Herpes, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

Small bumps around the lips that are itchy but not painful? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask a dermatological question. I have developed some small papules around the edges of my lips (just outside the vermilion border). They are not painful but can be a bit itchy, and they swe...

Snake skin? I would like to ask why snake skin lesions occur. Is it due to an allergy? How can it be completely cured? Is it effective to see a doctor and apply medication? Or can folk remedies be used to cure it? Or is it only possible to manage it? Thank you.

Morbilliform rash Hello, I started developing blisters at the corners of my mouth since last year. I would like to ask the doctor if these blisters are contagious. Previously, when I visited a dermatologist, the doctor said they were not contagious. However, recently my husband h...

Lip sebaceous gland or cheilitis? Hello doctor, I recently noticed many very small white spots on my lips. They are so tiny that they are hard to see unless you look closely, and I don't know when they appeared since they are not painful or bothersome. I would like to ask if...

Shingles The situation is as follows: My mother underwent root canal treatment on August 26 (Saturday) for a large molar on the lower right side. The dentist administered medication to the nerve and prescribed painkillers. After taking the medication, my mother woke up in severe ...

Treatment for warts? Last month, I visited a gynecologist thinking it was a herpes diagnosis, but the doctor was unsure if it was genital warts. Later, I went to a dermatologist who confirmed it was genital warts and performed cryotherapy at the clinic. However, I noticed that mo...

About herpes? Previously, I had some blisters on my genitals and went to the hospital for treatment. It was diagnosed as herpes. After treatment, there are no visible symptoms. However, I was still concerned and had a blood test done. The results showed that the herpes simplex vi...

If there is a history of herpes labialis, can exposure to other herpes patients trigger an outbreak? Hello Doctor: I have a history of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Recently, due to work, I came into contact with a patient who had chickenpox. One day later, I noticed red...

Questions about having had chickenpox? A few days ago, I noticed unusual pain in my right armpit. Today, while having lunch, I discovered that I had developed many blisters on my back and underarm area. They are very painful but not itchy. After seeing a doctor, I was informed th...

Are small hemangiomas really harmless? Hello Dr. Cheng, about 2.3 years ago, I started to develop small red spots on my body. At that time, I visited a clinic and the doctor said they were hemangiomas and that they were not a concern. However, over the past few years, I have grad...

I would like to ask about issues related to herpes simplex labialis? I would like to ask... about a month ago, I noticed that the area above my upper lip started to become red and itchy, and it also began to peel. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with herpes. However, after...

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) on the lips? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you a few questions regarding herpes. 1. In the past, I would develop cold sores at the corners of my mouth due to staying up late, with a size of about 0.5 cm in diameter. However, this time, even though...

Concerned about herpes infection? Hello, doctor... I would like to ask you a question... Recently, when I kissed my girlfriend, I noticed a red spot on her lips. She told me it was a cold sore. However, it appeared in late January, and she saw a doctor and applied medication, and...

Kissing someone with oral herpes? Hello, doctor... I started kissing my girlfriend three weeks ago, and today I noticed a small red spot on her lips, which also has some blister-like formations. I discovered this after kissing her several times. Upon noticing it, I immediately we...

Genital herpes Hello, Dr. Hong! My girlfriend has always developed herpes lesions in her genital area whenever she experiences sleep deprivation or work fatigue. If we engage in sexual intercourse without using a condom, I also end up getting infected. Could you please explain (1...

Herpes labialis diagnosis In the early stages of oral herpes, topical treatments that can be used include antiviral creams such as acyclovir (Zovirax) and penciclovir (Denavir). These medications can help reduce the severity and duration of symptoms. If symptoms are detected earl...

Ulcers on the genital organs? Hello: My boyfriend has developed an ulcer on his genitalia, located in the fold beneath the glans. It progressed from discomfort to an ulcer in less than a week! Both my boyfriend and I are responsible individuals and have not been unfaithful; I als...

I hope there will be medications available to treat herpes simplex virus type 2 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (forwarded from the director's mailbox)? I hope there will be medications available to treat herpes simplex virus type 2 and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Thank you.

Herpes Zoster Hello Dr. Tsai, Recently, I developed shingles on the inner side of my left arm and on my back, which are localized to small areas. The pain has become unbearable, so I visited a dermatologist. After taking the medication, although the lesions feel somewhat improve...

Pink lesions with neuralgia/burning sensation? About a week ago, I noticed a pink bump on my back that looked like a mosquito bite (approximately 1.5 cm in diameter), but I didn't pay much attention to it. However, 3 or 4 days ago, I developed 2 or 3 smaller pink bumps, and ...