Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 56

Inflammation of a sebaceous cyst on the back? There is a sebaceous cyst in the middle of my back that has become inflamed over the past week. I have seen a doctor and received antibiotics, but after a few days, I feel that the anti-inflammatory effect is not very good. 1. The c...

Cauliflower problem I recently started using Aldara to treat genital warts, but I'm not sure how I got them. I also noticed that I might have them in my mouth, specifically under my tongue and in my throat, where I feel a foreign sensation (it seems like I just started feeli...

Red stretch marks Hello, doctor. I previously gained weight due to illness and medication, and unfortunately, I have developed red streaks on my thighs and arms. I have researched online, and it says that red streaks are still in the early stage. Would applying lotion and massagi...

Warts can infect various areas of the body, including the hands, feet, face, and genital region? Hello, I would like to ask about my condition. I have a wart on my right ring finger, approximately 7mm in size, which has been present for about six to seven months. I recently visit...

Bitten by mosquitoes in the mountains? I have had allergies since childhood, and my elbows are affected by atopic dermatitis. My hands and feet are also very itchy, resembling red bean ice. This has been a long-standing issue. In high school, I often wore shorts and was teased ab...

Fading acne scars? Hello Doctor: I have been using these two medications for a month and a half: 1% Bifonazole gel and 0.1% Adapalene gel. My pore acne has improved significantly! 1. Will continuing to apply them help fade the remaining red acne scars on my cheeks? 2. Do I really...

Questions about methotrexate medication? Hello Director Wu, I have received my blood test report, which shows that my IgE levels are between 30,000 and 40,000. After steroid treatment, there was no improvement. Recently, my doctor prescribed methotrexate for me to take (six pill...

Blackheads Doctor, I went to the dermatology clinic for blackheads, and they only prescribed me a topical treatment called Lactic Acid. Shouldn't they have prescribed something like Tretinoin instead? Does Lactic Acid have any effect on blackheads? I haven't seen any re...

Balanitis has not improved for the past six months? After having unprotected sex with a woman, I began experiencing itching on the glans a few days later. Subsequently, the foreskin became darker, longer, and started to crack. The glans became red and swollen, sometimes even ulce...

Recurrent sebaceous cysts? I have a cyst on my buttocks that has recurred several times over the past few years, leading me to seek medical attention due to the presence of pus. About a year ago, I underwent surgery at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, where the incision was approxim...

Eyelid peeling and itching? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. A few days ago, I noticed small bumps near the inner corner of my eyelids, which started to itch and then became swollen, but only in the areas where the bumps are. My originally double eyelid at ...

Depressed lesions on the face? Hello, doctor. Many years ago, I used to scratch my face with my nails while washing it. Now I have many indentations shaped like nails on my face that are very noticeable in sunlight. Is there any effective topical treatment for this? Also, what is...

Recommended topical medications for acne? As a middle school student experiencing significant oiliness on your face, topical retinoids (commonly referred to as "A acids") can help improve this issue. One commonly recommended topical retinoid is adapalene, which is avail...

Mole issues Hello doctor, I would like to ask about the sudden appearance of 5-6 moles on my limbs and face in the past month or two. Some are black and some are brown, and they vary in size. I am currently taking thyroid medication - Antithyroid. Could this be related? I started...

Localized scleroderma I am 18 years old, and I would like to ask if a small area of scleroderma diagnosed on my chin can be removed through cosmetic procedures at a medical aesthetic clinic. I don't want that dark patch on my chin; can it be eliminated through treatments at ...

Regarding the issue of anal warts and cryotherapy? Hello, doctor. I have been infected with anal condyloma due to same-sex assault. I have already tested negative for HIV and syphilis, but the proctologist has scheduled me for electrosurgery. However, I cannot undergo electrosurg...

Widespread skin redness, swelling, and itching? Hello, I would like to ask about my uncle who has red, swollen wounds all over his body that are very itchy, as if something is burrowing into his skin. He also has white, pus-like secretions and even reports that they can burst whi...

Blistering athlete's foot For blistering athlete's foot, which type of ointment should be used? Is a steroid-containing athlete's foot medication effective, or should one use a standard athlete's foot treatment?

Regarding the treatment of pubic lice? Hello doctor, a few days ago I discovered that I have pubic lice and I consulted a physician. The doctor gave me a bottle of medication that he said is for killing the lice, and a tube of ointment that he said is for itching. He mentioned to...

Warts keep recurring? Hello doctor, since last year, I have noticed warts on my penis while taking a shower. After consulting a doctor, it was confirmed to be genital warts. I have been using a topical cream that works intermittently, but it is quite expensive. After consulting w...