Blisters, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

The doctor said that the viral wart is healing. Is it normal for swelling to appear around it? I have a wart on the sole of my foot, and I have undergone cryotherapy, electrosurgery, and topical wart treatment. During my treatment, I did not develop any blisters or experience any...

Burn injury with blisters on the left thumb due to a car accident? Hello, doctor! I had a car accident where my finger came into contact with the exhaust pipe. I applied ice from a water bottle for about 20 minutes and then rinsed it with cold water in the emergency room for abou...

Blister issues and wound care? Two weeks ago, I developed a blister on my ankle, possibly from an insect bite, which gradually increased in size. I punctured it and applied medication (the fluid that came out was yellowish). The next day, the skin peeled off, leaving a red wound,...

Transmission routes of skin diseases - 2 Hello, Director Wu. I apologize for not being familiar with that condition. I would like to understand if large areas of purplish-red patches on the body, including the face, accompanied by blisters, peeling, and oozing, could possibly be ...

Transmission routes of skin diseases? Hello, Director Wu. I would like to inquire about the transmission routes of skin diseases (I have researched that they can be classified as direct and indirect, but I still don't quite understand). 1. If my fingers accidentally touch ...

Will flat warts heal on their own? Hello, Doctor. I have flat warts on the back of my hand. I previously visited a dermatologist and underwent cryotherapy, but I only had it done once, and the warts only shrank slightly without completely disappearing. The doctor prescribed me to...

Blister after applying a Japanese wart patch following cryotherapy for a viral wart? Doctor, I'm sorry, but a couple of days ago I just had cryotherapy for a plantar wart, and then I applied a Japanese corn patch for half a day. Now there is a blister at the wart site that l...

Cryotherapy - Why is there persistent shooting pain in the peripheral nerves? Hello, doctor! I recently visited a dermatologist, initially thinking that the thick callus on my left big toe was due to wearing high heels for a long time. However, after seeing the doctor, I found ou...

Regarding nail issues caused by recurrent dyshidrotic eczema? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema for about four months now, with continuous flare-ups during this time. Initially, the affected area was limited to my right ring finger, and after two months, t...

Wound care after a burn injury? Hello Dr. Wu, ten days ago I burned my foot on a motorcycle exhaust pipe. On the first day, the wound appeared charred and was approximately 2 x 3 cm. On the second day, blisters formed, and I drained them myself with a needle. On the third day, th...

Blisters after a burn from hot objects? Hello doctor, as shown in the picture, the blister on the second day is about the height of a coin. There is no pain when touched. Should I pop it myself or go to a clinic? Can the blister heal on its own without breaking? Or do I need to a...

Hot oil burn Hello Dr. Wu, I was splashed with hot oil while cooking, and although I didn't develop any blisters, the color of my skin turned dark red the next day. Will this leave a scar? How should I handle this?

Differentiating between shingles and herpes simplex virus? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I visited a massage therapist for a hand job service. Two days later, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine. On the third day, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of ...

Is there still a risk of contagion while undergoing treatment for plantar warts? Hello Doctor: Last week, I felt a foreign body sensation in the sole of my foot. After observing the symptoms and searching online, I suspected it might be a contagious viral wart. The next day, I we...

Shingles and genital herpes? I consulted a doctor on the 10th, and after a massage, I experienced hand stimulation. Starting on the 13th, I began to feel sharp pain in my right thigh, and over the past few days, I developed a rash on my right thigh and a few blisters on my leg. A...

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. ...

Uncertain whether it is scabies or dyshidrotic eczema? Last October and this May, I experienced eczema, and the doctor prescribed me BCC and BCG ointments to apply. At that time, I was being treated at a clinic near my school in Taipei. After moving to Taipei for my studies, I oc...

After the burn wound has healed, blisters may develop again? Hello, doctor. My son is currently three years old. On June 22, he was burned on his calf by an exhaust pipe, resulting in a second-degree burn. After treatment, during a follow-up appointment on July 12, the doctor ind...

There are no blisters, no stabbing pain, and the rash is almost gone within five days. Is this shingles? Doctor, I have previously had shingles. I visited the doctor within three days, and the diagnosis was shingles. I have been taking medication, and within five days, the rash w...

Shingles For shingles blisters, it is generally recommended to apply antiviral ointments such as acyclovir or topical treatments that contain lidocaine for pain relief. Additionally, over-the-counter creams containing calamine or hydrocortisone may help soothe the skin. However, ...