Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 26

Peeling skin on the hands? Peeling skin on the hands with raised circular bumps around the affected areas may indicate a skin condition such as eczema, psoriasis, or a fungal infection. It is important to consult a healthcare professional for an accurate diagnosis. Treatment opti...

Foreskin issues Hello, doctor. I was using a sex toy while wearing a condom, but the toy's opening was too small, and in my eagerness, I forced it in, causing the condom to break. As a result, the skin on my penis became red with visible blood vessels. I visited a urologist,...

Wound infection How can one determine if a wound is infected?

Plantar warts 1. I have plantar warts on my foot, and I just learned today that they are contagious. A few days ago, I touched the wart with my hand, and unfortunately, I have a small wound on my finger joint (about 0.3 square centimeters of broken skin). Is it possible for the w...

The scalp is red, swollen, and itchy, and then the affected area starts to lose hair? Swelling and pain in the head, followed by a reduction in swelling, but with some residual redness and swelling in the area where hair loss has occurred. What could be the cause and how can it b...

After six months of the disappearance of a viral wart, a blister has formed in the same area? Treatment process for viral warts: Six months ago, a viral wart developed small black spots. The doctor used a cryotherapy device to necrotize it, and when it scabbed over, it was black....

Nail problems of the toes? If the toenail on your big toe is cracked and feels like the first layer of the nail can be peeled off, but you haven't done so, it could indicate a health issue or a potential fungal infection (onychomycosis). The fact that the nail continues to c...

The area under the toenail of the big toe has lost tissue? Hello Doctor: It's actually quite difficult to describe directly; it would be great if I could attach a picture. I previously saw a doctor who said that my toenail had eczema, but that the eczema had already invaded ...

Fungal infection issues Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the fungal infection or nummular eczema on my back. I've seen two different doctors, and they have different opinions. It keeps getting better and then relapsing. Could this be related to HIV? Otherwise, why do...

Having a diagnosis of simple type 2 herpes does not mean that one should not get married. It is important to communicate openly with your partner about the condition, understand the risks of transmission, and take appropriate precautions to manage the infection. Many couples succ...

Prevention of Scabies Hello, doctor. My colleague has recently been infected with scabies, and he continues to come to work. We are quite close during work, often moving around and getting documents from each other. I am concerned about the likelihood of transmission in this situ...

Complete nail fracture? I kicked a tile while playing, and when I got home, I found that my toenail had completely come off (not a bit left). The bleeding wouldn't stop, so I went to the pharmacy to get it bandaged. Will the toenail grow back? If so, how long will it take? I...

Nipple eczema or fungal infection? Hello Dr. Wu, Since around May of last year, I have been experiencing itching, scaling, and some serous discharge from both nipples. I have visited dermatology and breast surgery several times, and the doctors suspect it might be nipple eczema ...

Encountering patients with scabies during internship? Hello, I am currently interning at a hospital. After measuring blood pressure in the morning, I discovered that one of the patients has scabies. I am concerned that since I did not wear a gown or gloves, could I be at risk of ...

How can we determine that balanitis has resolved? Two months ago, I had a Candida balanitis infection, which caused redness and swelling in the glans. It was very dry at that time. After using a steroid ointment, the previously red and swollen area became wrinkled. Now, there is ...

Scabies issues? I have been diagnosed with scabies, but after starting treatment, the next night I felt something moving around my intimate area, which was both itchy and painful. The following morning, I noticed a significant brown discharge from my intimate area. By the afterno...

I have been troubled by warts for a long time? I have been experiencing 1 to 2 small white bumps on my glans for a long time. I discovered them myself and immediately went to a dermatologist for cryotherapy. They fell off in about 3 to 4 days, but they reappeared after 1.5 to 3 m...

Itching of the skin in the groin area? Hello, doctor. I often experience itching in the groin area and the inner thigh due to excessive heat and humidity. Sometimes, I develop rashes, but my legs are sensitive to cold. It seems like my groin area is sensitive to heat; whenever it...

Axillary lump There is a hard lump under my right armpit that initially resembled a pimple or a small cyst. I could squeeze it, but I didn't, and it has grown larger, now about the size of a ten-cent coin. It hasn't increased in size recently, but it feels connected to ...

Cutting the toenail of the little toe too short can cause swelling and pain? The skin behind the little toe's nail is protruding, covering the nail and making it appear very small. A day or two after trimming, the tissue above the little toe's nail feels swollen and pai...