Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 17

After applying the medication, the skin experiences stinging, itching, and redness? I have had seborrheic dermatitis on my face for many years. It improved for a while, but recently it flared up again, although the condition is mild. I visited a different dermatology clinic than ...

Wound on the buttocks I have a lesion the size of a one-dollar coin on my buttocks, and I'm unsure whether it's folliculitis or an acne lesion. There was a wound that was healing, and it developed a layer of skin (though it doesn't seem to be true dermis, more like...

Skin issues - Furuncle Hello, Doctor. I am 30 years old and would like to ask you: 1. In recent months, I have been experiencing recurrent furuncles (I have previously sought medical treatment and received both oral and topical medications). The main areas affected are the lower ...

Nail injury Hello Dr. Lee: I stubbed my big toe on a door threshold, causing the entire nail to lift and become misaligned, with only a small part at the base still attached. I went to the emergency room, where the doctor realigned the nail, applied medication, and bandaged it. H...

Back acne with a tingling sensation? Back acne: Stinging sensation when rinsing with hot water during showering, followed by itching the next day and some peeling.

Dandruff issues? Hello doctor, after I wash my hair, I notice a lot of dandruff. I'm not sure what to do about it, especially since I'm currently taking medications for two different outpatient treatments. I'm also unsure if the dermatologist will prescribe me more...

Acne Hello doctor, I've been troubled by acne for several months. I have seen a doctor and taken medication for over a month, and I have also been applying azelaic acid for more than a month, but there has been no improvement. Although I don't have acne on my face now, ...

Dyshidrotic eczema peeling Hello, doctor. Recently, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers. I have been applying topical corticosteroids, and my condition has been somewhat controlled. However, I am very troubled by the fact that my skin has been becoming hard ...

Burn wound Hello, I had a burn injury 4 to 5 years ago, but I didn't see a doctor. I only applied ointment for the first few months, and I haven't used any medication since then. I often feel itching and tingling around the burn area, and recently, some small wounds hav...

Please provide information regarding seborrheic dermatitis and male pattern baldness? Hello, doctor. I have a bald spot on the top of my head that has persisted for about six years. It hasn't been expanding continuously, but I also haven't seen any regrowth. When I was ...

Blisters after a burn? A few days ago, I was burned by a heating pad at a store, which resulted in a blister. I went to the emergency room, and the doctor advised me to take care of the blister and not to pop it, as well as to apply medication, take antibiotics, and receive a tet...

Can I take tetracycline after neck lipoma surgery if the stitches have not been removed yet? Dear Dr. Wu, I underwent a sebaceous cyst surgery on my neck on January 18, and my stitches are scheduled to be removed on January 26. However, on January 22, I visited a dermatologist d...

Children's scalp issues? Hello Dr. Wu, my 9-year-old child sustained a significant bump on the back of the head after hitting the floor at school. During the treatment process, in addition to applying ice, the mother also used a topical medication (likely referring to a cort...

Discontinuing medication for rosacea leads to a relapse? Hello, Doctor: I have been treating my rosacea for a year now. During this time, I have taken oral isotretinoin, applied sulfacetamide, and used both oral and topical medications covered by insurance. Recently, the erythema...

Nail lifting Hello, Dr. Wu: I stubbed my big toe on a door threshold, causing the nail to lift and become misaligned, with only the base still attached. I went to the emergency room, where the doctor realigned the nail, applied medication, and bandaged it. However, the next day, ...

Eczema issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about eczema. I have had eczema in my groin area for about two years. I had it once when I was around fourteen, but it cleared up after applying medication and did not recur until these past two years. I visited a doctor who prescri...

Acne is becoming increasingly severe despite being under medication control? Hello Doctor: I am a 19-year-old male, and I have been experiencing acne issues since last year. The acne is mostly concentrated on my forehead, cheeks, and around my mouth. Unlike most people, the acne ...

Acne issues? Hello Doctor, in recent years, I have been experiencing recurrent acne on my forehead, cheeks, and even scalp. The pimples are quite large and painful. During this time, I have visited dermatologists several times, but the issue remains unresolved. I would like to in...

Shingles A patient experienced right chest pain on December 29, 2021, and visited a local orthopedic clinic on January 1, 2022, where they were diagnosed with herpes zoster and subsequently referred to a dermatology clinic. The dermatologist confirmed the diagnosis of herpes zost...

Severe hair loss Hello, Doctor. I noticed abnormal hair loss starting around November last year, with a small bald patch in my bangs. I later visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with alopecia areata. I've been receiving scalp injections every two weeks, taking corticost...