Fungal infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

How to distinguish between folliculitis and tinea capitis symptoms? There are some red, swollen areas on the scalp that are itchy. When one spot heals, another one appears. I have seen two doctors; one diagnosed folliculitis, while the other said it was tinea capitis. How can I d...

The distinction between tinea corporis (ringworm) and erythrasma involves several key factors. Tinea corporis is a fungal infection characterized by ring-shaped, red, scaly Hello, Doctor: About a month ago, I noticed a red mark at the junction of my thigh and scrotum (on both sid...

I'm not sure if there has been exposure to athlete's foot? Doctor, yesterday while I was having breakfast outside, I accidentally brushed against something that looked like foot skin with the sleeve of my coat. It had one or two small holes, and it was too large to be f...

Nail melanonychia Dear Doctor, I previously had frostbite on both sides of my right big toe, and after undergoing surgery to remove the affected area, there has been no recurrence. However, there is a gray-black line along the right edge of the nail. As shown in the image >&...

The color of the right big toe is darker? Hello, doctor! The color of the toenail on my right big toe has been noticeably darker than that of my left toe since childhood. However, there are no associated symptoms such as itching or pain, and there haven't been any significan...

Nail fracture Hello Dr. Lee, I would like to inquire on behalf of my grandmother. She is in her sixties and enjoys getting her nails done. Her nails were previously very healthy, but recently they have started to break, and her toenails are even splitting in the middle, which is...

Thick calluses and peeling on the hands and feet may indicate chronic eczema or athlete's foot? Dear Dr. Lee, I would like to describe my symptoms as follows: 1. The dorsal surfaces of my fingers on both hands have developed thick calluses that are neither itchy nor painfu...

Skin thinning Hello Doctor: The skin on my testicles is experiencing a stinging sensation, not itching. I have been intermittently using medication for about three months. The doctor prescribed a medication that I found contains steroids, which can cause thinning of the skin on t...

Treatment for balanitis? Doctor, may I ask if it is appropriate to apply Aphthous ulcer ointment or tetracycline eye ointment to treat balanitis?

Please provide the content you would like me to translate into English? Hello, Doctor: I have symptoms on my toes where the skin is peeling and becoming thickened, and there is also peeling between my toes. I have seen doctors who mostly said it was eczema, indicating that it is ...

Eczema issues Hello Dr. Lee, I have been experiencing chronic eczema on my toes. After applying the ointment, the skin often becomes hard, followed by peeling, and then the itching returns, creating a continuous cycle. Is there any solution to this problem? Thank you!

Skin prickling or tingling? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing balanitis for two months without improvement. I feel a slight sting when urinating and some itching. There is also a significant amount of post-void dribbling. Various tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and chlam...

Fungal infection If you are experiencing intense itching due to a fungal infection that leads to blister-like lesions when scratched, treatment typically involves topical antifungal medications and possibly oral antifungal medications. To promote faster recovery, it is essential ...

Is it a spot? Is it a rash? Is it dermatitis? Is it a mole? Or is it an allergy? Hello, I have developed reddish-brown spots in my groin area (inner thigh) that appear somewhat dry and crusty. Each spot varies in size, resembling strawberry seeds (the largest is about 0.8 cm in d...

Pediatric eczema Hello, doctor. My child is about 10 months old. About a month ago, small rashes appeared above the pubic bone and in the groin area, resembling eczema with small red spots. We followed up with a pediatrician and received a steroid-containing eczema cream, which h...

Childhood foot odor? Hello doctor, my child is 18 years old. Recently, I noticed that her feet have a strong odor. What should I do about it? Should I take her to a dermatologist? Thank you.

Groin pain Hello Dr. Wu, I have recently been experiencing intense itching in my groin area, to the point where I scratch it at night while trying to sleep. However, after scratching, it has now become painful and feels swollen. Additionally, it is continuously discharging a foul...

Toe pain Previously, the entire web of my thumb seemed to have accumulated dirt, causing the nail bed to become hollow and powdery. I initially thought it might not grow back, but recently it has started to grow again, and the previously hollow area has become increasingly thick....

Penile glans pigmentation spots Hello Doctor, I discovered a dark red to purplish spot on my glans in early April 2011, approximately one centimeter in width. The center is darker in color, surrounded by a light pink ring about 0.2 mm wide. It is neither painful nor itchy, and th...

Is it eczema or tinea? I have a brown patch in my groin area that extends to both sides and connects to the inner thighs, although the inner thighs are lighter. This has been present for many years, and it doesn't itch or become red or swollen. Recently, I saw a doctor who p...