Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 19

Could you please provide more context or specify what information you would like regarding cauliflower? I have had a dark-colored bump at the base of my penis for over a year. It is neither painful nor itchy, and it hasn't increased in number. I have seen three urologists du...

Transmission routes of skin diseases - 2 Hello, Director Wu. I apologize for not being familiar with that condition. I would like to understand if large areas of purplish-red patches on the body, including the face, accompanied by blisters, peeling, and oozing, could possibly be ...

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello doctor! Last October, I had an HPV DNA test, and the results were 59, 58, 42 ++++. This year, the results changed to 18, 35, 58, 42 +++++. Why is this happening? The doctor said I have been reinfected, but I haven't had sexual interc...

There are many red rashes (acne) on the chest and shoulders? Hello Doctor, around the Lunar New Year this year, I noticed a red bump or rash on my chest (I'm not sure how to distinguish between the two). Since it was just one, I didn't think much of it, but by the begin...

Blister after applying a Japanese wart patch following cryotherapy for a viral wart? Doctor, I'm sorry, but a couple of days ago I just had cryotherapy for a plantar wart, and then I applied a Japanese corn patch for half a day. Now there is a blister at the wart site that l...

Could you please clarify your question regarding the medication for groin area dermatitis? Initially, I was diagnosed with intertrigo in the groin area. At that time, the doctor prescribed antibiotics and an ointment (I forgot the name). After applying it for a week, it improved,...

The body exhibits unexplained erythema that sometimes appears and sometimes disappears? The most recent incident of unprotected sexual intercourse occurred on January 21, 2018. Around February 12, 2018, I developed subtle erythema (systemic, but not including above the neck, the ...

The appearance of small, pinpoint depressions on the nails? I am 18 years old and have been experiencing numerous small pits on the surface of my fingernails for the past three months. The pits are dot-like in appearance. My thumbs have the most pits, while other fingers have als...

Scabies chair Hello, doctor. If I accidentally sit on a chair used by a scabies patient, will I get infected? And if I don't wash my pants, will I still be at risk of infection?

Can warts grow on the hands? Hello, doctor. Can warts grow on the hands? I work in the service industry, and my palms and fingers tend to become drier and peel in the winter, sometimes even developing small cracks. Once, a customer came in to make a purchase without washing his h...

There are small red bumps on the foreskin and testicles that do not itch, but there are small red bumps on the body that are very itchy! Hello doctor, I have been experiencing itching for over three weeks. I have visited dermatology and hospitals, but nothing seems to help, and i...

Norwegian scabies Hello, I would like to ask, there is a wheelchair-bound patient, an elderly woman with Norwegian scabies, who happened to be at the entrance where our nursing staff frequently pass. I was just about to take out the trash and was very careful not to touch the doo...

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...

The transmission issues of warts? The HPV virus that causes warts on the feet is not transmitted through saliva (such as through kissing). It is primarily spread through direct skin-to-skin contact, particularly in moist environments. While HPV can be transmitted through sexual a...

Herpes labialis Doctor, I have been experiencing recurrent lip herpes. While I was about to use the restroom, I instinctively touched the blister on my lip (which was not broken) because it was painful. Then, without washing my hands, I touched my genital area with the same hand....

Regarding the environment of scabies? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if a patient with scabies sits on a leather chair in a vehicle, should the chair be disinfected with bleach after they sit on it, or is there another method?

Pityriasis alba I recently noticed some subtle white patches on my face. The dermatologist said it is Pityriasis Alba, which mostly occurs in children and adolescents. I would like to know what causes Pityriasis Alba in adults. The dermatologist prescribed "U-Fu Soft Ointmen...

Could this be folliculitis? In mid-November, after taking a shower and drying off, I suddenly felt pain near my armpit. Later, I discovered a red bump with a swollen area underneath measuring about one centimeter, and a small ball on top. The small ball eventually disappeared on ...

Wound healing impairment? Hello Doctor, on December 7th, I cut the tip of my thumb, and about half of the skin was removed from a one-centimeter wound. I immediately applied pressure to stop the bleeding and did some bandaging, but due to my work, which often involves water, the ...

Scabies and pubic lice infestation? Hello, doctor. I am a staff member at a clinic, and we often have patients with scabies or pubic lice coming in for treatment. However, sometimes we are unsure if they actually have these conditions. I would like to ask: 1. If I encounter a p...