Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 51

Acne medication consultation Hello Doctor: I visited a dermatologist regarding my acne issue and would like to ask: 1. I am using a topical medication, Adapalene gel and Clindamycin lotion, applied twice daily. I noticed that while my acne has improved, my cheeks have become quit...

A protruding lesion has developed on the frenulum of the foreskin? Last Tuesday, I noticed a raised white circular lesion on my frenulum, which is not painful or itchy (I already have pearly penile papules located in the coronal sulcus, so I'm not sure if this is related). O...

Are you asking if it's cauliflower? Hello Dr. Wu, in April 2016, I accidentally wore my friend's underwear. This October, I developed a growth on my labia majora, and after six days, another small one appeared. Could this be genital warts? I had some inflammation and it...

Skin issues? Hello, doctor. I have already gone through puberty, but I still have a lot of acne, acne scars, comedones, and hyperpigmentation on my face, resulting in an uneven texture. I have seen a doctor, but the medications I have taken and applied have not worked. During my ...

Can a doctor prescribe medication? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing significant hair loss over the past month, so I consulted a dermatologist who prescribed me medication and topical treatments. The dermatologist mentioned that my scalp is normal, and if there is no improve...

Taking A acid for acne? Hello Doctor, I have a tendency to develop acne, which became severe around the age of 21. Although it doesn't cover my entire face, I usually get two or three cystic, deep-seated pimples on my cheeks and chin that are difficult to heal. These pimples...

Dyshidrotic eczema? I have small itchy blisters in the vulvar area that are very itchy, regardless of whether I scratch them or not. They flare up periodically or with changes in weather. I have had dyshidrotic eczema on my hands and feet for many years. Although I have seen a do...

Generalized pruritus? Since I started swimming on September 7, I've been experiencing itchy skin and an itchy scalp, which is dry and without any rashes. I have already seen a doctor and taken medication, but it hasn't been effective. I would like to ask the physician w...

Recurrent furuncles? I have been experiencing this boil for about three months, and the dermatologist (National Taiwan University) prescribed antibiotics until the boil ruptured, but they did not want to prescribe any further medication. Each time I returned for a follow-up, the ...

Is this a viral wart or fibrosis? There is a viral wart on the finger that has been treated with cryotherapy since March of last year. After more than a year of treatment, the doctors have indicated that there is still a small portion remaining, and further cryotherapy and topica...

Treatment methods for cauliflower (cauliflower ear)? Hello, Doctor! One day while using the restroom, I noticed some unexplained warts growing at the urethral opening of my glans. I immediately went to see a urologist, and it was confirmed to be genital warts. The doctor prescrib...

Is it a case of false cauliflower? Hello, Doctor! Three weeks ago, I visited a urology clinic to examine several white raised lesions on my scrotum. During the initial examination, the doctor was unsure of the nature of these lesions and performed a skin biopsy. Ten days later, I...

I'm not sure if it's folliculitis? Hello doctor, two nights ago I noticed a small bump on the back of my right thigh that was neither painful nor itchy, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, last night I found that the small bump had turned into a white pu...

I accidentally discovered a foreign object on my scrotum. Is it a polyp? A wart? Hello, doctor. I accidentally found a growth that looks like a flesh mole on the inner side of my thigh, near the scrotum. What could this be? Currently, it is not painful or itchy. When I touch it, ...

What is the difference between urticaria and urticarial vasculitis? I have never been allergic to anything, whether it be food, temperature, or other factors, but starting on the evening of August 16, my neck began to itch, and soon after, I developed a rash of hives. I consulted...

Developing a rash after taking antihistamines? Hello Dr. Lee: I have been suffering from chronic urticaria for many years, and this summer the itching has become unbearable. I started taking antihistamines again. Although the large areas of swelling have disappeared, small patche...

Corn. Nail fungus? 1. Is it necessary to treat nail fungus if it is not painful or itchy? I've heard that the nails need to be thinned before applying medication. Is this condition also caused by pressure from tight shoes? 2. The cryotherapy for corns is extremely painful;...

There is a bump resembling a pimple located about five centimeters below the ear on the neck? Hello Dr. Wu: About five or six days ago, I noticed a bump on my neck that resembles an acne lesion, which is red, swollen, and painful. It is located approximately five centimeters belo...

The skin on the glans is red and uncomfortable? Hello, Doctor. Previously, I had a skin tear on my glans and went to see a doctor. I applied a topical ointment, specifically Weikang'en cream, and took oral antibiotics. However, my condition worsened, so I consulted a differe...

Recurrent itching? Hello, doctor. I have dry skin, and during winter, if I don't apply lotion, my skin becomes dry, itchy, and even peels. Last year, my facial skin became so severe that I had hard, slightly yellow patches on my cheeks, possibly due to my picking at them. Th...