Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 53

Urticaria with itching, followed by swelling, pain in the hand, and muscle weakness? A month ago, I started developing itchy bumps on my skin. I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with urticaria and prescribed pills and ointment, but there was no improvement. Instead, the c...

Three moles suddenly appeared on my neck? Hello, doctor. I suddenly noticed three small moles on my neck today, each about 1 or 2 mm in size. Additionally, my thyroid seems to be swollen, but I have been taking my medication on schedule. Does this mean I am getting sick again?

Rash-related Hello Doctor: I have a habit of masturbating, and about a month ago, after masturbating, I developed small red bumps on both sides of my shoulders that are neither painful nor itchy. I thought they would go away, so I didn't pay much attention to them. However, ...

Itching on the inner thigh? I have been experiencing symptoms similar to the ones described for a long time. Sometimes it itches so much that I scratch my skin, resulting in unknown fluid and then pain for a while (from the broken skin). Due to having more body hair, I often swea...

Could this be vascular urticaria? Hello doctor, two weeks ago I went to see a doctor because I had many small bumps on my chest and back. The doctor diagnosed it as folliculitis, possibly due to taking steroids for a cold. However, upon reflection, I think it might be related to ...

There are 4-5 viral warts on the lips? I have white bumps in the coronal sulcus of my penis. Previously, I visited the urology department at Cathay General Hospital, where I was prescribed tetracycline to apply. The doctor mentioned it resembles warts, and if it doesn't go a...

Cryotherapy + self-purchased wart removal solution? Hello, doctor. I currently have warts on the soles of my feet and at the edges of my fingers. I want to recover quickly, so I asked the doctor if I could use topical medication in addition to cryotherapy. I received Betasalic oi...

Seborrheic dermatitis 1. Based on your symptoms, which include inflammation in areas such as the chest, back, neck, chin, sides of the nose, eyebrows, and forehead, along with the presence of yellowish-white scales, it is possible that you are experiencing seborrheic dermatitis. ...

Subcutaneous black mole? Hello, I would like to ask about the four photos showing subcutaneous black moles on my right forearm. These have developed over the past six months, totaling seven subcutaneous black moles of various sizes. I have fair skin and many moles. Are these subc...

Tattoo wound I got a tattoo on my foot a week ago, but for the first two days, one area was painful. I thought it might be infected, so I kept washing it and applying medication. By the third day, it was all rotten and oozing yellow fluid, and walking was painful. Later, I kept i...

Shingles Hello doctor, I would like to ask if it is safe for a pregnant woman to take antiviral medication for shingles. I am currently 26 weeks pregnant; will it affect the baby? If I have taken the medication for three days and there are no new rashes, can I stop taking the med...

Can it heal itself? Hello Doctor, since mid-May, I have developed small red papules in the right side of my chest and abdomen. They are neither painful nor itchy. However, since they haven't disappeared after more than a month, I went to a clinic for consultation. The doctor...

Burned by the exhaust pipe? The calf was burned by an exhaust pipe, with a wound area approximately the size of two 10 NT dollar coins. Ice was applied immediately after the injury, and now, almost a day later, there are no blisters. The wound appears a reddish-brown color. To ke...

Scabies issues? My scabies has already cleared up, but I still have many small red bumps on my testicles that haven't gone away. I've been applying medication, but it hasn't helped. What treatment should I pursue?

The nail bed continues to grow forward? When the nails of the thumb and index finger grow forward, the nail bed also extends forward, causing pressure on the surrounding skin and resulting in pain. This is different from other fingers, where only the nail grows forward. I couldn&...

The use of Meiduo ointment? I have seen many people online recommending the effects of this virtue gel, and I want to use it to lighten the pigmentation scars caused by acne on my face. The instructions for the ointment state that it should not be applied to unhealed wounds, so I...

There is a hard folliculitis on the buttock? Hello Dr. Wu, on June 29th, I developed a small folliculitis in the gluteal fold. I went to the dermatologist and received medication to take and apply. After taking a long bus ride to Kaohsiung on July 3rd, that small folliculitis enl...

Bitten by an unknown insect? Recently, our family has been experiencing bites from an unknown insect while sleeping in bed. We haven't seen what kind of insect it is, but the bites are very painful at first and then become itchy. Applying medication alleviates the itching, b...

Pubic folliculitis Hello Dr. Wu: My left labia majora is red, swollen, and painful due to folliculitis. I have seen a dermatologist and have been taking medication for two days, but the swelling has not completely subsided (although the pain has resolved). The doctor prescribed a...

Skin allergy Dear Doctor: My husband has been experiencing unexplained rashes for about two years. These rashes occur in any season, but they become particularly severe when he is hot and tired or exposed to cold wind in winter. Initially, we thought it was a food allergy, so he ...