Infection, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Is it contagious? I recently saw that there are cases of monkeypox in Taiwan. I would like to ask if it is possible to get infected with monkeypox just by being in a crowded place, such as on public transport, where I might accidentally touch someone else's hand, especially ...

Accidentally cut yourself with a nail clipper while trimming your nails? If you accidentally cut yourself with nail clippers while trimming your nails and there is a small amount of pus, but you have already washed the area with clean water and disinfected it with saline solution...

Umbilical discharge or pus from the navel? There is a white cloudy fluid in the navel, the skin is not broken, and pressing on the abdomen causes pain. What should be done about this, and could it be related to diet?

Plantar wart virus Is it possible for plantar warts to be transmitted to the genital area and turn into genital warts? I have a plantar wart on my right foot, and I apply wart treatment liquid daily and cover it with a bandage. After cleaning, I immediately wash my hands and disi...

Could it be a fungal nail infection? I'm sorry, but I cannot access external links or content. However, if you describe the symptoms or characteristics of the nails in question, I can help determine if it might be a case of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) or provide in...

Co-sleeping on the same bed? Hello, I would like to ask about the risk of infection if a partner has genital warts and is undergoing treatment. There has been no sexual intercourse, but the male partner was wearing underwear and fell asleep while feeling contact with the genital ...

Scabies treatment and clothing sanitation? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the information I found online regarding scabies infection. It states that clothing should be soaked in hot water before washing. Should this be done every day during the treatment with topical me...

Suspected scabies? Last winter, I started developing red rashes in my groin area that felt bumpy to the touch. I consulted several dermatologists who diagnosed me with eczema, fungal infection, prurigo, and urticaria, but nothing seemed to improve. After researching online, I beg...

Penile issues, glans problems, skin conditions? After masturbating one time, I fell asleep immediately. I wiped off the semen, but the next night while showering, I noticed a few small bumps on the glans, and there was also a larger bump on the foreskin that resembled a pimple. O...

Medications for Male Pattern Baldness Hello Dr. Wu: I have a problem with male pattern baldness, and my doctor prescribed a topical gel (Dutasteride) and mentioned that I could switch to a different shampoo (such as Ketoconazole). However, I have some questions regarding usage th...

Rash all over the body? Hello, Doctor: I would like to inquire about a sudden sensitivity to heat that I have experienced since the day before yesterday. Just walking up the stairs causes my body to heat up and my skin to itch. I have developed light red rashes on my limbs, parti...

Blister wounds exposed to yeast infection? Hello Doctor: I would like to ask about a situation. Last week, I developed a painful blistering rash on my foot, and the blisters were quite large. The doctor decided to drain them with a needle and prescribed antibiotics along with a t...

I have a question? Mom has a bump near the philtrum below the nostrils that looks like a herpes lesion. My sister often has angular cheilitis. Is it okay to apply BoroPlus cream?

Is it possible to determine if someone has had chickenpox through testing? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask: 1. Can only those who have had chickenpox develop shingles? 2. Can individuals who have never had chickenpox not develop shingles? 3. Is it possible for a 50-year-old adu...

Could you please explain the transmission issues related to fungal infections? Hello, recently I had a fungal infection on a wound that bled and oozed bodily fluids, which got onto my mattress. If my clothing may have come into contact with the dried blood and bodily fluids from ...

The fungal infection near the fingertips close to the nails has not improved even after more than two months of continuous treatment? Symptoms and Treatment Process: The right side of the tip of the left thumb initially developed many small blisters (which do not easily burst, an...

Regarding the issue of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection)? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my toenails. I have seven toenails affected by onychomycosis, and two months ago, I used Lamisil and a nail file to remove the infected parts, and then applied medication. I can...

Questions about nail fungus? Hello doctor, I used to have onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). If the blanket covering my head touches the area where my feet were placed on the bed, will there be any issues if I then cover my face? I just sprayed some antibacterial solution. Th...

Shingles transmission issues? Hello, doctor. A family member has contracted shingles, and I am the only one in the household who has not received the chickenpox vaccine. I would like to ask how I can prevent transmission, or should I get vaccinated against chickenpox as a precaut...

Paronychia in a 1-year-old child? Hello Doctor, my child is currently 1 year old. On October 5th (Wednesday) at noon, their fingernail suddenly became red, swollen, and white. By evening, it became increasingly severe and swollen, with pus. We took them to a pediatrician who drai...