Chest, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Skin issues Hello, doctor. In the past two months, I have noticed red patches appearing on the front and sides of my chest, each about the size of a ten-cent coin. They are not itchy and do not have any bumps, but they are increasing in number. One patch has started to peel and h...

Skin issues of the chest? Hello, I am currently 42 years old. After giving birth, I noticed that my chest occasionally develops pimples with pus. At first, I thought it was due to being overweight and having larger breasts, which made it easier for acne to form. After self-treatm...

Symptoms of suspected shingles? Hello, a week ago I started experiencing a continuous sharp pain that wraps around from my left chest to my left armpit and left back. It feels similar to shingles. I visited a neurologist, but since there are no rashes yet, the doctor couldn'...

Does laser removal of red tattoos damage blood vessels? I underwent laser treatment for a red tattoo, but the blisters from the red ink are larger than those from black ink, and there is also some subcutaneous edema. Although I am fine a week later, I found online that the 532 nm...

Psoriasis Inquiry I have psoriasis that is not well controlled, with inflammation levels ranging from 50 to 70. Recently, I had a chest X-ray, and the report indicated mild pulmonary fibrosis changes. What should I be aware of regarding this?

Questions about shingles? Hello, doctor. A while ago, around mid-May, I developed shingles on my chest and back. I took medication for a week, and the skin symptoms improved; the blisters have crusted over. However, the aftereffects are quite severe. Initially, I experienced pain...

Caterpillar dermatitis On Monday morning, after riding a bike in the mountains, I developed large red rashes on my chest and neck that were very itchy. That afternoon, I immediately visited a nearby dermatologist, who diagnosed me with caterpillar dermatitis and prescribed topica...

Folliculitis issues? Hello, Doctor: I frequently experience folliculitis on my forearms and below my chest (the deep type that becomes very swollen and red, and topical medications have not been effective) for several years. Previous doctors have suggested that it may be due to m...

Multiple urticaria Hello Doctor: Since receiving the vaccine, my hands have frequently become red and developed many small rashes. I also often have elongated rashes on my buttocks, thighs, back, and chest. Initially, I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed me second-generatio...

Scabies may present with no obvious symptoms? I previously had contact with a scabies patient and later experienced itching and a crawling sensation, but there were no visible skin abnormalities. I used scabicide topically for a week as a preventive measure, stopped for three day...

Keratosis pilaris and seborrheic keratosis? I would like to ask if urea can improve skin keratinization, considering that I usually use alpha hydroxy acids. Can both be used together? Additionally, I have seborrheic keratosis on my neck, back, and under my chest. I have previousl...

Hello doctor, regarding seborrheic dermatitis? Hello doctor, I have been suffering from seborrheic dermatitis for a long time. It often appears on my face, neck, chest, and back. It improves after taking medication, but it flares up again shortly after I stop. Is there any way to...

Regarding the pigmentation that remains after a rash? Hello Doctor, I am currently not in the country, so I would like to inquire here. In mid-February, I noticed an oval-shaped red rash near my armpits on both sides of my chest, which was slightly itchy. It gradually spread to b...

When the body heats up, the skin becomes itchy/red? Hello Doctor: Since it has gotten colder this winter, my skin has become very itchy after my body heats up, with some areas turning red and even developing small bumps that resemble insect bites. The episodes occur during walkin...

Laser treatment for stretch marks, microneedling? Hello Doctor: I have a lot of stretch marks on my chest and groin area. I would like to ask if using microneedling and laser treatments on these areas poses any cancer risk. Thank you, Doctor.

Infant skin issues Hello Dr. Wu, I have a history of allergies, and my baby may also have an allergic predisposition. My baby is almost five months old and has red, flaky, and dry skin, especially on the back. The areas that are usually scratched are the head and occasionally the...

Dry skin, blanket allergy? Hello Doctor: My skin on my limbs, chest, and abdomen appears a bit dry according to the dermatologist I visited. They advised me to apply lotion four times a day and prescribed a topical corticosteroid ointment. I have been using QV Intensive Repair Cr...

Shingles A patient experienced right chest pain on December 29, 2021, and visited a local orthopedic clinic on January 1, 2022, where they were diagnosed with herpes zoster and subsequently referred to a dermatology clinic. The dermatologist confirmed the diagnosis of herpes zost...

Pressing on the nail causes pain? Yesterday, while eating water chestnuts, I applied too much pressure and my nail cracked a bit. Today, I noticed that the area under the nail is red, and there are small black spots visible from the front. It hurts when I press on it. What could ...

Chest issues I would like to ask about a red circular spot that appeared on my chest, approximately 2 centimeters in size. Initially, one appeared on the right side and disappeared after several days. Shortly after, another one developed on the left side. The appearance of the re...