Nails, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

Nail problems The edges of my toenail have receded because I dug into them, so they are currently white. What impact might this have on me, and what should I do to protect it until the nail bed grows back?

Onychomycosis? Hello Dr. Wu: I have athlete's foot that has led to onychomycosis (fungal nail infection). I consulted a dermatologist, and due to my elevated liver enzymes, the dermatologist prescribed a topical antifungal ointment for me to apply. Initially, all ten of my t...

Nail splitting Hello Doctor, Current condition: There is a crack from the nail bed to the nail plate that divides the entire nail into two halves, with the left half and right half having an area ratio of approximately 1:2. Additionally, there is a height difference between the...

Inner arm 1. I have a rough feeling on the inner side of my arm, with tiny bumps that I didn't pay much attention to at first. However, after some time, I took a closer look and noticed that while the surface appears normal, there are small white bumps along with fine white ...

The nails exhibit a purple discoloration? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed a slight pain in my left big toe. Pressing on it causes significant pain, and this has persisted for several days. Initially, there were no other unusual symptoms, but today I observed that the nail ...

Treatment of warts? I would like to ask about a wart infection I got while swimming during the summer. I later discovered a large wart on the sole of my foot. 1. I previously used a nail clipper to trim the surrounding callus of the wart. If I disinfect it with alcohol, can I use...

Atrophy of the skin around the fingernails? Every autumn and winter, in the recent weeks, I have noticed that after showering, my hands tend to peel easily when wet. The skin around my nails becomes dry and hardens, gradually causing the skin at the edges of my nails to retract i...

Atrophy of the skin around the fingernails? Every autumn and winter, in recent weeks, I have noticed that after showering, my hands become prone to peeling when wet. The skin around my nails easily dries out and becomes hardened, and gradually, the skin at the edges of my nails s...

Nail problems Due to the issue of onychomycosis, the affected nails on both sides of the left big toe were trimmed, revealing some pink tissue. I am concerned that the nail may grow inward. What methods can be used to prevent paronychia?

The nail has fallen off? Hello Dr. Lee: Last night while lying in bed, I suddenly felt that something was off with my toenail. When I touched it, I realized that the nail on my little toe either had a layer come off or had completely fallen off. The little toe still looks similar...

Please ask your two nail-related questions? Hello, doctor. I have two questions I would like to ask you! Question 1: Sometimes the nail fold becomes very itchy, but if I keep scratching it, it turns red and becomes even itchier... yet I can't help but continue scratching. Is...

Bruising of the toenail? My toenails may be bruised due to pressure from my shoes, as many of them have turned purple. However, I practice basketball every day and I'm not sure what to do. Additionally, there are one or two nails that have been bruised for a long time, and a...

Scalp and hair After washing and blow-drying my hair, I still experience scalp flaking, which varies in size. I often find myself scratching my scalp, and there is a yellowish residue left under my nails. My hair lacks shine, feels frizzy, and is coarse. I'm unsure how to im...

Corn. Nail fungus? 1. Is it necessary to treat nail fungus if it is not painful or itchy? I've heard that the nails need to be thinned before applying medication. Is this condition also caused by pressure from tight shoes? 2. The cryotherapy for corns is extremely painful;...

Swelling and redness at the fingertip with inability to grow nails? About six weeks ago, I was in a car accident and fractured the third and fourth metacarpals in my left hand. I underwent surgery and had metal pins inserted. During this period, the other four fingers on my left ...

Symptoms that have been troubling for a long time? Is having a nail embedded in the skin considered paronychia? This symptom has been bothering me since the first year of junior high school. Are there any temporary relief methods?

Red discoloration of the toenails? Today, while trimming my nails, I noticed that half of the toenails have turned reddish-brown. They don't hurt or itch when pressed. Does this indicate a fungal nail infection or another chronic condition?

Cryotherapy + self-purchased wart removal solution? Hello, doctor. I currently have warts on the soles of my feet and at the edges of my fingers. I want to recover quickly, so I asked the doctor if I could use topical medication in addition to cryotherapy. I received Betasalic oi...

The nail bed continues to grow forward? When the nails of the thumb and index finger grow forward, the nail bed also extends forward, causing pressure on the surrounding skin and resulting in pain. This is different from other fingers, where only the nail grows forward. I couldn&...

Nail whitening? Hello, doctor. I became pregnant last year and gave birth about a year ago. Since then, three of my right-hand fingernails have gradually developed a whitening phenomenon, initially affecting only about one-fifth to one-sixth of the nail, but in the past six month...