me to rub the wrong area. Now, ...

Pigmentation On March 10th, I used a certain face mask and experienced a stinging sensation, but I didn't think much of it and didn't remove the mask. I continued to use it on March 11th when I went for a facial. I noticed that when the esthetician applied skincare prod...

There are small red bumps on the foreskin and testicles that do not itch, but there are small red bumps on the body that are very itchy! Hello doctor, I have been experiencing itching for over three weeks. I have visited dermatology and hospitals, but nothing seems to help, and i...

A small, pink, wrinkled patch with granular texture on the underside of the penis that feels uncomfortable to the touch? Hello, I have developed a small patch of granular material on the underside of my penis, which is somewhat painful to the touch. I would like to ask: 1. Is the...

Mouth sores? Hello, I have been experiencing unilateral tinnitus and have taken Xanax XR (0.5 mg) and Flunarizine (5 mg) before bed, one tablet each. After the first dose, I noticed slight swelling on my upper lip the next day. After the second dose, the swelling increased, but t...

Skin issues Hello doctor, since my allergy in August, my face has been feeling hot every day, almost like I have a fever, but I don't actually have a fever. My face often appears red, and my forehead feels warm. Could you please tell me what the cause might be?

Dry skin / Contact dermatitis / Laser Hello, doctor. I have a few questions to ask: 1. My face started to become drier after the 24th. In the past two days, the temperature has dropped sharply. Although it has been raining, which has increased the humidity, my face has suddenly ...

Causes and Care of Vitiligo About six months ago, I experienced an allergic reaction on my face, which caused redness and swelling from the area between my eyebrows, along the bridge of my nose, to my right cheek. Since I have a history of allergies triggered by various factors s...

Can viral warts be used in conjunction with skincare products? After applying Aldara cream for the treatment of viral warts on your face, is it safe to use skincare products (such as toner and lotion)? The instructions state to avoid using steroid creams. Can I still use nasal al...

Skin issues Hello, doctor. Recently, during the summer, whenever I go outdoors and get exposed to the sun or am in a stuffy environment, my back becomes extremely itchy. Other areas of my body are less affected, but there are no visible abnormalities on my skin. Is this due to dr...

Acne-prone skin, rosacea, and allergies? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing acne since the fifth grade and I am now in my third year of college. Recently, I received treatment from a dermatologist who suggested that I might have rosacea. I was on oral medication for three mon...

It occurs at night? Hello, doctor. Last week, I visited a clinic due to a cold, and the doctor prescribed medication for three days. By the third day, my cold was mostly resolved, but I started experiencing symptoms of urticaria (hives). On that day, I had eaten eggs, and I had a...

Is it a food allergy or eczema? Hello, Doctor! I have allergic rhinitis but no history of skin allergies. Recently, after drinking red quinoa tea, I developed an allergic reaction on my skin, with rashes appearing on my arms and neck. The rashes are the same color as my skin, so ...

Mosquito bites causing blisters? Hello, doctor. I have an allergic constitution, and when I get bitten by mosquitoes or insects, I develop large swellings and blisters. If a blister accidentally breaks and I dry it off, but fluid continues to ooze out, how should I handle this? T...

Facial skin redness and swelling? Hello Doctor: I go back to my hometown about once a week, and every time I return, I notice that my skin in the room becomes red and swollen, resembling the size of acne, and it keeps increasing. I initially thought it was due to poor air circula...

Cryotherapy for blisters Hello, doctor. I have developed several warts on my foot and underwent cryotherapy. After the treatment, there are almost large blisters on the affected area (slightly bloody). If the pain is severe, can I take pain relievers? How should I handle it if th...