Allergy, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

How should it be treated? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing this symptom for several years, and it only occurs in winter. After eating hot foods, such as noodle soup or hot soup, I feel a prickling itch on my back that lasts about 5 minutes before easing off. There are no v...

Could you please have a doctor check if it is balanitis? Hello Doctor: About five days ago, after doing some DIY (I had washed my hands with antibacterial hand sanitizer before the DIY), I noticed a red spot on the coronal sulcus, and the area around it was red. I visited a local...

Unexplained red spots on the body? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing unexplained red spots on my body for over a month. During this time, I consulted a doctor who suggested it might be insect bites. I was prescribed medication and topical treatments. Some of the red spots ap...

Red spots resembling blood clots? Hello, doctor. I apologize for interrupting you during your busy schedule, but I would like to ask a question: My father ate pumpkin and pork rice noodles last Sunday, and the next day he developed bright red spots all over his legs (which look l...

Questions related to the use of retinoic acid? 1. Can applying retinoid (Differin) help make the indentations on my nose less noticeable or smooth them out due to acne picking? 2. I am currently using Differin; is it safe to use this medication long-term? (I have been using it f...

Skin allergy Hello, I have small, raised bumps on my toes and the sides of my feet that look like blisters. Sometimes the larger ones can be painful. I previously saw a doctor who said it was an allergy and advised me to avoid water as much as possible. Should I avoid swimming in...

What should I pay attention to in this situation? About a year ago, I suddenly started experiencing itching on my palms and soles for unknown reasons. Shortly after, I began to cough persistently, and then I lost my vision, which returned shortly thereafter. I was taken to the em...

Atopic dermatitis Every winter, my skin tends to become very dry, especially after bathing. I use lotion, including brands like Sheer and Aveeno Eczema Therapy Moisturizing Lotion, and I also take probiotics, but there hasn't been much improvement. I visited a dermatologist ...

Itching of the palms and soles? Doctor, I have a question. Since May, my palms and soles have been itchy. The skin looks normal. The itching occurs intermittently throughout the day and feels prickly and very itchy, almost like the flesh is itching. When it flares up, scratching ...

Unsure if it is hives? Hello, recently I have unexpectedly developed large areas of redness and swelling on my neck and chest (light pink, not particularly red), which are very itchy. The swollen areas have small bumps, but not everywhere. The itching varies; not all red areas ar...

Itching of the skin without redness, swelling, or allergic symptoms? Hello Doctor, recently my skin feels like it has been bitten by ants, but there are no ants on my body, and there is no redness or swelling. I don’t have any pets at home, and I only have an allergy to shrimp, w...

Atopic dermatitis & paronychia Hello Dr. Lee, In August 2010, my hands developed atopic dermatitis due to frequent exposure to water and detergents related to my work. The symptoms have been intermittent, primarily affecting the palms of my hands. I have seen several dermat...

Is it a spot? Is it a rash? Is it dermatitis? Is it a mole? Or is it an allergy? Hello, I have developed reddish-brown spots in my groin area (inner thigh) that appear somewhat dry and crusty. Each spot varies in size, resembling strawberry seeds (the largest is about 0.8 cm in d...

About scabies? Initially, I developed itchy bumps between my fingers, which later spread to my abdomen, and eventually appeared on my genitals. After seeking medical attention, I was diagnosed with scabies. During this time, I have been applying a scabicide cream daily to my enti...

My illness..? Doctor, I have a question. A few days ago, I drank alcohol and I noticed that my skin has been itchy and has developed red patches. I have searched online for a long time but couldn't find a diagnosis. Could you please help me? Thank you.

Chronic skin disease? Hello, doctor. I've been dealing with skin itching for a long time. I went to the dermatology department at Taichung Hospital and Veterans General Hospital, and the doctors only prescribed me antihistamines, but the medication names keep changing. Taich...

Skin sensitivity Hello, doctor. My skin itches, and I've seen four dermatologists who prescribed me medication for urticaria, but it doesn't seem to help. I've had itchy skin since I was young. Could it be that the itching is not caused by a skin allergy, but rathe...

The skin is very itchy? Hello, doctor. I have had severe skin allergies since childhood, and it affected my studies in high school due to itching. I consulted an allergist and learned that I am allergic to dust mites, so I received allergy shots for several years. Recently, the i...

About my mother? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother. She works in tea picking and last week, she mentioned that she was bitten by a small yellow insect. After the bite, her entire body became red and swollen. She went to a nearby pharmacy and received an injection, but th...

Nail separation and skin allergy? 1. I recently wore ill-fitting shoes for a whole day, and afterward, my big toes hurt for two to three days. Initially, I noticed some bruising and darkening, and thought it wasn't a big deal. However, my left foot has been leaking an unknow...