Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 29

The foreskin may peel? Hello, Dr. Wu. After masturbation or sexual intercourse, the outer skin of my genitals becomes red and feels bruised. Then, after two to three days, it starts to peel. When I shower, I can rub off the flakes like exfoliating dead skin, but it still hurts a ...

Cryotherapy 1. After each cryotherapy session for viral warts, should I wait for the scab to fall off before undergoing a second treatment? 2. If I receive cryotherapy every week, but the scab has not yet fallen off before the next treatment, will this affect the effectiveness?...

Folliculitis on the scalp and face? Doctor, I have been experiencing severe folliculitis on my scalp recently. Will using Renshan Lishu help improve this condition? Also, regarding the acne on my face, can I use the Dermalean Gel and Azelaic Acid that the doctor prescribed for a ...

Regarding scabies or pubic lice? Hello, doctor. I previously had scabies, and after treatment, I confirmed that there are no more mites on my body (I stopped medication for two weeks, and there are no symptoms in areas prone to infection like my fingers and belly button). However...

Can viral warts be completely eradicated? I started cryotherapy for viral warts on September 3rd, with 5 or 6 on the soles of my feet and 1 on my index finger. I have been undergoing treatment once a week for a total of 9 sessions, but I still haven't healed. Is this taking ...

There are rashes with hair growth in the genital area? Hello, around mid-August, I noticed a small red rash in the hair-bearing area of my genital region. At first, I didn't pay much attention to it, but it started to become increasingly itchy, and I kept scratching it. Unfo...

Regarding common warts? I have a common wart on my right middle finger, and I received cryotherapy from a dermatologist five days ago. Initially, I thought it was a corn, and I misunderstood it for two to three months. How long can the virus survive on objects that I have touched...

The defects in the fingernails are becoming increasingly severe (deeper)? Hello Doctor: The link contains photos of the current condition of my nails http://imgur.com/HsM2A1P. Both hands have the same issue, and as the defect deepens, there is a stabbing pain. I have seen a docto...

Can Fuzheng Jingshen be used simultaneously with Pseudomonas aeruginosa? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask about a chronic wound on the dorsum of my foot caused by my weight. After long-term treatment, it has been gradually improving, but recently I noticed a painful area on th...

Interdigital fibroma Hello Dr. Lee: I have growths appearing in the webbing of all ten fingers. I have consulted several doctors, and each initially suspected a viral wart infection, but later concluded it was not the case. The growths completely disappear after cryotherapy or be...

Annoying warts, oh no! Hello, doctor. In May and June of this year, I noticed several small bumps on the side of my neck (in the area of the lymph nodes). At first, I thought they were pimples, so I ignored them. However, after two months, they were still there, so I went to see ...

The issue of warts? I have a wart on the sole of my foot behind my little toe. I applied a wart treatment liquid from the brand "Kedou" for two days, which resulted in a large blister about two centimeters long. The blister has burst, but I noticed that the wart is stil...

There is some darkening and pus formation next to the toe? Initially, a nail pierced the flesh beside it. After cutting it off, I thought it was fine, but a few days ago, I started feeling a lot of pain. When I slightly pulled the flesh apart, some yellowish fluid oozed out, so I...

Scabies issues? I have been caring for a patient with scabies for almost a month, and I currently have no symptoms. I would like to know what my risk of infection is.

Nail Hello Dr. Lee: I previously had a friend who got his hand caught in a door, and when his nail grew back, it became very thick. He followed someone else's advice and used a nail file to grind down the nail until it was almost to the point of bleeding. However, the nail s...

Plantar warts issue? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about warts on the sole of my foot that have not improved despite treatment for a while. Especially during the summer, my foot is never dry, and the warts keep spreading. Is this related to my tendency to sweat a lot from my...

Nail deformity and thickening? Hello, my left pinky finger has thickened and deformed nails, and the nail grows very slowly. Previously, I had athlete's foot between my left foot's pinky toes, but after seeing a doctor and using medication, ointments, and washes, the at...

I'm not sure what this is. It appeared after engaging in sexual intercourse? I got drunk that day and had sexual relations with a friend. Later, when I went home to sleep, I noticed coin-sized red rashes on the inner thighs and around my buttocks. There were about three of t...

Foot sweat and viral warts? Hello, I would like to ask about my situation. I tend to have sweaty feet, and during the summer, my soles are always damp, making it difficult for me to wear sandals. I feel more comfortable wearing socks. I've been treating a viral wart for almo...

Warts are not ingested with food? Can a viral wart on my finger infect my esophagus if I touch food? The doctor said it seems to be healing, but I am still applying the wart treatment solution, which has made the skin appear white. Today, while eating, a grain of rice fell next t...