Folliculitis, Dermatology FAQ - Page 18

Scalp.......? I have been experiencing an itchy scalp for about the past two years, with dandruff flaking off like snow. The itchiness is unbearable, and I can't help but scratch, which only makes the flakes worse. It's really frustrating! I have visited a dermatologist...

I don't know what disease it is? When I was in middle school, I started to develop small bumps on my buttocks that resembled pimples. Initially, they would feel hard, and after a day or two, they would become pus-filled. I would squeeze them, and dark red blood would come ou...

Itchy scalp? Hello, doctor: I am a student who rides a scooter to school every day, which takes about 40 minutes. I wear a helmet daily, and my scalp has been very itchy. When I touch it, I feel small painful bumps, but I wash my hair with a small amount of plant-based shampoo ev...

Wart? Between the vulva and the anus, approximately one centimeter closer to the vulva and slightly to the left, there is no visible abnormality on the surface, but I can feel a hard, unknown mass when I palpate it with my fingers. It is not painful or itchy, and I probably would...

Skin lesions? In the past two months, I have started to develop sores (referred to as "ding-a" in Taiwanese) on my hands, thighs, and buttocks. They are red, swollen, and produce pus and blood. I visited a clinic and received medication to apply, which healed the sores ...

Acne If I have pimples on my buttocks, could it be eczema? It tends to be more bothersome and itchy when I'm on my period, and some of the spots are light brown, resembling either sweat stains or acne scars. What medication should I use to treat this, and is it available at ...

Follicular occlusion Hello! I would like to ask what follicular occlusion is, what are its specific symptoms, what causes it, what are the solutions, and how long does the treatment take? I would appreciate your time in answering these questions. Thank you.

Skin issues Hello Doctor: Recently, due to high work stress and insufficient sleep for a period of time, I have developed some abnormal skin conditions. I have noticed some cyst-like bumps on my chest that resemble acne, with one or two of them having been inflamed and containing...

Medication for rashes? Dear Shangshin, It sounds like you may be experiencing a skin condition that could be related to a variety of factors. Since the rash under your neck resembles acne but is not inflamed or itchy, it could be a form of folliculitis, a contact dermatitis, or ...

Acne on the back? I have had many acne lesions on my back for over a decade, and they have never fully healed. Last year, I visited National Taiwan University Hospital and consulted Dr. Chen, who diagnosed it as folliculitis. After nearly five months of treatment, I was able to f...

How to treat folliculitis? I have developed folliculitis on both legs. I have seen a doctor, but the treatment was ineffective, and it continues to appear. After squeezing out the white, comedo-like substance, it leaves behind dark pigmentation. What should I do?

Herpes I used to have oral herpes, but now, around my menstrual period or when I have a cold, I easily develop 1-2 itchy papules near my genitals that resemble pimples. They tend to grow larger, become pus-filled, and eventually heal on their own. I have been married for six year...

Hair loss I am young, so why am I experiencing hair loss, and I have a red bump on my scalp that resembles an acne pimple? My scalp is also a bit itchy. What could be causing this condition? Is it still possible to remedy it now? What should I pay attention to in my diet? What ki...