Foot, Dermatology FAQ - Page 10

Uncertain whether it is scabies or dyshidrotic eczema? Last October and this May, I experienced eczema, and the doctor prescribed me BCC and BCG ointments to apply. At that time, I was being treated at a clinic near my school in Taipei. After moving to Taipei for my studies, I oc...

Cryotherapy After completing a cryotherapy session, I noticed that after showering and applying medication, the dead skin on the bottom of my foot started to peel off, revealing an invasive-looking indentation filled with many thread-like structures that felt like skin being pull...

I have been undergoing cryotherapy for warts for almost a year, but they still haven't improved? I developed a black, slightly raised spot on the sole of my foot, so I went to see a dermatologist in Taoyuan. The doctor diagnosed it as a corn and performed cryotherapy. Later,...

Mosquito bites A long time ago, my foot was bitten by mosquitoes, and currently, there is a small round bump that resembles a lipoma with no external injury. This spot is often extremely itchy. Should I go to the pharmacy to buy oral medication along with topical ointment, or do ...

Recently underwent carbon dioxide laser surgery for viral warts? Hello, my brother has developed several viral warts on the soles of his feet (including between the toes and under the toenails) and on the tops of his feet. The number is quite significant, and it has extended to t...

Fungal infection I have athlete's foot, and now it has spread to my hands. I would like to ask the doctor: 1. Can I apply a keratolytic agent on my hands before using an antifungal cream? 2. I have a wound on my calf. If the wound is scabbed and it itches, can I scratch it w...

Cellulitis On the morning of April 28, my mother experienced redness and swelling in her right foot. By the evening, when she visited an orthopedic specialist, it had progressed to swelling and pain. The doctor suggested that it might be cellulitis caused by an insect bite, but s...

Hong Kong foot and mouth disease? Due to the work environment, I developed athlete's foot, and it seems that I also have a fungal infection on my hands. I might have transmitted it to my mother, who went to see a doctor. The doctor prescribed Fucidin spray and Melaleuca Fuci...

Cryotherapy for blisters Hello, doctor. I have developed several warts on my foot and underwent cryotherapy. After the treatment, there are almost large blisters on the affected area (slightly bloody). If the pain is severe, can I take pain relievers? How should I handle it if th...

Skin allergy Hello Doctor: I have an allergy on my foot, and the affected area appears deep red when I am standing. When I sit or elevate my foot, the affected area returns to its original skin color. Does this mean that once the inflammation in the allergic area subsides (and it...

Skin issues Hello doctor, I've been experiencing some issues for the past few months. I moved into a new apartment (studio) last August, and after living here for a while, I've noticed that the room is very humid and has a strong musty smell. At the end of October, I in...

Onychomycosis? Hello Dr. Wu: I have athlete's foot that has led to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). I consulted a dermatologist, and due to my elevated liver enzymes, the dermatologist prescribed a topical antifungal ointment for me to apply. Initially, all ten of my t...

Insect bites leading to granuloma formation? Recently, I suddenly noticed a growth on my foot that looked like a granuloma. I went to a clinic, and they said it was caused by an insect bite. They prescribed medication and topical treatment, which should help it resolve, but it ha...

There are more than 30 warts on my left foot? Approximately in October 2016, I developed a growth on my left foot. My mother told me it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek medical attention. By early November, I had developed 4 to 5 more growths. After researching online...

A 1-year-old infant has a mole on the sole of the foot? Hello Dr. Wu, my son developed a mole on the sole of his foot when he was 6 to 7 months old. Now, at 1 year and 1 month, the mole measures approximately 0.2 by 0.1 cm and is rectangular in shape. It feels smooth to the touch...

The nails exhibit a purple discoloration? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed a slight pain in my left big toe. Pressing on it causes significant pain, and this has persisted for several days. Initially, there were no other unusual symptoms, but today I observed that the nail ...

Allergic reaction? Doctor, I recently started experiencing peeling skin and blisters, and after seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with athlete's foot and given an ointment. However, a few days later, I noticed small blisters on my palms. I went to see another doctor, who said...

Treatment of warts? I would like to ask about a wart infection I got while swimming during the summer. I later discovered a large wart on the sole of my foot. 1. I previously used a nail clipper to trim the surrounding callus of the wart. If I disinfect it with alcohol, can I use...

Warts and skin? Hello doctor, I would like to ask, I have been diagnosed with dyshidrotic eczema on the dorsum of my foot, which has caused cracking. If the warts on the sole come into contact with the cracked areas, will they be contagious?

The number of treatments required for corn removal? Last week, I went to the hospital and it was confirmed that the growth on the sole of my foot is a corn. The doctor performed cryotherapy on it, but did not mention if I need to return for a second treatment. I would like to kno...