Nails, Dermatology FAQ - Page 13

Can I apply Rogaine first? My father and grandfather both have severe baldness, and I naturally have a high forehead. Recently, I visited a dermatologist and brought my high school photos for evaluation. The doctor said he is not sure if I have androgenetic alopecia and advised m...

Onychomycosis medication issues? I recently visited a doctor for a nail condition, and they prescribed a medication called Terbinafine tablets. I looked it up online, and it seems to be used for treating onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), which my nails appear to have. I didn...

In the summer, I don't sweat! However, my body heats up! I often experience heatstroke! Hello Dr. Zhang, I have a sister who often suffers from heatstroke during the summer. She hardly sweats, but her skin is always very hot. Occasionally, she feels like she is going to have...

For a case of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) accompanied by ingrown nails, it is advisable to follow these steps for management: 1. **Consult a Healthcare Professional**: Seek evaluation from a dermatologist or podiatrist for an accurate diagnosis and treatment plan. 2. ...

Onychomycosis Dear Doctor, I previously consulted a physician for the treatment of toenail fungus and after applying topical medication for a year and a half, there has been no progress. I am now undergoing oral treatment with antifungal medication. How long should it take to see...

Onychomycosis Hello, doctor. I previously visited a dermatologist for treatment of my toenail fungus. I have been taking Terbinafine for about a month now. I can see healthy new growth on my big toe, but there hasn't been much response on my ring and pinky toes; it seems lik...

Blister Every time the seasons change (from spring to summer or autumn to winter), blisters appear on the sides of my fingers, on the skin above my fingernails, and on my palms. Why does this occur specifically during the change of seasons?

Skin prick test Hello: When the weather is hot and humid, my skin feels prickly (mainly on the upper body), and later small red rashes appear. Why does this happen, and how can I improve it?

Questions about topical medications for nail fungus? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you about my left thumb, which has a fungal nail infection. However, the doctor said it seems to be in the early stage, with only a small area affected, where the nail has thickened and has a...

Onychomycosis If a frozen nail (onychomadesis) is left untreated, is it possible to live with it? Will it lead to death?

Onychomycosis I have had a fungal nail infection for a long time... I removed the nail once, and now that it has grown back, the symptoms of the infection have recurred, and there are granulation tissues forming... What should I do? Should I cut the granulation tissue myself? The...

Is this the Boas line? I recently noticed that the toenails on both my big toes have suddenly developed a concave shape in the middle, but it seems to be growing lower from the area where the nails grow. I found a reference online that resembles Beau's lines, but it doesn&#x...

Onychomycosis Hello. I have a habit of picking at my toenails instead of using nail clippers, which has led to what is commonly referred to as "ingrown toenail." A few days ago, I had a toenail removed, and recently the nail has almost grown back to its original state. ...

Wart issues? Hello: I am currently 34 weeks pregnant and have recently discovered that I have a wart. I went to the hospital, and the doctor said it is a wart and that it is contagious. I would like to ask the doctor: (1) Will it be too late to seek treatment after I finish my po...

Thickened nails At the beginning of the year, I was busy decorating my new home and worked hard alongside the contractor all day. Suddenly, I noticed that the nails on my right thumb and index finger had thickened. The flesh underneath the nails also appeared uneven in color comp...

Can wet diagnosis be cured? Hello, Dr. Jiang! I often experience itching just below the back of my head, with a white patch that resembles dandruff. I previously consulted a dermatologist who suggested it might be eczema and prescribed me a topical medication, but the doctor ment...

Acute folliculitis I often develop small pimples on my thighs and buttocks that resemble acne (other areas of my body also have them, but in smaller quantities). They become pus-filled within just one to two days. I previously visited a dermatologist who diagnosed me with acute f...

Unexplained redness, swelling, and itching of the feet? Hello, Dr. Hong. For the past few nights, my feet (specifically the front part of all ten toes) have been inexplicably red, swollen, and itchy. This occurs around the time I go to bed (approximately between 10:30 PM and midn...

The anal warts have not yet been treated? Last month, I developed warts around my anus. I underwent cryotherapy twice and applied medication once. By December 1st, the doctor said it was all healed. However, later I experienced skin inflammation and visited a general clinic, wher...

The hair follicles have enlarged? Hello Doctor: I am a male and I have noticed that the hair follicles on my foreskin and pubic hair have enlarged. They are about 0.1 to 0.2 centimeters wide, appearing as small bumps that are darker than my skin tone. They feel hard when I scratc...