Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Issues with wound healing from insect bites? Hello: I tend to have a significant swelling and blisters when bitten by mosquitoes. Recently, the blister burst and the swelling went down, but the wound has not been healing and continues to ooze. Although it forms a scab, it starts ...

The use of corticosteroids for vitiligo? When using steroids, should the doctor apply the medication to all areas of the white patches or just a small portion of the affected areas? Even if the application is very thin, the patches are quite large, and there is concern about appl...

Oral isotretinoin during pregnancy? If you have been taking isotretinoin (A acid) for nearly two years and accidentally became pregnant, and have just undergone a termination of pregnancy, it is advisable to stop taking isotretinoin during your recovery period. The duration for w...

Wound healing issues? I have sustained abrasions on both legs below the knees due to a car accident. I have been applying medication and covering the wounds with gauze for a week. Recently, over the past two to three days, the wound area has started to itch, and I experience slig...

Scrotal issues Due to a cold, I accidentally took clindamycin, which led to a drug allergy causing redness and swelling of the lips and itching of the scrotum. I urgently went to the emergency room and received an antihistamine injection. After a day, I noticed that a line in the...

Inquiry about male pattern baldness and medications? Hello, in recent years, I have been experiencing hair loss and visited the hospital. After a blood test, the doctor found that I have iron and zinc deficiencies (ferritin 28, zinc 680), but also noted that my hair loss appears ...

Two months after circumcision, the sutured area still feels tight, and the surrounding skin is prone to cracking? Previously, I underwent a circumcision due to a tight foreskin opening that was prone to tearing. During my last follow-up appointment one month post-surgery, the wou...

After applying medication and receiving an injection for eczema, it has instead become itchier? Hello, doctor. I often experience allergic reactions when using pain relief patches (though they usually aren't very itchy, just a rough texture when touched). Recently, I develop...

Furuncle wound Hello Doctor, I have a painful swollen bump on my right buttock, so on Monday, October 16, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as an inflamed sebaceous cyst. They prescribed oral medication and topical ointment. However, on October 18, the wound started to o...

Medication consultation Hello, doctor. I have atopic dermatitis and I take two capsules of ImmunoGuard daily. I would like to ask if continuing to take ImmunoGuard while having a mild cold and low fever will affect my recovery from the cold or any other aspects. Is it safe to con...

Regarding the removal of flat warts? Dear Dr. Wu, I have some flat warts distributed on both my forearms and the backs of my hands, approximately 10 in total. The largest one is about 0.3 cm, while the others are smaller than 0.3 cm. They are not painful or itchy. I have researc...

Inquiry about hair growth lotion? Hello Doctor, my family mentioned that I have less hair at the crown of my head, so I went to see a doctor. The doctor said I don't need medication and prescribed me Minoxidil to apply. However, I want to ask, since no one at school really t...

Hello, Dr. Wu. Recently, during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I got splattered with oil? It's not a very large wound, located on the back of my hand, approximately 0.3 to 0.5 mm in size. At the time, I was sprayed and rinsed it with cold water for about 10 minutes. Short...

How long does it take for normal warts to heal after cryotherapy? I have been undergoing cryotherapy for almost three years without interruption. For the first two years, I went for treatment every two weeks, and the procedures were quite deep and painful. Not only did I not see ...

Suspected furuncle? Hello, doctor. My husband seems to have developed a furuncle on his nostril. He initially thought it was a pimple and tried to squeeze it himself, but I feel that the wound is a bit too large. After four to five days, I noticed that the area around the wound a...

Hard lumps in the armpit: furuncles and carbuncles? Previously, I had a hard lump under my armpit that resembled a pimple and would drain pus. After it did not resolve after half a month, I went to see a doctor. The doctor said it was nothing serious, and the diagnosis on the pre...

Long-term use of allergy medication? Since childhood, I have experienced severe skin and bronchial allergies, with allergens being wheat and dust mites. However, it is difficult to avoid these allergens in daily life, and I almost experience allergies every day, which causes sign...

Bacterial infection of the feet can lead to odor? Hello Doctor, I visited a dermatology clinic at the end of July due to an odor coming from my feet. My feet appear completely normal, and I maintain good hygiene, including exfoliation. It is not one of the four types of athlete&#...

Is the phenomenon of urticaria normal? Hello Dr. Wu, Last Saturday night, I suddenly developed a rash. Initially, I thought it was an allergy and applied some medication on my own. However, by early Sunday morning, I noticed that the rash had increased significantly, so I went t...

Questions about acne medication? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask you about a medication issue. Today, I visited a dermatologist for acne treatment, and the medication list provided by the doctor included Tretinoin (tube). However, the medication I received at the pharmacy was ...