Folliculitis, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

After hair removal, hair grows under the skin, and the surrounding area is red and swollen, with the affected area turning black? Hello Doctor, I have a habit of plucking hair myself. A couple of months ago, I removed the hair below my navel, but it instead grew under the skin, f...

Moles and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation? Dear Dr. Wu, Thank you very much for your personal advice regarding the article "<a href='https://adoctor.tw/article/151906'>#151906 Black Dots on the Scalp</a>". I would like to seek your expertise f...

Black circular spots on the scalp? Dear Dr. Wu, I recently discovered a small black spot on the back of my head, approximately 0.2 to 0.3 centimeters in size. I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. Can moles develop on the scalp (where there is hair)? Is it possibl...

Growths in the pubic area? I have had a red, raised bump that resembles a sarcoma for about a week. It looks similar to a blister, with a smooth and shiny surface, and it is evident that there is fluid inside. It has not been getting larger, but sometimes it leaks fluid. I previo...

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, ...

Boils and folliculitis issues? Hello, Director Wu! Two months ago, I had an abscess on my left buttock that required incision and drainage at a surgical clinic, where the pus was removed. I had a similar issue in the past, where the abscess burst and the pus drained out, leading ...

Folliculitis Seborrheic Dermatitis I have developed many pimples on my scalp, some of which are itchy and painful. This has been ongoing for several years, and despite repeated treatments, I have not been able to cure it. I consulted a doctor who prescribed a cream containing Fus...

Recurrent folliculitis Hello doctor, I often experience recurrent folliculitis in the vulvar area. I have consulted with a gynecologist, but the recurrence continues. If I want to find a permanent solution, should I see a dermatologist or a surgeon?

Folliculitis worsened after consultation? I have been studying in Tainan for the past two years, and since the second semester of my sophomore year, whenever the weather gets hot or during the summer, I start to develop urticaria and eczema that I didn't have before. The ecz...

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 ...

The issue of recurrent folliculitis? Hello, I have been experiencing folliculitis issues for the past few months. It started with small red bumps that developed a white head, and after a few days, they would swell and discharge pus and blood. Recently, this has occurred 1 to 2 ti...

Groin issues? Hello Doctor: Recently, I developed a red, painful bump in my groin area that resembled a pimple. After squeezing it, it bled. A dermatologist diagnosed it as folliculitis. After a while, it became a bit hard, measuring about 0.5 centimeters or less. So, I would lik...

The issue of warts? I have been experiencing heat and occasional itching in my genital area, which led me to shave. I discovered a small, skin-colored bump at the base of my pubic hair, measuring about 0.1 cm. Due to my anxiety, I consulted a doctor who advised me to monitor it, ...

Oral antibiotic administration? I would like to ask the doctor, I previously saw on a specific website that long-term use of oral antibiotics can affect the skin microbiome balance, making the skin more susceptible to infections such as folliculitis. What is considered "long...

Pearly penile papules In the past week or two, I developed red, swollen bumps on my penis that looked like pimples. I went to a dermatologist, and they were able to extract pus from them. After taking medication for over a week, I thought it had cleared up, but they reappeared. C...

Amoxicillin for treating folliculitis? I visited a dermatology clinic in Tainan around mid-June, where the doctor prescribed oral minocycline to treat my acne folliculitis. After taking it for two weeks, the doctor felt that minocycline was not effective for my acne, so he switch...

After using hair removal cream, After using hair removal cream, it seems that the cream was left on for too long, resulting in a stinging sensation and redness. Visually, the pores appear to be inflamed and damaged. What type of ointment should I apply to reduce the redness? Shou...

Vulvar Melanosis Hello doctor, what is the difference between perineal melanosis and vulvar melanosis? What are the treatment options? Is it considered serious? Since there is very little information available, which specialty should I consult? Additionally, I have been experienc...

Folliculitis or rash? Attached image? I have recently noticed intense itching on my chin over the past couple of days. After researching online, I'm still unsure whether it's a rash or folliculitis. Since I'm currently in Japan, I would like to ask a physician whic...

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 ...