Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 18

Peeling skin on the ears and fingers? I have white, powdery flakes similar to dandruff falling from the opening of my ears. When I scratch it, it feels moist. Additionally, the side of my index finger is peeling, and it has peeled to the point of bleeding slightly. It is extremel...

Redness of the glans? Doctor: Hello! Last Thursday after a DIY procedure, I noticed a red area on the glans skin near the right leg, approximately the size of half of my pinky finger's first joint. It is irregular (roughly circular), painless, and not itchy, with a color ran...

Eczema Severe eczema on the front of the lower leg that is very itchy and spreading, with flaking after scratching, raises concerns. However, if you have been using eczema ointment for a year without improvement and have seen multiple doctors, it may be worth considering other di...

The back of the finger is itchy, similar to a mosquito bite? Recently, the backs of my fingers and toes have been very itchy, and some areas have developed rashes that resemble mosquito bites. Both my hands and feet are itchy, and the more I scratch, the itchier it becomes. There...

I often experience swelling in both of my palms? I often experience swelling in both of my palms, and sometimes it feels like they are about to burst! However, there are no signs of insect bites. What could be the reason for this?

Is this eczema? Hello Doctor: The skin on the dorsum of my toes (the area between the nail and the joint) starts to turn red every summer. It becomes itchy, and then the itchy areas thicken and harden, eventually cracking... Once it cracks, the itchiness becomes more pronounced (...

Recurrent dyshidrotic eczema? Hello Dr. Huang: Every summer, I develop small blisters on my hands, which repeatedly peel. I have seen doctors who have suggested it could be an endocrine issue, while others mentioned it might be hereditary. I'm wondering if it can be cured? I...

Recurrent skin redness and peeling? Doctor: May I ask, my facial skin has been experiencing red, peeling patches since April, occasionally accompanied by itching. After taking medication and applying topical treatments for 3-4 days, it improves, but the same issue reappears after...

Finger blister Hello Dr. Kuo! I am currently in mainland China, and recently I have developed clusters of small blisters on both of my fingers. I intentionally burst them to relieve the discomfort, but if they remain intact, my hands feel rough and quite uncomfortable. I am unsur...

If you are experiencing itching in unspecified areas of the body, you should consult a dermatologist? In the past year, I have visited several dermatologists and traditional Chinese medicine practitioners. The dermatologist diagnosed me with allergic eczema and prescribed topical...

"Scalp tingling" Since high school, every winter, whenever I eat hot or spicy food, or transition from the cold outdoors to a warm indoor environment, I experience an unbearable sensation on my scalp and even my face, as if being pricked by a million needles. This does ...

White discoloration above the anus? Hello, doctor. For the past two days, I've been experiencing pain above the anus (when wiping). I took a look with a camera and noticed some white areas, but I couldn't see clearly what they were. When I wiped with a wet tissue, there...

Cracked corners of the mouth, which may be itchy and difficult to treat? Hello, my mouth corners have been itchy for a long time, resembling eczema. I have visited several dermatology clinics, and most of them said it was too dry and recommended using lotion or maintaining cleanl...

Recurrent facial eczema of unknown origin? Hello Doctor: Since the beginning of this year, I have been experiencing eczema on my face. After seeing a doctor and applying medication, it improves somewhat, but about a week after stopping the medication, the eczema starts to flare u...

Chronic eczema Hello, doctor. I used to not have any allergies, but now I often experience itchy nose and hives. Recently, I developed eczema that took a long time to heal, but it has now relapsed into chronic eczema. It's really frustrating because I have patches on my neck...

Swelling and redness in the groin area? Dr. Huang: I would like to ask you about some recent issues. I have developed three to four areas of red raised lesions on the skin of my scrotum. I visited a doctor who diagnosed it as neurodermatitis (triggered by stress and lack of sleep...

Can eczema be wrapped with gauze? Dr. Huang: Since my eczema is located in the groin and genital area, it often experiences friction. Can I wrap it with gauze? I'm also concerned about breathability. I've heard that using ice packs over clothing can help reduce itching....

Clinical symptoms Clinical symptoms = itching in the skin near the armpits, groin (male genital area), and anus. Based on my symptoms: 1. Intertrigo 2. Tinea cruris 3. Scrotal eczema 4. Scabies 5. Pubic lice. Which one is correct? Thank you! Sincerely, Yao-Hui Yeh.

Worried about transmission? Dr. Du, may I ask if dyshidrotic eczema is contagious? Every summer, I get small blisters on my hands that are very itchy! I recently noticed that my daughter’s hands are also itchy, and I’m wondering if I transmitted it to her.

Sweat blisters; rash. Masturbation? I previously had pompholyx on my hands, and now I have small red spots on my genitals. Could this be a sexually transmitted infection or pompholyx (I have not had sexual experience)? If it is pompholyx, will applying pompholyx medication help? ...