Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 23

Keloid with discharge of unknown fluid? Doctor, I would like to ask a question. Since high school, the area of my keloid has been increasing. After a long period of injection treatment, it seems to have little effect, and I am starting to feel a bit hopeless about the treatment. ...

Recurrent warts? Hello Doctor: A couple of years ago, I was exposed to someone with viral warts and, not paying attention, I spent some time undergoing cryotherapy until the warts disappeared. However, since I got infected, no one in my family has been spared; my brother has had ...

Cellulitis I seem to have a bacterial infection in my abscess. Initially, it was painful, red, and swollen, and I was only taking antibiotics and applying a topical ointment. I thought this would lead to improvement, but after almost a week, I recently noticed that the infected w...

Scabies infection issues? If I came into contact with items used by a scabies patient a few days ago and subsequently washed my hands, what is the likelihood of infection? Thank you.

Treatment methods for cauliflower (cauliflower ear)? Hello, Doctor! One day while using the restroom, I noticed some unexplained warts growing at the urethral opening of my glans. I immediately went to see a urologist, and it was confirmed to be genital warts. The doctor prescrib...

Topical medication for onychomycosis - nail lacquer? Hello, doctor! There is a product on the market advertised for treating toenail fungus called "nail lacquer." Does it really have any efficacy? I am currently considering using a topical treatment since my symptoms ar...

Corn. Nail fungus? 1. Is it necessary to treat nail fungus if it is not painful or itchy? I've heard that the nails need to be thinned before applying medication. Is this condition also caused by pressure from tight shoes? 2. The cryotherapy for corns is extremely painful;...

Cauliflower consultation Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask a few questions. Today, while using a public restroom at a farm, my genital area accidentally touched the top edge of the urinal because it was lower than usual. I am concerned about whether this could lead to an infecti...

Oral cauliflower? I'm not a doctor, but if you have noticed red spots and a larger bump under your tongue after having unprotected oral sex, it could be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or another condition. It's important to consult a healthcare profess...

Symptoms that have been troubling for a long time? Is having a nail embedded in the skin considered paronychia? This symptom has been bothering me since the first year of junior high school. Are there any temporary relief methods?

Wart infection Hello, I was recently diagnosed with flat warts on the dorsum of my foot, and I was previously unaware that they could be contagious. If my hand comes into contact with the wart and then touches my genitals, could this transmit the virus that causes genital warts? ...

Red discoloration of the toenails? Today, while trimming my nails, I noticed that half of the toenails have turned reddish-brown. They don't hurt or itch when pressed. Does this indicate a fungal nail infection or another chronic condition?

Rash-related Hello Doctor: I have a habit of masturbating, and about a month ago, after masturbating, I developed small red bumps on both sides of my shoulders that are neither painful nor itchy. I thought they would go away, so I didn't pay much attention to them. However, ...

The probability of contracting cauliflower through indirect contact infection? Hello doctor, not long ago I used a public restroom. After finishing, I repeatedly touched my anus with my finger to check if it was clean. However, I realized that the same hand had touched the doorkn...

There are 4-5 viral warts on the lips? I have white bumps in the coronal sulcus of my penis. Previously, I visited the urology department at Cathay General Hospital, where I was prescribed tetracycline to apply. The doctor mentioned it resembles warts, and if it doesn't go a...

Red, swollen, itchy bumps? Doctor, I noticed a swollen area on my thigh that resembles an insect bite and is somewhat itchy. The surrounding area is quite red (not circular) and there is no pus. At that moment, I applied some clotrimazole cream, which reduced the redness, but lef...

Can I go swimming after developing blisters post-treatment? Hello Doctor: I am currently being treated for a viral wart on my hand. After undergoing cryotherapy, I developed a blister. Is it advisable for me to swim in a pool? I am concerned that prolonged exposure to water while...

Warts after freezing? Hello doctor, I underwent cryotherapy for a viral wart last weekend. Sometimes I find myself curiously looking closely at it (not touching it, just observing from a distance). I suddenly wondered if being so close to the lesion while breathing could potentia...

Tattoo wound I got a tattoo on my foot a week ago, but for the first two days, one area was painful. I thought it might be infected, so I kept washing it and applying medication. By the third day, it was all rotten and oozing yellow fluid, and walking was painful. Later, I kept i...

Itching in the groin and issues with the tongue? I noticed that the base of the hair in my groin area has some white discoloration, and I have a bit of itching in that area. I'm concerned that I might have a sexually transmitted infection. Additionally, I have a few small re...