IPL, Dermatology FAQ - Page 8

Recurrent warts? Hello Doctor: A couple of years ago, I was exposed to someone with viral warts and, not paying attention, I spent some time undergoing cryotherapy until the warts disappeared. However, since I got infected, no one in my family has been spared; my brother has had ...

Skin issues? Hello, doctor. I have already gone through puberty, but I still have a lot of acne, acne scars, comedones, and hyperpigmentation on my face, resulting in an uneven texture. I have seen a doctor, but the medications I have taken and applied have not worked. During my ...

After the scab of the wart falls off, the surface..? Hello Doctor: My plantar wart has finally fallen off after multiple cryotherapy sessions. It appears that the surface pattern has grown back when examined under strong light, but there are still some slight red spots on the sur...

Sea urchin sting Yesterday, I accidentally slipped at the beach while collecting sea urchins and removed all the spines that could be pulled out, but some are still embedded in my skin. Do I need to take any further action? I have soaked the area in hot water, which should help r...

Cauliflower treatment and related questions about using the restroom? Hello doctor, recently due to an irregular lifestyle, I noticed that there seems to be a cauliflower-like growth around my anus. I originally planned to undergo electrocautery at the hospital, but due to schedu...

My test results confirm that there is something, but I am very worried that nothing will actually develop? Recently, my boyfriend and I noticed something resembling warts near his foreskin. For about two months, we didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it wasn't ser...

Bitten by an unknown insect? Recently, our family has been experiencing bites from an unknown insect while sleeping in bed. We haven't seen what kind of insect it is, but the bites are very painful at first and then become itchy. Applying medication alleviates the itching, b...

Sunscreen is difficult to remove? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask you about my situation. I have been using topical retinoids for about two weeks, and I have developed a lot of acne on my face. I know I shouldn't touch them because I tend to get pitted scars. However, the...

A viral wart has developed on the thumb? 1. Recently, I developed a growth on my hand (which is not painful) and visited a clinic. The doctor said it was a viral wart and emphasized that it was fine not to treat it, as it is not related to overall health. He also mentioned that e...

I am not sure if it is folliculitis? A week ago, I noticed a small raised bump on the waistband area of my pants, similar to a mosquito bite, which itched. After scratching it continuously for about 4 to 5 days, the surface began to turn black, and there is now a swelling underne...

Is it winter itch or eczema? During winter, the skin becomes severely dry, leading to winter itch. When visiting the doctor, topical medications provide some improvement but do not fully resolve the issue. By summer, the itching worsens, and the skin still feels dry. Is this ecze...

Is the risk of multiple moles worsening high? Doctor, I have many moles on my body, and over the past two years, I have been developing new small moles despite my efforts to protect my skin from the sun. I read online that having more than 100 moles or more than 11 moles on the a...

Lip allergy? Food poisoning? Sometimes, I don't know why, but my lips suddenly swell up with a red, itchy bump. Although it doesn't last a full day, it can persist for quite a while. My mom says it's food poisoning, but this has happened multiple times.

Scabies treatment Hello Doctor, my condition started about two months ago when I noticed a rash on my ankle. At first, I thought it was a flea bite. I kept scratching it and applied a general antihistamine cream, but it didn't improve for a long time. It persisted for over a...

Regarding the issue of anal warts and cryotherapy? Hello, doctor. I have been infected with anal condyloma due to same-sex assault. I have already tested negative for HIV and syphilis, but the proctologist has scheduled me for electrosurgery. However, I cannot undergo electrosurg...

Closed comedones I have had multiple treatments with a beautician, but the issue of acne on my cheeks has not improved. After a few days of treatment, it reappears, creating a continuous cycle. I previously used mandelic acid, but it either caused an allergic reaction or peeling....

I often get follicular-type acne near my nostrils? I often develop multiple follicular acne lesions near my nostrils. Previously, I received injections for acne from my doctor, but new lesions have since appeared. Currently, the acne around my nostrils is not painful and does not...

Steroid use Hello, Doctor. Recently, my urticaria has flared up again. The doctor prescribed multiple antihistamines, but they haven't been effective. After that, I received an injection of 40 mg of methylprednisolone and was prescribed two tablets of Dexamethasone to take t...

Treatment of warts? I have warts on my feet and have seen a dermatologist for cryotherapy, but they keep increasing and spreading. This might be due to my excessive foot sweating, which has hindered noticeable treatment results. What can I do to prevent them from continuing to mu...

Cauliflower treatment issues? Hello, doctor. I have been working in mainland China for a long time, and I discovered two small growths on my foreskin early last year. I underwent acetic acid testing at a hospital in China, which confirmed they were genital warts. My girlfriend al...