Fungal infection, Dermatology FAQ

Nail fungal infection Hello Dr. Lee, my big toe nails have been gray for several years, with a texture similar to European bread, but they are not brittle. Last month, I saw a doctor for the first time, and he said that since there is no itching, it is not related to onychomycosi...

Circular fungal infection on the left foot with a completely white appearance? Hello Doctor: I am currently seeing a dermatologist for a circular patch of tinea on my left foot that has been progressively worsening. I have been applying a topical anti-inflammatory medication for ...

Please assist in explaining the biopsy report? Hello Doctor: Below is my grandmother's skin biopsy report. Since she has mobility issues and needs to wait for a long-term care vehicle appointment to return for a follow-up, we are unsure when that will happen. Therefore, I wo...

Peeling skin gradually after treatment for a fungal infection? Hello, I visited a doctor for treatment of facial acne, and the doctor diagnosed it as a fungal infection. I was prescribed topical ointments and oral medications, including Denosin, Icomein, Ketosone, CHYNDACIN GEL, ...

Butt acne and skin issues? If you have developed bumps on the buttocks on both sides of the gluteal cleft (without any lesions in the cleft itself) that are itchy, red, and swollen but not painful, it is uncertain whether it is a bacterial or fungal infection. If you decide to go...

Topical treatment for nail fungus? Hello, Dr. Lee. My left big toe has a fungal nail infection and the nail has fallen off, so there is no nail left. Should I apply the antifungal ointment prescribed by the doctor on the nail bed? Also, can I apply the purchased Lamisil (Terbinaf...

Dyshidrotic eczema causes thickening of the skin on the feet? Recently, I visited a clinic and a large hospital due to itching on the side of my foot, and both diagnosed it as dyshidrotic eczema. The affected area has thicker skin, making it difficult for the medication to be abs...

Split nails Hello doctor, my right middle finger nail has started to split vertically over the past year, and the area where it splits also has horizontal cracks (like peeling). There is a line on the intact part, and as soon as it grows out past the flesh, it splits. Could you p...

Nail splitting issues? Hello doctor, I have a severe cracking issue with the nails on both of my thumbs, and the nail beds are uneven. There is a deep vertical groove in the middle of the nails. I have tried nail filing, but it is too deep to smooth out. I have seen doctors regar...

Medications for nail fungus? Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by a toenail fungus issue affecting all ten of my toes for the past few years. Last year, I visited a dermatologist from June 11, 2022, to September 1, 2022, and was prescribed 100 mg of Itraconazole capsules. I took...

Medical procedures Hello Dr. Wu, I have a question regarding my toenails, which have become deformed and discolored. A few months ago, I visited a nearby nail salon that advertised services to prevent and improve onychomycosis and correct ingrown toenails. The salon diagnosed my ...

Athlete's foot ointment issues? Hello, I recently visited a dermatologist for athlete's foot. Initially, due to the symptoms, the doctor prescribed Clotrimazole cream. After the itching subsided, I was given Bolex Cleanser cream, which I continued to apply for three wee...

Inquiry about fungal infections? Hello, if I have a wound with fluid due to a fungal infection, could someone else become infected with the fungus by coming into contact with my wound fluid? For example, if my wound fluid gets on a chair, or if water droplets or urine droplets fr...

Nail water infiltration issue? Hello, doctor. On August 10th, I inquired about water trapped under my left big toe nail. I've been trying hard to squeeze the water out at night, and by bedtime, there was almost no water left. I even used a hairdryer to blow air into the gap ...

Questions about nail fungus infection? Hello, doctor. I understand that having athlete's foot can easily lead to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). If a family member has onychomycosis, does that mean they are more likely to develop athlete's foot first? P.S. This f...

A mild cat scratch on the back of the hand that hasn't disappeared for a year and a half—can it still be removed? I sustained a scratch on the back of my hand from a wild cat about a year and a half ago. Recently, I noticed that there is still a light brown scratch mark, whi...

Athlete's foot issue? I have had athlete's foot for several years. Previously, using topical medications and soaking in antifungal powder helped, but it didn't last long before it returned. Today, when I woke up from sleeping on the sofa, I found my feet buried in ...

Questions about athlete's foot infection? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, a technician came to my house to install a surveillance camera, and one of the rooms is a tatami room. I had already asked him not to take off his shoes, but he did so anyway and walked on the tatami. A...

Athlete's foot issue? If a family member has used a plastic foot basin and has athlete's foot, even after cleaning it, there is a possibility that the fungus could still remain on the surface of the basin, especially if it hasn't been used for over two weeks. Funga...

Treatment of athlete's foot (tinea pedis) and management of exudate? Hello Doctor: I have a tendency to sweat excessively from my hands and feet. I previously had a history of atopic dermatitis over ten years ago, which resolved on its own as I aged. I also had a history of ...