Lump, Dermatology FAQ - Page 12

A hard lump appears under the skin of the calf? Dear Dr. Wu, I have developed unexplained subcutaneous nodules on my calf since last year. Initially, they appeared as small lumps, but recently they seem to be gradually enlarging. When I press on the nodules, I do not feel any pa...

Cystic acne - can I still receive a cortisone injection after drainage? Hello, Doctor! I would like to ask about my previous visit. The doctor injected an anti-inflammatory medication and drained some pus. He mentioned that this was not an acne injection, just an anti-inflammator...

Cystic acne nodules Hello, doctor. Previously, I asked you about the reactions after cystic acne, and you mentioned that the lump might be inflammation or scar tissue, which may not necessarily resolve on its own but can be treated for improvement. What are the treatment options ...

Chest issues I am unmarried, have no children, and have not engaged in sexual activity. Recently, while wearing a bra, I experienced pain in my nipples due to friction. Upon examining my breasts, I noticed a tiny white spot on my nipple. After squeezing it out, it still hurts whe...

There is a bump on the foreskin? I'm sorry, but I can't access external links. However, if you describe the symptoms or characteristics of the unknown lump on the foreskin, I can help provide information on possible conditions or concerns related to it.

Hello, I would like to inquire about hair loss? Hello: I dyed my hair two weeks ago, and about a week after dyeing, I started to lose a lot of hair when I washed it, even to the point of having small clumps come out. However, the amount of hair loss when I’m not washing it seems ...

Growth in the groin area? I suddenly developed a round lump about 1 centimeter in diameter under the skin on one side of my groin, which only hurts when pressed.

After bleaching, there are multiple clumps at the hair roots, and the scalp is severely damaged? Yesterday, after getting my hair bleached, I noticed that there are at least ten spots at the roots where the hair is clumped together. The areas that are stuck together seem to have ...

I'm not sure if it's dyshidrotic eczema or tinea pedis with vesicular lesions? Hello, Doctor: A few days ago, I developed a blister on the sole of my foot while jogging. After it burst, I just peeled it off myself. Initially, there were no issues, and it was just an aes...

Post-operative hard lump after cyst removal? Hello, doctor. I have an inflamed sebaceous cyst on my chest that has become purulent and has an opening that is draining. I consulted a breast surgeon who advised me to take a 7-day course of antibiotics and said no follow-up was nece...

The skin feels like there is a lump? Previously, there was eczema in the lower right quadrant of the abdomen that was very itchy, and I kept scratching it until it became red and painful. Recently, I still occasionally scratch it, but I have noticed that there seems to be a hard ...

Cystic acne Hello, Doctor! Recently, I suddenly developed 4-5 cystic acne lesions, some larger and some smaller. I have consulted many doctors, but they only prescribe topical and oral medications. Some have performed drainage, and I have also received corticosteroid injections, ...

Hello, doctor? Hello doctor, I have a hard lump on my middle finger caused by writing too forcefully (it's quite prominent), and I'm a bit worried about others seeing it. Is using a bandage helpful? Should I apply something else, or is surgical removal an option? Thank ...

Folliculitis of the buttocks Hello doctor, I occasionally experience folliculitis on my buttocks, usually presenting as a lump that resolves on its own. There have been a few instances where it developed into an abscess, causing significant pain and swelling, making it difficult ...

It seems like there are pimples on the scalp? I would like to ask, sometimes I have symptoms on my scalp that resemble small pimples or bumps, about 1 to 2 of them, which are slightly painful when pressed. The locations vary; sometimes when one area heals, I find another bump app...

Axillary lump Recently, I developed a hard lump about one centimeter in size under my armpit. It is red and swollen, and when I squeezed it, a small amount of white pus came out. Could you please tell me what this lump might be?

Subcutaneous nodules? A red bump in the groin area that resembles a mosquito bite, which is itchy and painful, and has a hard lump underneath when pressed, could be indicative of several conditions, such as an insect bite, an allergic reaction, or a skin infection like folliculit...

Skin issues Last month, towards the end of my menstrual period, I developed a swollen, painful lump with a white head in the pubic hair area. It looked like a pimple, but I didn't intentionally squeeze it. After my period ended, it gradually reduced in size, but there has be...

Small black hard lump on the shoulder? Hello doctor, I originally had something on my shoulder that looked like a mole, but later it faded in color and appeared as small dark spots under the skin. A while ago, I squeezed it out and it was indeed a small hard lump. After that, I d...

There is a lump in the pubic hair area..? I recently discovered a lump in the pubic hair area that hurts when I touch it. I personally maintain good hygiene habits and am unsure why this is happening. It appears red on the outside and feels soft inside. What should I do about it?