Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 34

Facial eczema Hello doctor, due to my previous skincare mistakes, I over-cleansed my face, which led to redness and itching of my facial skin. When exposed to sunlight or when the environmental temperature rises, my skin also becomes red and itchy. I consulted a doctor who diagno...

Fungal infection or eczema? I would like to ask Dr. Wu, if the affected area is a fungal infection, how many days of applying steroids would it take for the condition to start spreading? If the affected area is eczema but treated with antifungal ointment, how many days after stop...

Hand viral warts Hello, doctor. Following up on my previous question, I have some additional inquiries. Last week, I trimmed my son's toenails and noticed a growth that looks like a wart inside one of them. He and my husband visited a dermatologist the week before, and it wa...

Skin issues I have recently developed some growths in my groin area that are sometimes itchy and sometimes not. What could this be and how can I resolve it? Image link: https://imgur.com/a/W8jYshc

Ultraviolet (UV) hypersensitivity Hello, doctor... A week ago, I was exposed to the sun for over six hours. In the evening, the areas that were sun-exposed started to itch, and my hands and feet began to tingle. I saw a doctor who diagnosed it as a UV allergy. I took medication a...

If you are experiencing persistent hiccups after taking medication, should you stop taking the medication? Hello, I previously experienced hiccups after taking certain cold medications, although I am unsure which specific medication caused it. The hiccups would last continuously ...

There are small bumps on the hands and ankles? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a small bump I found on my ankle, as shown in the photos. It doesn't look like a mosquito bite. Could this be a viral wart or a sebaceous secretion?

Dull complexion Hello Doctor: I usually pay a lot of attention to sun protection, and my body is very fair, but my face is very sallow and dull, as if my face and body belong to different people. Recently, I started medication for polycystic ovary syndrome and noticed that my fac...

Groin acne (?)? Two days ago, I used a sensitive-type hair removal razor, excluding my armpits and bikini line. Yesterday, I noticed pain in my right armpit, with some swelling that isn't very noticeable; it only hurts when I press on it. This morning, I visited a dermatolog...

Is it possible to treat this type of scar? 1. Are there any treatment options available to reduce or eliminate the scar? 2. Does this type of scar qualify as a hypertrophic scar?

Acne on the back? I have had issues with acne on my back in the past, and after staying up late, I developed a lot of pimples. I'm not sure if this is caused by lack of sleep or an allergic reaction. Please take a look at the images.

Drug interactions If I am currently taking oral antifungal medication, can I also take Chinese herbal medicine?

Regarding small red spots on the skin? The sudden appearance of many small red spots on the back of the right hand and the right forearm, without pain or itching, could be indicative of several conditions. Possible causes include petechiae, which are small red or purple spots cau...

Diagnosis of sebaceous cysts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about the recurrent appearance of larger pimples in various parts of the body that have an unusual odor. Are these usually sebaceous cysts? Here are the related photos: https://reurl.cc/pVbmZ. How should similar sym...

After the healing of the left index finger, there is an issue with pain upon pressure? On March 19, I injured my left index finger at work. The emergency doctor was unable to stitch the wound due to severe tissue damage. Although the surface has healed, I still experience pain wh...

Small red spots on the skin? Hello doctor, I recently started noticing small red spots on the back of my hand that look like immature acne. Since yesterday, the skin on the surface of my left rib area has also been very itchy. I accidentally scratched it, and by the evening, I no...

Paronychia issue Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my right big toe, which has paronychia. It has not improved for 1 to 2 weeks and there is pus that I need to squeeze out, but I don't have much pain (the pain occurs only when squeezing out the pus and cleaning the sur...

If you have developed a strange growth on your thigh, you should consult a dermatologist? Hello, doctor. About a year ago, a black spot started to appear on my leg, and recently the area around the black spot has begun to swell and is painful when pressed. Here is the link to the...

Nail fracture Hello Doctor :) A few years ago, my left big toe started to have the nail break from the root (showing a crescent shape). At first, I didn't think much of it, assuming that I could just wait for the nail to grow out and trim it. However, after cutting the nail,...

Eczema on the buttocks? Hello, doctor. On March 15, I visited a urologist for treatment of eczema on my buttocks, and the doctor prescribed me Jishu ointment, which I apply about 1 to 2 times a day. However, as of now (April 17), it hasn't improved. Should I continue applyin...