Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 49

Urticaria Can urticaria be cured? Is it possible to test for allergens? What are the costs and the items included in the tests? This is a concern for me, thank you!

Inner thighs I have intense itching on both sides of my thighs near the genital area, which keeps me awake at night. Additionally, the skin in that area has turned completely dark, but there are no signs of any infection!

A lump has developed on the chin? Hello Dr. Jiang, I discovered a bump on my chin yesterday. Initially, I thought it was a pimple, but upon closer inspection today, I realized it is black and painful, resembling a small bean. This bump is located directly on the mandible, and i...

Sweat spots and related issues? 1. How does tinea versicolor occur, and what are the treatment options? 2. Can isotretinoin gel (vitamin A acid) also improve blackheads? 3. Does a mosquito bite cause redness and swelling? Is it sufficient to apply ointment, or is it necessary...

Is this the Boas line? I recently noticed that the toenails on both my big toes have suddenly developed a concave shape in the middle, but it seems to be growing lower from the area where the nails grow. I found a reference online that resembles Beau's lines, but it doesn&#x...

Red and resembling acne, numerous in number? Hello, Dr. Hong. I would like to ask about the small red spots that have appeared on my chest, neck, and arms. I have seen several doctors, and they all said it was folliculitis, prescribing me topical and oral medications. However, it...

Can herpes appear on the pubic hair? Question 47759: Inquirer: Tulong / Male / 41 / On August 9, 2007, I developed redness and swelling at the base of my pubic hair, accompanied by itching. I applied a general topical ointment, which led to pus formation and then scabbing. Recent...

Ointment UNIDERM CREAM "HOCHENG" is indicated for eczema or dermatitis, first aid, prevention and alleviation of infections from skin cuts, abrasions, and burns, as well as the treatment of superficial fungal infections such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea c...

Genital issues? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where my genitalia appears normal when not erect, but when I do have an erection, I notice red spots on the glans. Could you please explain what this condition might be? The red spots are only present on the glans, and ...

Burns Hello, Dr. Hong: I accidentally burned myself on a motorcycle exhaust pipe yesterday and went to a general clinic for treatment. The doctor prescribed me burn ointment and oral anti-inflammatory medication. Today, a large blister (which has not ruptured) has formed on the w...

Blister Can blisters from athlete's foot be indirectly transmitted? If treated with medication, how long does it typically take to heal? Is there a chance of recurrence?

Blister Can blisters from athlete's foot be indirectly transmitted? If I apply medication, how long will it take to heal? Is there a chance of recurrence?

Wart issues? Hello: I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and have recently discovered that I have a wart. I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it is a wart and that it is contagious. I would like to ask the doctor: (1) Will it be too late to seek treatment after I finish my po...

Recurrent folliculitis and furuncles? Hello Dr. Huang: I am not sure why I have been suffering from folliculitis on my buttocks. Could it be because I haven't been consistently using medication to completely eradicate it? I spend almost 24 hours a day in an air-conditioned r...

Thickened nails At the beginning of the year, I was busy decorating my new home and worked hard alongside the contractor all day. Suddenly, I noticed that the nails on my right thumb and index finger had thickened. The flesh underneath the nails also appeared uneven in color comp...

Bitten by mosquitoes on the joints? A few days ago, I was bitten by mosquitoes in many places, such as my knees, elbows, and big toes, which have swollen quite a bit. I understand this is an immune response, but since these areas of skin are often stretched, I’m concerned about w...

Painless and asymptomatic? Hello, recently I have developed many small blisters around my fingers and wrists. They are not painful or itchy, but they feel like small bumps when touched. The more I squeeze or touch them, the more they seem to grow and multiply. I do not have a pro...

Skin Decaris is used to treat parasitic infections, specifically those caused by roundworms such as ascariasis, hookworm, and pinworm infections.

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello, doctor. I have seborrheic dermatitis (mainly on my face) that has persisted for several years, and I have "almost" never had completely normal skin (except for one time when my doctor prescribed piprinhydrinate, tranexamic acid, and oral pre...

I also have acne? I am currently a second-year junior high school student, and I have acne on my face. Some of my classmates have very clear and clean skin. What can I do to improve my situation? Also, is there a connection between my diet and my skin condition? I am already maki...