Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 10

Viral warts If viral warts are left untreated, several outcomes may occur. They can persist for an extended period, potentially leading to discomfort or pain, especially if located in areas subjected to friction. Additionally, there is a risk of spreading the virus to other parts...

Suspected folliculitis At the end of April, after confirming a completed ectopic pregnancy, I noticed small, pimple-like bumps in the hair follicle area of my pubic hair. I decided to shave the hair and did not touch it since it wasn't itchy. I would like to know if this cou...

Nasal bump Hello, I have had small raised bumps on my nose since middle school. They are skin-colored and can be felt when touched. They have never disappeared and have only increased in number, causing me distress for the past 10 years. During this time, I have consulted many do...

Could you please provide more details about the issue with warts? Hello, doctor. Recently, I developed a small, translucent white wart on each of my palms. They are not very noticeable, and they are not painful or itchy. I underwent cryotherapy, but the doctor did not inform me t...

The edges of the nails are dark? Hello, doctor! Recently, I noticed a small black spot at the edge of my right thumb nail. It appears to be a deep bruise on the outside (like the area circled in red in the link below), but upon closer inspection, the upper part looks like deep re...

Is home isolation necessary for scabies infection? I would like to ask if a student with scabies needs to be isolated at home. The parents mentioned that the clinic doctor said the child can attend school and after-school care normally. However, I found various conflicting inform...

Follow-up on the desquamation issue? Hello doctor, I apologize for asking about the peeling issue before, but I would like to ask again since there is still some peeling on the glans. I thought that since the weather is getting warmer, I would stop applying Vaseline. 1. Should I ...

There are cyst-like lumps on the skin that can rupture and cause pain? Hello Dr. Wu, in the past year or two, I have started to develop large, pimple-like lumps in the upper part of the gluteal fold, about the size of a thumb joint. Initially, they felt hard to the touch, but gra...

2 cm sebaceous cyst There is a raised area about 2.5 cm on my right cheek. The doctor diagnosed it as a sebaceous cyst, which has been inflamed in the past and has discharged a milky pus. Currently, there is no inflammation. I visited a plastic surgery department at a major hospi...

If nail fungus (onychomycosis) is left untreated, it can lead to several complications, including: 1. **Worsening Infection**: The fungal infection can spread to other nails or to the skin, causing more extensive If nail fungus is left untreated, it can lead to several complicat...

Blister on the wound? Hello, doctor. I had a car accident recently and sustained abrasions on my arm. The wound has just started to heal in the past few days, but yesterday I noticed that a blister has formed on the wound. Should I wait for the blister to burst on its own, or sho...

Excessive sweating in the armpits? Excessive sweating in the armpits, regardless of the season, without any accompanying odor, may not necessarily be classified as hyperhidrosis. Hyperhidrosis typically involves excessive sweating that is often accompanied by odor due to bacteria...

Repeatedly appearing red spots in different locations on the body that are very itchy? Due to a severe asthma attack that required hospitalization, I was discharged and treated with a large amount of steroids (starting with 12 pills a day and gradually reducing during follow-up v...

Subungual hematoma? Hello, Dr. Wu! I am 19 years old and a few days ago, I injured my foot by having a heavy object fall on it (I suspect this is the cause, as I can't think of any other reasons that could lead to this result). As a result, there is a purple bruise on the le...

Having a diagnosis of simple type 2 herpes does not mean that one should not get married. It is important to communicate openly with your partner about the condition, understand the risks of transmission, and take appropriate precautions to manage the infection. Many couples succ...

Scabies I have a question for the doctor regarding scabies on the scrotum. It has been treated for about a month, but the nodules on the scrotum have not disappeared and there is still itching. Even after applying the medication, I wake up the next day and the itching starts agai...

Itching of the skin around the urethra? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching around the urethra throughout the day, especially at night, for the past week. I have checked for pubic lice, but there are no bite marks on my skin. Additionally, I noticed a black mole near t...

Nipple eczema or fungal infection? Hello Dr. Wu, Since around May of last year, I have been experiencing itching, scaling, and some serous discharge from both nipples. I have visited dermatology and breast surgery several times, and the doctors suspect it might be nipple eczema ...

Acne on the back and chest? Hello Doctor: I have rough, slightly prickly bumps on my back and chest that feel like whiteheads. I also frequently get a red pimple that appears in front of and behind my ears, which tends to swell when I have exams. My daily routine is from 7:30 AM ...

Skin issues The skin on the hands and feet is dry and has white patches; what could be the reason?