Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 57

Is oral medication for nail fungus dangerous? Hello, I would like to inquire about Lamisil® (terbinafine) oral tablets. If it causes an increase in liver enzymes, can they return to normal after discontinuing the medication? My blood test results show normal liver enzyme levels, ...

Steroid use Hello, Doctor. Recently, my urticaria has flared up again. The doctor prescribed multiple antihistamines, but they haven't been effective. After that, I received an injection of 40 mg of methylprednisolone and was prescribed two tablets of Dexamethasone to take t...

Burn injury to the calf from an exhaust pipe? Hello, doctor: I have a burn on my calf caused by a motorcycle exhaust pipe, approximately the size of a ten-dollar coin. The dermatologist diagnosed it as a second-degree burn and prescribed B.B. GEL 1% for me to apply daily and chan...

The scabies topical medication causes stinging and itching? My father has been infected with scabies and has been applying the topical medication for over a week. He experiences stinging and burning sensations when applying the medication, which is quite painful for him. He says ...

Is the treatment method for scabies incorrect? I recently visited the doctor, who suggested that I might have a parasitic infection. I was prescribed a topical medication to be applied in the morning and another one, Urelis, to be used before bedtime. While the itching on my body...

I have had a skin condition on my hands since childhood that has never improved? After a long search, I found out that I have dyshidrotic eczema. Whenever I visit any dermatology clinic, the doctor takes a quick look and immediately diagnoses it as eczema. The consultation lasts ...

Folliculitis Itching Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my issue with folliculitis. I had two pimples on my leg, and after visiting a general dermatology clinic, the doctor diagnosed it as folliculitis and prescribed a small jar of white ointment. However, after applying it...

Is this normal? A few days ago, I was sleeping and felt an itch on my buttocks. I scratched it and when I got up, I noticed that the area I scratched had swollen into small lumps. I thought it might just be redness from scratching, so I didn't pay much attention to it. The n...

Cauliflower cannot learn to swim? Hello doctor, it's been 3 months since I last applied medication. I have been returning to the obstetrics and gynecology clinic for check-ups during this time, and there have been no signs of recurrence. I would like to know if it is safe fo...

Nipple foreign body Hello doctor, I can't remember how long it's been, but there is a raised bump on my nipple that resembles a small pimple. It doesn't hurt and has not caused any issues for many years. However, I have not had the courage to seek medical attention...

Drug allergy I would like to ask the doctor, I currently have hives, and the doctor at the hospital first prescribed antihistamines (Loratadine) for me, but the effect was minimal. Later, the doctor added corticosteroids (Dexamethasone) and another antihistamine (Cetirizine), but...

Spots on a newborn's palm? The child is currently one month old. About a week after birth, a spot was noticed on the palm of the hand near the thenar eminence (it's uncertain if it was present at birth). Upon closer inspection, the color appears somewhat uneven. I have ...

Scalp issues I have scalp lesions with white flakes that have persisted for about two years. After applying a topical solution prescribed by a doctor, there was some improvement, but the medication came in a very small bottle. Eventually, I purchased a medication called "Pis...

Contact dermatitis Hello, doctor. I developed a severe drug rash on my foot due to using a medicated patch. When I visited the doctor, I was prescribed Betamethasone ointment. I noticed that one of the indications for this medication is discoid lupus erythematosus. I would like t...

The duration of treatment for shingles? Hello, I developed shingles in early April. I went to see a dermatologist the day after the rash appeared. The doctor prescribed medication and also gave me a blue medication that I had to pay for out of pocket, which I took every four hour...

Dark spot issues? I have many dark spots on my face, so I went to see a dermatologist. The doctor prescribed me three jars of medication, and I have been applying them as instructed. However, the dark spots on my face are increasing in number and getting larger. Can you explain w...

Treatment for nail fungus? Dear Doctor: I have been troubled by onychomycosis for a long time and would like to treat it with oral medication. My liver function test results from last month showed GOT at 20 and GPT at 25. Is it safe to proceed with treatment? Thank you. P.S. I am...

There are many pimples on the forehead and temples? Hello doctor, I would like to ask... I originally had acne and then went for a facial treatment. A few days later, I developed a lot of comedones on my forehead and temples. After that, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed m...

Subcutaneous erythema and pain? During the summer, if the sweat appears red and causes a stinging sensation, and after applying medication it turns black, how can it be lightened?

Oral medication for treating shingles and athlete's foot? Last October, I had an outbreak of shingles and immediately sought medical treatment, taking medication for three days. As a result, the peeling symptoms on my left foot, which had been persistent for over a decade, c...