Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 30

Subungual hematoma, elevated? Hello, doctor. My husband injured his big toe over a month ago when a heavy object fell on it. There was no open wound, but he has had severe bruising that hasn't gone away, and the toenail is lifting and looks like it might fall off soon. Addit...

Onychomycosis and Hepatitis B carrier status? I am a carrier of hepatitis B, and my liver enzymes are normal, but I have not undergone an ultrasound examination. I have had toenail fungus on my right big toe for 8 years, and after using Lamisil (terbinafine) for 3 bottles, the re...

There is pain upon pressure near the base of the left thumb? Hello, I have slight pain near the base of my left thumb, but pressing on it increases the pain. There are no visible signs of redness or swelling. I'm not sure what the cause might be.

Questions regarding HPV? Dear Dr. Wu, I have an HPV infection in my rectum and anus, and although I am receiving treatment, I frequently experience recurrences. I would like to ask you a few questions based on what I found online regarding the HPV vaccine, which is said to be un...

I would like to confirm if it is a case of nail fungus (onychomycosis)? A few days ago, I suddenly noticed a grayish-black spot appearing in the middle of my big toe. It doesn't hurt, and the nail is not separating from the skin. The nail hasn't thickened or changed in ...

Nail problems Hello! If you have a small crack near your fingernail from playing sports, here are some steps you can take to manage it: 1. **Clean the Area**: Gently wash the affected area with soap and water to remove any dirt or debris. 2. **Disinfect**: Apply an antiseptic s...

Scabies issues? My son started itching on July 24, and after seeing four doctors, we finally found out it was scabies. Now the whole family is undergoing treatment. I've been applying the medication for two days, but I'm still itching. Could it be that the scabies mites...

Is the risk of infection high? Hello, I would like to ask about the risk of infection after holding a scabies patient. I held the patient for more than 10 minutes around 3 PM and then again for about an hour and a half around 5 PM, both times wearing different jackets. I took a h...

Cauliflower problem Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask a few questions. I previously discovered warts in my genital area and treated them with a topical ointment (gynecology) and also received the cervical cancer vaccine. However, my boyfriend has been pinching my nipples and ejac...

Recurrent peeling of the toes due to dyshidrotic eczema? I have had dyshidrotic eczema for a month! I have been continuously applying the corticosteroid ointment prescribed by my dermatologist. Although there are currently no blisters or itching, the persistent peeling of my toes...

Viral warts... I'm feeling very depressed? Last Tuesday, I noticed a small black dot on my palm, resembling a mole, not exceeding 0.1 cm, about the size of a mechanical pencil lead, located at the webbing of my hand. During the examination, the doctor scraped off some thicke...

Viral warts 1. Hello, doctor. Are plantar warts contagious? If I accidentally touch them and then touch other skin or the edge of my pants before putting them on, is it easy to transmit? I heard that if they come into contact with the genital area, they can turn into genital wart...

Regarding whether the fingers are infected with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Hello Doctor: Yes, currently it's only my right index finger. Two weeks ago, I had some peeling skin, and I pulled the skin off without paying attention to it. I only noticed yesterday that there ...

Lip abscess I have braces, and it seems that my lips got cut by the brackets, initially forming a white spot that later turned into a pustule. It started as one pustule and then developed into four, and it seems to be spreading. Additionally, I have a habit of biting my lips, whi...

Plantar warts and personal-related issues? Hello, doctor. I am a student who loves sports, and I suspect that I developed plantar warts from running or possibly from not cleaning a wound properly and getting infected in the swimming pool. Fortunately, I discovered them early when...

Is the finger infected with Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease? Hello Doctor: Recently, I noticed peeling skin on my right hand fingers, and today I saw some blisters. When I squeeze them, fluid comes out. It seems there is also an infection under the nails, but there is no itching. C...

The edges of the nails are hollow? Hello, I would like to ask about my mother's fingernails. The edges of her nails feel detached from the skin, almost empty. What could be the reason for this? Additionally, her big toes appear purplish and are painful. Could this be due to ...

Dyshidrotic eczema, causing nail deformities? I have a body that doesn't sweat easily, but I suffer from severe palmar hyperhidrosis. Recently, due to the hot weather, my hand sweating has become so severe that it has caused blisters and itching, which happens almost every s...

Thank you for your assistance, doctor? Hello, Doctor: I recently posted but it seems it didn't go through, so I'm trying again. I apologize for bothering you! I would like to ask, what is this? After taking a shower, I noticed that the back of my neck is very itchy, and...

Treatment of scabies nodules? I was diagnosed with scabies three weeks after the onset of my symptoms. At that time, there were no nodular symptoms in the genital area. After using permethrin and thorough disinfection, the itching significantly improved. However, nodules began to...