Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Redness and itching of the foreskin? I would like to inquire about a situation where, after masturbation, the area around the foreskin became tight, very red, and extremely itchy. It now appears rough and wrinkled, with some peeling, but the glans is unaffected, and there is no d...

Chronic urticaria related? Hello Dr. Wu: Since around the summer of 2020, I have been experiencing itching in my legs, which, after scratching, led to bleeding and scarring. I have also noticed some slight scaling and have been diligently applying moisturizer. This condition has ...

Doctor Wu, could my skin issue be a fungal infection? Can I purchase medication at the pharmacy for self-treatment? Dear Dr. Wu/Director, In recent years, my skin has developed red, spot-like rashes every autumn and winter. I have attached a photo of the affected area for your r...

Itchy bumps on the skin? Hello Doctor, around early October, I noticed some red bumps appearing in my groin area that were itchy, especially at night. After a while, I went to the pharmacy and bought a steroid cream (since I am currently abroad), and I’m not sure if it was the cr...

Can acid-based skincare products be used in combination with Dermalux water-soluble cream? Hello Doctor: I have acne on my face and seborrheic folliculitis on my body. Are acid-based products (such as retinol, salicylic acid, and tranexamic acid) suitable for me? Or should they b...

Years of distress? I have been struggling with eczema for many years, and recently it has flared up after I started going to the gym. The scars and redness are distributed on my chest, back, intimate areas, and neck, but suddenly in the past couple of days, I have developed many ...

Excessive application of medication can lead to skin thinning? Hello Doctor, I previously visited a dermatology clinic due to scrotal eczema, where I was prescribed steroid medications for 3-4 months. Since then, my skin has become very thin after applying the medication. It has ...

The eyelid is red and has not improved for a long time? Hello, last month I first noticed a rough area on my upper eyelid, which later became itchy and red, but there was no swelling. Over the past three weeks, I have seen both an ophthalmologist and a dermatologist. The ophthalm...

Immune system Hello doctor, I was diagnosed with lupus erythematosus when I was young and have been under regular follow-up. Now that I am married and have moved, I found a rheumatologist who continued my care. He drew blood and said he didn't see those markers anymore and t...

Areola peeling with nipple discharge? Hello Doctor, a few days ago I noticed that the left side of my bra has become dirty, with some yellow discharge sticking to it. There is also peeling around the areola that has persisted for about a week. The nipple itself is not painful or ...

Is this eczema? Hello Doctor, recently I have developed red, bumpy spots on the back of my hand that sometimes itch. They subsided yesterday but have reappeared today. I'm not sure if it is eczema, so I would like to ask for your opinion. The photo can be found at the follow...

Is it eczema or tinea? Could you please clarify if the lesions on the calf are eczema or tinea? I have seen a doctor who diagnosed it as eczema some time ago. Is it still effective to apply the ointment? Thank you. Sometimes it itches, and it tends to be redder after showering.

Is it eczema, bed bugs, or tinea? I have red, very itchy patches on my skin, about the size of a large thumb, with smaller spots clustered in the same area. The smaller spots resemble mosquito bites, while the larger patches do not have that biting sensation; they look similar to...

Hyperpigmentation on the inner thighs and buttocks has not resolved for many years? Hello Dr. Wu, about seven years ago, I developed severe eczema on the inner thighs and buttocks due to poor hygiene management. After healing, I expected the hyperpigmentation to fade within a yea...

My hands and feet are very itchy? I used to have a frequent problem with itchy hands and feet when I was younger, and I often experienced excessive sweating in my hands and feet. I had small blisters, peeling skin, and redness on my hands, and even when I applied medication, the ...

A black circular lump in the middle of the testicle that is painful to touch? Hello, doctor. As mentioned, I have developed around ten black circular nodules between my testicles, which are painful to the touch. I have applied some eczema cream and steroid ointment at home, but t...

Old scars suddenly exuding serous fluid? Hello, the person in question is my mother, who is 50 years old. She has a scar on her cheekbone, which is an acne scar from her youth. For the past two months, she has been experiencing symptoms such as itching and oozing from the scar, w...

Itching and redness in the ankle area that has persisted for one year? I have been experiencing itching in my ankle for several years, and despite visiting a dermatologist and using prescribed ointments, it hasn't improved. Some areas have developed thickened skin, and I...

Suspected eczema was shown to the doctor, but they were not very certain? Hello Dr. Wu: (I have atopic dermatitis) I live in Germany, and after moving recently, I kept my windows and doors closed for a few days to avoid mosquito bites since I haven't installed screens yet. A...

Black spots on the glans penis? Hello, I noticed a black spot on the glans while showering yesterday. The color isn't very dark, but it's getting larger. It doesn't hurt, but my testicles are itchy. What could this be a symptom of?