Medication, Dermatology FAQ - Page 62

Urticaria issues: Causes of medication prescribed by doctors? Recently, I suddenly developed urticaria, and I have no prior experience with allergies. The itching is quite severe. I searched online for information, and it seems that the causes of urticaria are often difficult to ...

A burn on the proximal phalanx of the index finger near the palm, with surrounding wrinkling and the development of small blisters? The inner side of the palm, near the proximal interphalangeal joint of the index finger, was burned by touching a hot iron pot. It has been 13 days ...

The effectiveness of scabicides? Hello Dr. Wu, I have been diagnosed with scabies by a dermatologist and have used the insecticide at home. I have applied the medication completely below my neck, but there are some small papules on my scalp that I have not treated. Can this be ...

Redness/short-term/not itchy or painful? Hello, Doctor. The skin on my right cheekbone becomes red and swollen, about 1.5 cm in size, starting around 10 PM every night. It is neither painful nor itchy, and it disappears after I wake up during the day. This has been ongoing for th...

Anal warts Doctor, may I ask, I have genital warts in my anal area. After my first cryotherapy treatment, can I start applying the medication prescribed by the doctor right away? I am really afraid of transmitting it to my family; how can I prevent that? After two cryotherapy tre...

Concern about the viral load of HPV? I had my last treatment three months ago using a topical medication from a dermatologist to remove lesions. After the treatment, there were no visible lesions, and my viral load was 10,000 for type 16. Now, three months later, there are still ...

Scabies has not improved? Since early May of last year, I have been experiencing recurrent scabies that won't resolve. Currently, I am using Permethrin cream. Can you suggest a treatment method? It's really frustrating. A few days ago, I was almost better! Many of the r...

Acne won't go away? Hello, I've been dealing with acne for almost a year now! During this time, I've undergone treatments with mandelic acid and microdermabrasion, but my acne seems to be getting worse. I even find myself waking up early to wash my face, which I di...

Subcutaneous cyst surgical excision? Hello, I have a problem with a subcutaneous cyst and have seen doctors many times. However, each time the doctor prescribes medication to reduce the cyst, but it reoccurs after a few days. Since the cyst is located on my buttocks, it causes si...

Rosacea I have visited two dermatology clinics, and the diagnosis is that I have rosacea. I first experienced symptoms at the end of December 2015. My skin was previously very good, with minimal pores and few breakouts. However, in the past two years, I have been trying facial ma...

Determining whether it is scabies mites? Initially, there was itching around the navel and buttocks. After consulting three clinics, the diagnosis was dry skin, and I was prescribed medication and topical ointments. After a month of treatment, the itching persisted, and it became...

Skin issues I have been experiencing skin rashes for several years, and they have not improved. Initially, there were 1 to 2 spots that weren't very itchy, but after a year or two, the rashes increased, and my whole body became itchy and prickly, which is extremely uncomfort...

A hard lump appears under the skin of the calf? Dear Dr. Wu, I have developed unexplained subcutaneous nodules on my calf since last year. Initially, they appeared as small lumps, but recently they seem to be gradually enlarging. When I press on the nodules, I do not feel any pa...

Can the use of ointments for dermatitis cause interactions? Hello, I have had warts but have been free of symptoms for over two months now. So far, I have been applying FUSIDIC ACID CREAM every night to the last affected area as a preventive measure. Recently, I noticed a raised ...

Fungal folliculitis Hello Doctor, in the summer of 2014, I developed folliculitis on my chest and back. I went to Mackay Memorial Hospital, where it was diagnosed as a fungal type. The doctor prescribed doxycycline in green pills and topical Daivonex ointment. After completing tw...

Plantar warts Hello, doctor. I previously had my viral warts removed using electrosurgery, and the local anesthesia during the procedure was extremely painful! The recovery period was about a month, after which I returned for a follow-up to have the stitches removed. I thought th...

Premature graying (increasing white hair) Recently, the condition of vitiligo in adolescents has been worsening, and many are afraid of being judged by others. I have found a lot of information online, but most of it is either about stress or unrelated topics, and I can't fi...

Inquire about keloid-related issues? Due to an accidental car accident, I developed approximately ten keloids on my leg a month later. I have undergone four injections and one laser treatment, but the keloids are still very prominent. Is this normal? Are there any other methods a...

Intermittent improvement? I would like to ask the doctor, I have had severe acne since puberty, but after adjusting my diet, drinking more water, and regularly visiting a dermatologist for medication, my acne condition has improved significantly. However, I still have a habit of ...

After masturbation, the glans is red? Hello doctor, I used a masturbation cup for the first time last night, and I may have been too vigorous during the process. After finishing, I noticed redness and swelling around the glans and urethral opening, with occasional itching and mil...