Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 41

Inguinal redness Hello doctor, I have had a red rash in my groin area for the past three days that has not improved (as shown in the image from the link below). I am wondering if this could be a sign of any condition. https://ppt.cc/fjpn8x

Acne antibiotics I started taking the orange and blue antibiotics doxycycline and amoxicillin for two days, and I'm still developing some small pimples. Is this normal? My symptoms seem to be papular acne, with some pimples having small white pus in the center. The pimples a...

How to improve scars left by cysts that have persisted for many years? Hello, doctor. I have multiple epidermoid cysts growing on my buttocks, and they become quite inflamed (ranging from 2 to 5 cm) each time. The scars are red, flat, and indented, and they have persisted for ove...

Blisters after a burn from hot objects? Hello doctor, as shown in the picture, the blister on the second day is about the height of a coin. There is no pain when touched. Should I pop it myself or go to a clinic? Can the blister heal on its own without breaking? Or do I need to a...

Keloid laser treatment Hello doctor, I would like to ask about keloids. After receiving steroid injections, they have become flatter and reduced in size, but there is still some reddish pigmentation left (I found some information suggesting it might be due to microvascular prolif...

I'm not sure if it's herpes (with a picture)? About a year ago, at the end of March, I noticed something growing in my genital area that was very itchy, and my groin lymph nodes were swollen. After visiting a urologist, the doctor diagnosed it as pubic lice. I followed ...

Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp? Hello Doctor: I have a question. I have seborrheic dermatitis on my scalp, and I saw a doctor the day before yesterday who prescribed medication. The inflammation has improved a lot, and I no longer have itching. I was wondering if it's sa...

Thank you, doctor? This past Monday evening, I noticed some itchy, patchy areas on my body that looked similar to mosquito bites. I went to see a dermatologist and started taking the medication they prescribed. However, the next evening after work, I noticed some small red spots ...

Red raised lesions on the thighs and arms? Hello, doctor. I would like to declare that I do not have a habit of excessive drinking, I do not smoke but am often exposed to secondhand smoke, and I do not consume betel nut. This is a red bump located under my thigh; it feels hard to...

Unknown small prick? When walking in shoes, I noticed that my toes were very painful. After taking off my socks, I found many small, unidentified brown spikes on them. I went to see a doctor, who prescribed medication to accelerate skin shedding. However, after two or three days,...

Pityriasis alba I recently noticed some subtle white patches on my face. The dermatologist said it is Pityriasis Alba, which mostly occurs in children and adolescents. I would like to know what causes Pityriasis Alba in adults. The dermatologist prescribed "U-Fu Soft Ointmen...

Could this be folliculitis? In mid-November, after taking a shower and drying off, I suddenly felt pain near my armpit. Later, I discovered a red bump with a swollen area underneath measuring about one centimeter, and a small ball on top. The small ball eventually disappeared on ...

There are two pimple-like bumps located in the lower abdomen near the testicles? Hello Doctor: I recently noticed two bump-like formations near my lower abdomen, close to the testicles. Could they be warts? (They don't really look like them.) What could they be? They are not...

Differentiating between shingles and herpes simplex virus? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I visited a massage therapist for a hand job service. Two days later, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine. On the third day, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of ...

Wound healing impairment? Hello Doctor, on December 7th, I cut the tip of my thumb, and about half of the skin was removed from a one-centimeter wound. I immediately applied pressure to stop the bleeding and did some bandaging, but due to my work, which often involves water, the ...

The dangers of moles? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask if this mole poses any danger. Here is the appearance image: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GeiE97gOmzcva5Nttythmhb16jUQCrf5/view?usp=sharing. This used to be a small mole, and when I was in elementary or middle school, ...

Red rashes on the arms that have persisted for 2 years, with periods of improvement and worsening? During my sophomore year in college, I often stayed up late due to assignment demands, which led to the occasional appearance of red rashes on my body. These rashes were neither itc...

Oral retinoid efficacy I have been taking oral isotretinoin at a dosage of 20 mg per day for over 10 months, and I am still experiencing acne without any improvement. Does this mean that the medication is ineffective for me, or could it be a matter of my body responding slowly? M...

Treatment for cystic acne? Hello, Doctor. I am currently undergoing treatment for acne with oral doxycycline and diclofenac sodium, along with topical medications such as Acne Control and Retin-A. It has been nearly a month, and I am seeing gradual improvement. However, my doctor...

Shingles A few days ago, I suddenly developed a pus-filled bump along with redness and swelling in my intimate area. Since I am not in Taiwan, I had to reluctantly seek medical attention here, but the doctor was unable to provide a clear diagnosis and did not prescribe any medica...