Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

Rash and itching on the limbs, but no rash on the body? I am a Malaysian international student. I originally had skin sensitivity issues around my joints, but after arriving in Taiwan, the sensitivity around my joints disappeared. However, I developed large patches of rash on my ...

Eyelid dermatitis - medication consultation (Ganderson) A 14-year-old child has redness, swelling, and scaling around the eyes, with some exudate. Initially, they were taken to an ophthalmologist who prescribed "Erythromycin" and advised that if there was no improvement...

Healed wounds can develop into eczema? Hello Dr. Lee: I have a history of nasal allergies, and last year I was diagnosed with contact dermatitis. I've noticed that whenever I have a wound, such as a minor abrasion or a cut from a utility knife, it tends to develop into an ec...

Blisters on hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. I originally had athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Last November, I took oral medication for over three months, and my onychomycosis has mostly improved, with only a small area remaining on my big toe. Before taking the medication, ...

Over-the-counter medications In the past few months, I have seen a dermatologist three times who diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. I forgot the names of the medications prescribed during the first two visits, but I remember they were controlled substances. The third prescr...

Calluses on the toes Hello, my toes have been repeatedly developing something, and I couldn't find matching symptoms online, so I'm here to ask. The symptoms include itching in the toe joints that gets worse with scratching, and after a while, black, hard skin develops ...

Heel scaling and thickening (with attached link and images) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing scaling and thickening of my heels for the past two to three years. Some doctors have suggested it might be keratotic athlete's foot, while others have mentioned eczema or dysh...

Nipple eczema with increased pigmentation? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of this year, I experienced itching on my right areola, which was later diagnosed as eczema by a dermatologist. I was prescribed medication to apply, but it has still resulted in hyperpigmentation. Recently...

Itchy skin on the hands with the appearance of wrinkles? Hello Dr. Wu, I have developed skin itching on my wrist (to the point of breaking the skin), and about two days later, I noticed stretch mark-like lines appearing near my wrist. I visited a dermatologist who said that the i...

Peeling skin after treatment for underarm itching? Hello Dr. Wu: A few days ago, I visited a doctor due to a hemangioma and also mentioned that I have acne on my back and itching under my arms. The doctor diagnosed me with seborrheic folliculitis and prescribed "Lomefloxacin...

Fungal infection and rash on the inner thighs? Originally, I went to see a dermatologist because of tinea cruris. Although it had been years (it used to itch, but then it stopped), the area of the tinea cruris was getting larger, so I sought medical attention. After applying a to...

Scarring / Hyperpigmentation Can I ask the doctor, because I have long-term eczema and allergy issues, I tend to develop scars on the affected areas. What is the best way to remove these scars or hyperpigmentation? Is it effective to use scar gel? Thank you, doctor!

The areola is secreting a yellowish fluid? Hello, I am 12 years old. A few months ago, I started experiencing itching around my areolas, so I would rub them through my clothes. Recently, for some reason, the area around my areolas has started to swell and secrete a yellowish flui...

Grayish lumps in the skin at the fingertips? Hello doctor, about a month ago I noticed a small dark spot on the tip of my right middle finger that is a brownish-gray color. It seems to be located deeper in the skin, is not raised, and does not hurt. I didn't pay much attenti...

Red itchy blisters Hello, doctor. I have a third-degree burn on the dorsum of my foot, and I have been changing the dressing for over a month. However, two days ago, the area around the wound suddenly became extremely itchy, red, and developed a blister-like appearance. I consult...

Could this be dyshidrotic eczema? I accidentally discovered transparent dots in the fingerprints on my fingers. They are not painful, itchy, or raised. What could this be? Is it dyshidrotic eczema or a viral wart?

Atopic dermatitis Hello, doctor. I have been suffering from atopic dermatitis for five years. In the past, during physical education classes in middle and high school, I experienced intense itching all over my body due to overheating and sweating. After each physical education se...

Scrotal issues, melanin, and brown spots? Hello, Dr. Wu. I have some questions regarding the skin on my scrotum and the surrounding area of my penis. I recall that last year, I noticed many small spots on the side of my scrotum near the groin. They are not exactly black; they app...

Diagnosis of athlete's foot and dyshidrotic eczema? I have been troubled by athlete's foot for many years. I have used a certain brand of ointment that was effective, but it quickly recurred. I consulted dermatologists, and some said it was athlete's foot while oth...

Calluses on the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor: My father has had calluses or dead skin on the soles of his feet for several years. A few years ago, he visited a dermatology clinic for about a year, where he was treated with cryotherapy. However, he mentioned that after a year, ...