Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 29

Eczema and athlete's foot? Hello Dr. Jiang, I would like to ask about my situation. I visited two different hospitals for dermatology. Since I ran out of my ointment, I went to a clinic. The first hospital diagnosed me with athlete's foot, and the ointment's name s...

Chronic eczema I have been experiencing itching on my neck and buttocks for many years without knowing the cause. Sometimes the itching becomes unbearable, and scratching leads to broken skin, which is even more uncomfortable. However, during the winter months, the symptoms seem ...

Peeling skin on a child's fingers? The child's hands have been peeling continuously, especially at the fingertips, and it has recently worsened. Initially, there were just small blisters, but now the affected area is expanding, and almost every fingertip is involved, wh...

Red spots I recently noticed many small red spots on the head of my penis, and sometimes they itch. I recently had sexual intercourse with my girlfriend; could I have contracted an infection? Additionally, I have a small red spot on my right arm. Is there a connection, or could i...

Why do my toes, which appear normal, itch while I'm sleeping? Hello Doctor: My left big toe has been itchy while I sleep for the past few weeks, but I don't feel much during the day. I have seen a doctor, but since there are no visible abnormalities, the doctor is unsur...

What should I do if my skin is red? I have redness on my face and around my neck, and during cold weather, I also experience peeling. I visited a small clinic, and the doctor said it is allergic atopic dermatitis. Is there a way to completely cure this condition? Also, what type ...

Why has my skin worsened after using the tretinoin prescribed by my doctor? Last Wednesday, I visited a dermatologist. The doctor said I have a lot of acne and comedones, so they prescribed me Tretinoin 0.08% cream to apply. However, after using it, my skin developed symptoms suc...

Pale lips Could skin diseases cause persistent whitening of the lips, especially during winter when the lips may become flaky and swollen?

Sudden appearance of small blisters on the hand..? Recently, I've been experiencing small blisters on my hands for no apparent reason. They aren't caused by burns from water, and they are itchy. I tend to scratch them open. (This shouldn't be dyshidrosis since it&#...

Nodular prurigo Hello Dr. Cheng, I have developed several dozen small nodular lesions on my body, which has caused me significant emotional distress. Here’s my situation: I have had skin issues since childhood, often experiencing eczema and something resembling tinea, primarily...

Itchy and red skin? Hello Doctor: My mother has been seeing a dermatologist for nearly a month and has received injections, but there has been no improvement; she is still itching. She is seventy years old, and some doctors say it is eczema while others say it is urticaria, but n...

Eczema issues Hello Doctor: I previously had eczema on my neck and consulted a doctor who prescribed medication. However, I noticed that after it improved, the eczema reappeared shortly after. I'm not sure how to manage it. Are there any topical treatments I can use to preve...

If you have pompholyx (dyshidrotic eczema), you should avoid certain foods, including: Doctor, what foods should I avoid? Every time I wear cloth shoes, I start to get blisters, and they itch a lot. Can I sprinkle foot powder inside my shoes? My feet don't feel smooth like m...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Hello, I have a 10-year-old daughter who experiences itching in the vulvar area, especially after taking a bath at night. We have seen doctors before, and the ointment prescribed did not help; she just cries herself to sleep or keeps...

The skin issue still hasn't improved..? Dr. Cheng: Hello! I visited your outpatient department on September 21, 2004. You prescribed two topical medications, one for treating eczema, Splumin cream (which is very effective); and an antibiotic, Fusotex cream. Was your diagnosi...

Issues between the toes? Hello, Doctor: I have experienced issues between my toes. Could you please explain the causes and treatment methods? (1) On the first day, I felt a slight itch in the affected area, and after two to three days, a small blister appeared, which was also itc...

Psoriasis Hello... I would like to ask... I have chronic atopic dermatitis. Recently, my dermatologist told me that it has turned into psoriasis. Can atopic dermatitis transform into psoriasis? Is it curable? And is atopic dermatitis what is commonly referred to as eczema?

Atopic dermatitis I am a patient with atopic dermatitis. I have actually come to accept the fact that I have this condition, so I don't have much trouble in my daily life. I also try to avoid situations that may cause me distress, whether psychologically or physically. Howev...

Can eczema be treated with over-the-counter medications? Hello, about six months ago, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with eczema. The doctor prescribed topical medication for me to apply, and I didn't have any issues afterward. However, recently I've started...

There is peeling skin on the glans that resembles a fungal infection? Hello doctor: I am a high school student... A few months ago, I noticed that the glans of my penis has been shedding skin similar to a fungal infection. I initially ignored it, but the peeling continues. I am q...