Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 22

Fungal infection Does shaving pubic hair help reduce the condition of tinea cruris? Can a washing machine effectively kill spores on clothing? Thank you!

Plantar wart-related issues? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you a few questions regarding plantar warts. I am currently undergoing cryotherapy. 1. Although I have received cryotherapy, I am still concerned that during the healing process, any area that comes into contact wi...

The possibility of recurrent infection with cauliflower? I am a male, and a year and a half ago, I had my first boyfriend. I have only been intimate with this guy. After dating for a year, I started noticing blood when having bowel movements. I thought it was hemorrhoids, but aft...

It seems like there is an infection in the genital area? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing issues since the sixth grade. However, I was too shy to see a doctor, which has led to problems now. The inner thigh and groin area seem to have eczema, resulting in hyperpigmentation...

Can a mother with chickenpox breastfeed? Hello Doctor: Last month, I had shingles, which has now crusted over. However, before the onset of my condition, my wife shared meals with me. Two days ago, my wife developed chickenpox and has already visited a clinic for examination. We ...

Onychomycosis? Hello Dr. Wu: I have athlete's foot that has led to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). I consulted a dermatologist, and due to my elevated liver enzymes, the dermatologist prescribed a topical antifungal ointment for me to apply. Initially, all ten of my t...

Do I need to shave before seeing the doctor? Hello, doctor. My armpit is red and often itchy, and recently it has even been leaking serous fluid. I want to see a doctor; should I shave the hair? However, I'm concerned that shaving might lead to an infection and worsen my sym...

Suspected sarcoma Hello Doctor, I have a growth that resembles a sarcoma near the first joint of my right middle finger, close to the nail. It has been rapidly growing over the past month. I usually work with chopping chicken and fish, and I'm wondering if it could be an inf...

Red circular rings appear on the chest? Hello Doctor: Last January, I noticed a series of red circles on my chest. They are not itchy and there doesn't seem to be any scaling. I didn't pay much attention at first, but as the circles increased in number and expanded, I v...

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello, I have been infected for a while and have been using Podophyllotoxin and cryotherapy (I stopped for a while because I was too afraid of the pain). This time when I saw the doctor, they mentioned that some lesions are located deeper (in t...

What are the issues related to unprotected sexual intercourse? If there was unprotected penetration during the process of arousal and later a condom was used, and you have checked yourself for any wounds or bleeding without finding any, the risk of sexually transmitted infections...

HPV Gardasil Dr. Wu, I have an HPV infection near my anus. The doctor said it's not very serious and advised me to apply Leda-Med. I have been using it for three consecutive days, applying one small packet in three doses. However, on the fourth day, I felt some inflammation ...

Anesthesia and Compression for Sebaceous Cysts Hello Doctor, I have a sebaceous cyst that has been stable for at least three years (I can't remember when it first appeared). Recently, the cyst has become inflamed, and I would like to ask you two questions. First, regarding t...

Treatment of warts? I would like to ask about a wart infection I got while swimming during the summer. I later discovered a large wart on the sole of my foot. 1. I previously used a nail clipper to trim the surrounding callus of the wart. If I disinfect it with alcohol, can I use...

Folliculitis nodules Hello doctor, my sister told me that she has a bump on the right side of her genital area that looks like a pimple. After researching online, I found out it might be folliculitis. I noticed that a hard lump has developed around the wound, and I'm worried...

Genital issues Hello doctor, today I suddenly felt a sharp pain in the pubic hair area, but I didn't think much of it. After I got home and took a shower, I discovered a dark red bump (similar to a pimple) in the pubic hair region. I then squeezed it, and it started to bleed...

Scabies issue!!! Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you a few questions about scabies. I started noticing small red rashes on the back of my hands on November 24th. Initially, I thought it was an allergic reaction to new bed sheets since I had just changed them the day before, so...

Viral wart has burst? I underwent cryotherapy on October 28, and the next day I developed a large blister. Unfortunately, I accidentally popped it while taking a shower on October 30. My questions are: 1. Is the fluid from the blister contagious? 2. Is there a possibility of the ...

Post-care for scabbed wounds..? Hello! After using Phenol, the cauliflower lesions have formed thick scabs, and then I used LDM to ablate the lesions. Now the dry, hard scab has fallen off (with the assistance of tweezers), and there is slight oozing of blood from the dermal laye...

The contagiousness of warts? There is a wart near my knee. At first, I didn't realize it was a wart, so I often scratched it and picked at it. Now, after more than a year, I have picked it again and it has become an open wound. Is this likely to get infected? Also, since I h...