Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 39

Shingles Dr. Wu: Hello! I have been suffering from shingles on my left leg, from my toes to my hip, for four weeks now (at the same time, I have cellulitis on the sole of my left foot and initially sought treatment at Cathay General Hospital). I started treatment at National Taiw...

The treatment duration for cauliflower (cauliflower ear) varies depending on the severity of the condition and the chosen treatment Hello Dr. Wu, about a year ago, I accidentally contracted genital warts and underwent several cryotherapy sessions with a dermatologist. I did not e...

Oral isotretinoin issues? Hello Doctor: Previously, I took one 20 mg pill daily for about a year and stopped because my skin condition improved. However, recently I have started to notice a few pimples returning on my back, chest, and face, and my face has become quite oily. I wo...

Melanin deposition? Hello Doctor: My sister has a raised lesion on her hand that looks like a mosquito bite, irregularly shaped, about the size of a five-cent coin. It was originally the color of normal skin, but over the past few months, it has turned black. Could this be due to...

Blister issues and wound care? Two weeks ago, I developed a blister on my ankle, possibly from an insect bite, which gradually increased in size. I punctured it and applied medication (the fluid that came out was yellowish). The next day, the skin peeled off, leaving a red wound,...

Can scabies patients lie on a mattress, or should they only sleep on the floor? Dear Doctor, I recently unfortunately contracted this condition and have done a lot of research. 1. I am very troubled by this condition, especially since I have to care for my mother who is unable t...

Lip issues Hello Doctor, on April 7th, I had unprotected oral sex with a sex worker for less than a minute, and I immediately wiped myself with a wet tissue afterward. A month later, I went to a private health laboratory for testing, and my RT-PCR results were normal. I also had ...

Could you please provide more context or specify what information you would like regarding cauliflower? I have had a dark-colored bump at the base of my penis for over a year. It is neither painful nor itchy, and it hasn't increased in number. I have seen three urologists du...

Application method for Ulyso cleanser? Due to scabies, the doctor prescribed Ulesfia for me and instructed me to apply it all over my body below the neck. Currently, I am experiencing significant itching in my scrotum. Should I also pull back the foreskin and apply the medication...

Is it normal to still experience peeling after applying medication for a fungal infection? Hello Doctor, 1. About 10 days ago, I developed two to three rings of red papules on my foot that are itchy and peeling. The initial diagnosis was tinea, and after using an antifungal spr...

Bedridden diarrhea with skin lesions near the anus? Hello Doctor: My mother is 82 years old and was intubated due to pneumonia. She has since had the tube removed and has been transferred to a general ward. About a month ago, she experienced continuous diarrhea, resulting in 5 to...

Nail bed separation Hello, doctor! I have four toenails that have separated from their nail beds. I have seen a doctor and have been applying medication for 2 to 3 months, but there has been no improvement. Could this be related to my thyroid, or is there something else going on ...

White patches have appeared on the body! My sister, born in 1994, has developed small white spots on her fingers, which currently appear to be mild. Recently, she has also noticed similar spots forming on her eyelids. We are unsure if there are any recommended doctors or treatmen...

Eczema has persisted for six months, and there is no medication that can treat it? I have had eczema since childhood, and it would improve after treatment, with no recurrences for a long time. However, last year, I started experiencing flare-ups again, and the affected areas have...

Keratosis pilaris Hello, Doctor: A while ago, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed a small jar of medication to treat my keratosis pilaris, labeled "Xinghua Run Aili Cream." Since the affected areas include the back of my arms and thighs, I use it up very quickly an...

Oral retinoids & alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) chemical peels? Hello Doctor, I am currently taking oral isotretinoin. I would like to ask if it is safe to undergo glycolic acid peels during the treatment period. I am considering having the peels once a month; will this have any ef...

There is a small growth on the vulva that is itchy? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing symptoms for a while now. There is a small area on my vulva that has developed something itchy. Sometimes it itches a lot, and other times it doesn't. When I scratch it, it feels a bi...

Issues Regarding the Frequency of Oral Isotretinoin Use Hello, doctor. The dosage prescribed by the clinic is 20 mg per day, taken 5 times a week. Could you please explain whether this dosing schedule is intended to enhance the absorption efficacy of each pill or to reduce the li...

Hello, I have researched a lot of information online? I have researched a lot of information online and found that cauliflower (condyloma) does not have a black color, which has been the case since 2015. It hasn't grown larger or spread, but I am very concerned and would lik...

Itchy groin with linear rashes? It feels like there are some blister-like bumps in the area around the buttocks, and they appear to be in a line. They are itchy, but scratching them doesn't cause them to burst. Is there a way to send a picture to the doctor?