Fingers, Dermatology FAQ

After the swelling of the cheeks subsides, there is still a flat, pancake-like tissue that has not healed? Hello Dr. Lee, my question is related to the extraction of my wisdom tooth, but it seems to be more of a dermatological issue, so I would like to ask you. Three months ago, ...

Small red spots appear on the fingers, and they disappear when pressed? Hello Doctor, I didn't notice when it started, but it should be recent. I have two very tiny red spots on my left ring finger. They are not close to each other; one is on the side of the finger and the o...

Unexplained peeling of the palms? Hello Doctor, my fingers initially had dry, cracked skin at the tips, so I applied petroleum jelly every night. However, after two years, not only did it not improve, but it also seemed to spread, and now almost my entire palm is peeling. Sometim...

Regarding the separation of the epidermis and dermis layers? Skin parasites? Hello Doctor, my forehead skin has been infested by parasites that are transparent. For years, their tentacles have been inserted into my forehead's nerves and blood vessels, causing inflammation, p...

Red spots on the palm? Hello doctor, a few days ago I noticed a tingling sensation in my right hand fingers when bending them, but it went away. However, now I have red spots on my palm, and I experience a sharp pain when rubbing lotion on my hands. What could this condition be?

Diabetic wounds take a long time to heal? Doctor, I have diabetes, and my fingers and feet originally had blisters that have burst and turned into larger ulcers. I have been applying artificial skin and changing it diligently every day, but it hasn't healed. One day, I came ...

Nail splitting issues? Hello doctor, I have a severe cracking issue with the nails on both of my thumbs, and the nail beds are uneven. There is a deep vertical groove in the middle of the nails. I have tried nail filing, but it is too deep to smooth out. I have seen doctors regar...

Eczema medication issues? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, my father visited a dermatologist and was diagnosed with eczema on the soles of his feet and fingers. He was prescribed Betamethasone ointment to apply. I would like to ask how long it takes for the ointment to dry. I am concerne...

Can drug side effects cause nail bed separation? Hello, doctor. Earlier this year, I started experiencing issues related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and under the guidance of a psychiatrist, I began taking Topiramate (10 tablets per day), Metoprolol (2 tablets per ...

Can drug side effects cause nail bed separation? Hello, doctor. Earlier this year, I started experiencing issues related to autonomic nervous system dysregulation, and under the guidance of a psychiatrist, I began taking Topiramate (10 tablets/day), Bisoprolol (2 tablets/day), an...

Calluses on fingers? I have had a peculiar habit since childhood, which is to rub my fingers, resulting in the formation of large calluses. Even when the calluses crack and bleed, causing sharp pain, I still tend to touch them. Currently, the calluses are soft and feel itchy when...

Small black mole on the finger? Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed a very small black mole on the back of my finger, surrounded by some brown spots. I would like to know if moles like this typically undergo changes. Additionally, I have many black moles on the skin of my scrotum ...

Is it normal for the skin on the fingers to wrinkle when a psoriasis patient takes oral acitretin? Hello, I was recently diagnosed with psoriasis by a dermatologist, and the doctor prescribed me oral retinoids. Today is the 8th day of my medication, and I've noticed that the...

Cryotherapy has been effective for several years, with varying results? I have viral warts on both my fingers and toes. I've been undergoing cryotherapy for nearly two to three years, but my condition hasn't improved, so I would like to seek opinions from other doctors....

There is a painless, itchy bump on my lip that resembles a pimple? I initially thought there was something sticky and dry on the upper right corner of my lip. After picking at it with my fingers, it bled, and I realized it looked like a pimple. However, it doesn't hurt or it...

Sweat eczema Hello, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers and toes intermittently, and I have gotten used to it. However, a couple of days ago, it suddenly became hot, and I started scratching the area below my wrists. The next day, my hands and arms became ex...

Sweat eczema Hello, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers and toes from time to time, and I have gotten used to it. However, a few days ago, it suddenly got hot, and I started scratching the area below my wrists. The next day, my arms and hands became extremel...

Skin discomfort occurs after friction? I sometimes feel discomfort on my skin when it rubs against surfaces, such as when typing on a computer or using a smartphone. My fingers, especially the more commonly used ones like the index and thumb, experience a slight discomfort when t...

Could you please tell me what disease this is? Hello, doctor. Today on the subway, I saw a passenger whose hands appeared somewhat swollen, with the skin showing a mix of pink and flesh-colored patches. It seemed that due to his constant picking at his hands, the skin was broken ...

Yellowing of the nails? Hello, doctor. I have already seen a dermatologist who confirmed that the tips of my fingers and toes are indeed yellow, but it is not a fungal infection. The doctor suspects it may be due to food or other substances causing staining. However, since this h...