Chest, Dermatology FAQ - Page 9

Redness, swelling, and itching; scratching causes pain? Since last week, I have been experiencing redness, swelling, and itching on my skin, and it hurts when I scratch it. It started only on the upper left side of my back, but in the past few days, it has begun to spread to the ...

Can moles be squeezed out? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if moles can be manually squeezed out. I have had a mole on the lower right side of my chest for about 4 years. It is very dark, approximately 2-3 mm in diameter, and has an irregular shape but has not shown any signs o...

Acne, comedones, and scars? Hello, how should I manage acne? In the past, after treating it, I would end up with scars a few days later, and these scars seem difficult to fade. Recently, I've also been getting acne on my chest, back, and arms, which also leaves behind a lot ...

There is a scar on the chest? Hello doctor, I have a scar located around the cleavage area of my chest, approximately 1 cm in length, 0.3 cm in width, and not very high, but it has a noticeable raised texture when touched. The color resembles tinea but is slightly darker. It appe...

The issue of scar cancer? Hello Doctor: I have a hypertrophic scar diagnosed by a physician located on my chest. May I ask, is it necessary to treat a hypertrophic scar? What happens if it is not treated?

Post-operative hard lump after cyst removal? Hello, doctor. I have an inflamed sebaceous cyst on my chest that has become purulent and has an opening that is draining. I consulted a breast surgeon who advised me to take a 7-day course of antibiotics and said no follow-up was nece...

The issue of scar cancer? Hello Doctor: I have a hypertrophic scar on my chest. Could you please tell me if there is a chance that this type of scar could develop into scar cancer?

Skin itching Hello Dr. Lee: Recently, I have been experiencing itching (dry itching) on my skin, but there are no visible abnormalities on the surface. The itchy areas include my neck, nape, chest (under the breasts), and scrotum (with slight peeling). I would like to ask: 1. Is ...

Chest acne I have developed small red bumps on my chest that are not very itchy, though they occasionally itch a little. I have visited three clinics, but they have not improved. What treatment should I consider?

Regarding the symptoms of scabies? Hello, Doctor: On September 1st, I held a child with scabies for about an hour and a half while wearing a thin jacket. After that, I took care of the child for a month while wearing isolation gowns, and I always wore gloves as well. I also took ...

Annoying warts, oh no! Hello, doctor. In May and June of this year, I noticed several small bumps on the side of my neck (in the area of the lymph nodes). At first, I thought they were pimples, so I ignored them. However, after two months, they were still there, so I went to see ...

Keloid peeling I previously had a sebaceous cyst on my chest that required surgery, which resulted in the formation of a keloid. I received several injections, and in the meantime, it flattened somewhat, but the edges are still a bit raised. The center shows some vascularity, and...

A wart has developed on the palm of the left hand? Doctor, I recently developed a wart on my palm that has been painful and has lasted for about three months. I have been undergoing cryotherapy for it. However, I recently noticed that many areas of my body have started to itch in...

Black spots on the chest? There is a small black spot on the upper right chest that was thought to be a mole. Recently, it has been discovered that white material can be squeezed out of it, and the area feels a bit hard with some slight bruising nearby. What could this possibly b...

Mouth lesions? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions I would like to ask you. 1. Is it possible to have viral warts in the mouth? If so, how can it be treated? Is it a sexually transmitted infection? 2. I noticed small white, skin-colored spots on my foreskin while using the ...

There are large areas of red rashes on the body, and they appear quite symmetrical? Hello doctor, I originally had a red rash only on my arms. I went to a nearby clinic, and they said it was due to the hot weather, so they prescribed some medication. After taking it, it seemed to...

Treatment methods for keloids and their approximate costs? Hello, doctor! I am 17 years old and have keloids on my chest, which are hereditary. I recently learned about a treatment called cryotherapy and I’m wondering if it is effective. Since I am still a student, I would also l...

Red and itchy skin? Hello Dr. Lee: Around May, I started to develop small red bumps on my chest that looked like acne and were very itchy. Then it spread to my neck, abdomen, and sides of my waist. I consulted a dermatologist, but the topical and oral medications were ineffective...

Acne is present all over the body? Since childhood, I have had acne on my back, arms, chest, and almost every area I can think of. What should I do to resolve this? I have already switched to using medicated soap, but it doesn't seem to be effective. I also try to keep my bo...

Unexplained skin lesions? On June 25, I suddenly discovered an unknown wound on my chest while taking a shower, and it was bleeding. Afterward, the wound scabbed over, but every time I showered, the scab would fall off, causing the wound to bleed again. I initially didn't th...