Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 28

Viral infectious urticaria What are the characteristics of viral infectious urticaria? Is it chronic or acute? Does it occur at specific times (for example, at night while sleeping or after taking a hot shower)? Recently, I had a haircut and noticed some folliculitis on my scalp ...

A rash that is not itchy? Hello doctor, I have been staying up late and only going to sleep in the morning. I recently noticed some red bumps on the back of my neck and on my chest. They are raised but not itchy. What could this be? Could it be a sexually transmitted infection?

Doctor, is this cauliflower? Hello doctor, yesterday while I was showering, I pulled back my foreskin and noticed a white, elongated bump at the junction of my penis and glans, which looked somewhat like a grain of rice. I couldn't scrape it off, but I was able to pinch it w...

Postoperative wound healing issues? Doctor, I had a lipoma removed from the back of my left shoulder about three months ago, and I received approximately seven stitches. After the surgery, the wound shrank to a small opening, but it has not healed since then. I have been followin...

Ingrown toenail (onychocryptosis) Hello doctor, my big toes have developed paronychia. I have been applying medication for a month at the clinic, but the area near the nail fold is still yellow. Is this normal? If I continue applying the medication, will the yellow discoloration ...

How to Prevent Scarring from Abrasions Caused by Car Accidents Hello doctor, how can I help my abrasions from a car accident heal quickly without leaving scars? Thank you.

Chest issues I am unmarried, have no children, and have not engaged in sexual activity. Recently, while wearing a bra, I experienced pain in my nipples due to friction. Upon examining my breasts, I noticed a tiny white spot on my nipple. After squeezing it out, it still hurts whe...

Why do the feet appear green? Why are my feet green and smelly, and how can I make them stop smelling?

Issues Related to Laundry Cleaning Regarding laundry cleaning, if someone is infected with genital warts and pubic lice, is it sufficient to wash clothes in a washing machine? Is there a possibility of transmitting the infection to others? If the clothes are washed and then dried...

Ear piercing inflammation and allergy? Hello Doctor: I just had my ears pierced a little over a month ago. Initially, I experienced some inflammation due to negligence, but after urgently applying medication (gentamicin), it improved a bit. Currently, my symptoms include occasion...

White bumps near the anus? Hello doctor, recently I have developed a few off-white bumps near my anus. The area around the bumps is red, and while they don't itch, they are painful when pressed. What could this condition be? I have some eczema medication on hand; would that ...

Is it possible to contract scabies this way? 1. I recently took a two-hour nap with my child at a relative's house and later learned that a scabies patient had slept on the same bed about five days prior, and the sheets had not been changed. Upon finding out, I immediately w...

What department should cauliflower oral lesions be referred to? 1. For oral lesions, you should see an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon or a Dentist who specializes in oral pathology. They can properly diagnose and treat any oral conditions. 2. Yes, there is a possibility of trans...

Foot towels & fungi Hello, doctor. I have a habit of using a separate dry towel to dry my feet after showering, and then I lightly blow-dry them with a hairdryer. I hang the towel on the balcony to dry every night and change it about once a week. Is this method suitable for t...

The wart has been picked off and is no longer visible? I originally had a wart on my big toe, and whenever I cut it off, a new one would grow back. This continued for about a year or several months, and I never went to see a dermatologist. Recently, I picked at it and noticed tha...

Contact with scabies patients? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask a question. I am an intern, and we encountered a patient with scabies. However, she was only diagnosed at noon today, and prior to that, we had taken her blood pressure for two or three days and had contact with her...

The contagiousness of scabies? I have been dealing with scabies along with my daughter for a month, and I'm unsure if we are still contagious because every couple of days, new red spots appear, about one or two each time. We apply medication daily and change our bed linens. ...

Subcutaneous nodules? A red bump in the groin area that resembles a mosquito bite, which is itchy and painful, and has a hard lump underneath when pressed, could be indicative of several conditions, such as an insect bite, an allergic reaction, or a skin infection like folliculit...

Regarding the issue of small bumps on the skin? Hello, doctor. (1) Recently, I have developed small, barely noticeable bumps on my skin that are somewhat skin-colored with a hint of white. They appear on my arms and calves, but are more prevalent on my neck, abdomen, buttocks, an...

Treatment and Transmission of Viral Warts Hello Doctor: I have been undergoing cryotherapy for warts on the soles of my feet and fingers since early September, consistently every week without interruption. However, after each cryotherapy session, the scabs do not fall off before ...