IPL, Dermatology FAQ

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. I have developed a viral wart on my left pinky finger and my right middle finger. I consulted a dermatologist who confirmed that they are indeed viral warts. They prescribed a topical wart treatment for me to apply daily. However, I lack the disci...

Questions about flat warts? Hello Dr. Wu, I have some flat warts distributed on the dorsal side of my forearms and hands. I would like to ask you the following questions: Q1. I found online that flat warts may have the possibility of natural resolution. Is this statement corr...

Scalp sebaceous cyst surgery Hello, doctor. I recently developed a sebaceous cyst on the top of my head, but since it's located there, I have a lot of hair. I would like to ask if undergoing excision surgery would damage the hair follicles and result in hair not growing back...

Facial redness rosacea 1. When using Eucerin ointment to treat rosacea, should I apply the lotion first or the ointment first, or can I use both methods? 2. If there is slight redness, dryness, or burning sensation after application, are these normal side effects? 3. How long...

Are multiple skin symptoms indicative of an immune system disorder? Hello, doctor. Over the past month, I have been experiencing various health issues. Two months ago, I was bitten by mosquitoes, and the wounds have not yet healed. Two weeks ago, I developed two ring-shaped rashe...

Care for Furuncle Wounds Hello, doctor: The abscess has subsided, is no longer painful, and there is very little to no wound exudate. Can I apply a synthetic skin to this wound?

Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) Hello, doctor. I have had a 1.5 cm red rash on my face for nearly three years. I have visited multiple dermatology clinics, and they all diagnosed it as eczema. The ointments prescribed did not make it disappear, but it is neither painful nor it...

Aloe vera gel The elderly patient experiences itching on the chest, back, and scalp, having consulted multiple doctors (including rheumatology, immunology, hematology, and oncology). They have used various topical medications (such as Atopiclair, Protopic, Pruvit, Cetaphil AD, an...

Eczema medication issues? Hello Doctor: Yesterday, my father visited a dermatologist and was diagnosed with eczema on the soles of his feet and fingers. He was prescribed Betamethasone ointment to apply. I would like to ask how long it takes for the ointment to dry. I am concerne...

Sudden appearance of small black bumps all over the body? I often develop black, bump-like lesions on various parts of my body that resemble blackheads. They are neither painful nor itchy, but I feel an urge to squeeze them. However, the more I squeeze, the more they seem to mult...

Medication consultation Hello, doctor. I have atopic dermatitis and I take two capsules of ImmunoGuard daily. I would like to ask if continuing to take ImmunoGuard while having a mild cold and low fever will affect my recovery from the cold or any other aspects. Is it safe to con...

Regarding the removal of flat warts? Dear Dr. Wu, I have some flat warts distributed on both my forearms and the backs of my hands, approximately 10 in total. The largest one is about 0.3 cm, while the others are smaller than 0.3 cm. They are not painful or itchy. I have researc...

A new black spot that has appeared at the age of 31? 1. Is it possible to develop benign moles after the age of 30? 2. If a mole appears after the age of 30, does that mean it is melanoma? 3. Can I still use the ABCDE method to closely monitor this small black spot that appeared ...

Small black spots that appear after the age of 30? Doctor, I'm really sorry, but I forgot to ask you: For new dark spots (like moles) that appear after the age of 30, is the management the same as for those that appeared before 30? Should I first monitor them closely using t...

Treatment options for warts on the upper eyelid that are close to the eye? Hello Dr. Li, I have a wart on my upper eyelid that is about 0.2 cm in size (as confirmed by a dermatologist). Since it is very close to my eye, I sometimes feel discomfort as if I am frequently touching m...

Blister on the dorsum of the foot? Hello doctor, I recently discovered that my family member has multiple blisters on the right foot, including the dorsum and sole. There are two very large blisters on the dorsum that have burst and turned bright red, and new blisters are continu...

Can pressure be applied to the wound after a sebaceous cyst surgery? Hello Doctor, I recently had a sebaceous cyst surgery, and today is the fourth day post-operation. The incision is located on the upper left side of my buttock. Since the wound is close to my buttock, I can slig...

A small flesh-colored bump has appeared on the penis? Hello Dr. Li, due to my atopic dermatitis, I have developed warts in various places from scratching multiple times since childhood. When my skin condition worsens, I even experience itching and skin breaks in the groin area, i...

A small bump has appeared on the skin of the penis? Hello Dr. Wu, I have had atopic dermatitis since childhood, and I often scratch my body due to itching. I have had multiple infections leading to warts when I was younger, and some of them have not healed to this day. Sometimes,...

Keloid wax hair removal When I was a child, I had acne on my chest, which later developed into multiple keloids. Currently, I manage them with regular injections, but I haven't experienced keloids in other areas. Recently, with the hot weather, I want to get full arm and leg...