Medical consultation, Dermatology FAQ

Irregular erythema and swelling of the skin? Hello, doctor. My 8-year-old child has been experiencing itching for the past few weeks, with irregular hives that vary in size and are accompanied by redness and swelling. There are also linear red welts that sometimes appear without ...

Skin problem consultation? Dear Dr. Wu, I have a question regarding a lesion in my right armpit. There is a soft, dark-colored wart-like (or papillomatous) protrusion that has been present for over a decade, measuring approximately 0.2 cm. Last year (2022), I sent a photo of it ...

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 ...

Red patches on the skin? Hello, doctor. I am 30 years old, and I have suddenly developed red spots on my palms and the inner thighs, as shown in the following photos: https://upload.cc/i1/2023/02/20/8HAcp3.png https://upload.cc/i1/2023/02/20/XaGb3O.png. These red spots are neithe...

Fleshy lesions resembling acne? A few years ago, I developed a pimple on my face, and after it healed, it left behind a scar. However, it doesn't look like a typical scar because it is a raised piece of tissue. It becomes very noticeable in photos, and at first, my friends t...

Fleshy lesions resembling acne? A few years ago, I developed a pimple on my face, and after it healed, it left behind a scar. However, it doesn't look like a typical scar because it is a raised piece of tissue. It becomes very noticeable in photos, and at first, my friends t...

Ear piercing issues? Hello, doctor. I have had my ear piercings for six months now, and there has been no inflammation during the healing process. However, recently I noticed that after coming home from work and showering, the area around my ear piercings appears a bit oily and s...

Nail issues (subungual hematoma after heavy pressure on the nail) Hello Doctor: Reason for consultation: 1. Recently, I accidentally applied heavy pressure to my big toes while moving a gun case, and initially, there was no pain or significant abnormality for the first two days...

Unexplained red rash, painless and itchless; is it necessary to seek medical attention? Hello, Doctor. Symptoms: On August 10, I noticed three distinct red rashes on the left side of my neck, which healed with peeling by August 23. Now, on September 3, I discovered a patch of red...

Psoriasis (Plaque Psoriasis) Hello, due to the pneumonia pandemic, I am trying to avoid going to large hospitals for medical consultations, so I am asking here first. Thank you. Could you please tell me if the condition shown in the image is psoriasis? It has been present for abo...

Melanoma in the perineal region? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask about a situation I experienced. When I was a child, I accidentally pinched my perineum while playing on a seesaw. Since there was no visible wound, I didn't pay much attention to it. However, over time, a bl...

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...

Acne scars and pigmentation issues? In our country, many high school students used to have a lot of acne, but now they only have some comedones. However, the pores on their cheeks have become enlarged, and there are acne scars and pigmentation causing color differences. What medi...

Urticaria issues? I would like to ask the doctor a question. Last summer and the summer before, I suddenly felt itchy all over my body, with symptoms becoming more pronounced in winter. For instance, when I eat spicy food or exercise, my skin itches in winter when exposed to heat...

Skin abnormalities in children? Hello, doctor. My child is currently one year and five months old. Recently, he had influenza B and has fully recovered. However, in the past two days, I've noticed that his skin becomes easily red and swollen with just a slight pinch, or if h...

Skin itching Hello, recently (for over a week) I have been experiencing intermittent itching all over my body, sometimes to the point where I can't sleep. The appearance of my skin shows no rashes or erythema; only after scratching do I notice scratch marks and irregular red...

A 12-year-old girl has moles on the tips of her fingers and nails, as well as on the soles of her feet? Hello, doctor. My daughter is 12 years old and has a mole on the sole of her foot and another on the tip of her finger. After visiting a dermatologist, we found a black line on...

Leukoplakia of the lips I have noticed several white spots on my lips that have been present for a long time, and it's quite bothersome. Can I find any related ointments at a regular pharmacy? Or are there any effective treatment methods?

Regarding my grandmother's skin? Hello, I would like to ask about my grandmother. She has developed red, bump-like lesions on her feet that resemble acne and are itchy. She often scratches them until they break the skin. We consulted a dermatologist who prescribed topical me...

Gout and athlete's foot issues? Hello Dr. Huang, I have been suffering from both palmar-plantar pustulosis and athlete's foot for many years without improvement. Can these two conditions be completely cured, especially the athlete's foot which has persisted for 20 ...