Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 14

Itching of the right nipple and areola? Hello, doctor. A few months ago, I occasionally experienced itching on the right nipple and areola. Recently, the frequency of itching has increased. Upon examining in the mirror, I noticed that it appears normal without any changes in colo...

The skin around the little toe nail is painful? Hello Dr. Lee, may I ask what could be the reason for the pain in the flesh under my little toe nail? It hurts even when I wear wider shoes, and it also hurts when I'm not wearing shoes and nothing is pressing on it. Should I s...

Contact range Is the risk of transmission high if I touch something that a scabies patient has held (for example, if they embraced it)? Thank you!

Scabies issue I would like to ask the doctor whether scabies mites prefer to stay on the skin or outside. Today, I went to the hospital for emergency care and was placed in an isolation area. However, I am afraid that there might be scabies mites on the hospital bed, so I didn&#x...

Preventing Scabies Infection I would like to ask the doctor, if my office is changing locations and I recently found out that someone in the previous position had scabies, what methods should I use to clean the desk, drawers, keyboard, and mouse to avoid getting infected with sca...

After taking a shower After taking a shower, some water remained on the floor, and after a while, my niece ran in to play with the water. I'm concerned about the possibility of her getting an infection from playing in the small puddles on the bathroom floor. Is there a risk ...

Scabies transmission Scabies is primarily transmitted through prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact. I would like to ask the doctor, what other types of contact have a significant risk of infection? For example, if I touch a doorknob or kick a door, and someone with scabies has t...

Scabies issue If there is no close skin contact, and only brief contact while handling objects, sitting nearby without physical contact, and occasionally waving hands, can scabies mites be transferred to me? If the mites are on clothing, do they crawl onto the skin or remain on t...

Bee sting? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask: About three days ago, I was stung by a bee on my right wrist. I removed the stinger immediately and did not have an allergic reaction. The next day, the area where I was stung started to become red and swollen, but it has begun to su...

Scabies Inquiry Hello Doctor, since I serve in a hospital, I previously asked about the likelihood of being infected with scabies by passing closely by someone. The doctor replied that the chances are low, but is there still a possibility? Although the distance was indeed very cl...

The sebaceous cyst continues to enlarge? About six months ago, a small, darker-colored lump appeared on my right cheek. I didn't know what it was since it was not painful or itchy, so I completely ignored it. However, about ten days ago, it started to become inflamed and enl...

Incubation Period and Infection Probability The incubation period for scabies is approximately 2 to 6 weeks. If a nurse had contact with a patient with scabies about a month ago, and you are in the same office, it is unlikely that the mites would have transferred to you just by h...

Differences in rashes? What is the difference between the rashes caused by the feces of dead scabies mites and those caused by live scabies mites? How can one determine whether it is a recurrence due to live mites or a reaction to the remnants of dead mites? Is there a latency pe...

Transmission routes of scabies? I would like to ask the doctor, is the transmission route of scabies primarily through prolonged skin-to-skin contact, which has a higher likelihood of infection? If someone is just sitting on a chair or engaging in normal daily interactions, the r...

Penile issues Hello! My foreskin was red and swollen for two days, and although the swelling has subsided, there are now two or three straight black marks on the skin of my penis, covering about 1/4 of the circumference at the front (not encircling the entire shaft). Additionally...

Could you please provide more specific information regarding the issues related to the genital area? Due to frequent itching in my genital area, the doctor diagnosed me with eczema and prescribed an ointment. I would like to know if the ointment will affect penile development. I ...

Fungal infection Hello, doctor. Around the end of May 2017, I was scratched on the skin above my right ankle by a stray cat from school that had a skin disease. Since the wound looked shallow and only had broken skin, I just rinsed it with water and applied a topical ointment. Ho...

Issues with prescribing medication in clinics and the use of violet fungus for cysts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there are regulations regarding the amount of medication that can be prescribed at one time under the National Health Insurance. I have been using Exelderm ...

Will adults who contract measles be left with permanent scars? Hello, I remember receiving the measles vaccine when I was a child. Since I will be traveling to Vietnam (a measles-endemic area) in a few months, I would like to ask if an adult who was vaccinated as a child could st...

Can common warts appear on the scrotum? Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my finger, and after undergoing cryotherapy, it has recurred. I now see similar lesions on my scrotum, approximately 0.5 x 0.5 cm in size. I would like to ask if it is possible for the infecti...