Athlete's foot, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Black spots on nails? Hello Doctor: Recently, over the past two months, I noticed that the upper left corner of my left big toe nail has suddenly turned black, approximately 0.3 cm in size. There is also a small black spot about 0.1 cm below it, but this is not on the surface of ...

Itching at the base of the penis? I would like to ask about the area at the base of my penis, which is where the pubic hair is located, but not near the bladder. Sometimes it gets very itchy. This could potentially indicate some condition, right? There are no unusual growths or r...

The issue of athlete's foot? My feet sweat, and I have seen a doctor and applied a topical ointment called "Yiqingfu." Should I apply it to the areas with peeling skin, blisters, and pustules? During the application process, blisters and pustules continue to form. ...

Fungal infection I have athlete's foot, and now it has spread to my hands. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Can I apply a keratolytic agent on my hands before using an antifungal cream? 2. I have a wound on my calf. If the wound is scabbed and it itches, can I scratch it w...

Hong Kong foot and mouth disease? Due to the work environment, I developed athlete's foot, and it seems that I also have a fungal infection on my hands. I might have transmitted it to my mother, who went to see a doctor. The doctor prescribed Fucidin spray and Melaleuca Fuci...

Onychomycosis? Hello Dr. Wu: I have athlete's foot that has led to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). I consulted a dermatologist, and due to my elevated liver enzymes, the dermatologist prescribed a topical antifungal ointment for me to apply. Initially, all ten of my t...

There are more than 30 warts on my left foot? Approximately in October 2016, I developed a growth on my left foot. My mother told me it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek medical attention. By early November, I had developed 4 to 5 more growths. After researching online...

Allergic reaction? Doctor, I recently started experiencing peeling skin and blisters, and after seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with athlete's foot and given an ointment. However, a few days later, I noticed small blisters on my palms. I went to see another doctor, who said...

Athlete's foot toenails Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my athlete's foot, which I have had for about 4 to 5 weeks. I soaked my feet in antifungal solution last week. Do I need to soak them again? How often should I do this to help it heal? Additionally, I noti...

It is unclear whether it is athlete's foot or eczema? Hello, doctor. I've had a problem with my foot for a long time, but no matter what medication I apply, it doesn't get better. I have persistent peeling and blisters. If possible, could I send you some pictures o...

Sleeping with someone who has athlete's foot? I would like to ask, if I sleep on the same bed and share the same blanket with someone who has athlete's foot, will I also get infected with athlete's foot? And if I use a towel that they have used and then wash it, wi...

Blistering athlete's foot For blistering athlete's foot, which type of ointment should be used? Is a steroid-containing athlete's foot medication effective, or should one use a standard athlete's foot treatment?

Small blisters on the palms and soles? Recently, I have developed small blisters around my right foot, on the sole, and on the outer side of my big toe. They are not itchy and when broken, they release a clear fluid. Today, I noticed that my fingers have also started to develop s...

Scalp itching? Doctor, I would like to ask: The area on my scalp, specifically the front middle right (approximately one-fourth of my scalp), has been itching every day. Even after washing my hair and drying it, it still itches. I would like to know what this condition might be. ...

Oral Griseofulvin (250 mg) and topical Gentamicin cream? Hello, Dr. Wu. I have hyperhidrosis, and my hands and feet sweat excessively. Last summer, I developed a rash on the top of my right foot due to wearing shoes in the heat (it was very itchy). Initially, it was only on my ri...

Athlete's foot medication for rash? I would like to ask, I recently developed athlete's foot and used a topical antifungal cream. After applying the medication, I noticed a red spot on my hand that looks similar to a mosquito bite. It doesn't itch, but if I scratch...

I'm not sure if it's dyshidrotic eczema or tinea pedis with vesicular lesions? Hello, Doctor: A few days ago, I developed a blister on the sole of my foot while jogging. After it burst, I just peeled it off myself. Initially, there were no issues, and it was just an aes...

Foot towels & fungi Hello, doctor. I have a habit of using a separate dry towel to dry my feet after showering, and then I lightly blow-dry them with a hairdryer. I hang the towel on the balcony to dry every night and change it about once a week. Is this method suitable for t...

Athlete's foot with thickened skin and red spots? The thick skin on your foot, which has some very small red dots, may be a concern. These dots are not causing any discomfort and are usually not very noticeable. They tend to become more prominent when wet or after applying a...

Nail deformity and thickening? Hello, my left pinky finger has thickened and deformed nails, and the nail grows very slowly. Previously, I had athlete's foot between my left foot's pinky toes, but after seeing a doctor and using medication, ointments, and washes, the at...