Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 12

Umbilical issues Hello Doctor: I discovered a lump near my belly button last September. I later visited a gastroenterologist who performed an ultrasound and found no abnormalities (he mentioned only seeing blood vessels). This lump is neither painful nor itchy, but it seems to ha...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Thank you very much for the doctor's response! I have a few more questions to ask: 1. What are the functions of Econalone cream and Bifonazole cream 1% "Sinph"? 2. Do Econalone cream and Bifonazole cream 1% "Sinp...

The use of Falunong? Hello, doctor. Two years ago, I used finasteride and a hair growth solution (Kailai) to treat male pattern baldness. I took it for about a year before stopping, but recently I've noticed that my hair loss (on both sides of my forehead) and thinning have ...

Blisters on hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. I originally had athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Last November, I took oral medication for over three months, and my onychomycosis has mostly improved, with only a small area remaining on my big toe. Before taking the medication, ...

Bruising after steroid injection for keloids? Hello, doctor. Today, after receiving a steroid injection at the hospital for my keloid, I felt a throbbing pain when I got home. A few hours later, I removed the bandage and noticed a small amount of blood (about the amount typically...

Medication Inquiry I have been experiencing recurrent blisters and itching on my lips for a month. Two days ago, it started to ooze pus, so I went to see a doctor. The doctor said it was lip inflammation, but I later mentioned that it initially looked like a cold sore (though I&#...

Over-the-counter medications In the past few months, I have seen a dermatologist three times who diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis. I forgot the names of the medications prescribed during the first two visits, but I remember they were controlled substances. The third prescr...

Can tinea cruris infect the foreskin? Doctor, is it possible for tinea cruris to infect the foreskin? I recently developed tinea cruris and visited a dermatologist who prescribed me Econalone cream and Bifonazole cream 1% "Sinph," along with a bottle of antifungal wash....

Patients with G6PD deficiency can use anti-itch ointments? I have favism, and recently I've been experiencing itchy skin that initially felt like insect bites. The itchy areas then became swollen and gradually expanded. The doctor diagnosed it as urticaria and prescribed ant...

Medication consultation I'm sorry, but as a patient with onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), do I only need to have GOT and GPT tested in my blood work?

Laser treatment for onychomycosis? Hello, Director. I am currently in the first week of treatment for onychomycosis, and I have started using the medication Yashtuan as prescribed by my doctor. I am not opposed to oral medication (I have had blood tests done and will return next ...

After using an expired whitening mask for three years and experiencing darkening of the skin, how can I restore my complexion? After using an expired whitening mask that was three years past its expiration date, the areas where the mask was applied have noticeably darkened, resem...

Nasal issues? I apologize for the interruption, doctor. After using a pore-clearing skincare product on my nose, it became swollen. Prior to that, I frequently pinched my nose due to blowing my nose often, and I'm not sure if the swelling is related to skin trauma from pinch...

Does Silian cream cause oily skin? Previously, the doctor prescribed me a medication for acne, which I found very effective for treating pimples, but it was too small and I couldn't find it at the pharmacy. So, I bought Silian cream (to apply in the morning and evening), but...

Heel scaling and thickening (with attached link and images) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing scaling and thickening of my heels for the past two to three years. Some doctors have suggested it might be keratotic athlete's foot, while others have mentioned eczema or dysh...

Itchy lips? In mid-July, I developed a cold sore on my lips and applied an antiviral ointment, which helped it heal, but then new sores appeared. This cycle continued for a while. Later, I consulted a doctor and took oral medication for the herpes virus, but my lips have been per...

Acid ointment Hello Doctor, I have some questions regarding acid-based ointments: (1) When I apply tretinoin on my neck to treat acne, my skin becomes very itchy. Should I stop using it to allow the redness and itching to improve, or should I continue using it consistently to t...

Nipple eczema with increased pigmentation? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of this year, I experienced itching on my right areola, which was later diagnosed as eczema by a dermatologist. I was prescribed medication to apply, but it has still resulted in hyperpigmentation. Recently...

Treatment methods for viral warts? Hello Doctor, in mid-April this year, I had a growth on my hand that resembled a callus for a long time. I visited a clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as a viral wart. After two sessions of cryotherapy, it fell off, and there were no small bla...

Itchy lips? In mid-July, I developed a cold sore on my lips and applied an antiviral ointment, which helped it heal, but then new sores appeared. This cycle of outbreaks continued for a while. Later, I consulted a doctor and took oral medication for the herpes virus. However, I h...