Foot, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Postoperative itching of the skin? Hello Doctor: I am 52 years old. When I was a teenager, I had a corn on my foot that was successfully removed through surgery. However, in the past year, the surgical site has been itching frequently. What could be the reason for this? Do I need...

Red spots I recently noticed many small red dots on the top of my foot. What could this be, and is it serious?

Is it necessary to seek medical treatment and medication for frostbite? Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with plantar fasciitis and decided to use ice therapy to alleviate the symptoms. However, I accidentally overdid it by applying an ice pack directly to my skin for about ...

Toe skin issues Hello doctor, I have developed a thick layer of skin on the side of my toe. Initially, it was just that, but later a dark patch appeared near the nail. Now, another toe on the opposite foot has also developed a similar dark patch near the nail. Sometimes it hurts ...

Foot problems Your mother has developed wounds on her toes and the sole of her left foot. She has diabetes and is currently on medication to manage it. The right foot appears normal. I would like to know if this could be related to her diabetes.

The athlete's foot is becoming increasingly severe? My mother started experiencing peeling on one foot in May, which was sometimes itchy and sometimes not. The main issue was that the peeling caused pain due to friction. After visiting a clinic, she was diagnosed with athlet...

Fungal infection I often experience peeling skin on my feet, which has not healed and is gradually expanding in area. I initially thought it was athlete's foot, but it doesn't feel itchy. This condition has persisted for over a year, and since it hasn't affected me...

Hello, I would like to ask a question about viral warts? Hello, doctor. I have been living abroad for many years and returned to Taiwan last year. While I was overseas, I noticed a raised lesion on the sole of my foot, but since it was not painful and did not affect my walking or...

My hands and feet are very itchy? I used to have a frequent problem with itchy hands and feet when I was younger, and I often experienced excessive sweating in my hands and feet. I had small blisters, peeling skin, and redness on my hands, and even when I applied medication, the ...

Skin issues Hello Doctor: I work in cleaning and wear rubber boots every day, regardless of the season. I had athlete's foot before I became a cleaner, which has led to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) in both feet, and it keeps recurring. Sometimes when I have to work ...

Skin exfoliation issues? Hello, doctor. I used a foot mask containing alpha hydroxy acids two days ago, and my feet are now red and itchy, possibly due to prolonged use. Is this a sign of an allergy to alpha hydroxy acids? If so, how long does it typically take for it to heal on ...

The frequency of medication application and washing for athlete's foot? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the antifungal creams clotrimazole and bifonazole for athlete's foot. Is there any recommendation stating that "before each application" or "b...

Regarding corns, the development of blisters after cryotherapy? Hello Doctor: I previously had a viral wart on the sole of my foot, which has been mostly resolved with cryotherapy. However, during my follow-up visit, the clinic doctor informed me that I also had a corn, so they p...

Hello, doctor. I would like to inquire on behalf of my father. There is a bruise-like lump the size of a soybean on the side of his left foot near the big toe joint? Hello Doctor, I am inquiring on behalf of my father. He is currently 78 years old and has diabetes, which he manag...

Is treatment necessary for bruising after a blister has healed? Hello Doctor, I recently developed a blister on the sole of my foot due to exercise. I have looked up some opinions from past internet users who consulted doctors, and most suggested that the body can absorb it on it...

I am not sure if it is a corn? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask: Q1: There is a red area under the big toe on my right foot. I have previously had a corn, so I have a general idea of what it looks like, but this time it is somewhat oval-shaped and does not have a central point ...

Paronychia & Dyshidrotic Eczema I'm sorry, doctor. I would like to ask about my ongoing issue with paronychia, which has been complicated by herpetic eruptions. I previously had orthodontic treatment elsewhere, but recently I've experienced another flare-up of paron...

Athlete's foot and cellulitis? A few days ago, I was diagnosed with cellulitis between my toes on my big toe. Currently, I am primarily being treated for cellulitis. However, during the treatment, I noticed that fluid is seeping out, and it feels like I might have a macerate...

Excessive sweating on the soles of the feet? Excessive sweating on the soles of the feet and hands, often accompanied by odor, may indicate a condition known as hyperhidrosis. This can be caused by various factors, including genetic predisposition, hormonal changes, or underlying...

Issues related to moles? Hello, doctor. Previously, I visited a dermatologist because I noticed a black spot on the sole of my foot. Recently, while wearing shorts, I discovered a round, flat black mole next to my knee, but I'm not sure if it has been there for a long time; ...