Foot, Dermatology FAQ - Page 9

Shingles Dr. Wu: Hello! I have been suffering from shingles on my left leg, from my toes to my hip, for four weeks now (at the same time, I have cellulitis on the sole of my left foot and initially sought treatment at Cathay General Hospital). I started treatment at National Taiw...

Mole on the sole of the foot? Hello, Doctor. I have a mole on the sole of my foot that measures approximately 0.45 cm in length and 0.3 cm in width (close to dark brown). It is flat and has not changed significantly over the past two weeks. Since I am currently abroad and unable ...

Recurrent viral warts? Hello, I had a viral wart on the sole of my foot with a diameter of 0.5 cm, which required weekly cryotherapy for two years at the hospital before it was cured. Towards the end of the foot treatment, I noticed a transparent small spot resembling eczema on m...

Is it normal to still experience peeling after applying medication for a fungal infection? Hello Doctor, 1. About 10 days ago, I developed two to three rings of red papules on my foot that are itchy and peeling. The initial diagnosis was tinea, and after using an antifungal spr...

Wound care after a burn injury? Hello Dr. Wu, ten days ago I burned my foot on a motorcycle exhaust pipe. On the first day, the wound appeared charred and was approximately 2 x 3 cm. On the second day, blisters formed, and I drained them myself with a needle. On the third day, th...

Athlete's foot? Dyshidrotic eczema? Pure desquamation? In April 2016, the skin between my right foot's middle toe and little toe cracked open to the point where flesh was visible. After showering, the skin between my toes would turn white and rotten, and there was a sma...

Symmetrical nail shedding? Hello, doctor. I have a symmetrical peeling issue with the middle toes of both feet. Initially, the toenails gradually turned white, and then they became completely white before peeling off. This has happened once in the past couple of years, and I reca...

Unknown small prick? When walking in shoes, I noticed that my toes were very painful. After taking off my socks, I found many small, unidentified brown spikes on them. I went to see a doctor, who prescribed medication to accelerate skin shedding. However, after two or three days,...

Differentiating between shingles and herpes simplex virus? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I visited a massage therapist for a hand job service. Two days later, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine. On the third day, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of ...

Cutting toenails too short? If you cut your toenails too short and expose the nail groove, it can lead to discomfort, pain, and an increased risk of infection. You may experience sensitivity in the affected area. It is generally advisable to avoid tight-fitting shoes, as they can...

Regarding the safety of medications for nail fungus (onychomycosis)? Hello, Director Wu. I would like to ask you about a problem regarding onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). I visited a clinic and informed the doctor that I have onychomycosis. After examining me, he also ment...

Is there still a risk of contagion while undergoing treatment for plantar warts? Hello Doctor: Last week, I felt a foreign body sensation in the sole of my foot. After observing the symptoms and searching online, I suspected it might be a contagious viral wart. The next day, I we...

How should a wound be treated? Recently, I have one or two small wounds on my foot. I have been applying medication regularly and using saline solution for cleaning. However, due to work, I need to wear socks and sneakers, and the scabs that had formed on the wounds have come off...

Foot problems? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing foot odor for about five years. It started with excessive sweating, which led to the unpleasant smell. I visited a dermatologist, who prescribed me an antiperspirant and I also used odor-fighting socks that I bought from the ...

Black spots on nails? Hello Doctor: Recently, over the past two months, I noticed that the upper left corner of my left big toe nail has suddenly turned black, approximately 0.3 cm in size. There is also a small black spot about 0.1 cm below it, but this is not on the surface of ...

Itching at the base of the penis? I would like to ask about the area at the base of my penis, which is where the pubic hair is located, but not near the bladder. Sometimes it gets very itchy. This could potentially indicate some condition, right? There are no unusual growths or r...

The issue of athlete's foot? My feet sweat, and I have seen a doctor and applied a topical ointment called "Yiqingfu." Should I apply it to the areas with peeling skin, blisters, and pustules? During the application process, blisters and pustules continue to form. ...

Cryotherapy for viral warts Three months ago, I developed a growth on my foot, which I initially thought was a corn, so I ignored it. However, it kept getting bigger. After visiting a dermatologist, I learned that it is a viral wart. I have undergone two cryotherapy treatments, a...

How to quickly recover from a wart after cryotherapy? Today, I underwent my second cryotherapy session (one on the left foot and five to six on the right foot). After the treatment, the pain is still the same as the first time, and it has made mobility difficult. I would like to ...

Post-treatment swelling and pain? The doctor prescribed a medication that looks like nail polish for me to apply to the warts. The skin on the bottom of my foot peeled off two days ago, and now it hurts to walk. It feels swollen, similar to after cryotherapy, and I experience som...