Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 45

About scabies? A few months ago, I interned at an institution, and when I got home, I developed rashes and granulomas on my body. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with scabies. Following the doctor's instructions, I applied medication all over my body and washed my clo...

Wound care for abrasions? Hello doctor, after my accident, I have been changing the dressing once a day. I usually rinse the wound with saline solution and then apply a topical ointment called Lifu. However, I've noticed that the stinging sensation when I apply the medicatio...

Recurrent facial allergies? In mid-June, I experienced itching on my face for a week and visited a dermatologist. The doctor suggested it might be seasonal allergies. After applying medication that night, I felt much better the next day, so I stopped using the medication. However...

Scabies with erythema? I previously had scabies, but now it doesn't itch as much as before; however, there are still occasional mild itching episodes. I have stopped applying medication, but there are red, swollen areas around my armpits and belly button. The area under my a...

Folliculitis, furuncle Hello Dr. Wu: Five days ago, I developed a boil on my buttocks. I have seen a doctor, and there is also some superficial bacterial folliculitis around it. I am currently taking antibiotics and applying topical medication. The boil is approximately the size ...

What should I do if the inside of my nail has turned very dark? Hello, I visited a dermatologist yesterday because I had trimmed my nails in an attempt to address the dark areas. However, the doctor informed me that this could easily lead to a bacterial infection. It was later de...

Blisters appearing between the fingers? I usually wear rings, and at the junction of my middle finger and ring finger, I have developed two bubble-like lesions that do not itch. They do not resemble the clustered rash of dyshidrotic eczema; instead, there are just two lesions ver...

Issues with Oral Isotretinoin Use Hello, doctor. I recently started taking oral isotretinoin. During the treatment period, I will be going through military service. I would like to know what effects sun exposure may have while taking oral isotretinoin.

Cryotherapy After completing a cryotherapy session, I noticed that after showering and applying medication, the dead skin on the bottom of my foot started to peel off, revealing an invasive-looking indentation filled with many thread-like structures that felt like skin being pull...

Numbing ointment Hello, I previously sprained my ankle and applied a topical anesthetic that the doctor prescribed. Later, the area where I applied the medication became itchy, and now there is a bit of a rash. I noticed that the side effects listed on the medication include occa...

Glans eczema Hello doctor, I would like to ask about eczema on the glans. The eczema area was originally red, and after applying eczema medication for two weeks, the area around the glans, which was not originally affected by eczema, has become irregularly red. Is this normal? Is...

Concerns after stopping retinoic acid? I have been taking 20 mg of medication once a day for 7 months. I am concerned about whether I will relapse after stopping the medication. If I do relapse, can I return to the hospital to continue treatment?

Black mole on the right back? Doctor, on June 30th, while reaching for my car keys, I felt a sharp pain from behind, which I initially thought was a bee sting and didn’t pay much attention to it. After two days, I noticed that raising my right hand caused a localized tight, sharp...

There are no blisters, no stabbing pain, and the rash is almost gone within five days. Is this shingles? Doctor, I have previously had shingles. I visited the doctor within three days, and the diagnosis was shingles. I have been taking medication, and within five days, the rash w...

Steroid ointment Hello Dr. Lee: The hydrophilic ointment Gentasone cream prescribed after laser treatment at the aesthetic clinic has been effective even for my mild seborrheic dermatitis. I am concerned about whether the steroid level in this ointment is too strong. Thank you.

Shingles For shingles blisters, it is generally recommended to apply antiviral ointments such as acyclovir or topical treatments that contain lidocaine for pain relief. Additionally, over-the-counter creams containing calamine or hydrocortisone may help soothe the skin. However, ...

Folliculitis on the back and chest? Hello, doctor. My son (14 years old, in the second year of junior high) has recently developed folliculitis, which has caused about half of his back to be covered with pimple-like lesions, and his chest is also quite severely affected. He has s...

Medication consultation? The doctor prescribed Elomet cream for me to apply on my eyelids, but after applying it, my eyes feel cool. After researching online, I found that this medication is not recommended for use around the eye area. Should I be concerned about any issues with ...

Scabies infection Last Sunday, I touched the toes of a person with bedbugs for about ten minutes. After that, I washed my hands, but today I feel itchy and have a sensation of something crawling on my body. I visited a dermatologist on Thursday, and the doctor prescribed me a top...

Mosquito bites A long time ago, my foot was bitten by mosquitoes, and currently, there is a small round bump that resembles a lipoma with no external injury. This spot is often extremely itchy. Should I go to the pharmacy to buy oral medication along with topical ointment, or do ...