Eczema, Dermatology FAQ - Page 9

The issue of coin dermatitis? Hello Doctor, I have recently developed nummular eczema. I have already seen a doctor, and the nummular eczema on my ankle has healed after applying medication. However, this past week, I have started to notice eight red and very itchy rashes appeari...

Can I swim with eczema on my fingers? I have been experiencing eczema on my fingers for a while now, and it occurs every year. I once consulted a doctor who prescribed Betamethasone ointment. Each time I applied it, the condition improved, but after stopping the medication, the e...

Herpes simplex, dyshidrotic eczema Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with genital herpes (located on the buttocks) in mid-October. Today (November 16), I noticed small, clustered blisters on my hand that are very itchy, but the skin is not red or swollen; it has a normal skin color....

Erythema of the posterior and medial thigh? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing some red spots on the inner and back side of my left thigh, approximately the size of a thumb nail. The red spots sometimes itch and are slightly raised, while at other times they are completely fl...

My fingers have eczema again..? About two years ago, I noticed that my right finger had small lumps of clear fluid beneath the skin. After a while, that area would start to break open, and underneath, it felt "hollow." When I gently pressed with my nail, I could clearly...

Dyshidrotic eczema or athlete's foot? Hello doctor, since I visited the Gaomei Wetlands in Taichung, I have developed blisters on the toes of my right foot, specifically on the index and middle toes. They heal on their own but then start to peel. The small blisters are somew...

Diagnosis of vitiligo? Hello, my face started showing white patches about two months ago. I have seen several doctors, and the answers I received were quite different: 1. It might be due to previous eczema causing damage to the melanocytes, and it should gradually return to norma...

Eczema herpeticum expansion Hello, I have been suffering from dyshidrotic eczema for several years. Initially, it was only on one finger, but it has gradually spread, and now even my palms and the back of my hands are affected, with frequent blisters appearing. I would like to as...

Fingernails and skin? Hello, I accidentally injured my thumb, causing a separation between the nail and the skin underneath. After a while, I started developing small eczema on my finger that itches. The nail also became pitted and uneven. I visited the doctor twice, and both tim...

Inner thigh rash Hello, I have a rash on the inner thigh that runs down in a line. The doctor said it is eczema but prescribed me Bactroban. Does this mean there is a concurrent fungal infection? I'm really anxious, could it be a Candida infection?

Scrotal eczema Hello, doctor. Recently, after masturbating, I felt that my scrotum was very itchy and red. After a few days, the itching has decreased, but it is still red. I checked and it looks a lot like scrotal eczema. If it is scrotal eczema, can I use Afloderm cream? Additi...

Genital skin issues Doctor, I would like to ask you about something. Since childhood, I have had "moles" near the skin of my testicles, and recently I have noticed that the moles have increased in number. They are flat, not raised, and I'm unsure if this is eczema ...

Medication for shingles after 2 days? Hello Doctor, on July 3rd, my father was diagnosed with shingles on his back. He noticed the rash on June 29th and applied eczema cream on his own. On the night of July 2nd, he experienced some back pain, and on July 3rd, he sought medical at...

Itchy white skin? I noticed that my testicles feel itchy when exposed to hot water while showering. Recently, I observed a white patch on the surface that feels smooth to the touch. What could this be? Is it eczema or tinea cruris?

Recurrent viral warts? Hello, I had a viral wart on the sole of my foot with a diameter of 0.5 cm, which required weekly cryotherapy for two years at the hospital before it was cured. Towards the end of the foot treatment, I noticed a transparent small spot resembling eczema on m...

Eczema has persisted for six months, and there is no medication that can treat it? I have had eczema since childhood, and it would improve after treatment, with no recurrences for a long time. However, last year, I started experiencing flare-ups again, and the affected areas have...

Regarding nail issues caused by recurrent dyshidrotic eczema? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema for about four months now, with continuous flare-ups during this time. Initially, the affected area was limited to my right ring finger, and after two months, t...

Red rash on the body that does not itch? Recently, I developed some oval-shaped, dry, cracked lesions on my limbs and back. After seeing a dermatologist, I was diagnosed with eczema. After using topical medication and taking oral medication, there was improvement (approximately t...

Red, itchy lesions that have not healed for a long time? Hello, doctor. I have had atopic dermatitis since childhood, but it hasn't been severe except for my neck, which is mostly just red with a few areas being more swollen. Recently, my finger joints became suddenly very i...

Is this a fungal infection or eczema? Hello Dr. Wu: At the end of September to early October, I noticed symmetrical rashes on both sides of my perineum. Initially, I thought it was eczema caused by using sanitary pads during my menstrual period. I usually don't have much itc...