Fingers, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

Care for blisters caused by hot melt adhesive burns one week ago? A week ago, while working with hot glue, I accidentally touched the adhesive. I rinsed it with water immediately, but blisters formed on my index and middle fingers. I applied an external antibiotic ointment (Bacit...

Small bump-like lesions suddenly appearing on the back of the hand? Today, a small pimple suddenly appeared on the back of my right hand, along with some pink spots that look like they have been scratched. There's also a small pimple on the joint of my index finger, and thes...

Sudden appearance of black spots on the fingers? Hello Doctor: A few days ago, I suddenly noticed two small black spots on my right thumb. I'm not sure if they are moles or something else. I would like to ask what this condition might be. Thank you for taking the time to res...

Nail problems Hello Doctor: I accidentally cut my cuticle and caused some bleeding while getting a manicure. It's been almost a week, and now my ring finger's cuticle feels slightly swollen. It doesn't hurt or itch; it just feels a bit more swollen than the cuticle...

Differences in rashes? What is the difference between the rashes caused by the feces of dead scabies mites and those caused by live scabies mites? How can one determine whether it is a recurrence due to live mites or a reaction to the remnants of dead mites? Is there a latency pe...

Persistent intermittent blisters on the skin for six months, occurring approximately every three weeks? A few hours before the formation of blisters, the skin becomes red and itchy, followed by the rapid development of blisters (which appear individually rather than densely clust...

There is a small raised bump on my hand that hurts when pressed? I woke up one morning and suddenly felt numbness in the tip of my right ring finger. It hurts when I press on it, but there are no visible signs. Upon closer inspection, I noticed a small, slightly raised bump that ...

Perianal acne Recently, I developed a pimple near my anus, which became somewhat swollen. On the seventh day, I squeezed it, and a mixture of pus and blood (mostly blood) came out. After squeezing, it shrank over the next few days but did not completely resolve. After two weeks, ...

Wart virus, skin Hello, doctor. In April, my husband trimmed our son's toenails without realizing that one of them had a viral wart. My husband has athlete's foot and often picks at his feet. At the beginning of June, he mentioned that there was something on the bottom ...

Will dyshidrotic eczema peel as it heals? Hello doctor, last week I developed small bumps on my palms and fingers. I saw a doctor who said it was dyshidrotic eczema. Now my fingers are peeling like this: https://imgur.com/Bbkj4vD. Can you tell me if this is healing and approximat...

Concerns about moles on the feet? Dear Dr. Li, I had a nail puncture my right foot during childhood, and after healing, a pigmented lesion gradually formed at the site, resulting in a black junctional nevus approximately 0.4 mm in size. This lesion has not changed in size or col...

Viral warts in the armpit? Hello, I would like to ask about a growth under my armpit that looks like a skin tag. After seeing a dermatologist, it was confirmed to be a viral wart, and I underwent cryotherapy. After returning home, I applied the cryotherapy ointment and accidental...

Hand problems Hello doctor, I recently noticed that after washing my hands or taking a shower, the skin between my fingers sometimes becomes dry and white. Is this a normal phenomenon? How can I address this issue? Thank you for your response.

Fear of infection? I work in a hospital and had contact with a patient who was under contact isolation. At that time, I was wearing a mask and gloves during the interaction. After the examination, I used alcohol-based hand sanitizer and washed my hands. I am concerned about poten...

Regarding scabies, body and clothing cleaning? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing itching all over my body, particularly between the fingers of my ring finger and on the sides of my elbows, where there are also some red bumps. Additionally, my armpits and buttoc...

Could it possibly not be scabies? Hello Doctor: Fourteen days ago, a nodule appeared on my scrotum (initially resembling folliculitis, it felt somewhat hard but was not painful like folliculitis, just mildly itchy. About 1-2 days later, it turned light red). The itching was most ...

Small red spots occasionally appear all over the body? Recently, I've noticed some irregular red spots appearing on my fingers, the back of my hands, and wrists. I did some research online and found that it might not be a serious issue. Indeed, after a while, the red spots f...

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...

Transmission routes of skin diseases? Hello, Director Wu. I would like to inquire about the transmission routes of skin diseases (I have researched that they can be classified as direct and indirect, but I still don't quite understand). 1. If my fingers accidentally touch ...

White patches have appeared on the body! My sister, born in 1994, has developed small white spots on her fingers, which currently appear to be mild. Recently, she has also noticed similar spots forming on her eyelids. We are unsure if there are any recommended doctors or treatmen...