Foot, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

There is a small black mole at the base of the penis? Hello, doctor. A few weeks ago, I visited a dermatologist because I had noticed a black mole on my scrotum that had been there for a long time. The doctor used some kind of light to examine it and said to just monitor it for n...

Use corn pads? Hello doctor, after using the corn patch (the skin on my foot peeled off), the area that was originally covered by the patch has become red and swollen, and it hurts when lightly pressed. Could this be dermatitis? Would applying a corticosteroid ointment help impro...

Treatment for plantar warts may involve cryotherapy, which can lead to the formation of blisters. After the procedure, proper aftercare is essential. Here are some recommended aftercare methods: 1. **Keep the area clean and dry**: Gently wash the treated area with mild soap and ...

Medical Report Hello Doctor, I have developed two moles on the edge of my foot (each less than 0.1 cm), which I discovered at the same time. Due to changes in size and irregular edges, I underwent excision surgery at the hospital. The outpatient physician indicated that the heal...

After oral treatment for keratotic athlete's foot was ineffective, seeking alternative treatment options? Dr. Wu: I have had extensive keratotic tinea pedis for many years. At the end of last year, I took oral Terbinafine 250mg for four months (three months covered by insura...

The skin develops one or two red rashes daily, which are itchy? Hello, I have small red bumps appearing all over my skin (including my thighs, calves, upper chest, arms, and backs of my hands) every day, usually one or two at a time. They resemble mosquito bites but are slightly ...

Is the likelihood of getting warts high? I recently visited a dermatologist, and the doctor said that I have warts on my foot that need to be treated with cryotherapy. However, I previously had eczema in my genital area, and I would like to know if the warts on my foot could be t...

Corn or wart? After completing my military service, I developed a growth on the area between my right little toe and the fourth toe. It gradually increased in size, initially appearing as a semicircular shape (approximately 0.6 cm). Later, a protrusion formed on the upper part of...

Warts and corns? 1. Hello, doctor. I have had a growth on the sole of my foot for a long time, and I always thought it was a corn. I looked up pictures online, and corns typically have a raised, round center, which matches what I have. Additionally, there are no small black dots ...

Diagnosed with stage III melanoma? Hello, my mother was diagnosed with stage III melanoma six months ago. It originated from a black mole on the sole of her foot and has metastasized to the lymph nodes in the popliteal fossa, where the doctor said the entire lymph node was black....

Onychomycosis and related issues? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about issues related to athlete's foot and onychomycosis. I am currently taking oral antifungal medication and applying a topical treatment. My question is: I have been on the oral medication for five week...

Is the blood test for herpes not accurate? Doctor, two years ago I went to a massage parlor, and about three days later, I started experiencing muscle spasms in my thigh. Subsequently, I developed rashes and blisters from my foot to the inner thigh, with seven blisters appearing ...

Sole ulcer disease issues Hello, doctor. Due to my work, my feet tend to sweat easily, and recently I've noticed an unpleasant odor that doesn't go away no matter how much I wash them. The soles of my feet have developed pitted scars that resemble coral reefs, but they ...

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 ...

Consultation with a physician regarding multiple issues? Hello, Doctor: I currently don't understand why my liver enzyme levels have dropped from 41 to 30, so I can take the antifungal medication, which I've been on for over two weeks. I only missed one dose because I o...

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...

Please feel free to ask your question? Hello, I work in cleaning and wear rubber boots and long pants uniforms every day, even during the hot summer. My sweat glands are particularly active, and during the summer, I get my underwear, outer pants, and clothes completely soaked whi...

Ichthyosis, viral warts Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. About two weeks ago, my husband mentioned that he has a hard, raised area on the sole of his foot that feels like thickened skin, and there is a dark spot in the center. Additionally, there is a small...

Regarding dyshidrotic eczema? I read online that there are nine causes for this condition, one of which is caused by athlete's foot. However, I would like to ask: if I have had athlete's foot for almost a month without any occurrence of a rash, but then I start developi...

There is a pus-filled corn near the heel, and after the pus drains out, it forms a wound? Hello Doctor: About two to three weeks ago, I developed a corn approximately 1 cm in size near the edge of my left foot close to the heel, which was somewhat raised. A few days later, I felt...