Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 11

About plantar warts? Hello Dr. Lee: Today when I went to the hospital, I was diagnosed with a viral wart on the white, granular area of my left heel. It has been on my foot for quite a long time, probably close to a year. Initially, there were only two warts, and I thought they w...

Some students have developed scabies? Currently, I am a university student. One of my classmates had scabies during the winter break, and she is almost recovered now. Will the people around her be at risk of being infected? I sat next to her when we went to the movies before; is ...

Shingles can be transmitted? I have been diagnosed with shingles (currently under medical care). My family members who have been taking care of me for 3 to 4 days are experiencing a dull, tingling pain in their lower back. Should they take any preventive measures, or could they a...

A minor nail avulsion with slight bleeding? Hello Doctor, yesterday I injured my left pinky finger by hitting it, which caused my nail to break and exposed a small area of flesh underneath (it's not severe, just about 0.2 cm below where the nail meets the skin). The flesh un...

Cauliflower treatment Hello, doctor. In early January 2015, I developed warts in the midsection of my penis. After researching online, I visited a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Taichung. The physician examined me with the naked eye and immediately diagnosed it as warts. ...

Acne scars and pigmentation issues? In our country, many high school students used to have a lot of acne, but now they only have some comedones. However, the pores on their cheeks have become enlarged, and there are acne scars and pigmentation causing color differences. What medi...

Oily skin Hello Doctor: My face, including the area behind my ears, forehead, neck, and eyelids, tends to get oily. Everyone says that after washing my face with a cleanser, I should be able to stay fresh for a long time, but I find that I become oily again shortly after. I under...

Red spots appearing on the upper and lower limbs that are neither painful nor itchy? I suddenly developed some red spots on my upper and lower limbs. They are distinct, not raised, bright red, and the size of pinholes. I know these are cherry angiomas. I consulted a dermatologist...

Issues related to herpes transmission and testing? My partner developed herpes six days after we had intercourse. After showing symptoms, he sought treatment and was confirmed to have type 2 herpes. During the past two months, he has not had sexual relations with anyone else. I t...

Blisters on the fingers? The presence of dense small blisters on the side and palm of the left middle finger, which are not itchy but have a painful sensation, could indicate a condition such as dyshidrotic eczema (also known as pompholyx). Dyshidrotic eczema can sometimes presen...

The foreskin is red and walking causes pain? I have developed a red bump on my foreskin since yesterday, and it hurts even when I walk. What should I do?

The hand looks very bruised? My mother has a bruise-like spot on her hand, about the size of a 50-cent coin, which becomes more noticeable after bathing. It has been present for over two months and is not painful or itchy. I'm not sure what it could be. Should we be concerne...

Shingles Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if an adult with shingles (located on the lower back and buttocks) should avoid contact with young children (one year old and six months old). Should the clothing of a shingles patient be washed separately, even from other adults' ...

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...

The issue of vascular birthmarks? I have developed some red spots on my body, including my arms, thighs, back, and chest. My concern is regarding these vascular lesions; some of them "blanch" when pressed, while others do not. Is this normal? For cherry angiomas, does p...

Vascular malformations issue 2 Hello doctor, I would like to ask if cherry angiomas will definitely fade when pressed, or if some will fade while others will not. Thank you.

Can you help me check my child's nails? Is this a case of nail fungus? Thank you? The child's nails have changed, and we have seen many dermatologists, orthopedic surgeons, and general surgeons, but none have been effective. Each doctor has a different opinion. Could yo...

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...

Acne and skin issues? Hello, doctor. I have been troubled by my skin issues for a long time. I often have bumps on my face and limbs that resemble acne, but they are not blackheads or pustules; the surface is very smooth. When squeezed, they release an oily fluid. There are also ...

Strange things about armpit hair? Doctor, why do I have some yellowish-white color in my armpit hair? How can I resolve this? Also, the smell is really unpleasant, which makes it inconvenient to interact with others.