Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 10

Pityriasis rosea or syphilis? I have type 1 diabetes and around the end of September this year, I noticed an oval-shaped red patch on the left side of my buttock that appeared somewhat dry. Initially, I didn't think much of it, but then similar patches appeared on the right ...

Eczema or warts? Hello doctor, I am not homosexual, I have a steady partner, and I have not engaged in anal intercourse. However, since the end of last year until now, I have noticed a raised, somewhat hard, white bump around the outside of my anus while showering. Sometimes it h...

There are small red bumps in the groin area? Hello doctor, I have a question. I have red bumps under my left thigh that sometimes itch, and I feel the urge to scratch them. However, when it itches a lot, I sprinkle some cooling powder on it. Doctor, could this be eczema? Thank yo...

Axillary eczema? Hello, doctor. This summer, I noticed that due to the heat, I have been sweating under my arms. There are red patches near the area where my bra sits, which are itchy and painful when scratched, and they also peel. Eventually, they turn dark and keep recurring. C...

Periorbital eczema Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I experienced unexplained itching in my eyes and redness around the area. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with eczema and was quickly prescribed a steroid ointment to apply before bed. A few days later, the symptoms disappea...

There are many small spots appearing on the calf? Hello Doctor, last summer, I started to develop small spots on my calves that are a darker shade of my skin color. At first, there were only two or three spots, so I thought they were mosquito bites. However, they continued to mul...

Eczema medication issues? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I visited a nearby dermatology clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with eczema in my groin and buttocks. They prescribed Kenalog ointment and instructed me to apply it once in the morning and once at night. However, I still...

Red eczema in the groin area after exercise? Hello doctor, I have red eczema in my groin area after exercising. After visiting the doctor, I was prescribed Mycomb ointment, which helps it heal in about three days, but it reappears after I exercise. During my follow-up visit, the ...

Anal itching Hello, doctor. My anus itches particularly at night, and I can't help but scratch it. Sometimes I scratch to the point of injury, and at times it feels very dry with flakes. The skin around my anus and in the groin area turns white from scratching. Is this eczem...

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...

Blisters appearing between the fingers? I usually wear rings, and at the junction of my middle finger and ring finger, I have developed two bubble-like lesions that do not itch. They do not resemble the clustered rash of dyshidrotic eczema; instead, there are just two lesions ver...

Glans eczema Hello doctor, I would like to ask about eczema on the glans. The eczema area was originally red, and after applying eczema medication for two weeks, the area around the glans, which was not originally affected by eczema, has become irregularly red. Is this normal? Is...

There is an irregular and large mole on the scrotum? Hello Doctor: I remember having an issue with scrotal eczema during middle school, but I did not seek treatment at that time. Later, it became severe enough to discharge a clear and foul-smelling fluid. During one instance of i...

After masturbation, there may be blisters resembling eczema on the fingers? Hello, I have the following questions, and I would appreciate your help: 1. There is no itching in the genital area, but there is often white discharge. After masturbation, my fingers sometimes develop s...

Treatment for steroid-induced skin changes? For nearly six months, I have been experiencing facial sensitivity, redness, flaking, dryness, itching, and sensitivity to temperature. Additionally, when I talk or smile, my face feels tight, and lines appear on my chin and both sides....

Facial eczema I previously had a similar issue, initially thinking it was just flea bites and only applying an anti-itch ointment. Later, I visited a dermatologist and found out it was eczema. The doctor prescribed Betaderm ointment with a cooling formula. At that time, the eczem...

Scabies or eczema? I apologize for the inconvenience. A few nights ago, I suddenly felt itching in my thighs and armpits, but I didn't pay attention to my skin condition. It wasn't until the next morning that I noticed rashes on the inner thighs and armpits, so I immedi...

Is it a food allergy or eczema? Hello, Doctor! I have allergic rhinitis but no history of skin allergies. Recently, after drinking red quinoa tea, I developed an allergic reaction on my skin, with rashes appearing on my arms and neck. The rashes are the same color as my skin, so ...

Steroid-induced hypopigmentation Eczema or urticaria on the face has been recurring. After seeing a doctor and using a corticosteroid cream, I noticed that certain areas where the cream was applied became whiter than the surrounding skin, which looks quite odd. Will this loss of ...

Skin issues I have a grayish area on my calf that has persisted for a long time. Previously, I had a similar reaction from mosquito bites and thought it would heal on its own. I have consulted many dermatologists who diagnosed it as eczema, but the topical treatments have not imp...