Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Scabies treatment and clothing sanitation? Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask about the information I found online regarding scabies infection. It states that clothing should be soaked in hot water before washing. Should this be done every day during the treatment with topical me...

Frontal hairline thinning? Hello! I am a woman in my twenties, and I have been experiencing intermittent significant hair loss for the past two years. During this time, I have consulted several dermatologists, some of whom diagnosed it as telogen effluvium, while others suggested...

Black spots on the inner thigh? I have black spots on the inner thighs that emit an odor when squeezed, resembling blackheads. The acne occasionally recurs, and this issue has troubled me for a long time. Sometimes the black spots are very noticeable and can be squeezed out, whil...

Could you please explain the transmission issues related to fungal infections? Hello, recently I had a fungal infection on a wound that bled and oozed bodily fluids, which got onto my mattress. If my clothing may have come into contact with the dried blood and bodily fluids from ...

Herpes 1. If you shower and wash your face while standing, can the water flow transmit herpes simplex virus to the genital area? 2. Should I replace my toothbrush? 3. If I cover the cold sore, will it prevent transmission to others? 4. Can a cold sore spread to other parts ...

Are viral warts highly contagious? How should they be cared for? Hello, doctor. As mentioned in the title, I have viral warts on both of my fingers, and they are located in areas that I frequently touch. I also have one on the top of my little toe. I would like to ask: 1. Are v...

Viral warts on the scalp? Hello, Doctor. Last Saturday, I noticed a very small growth on my scalp. This Tuesday, a physician diagnosed it as a viral wart and treated it with cryotherapy for about ten seconds. I was prescribed Fluocinonide ointment and scheduled a follow-up appoin...

Neck issues? Dear Doctor: I have a lump at the end of the hairline on the back of my neck. It was initially painful when I turned my head or moved, but after about a week, the pain subsided, although the lump is still there and feels somewhat firm when pressed. Now, almost a mont...

Heel scaling and thickening (with attached link and images) Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing scaling and thickening of my heels for the past two to three years. Some doctors have suggested it might be keratotic athlete's foot, while others have mentioned eczema or dysh...

Nipple eczema with increased pigmentation? Hello Doctor: At the beginning of this year, I experienced itching on my right areola, which was later diagnosed as eczema by a dermatologist. I was prescribed medication to apply, but it has still resulted in hyperpigmentation. Recently...

I would like to inquire about issues related to growths on the penis? Hello doctor, I developed a somewhat white, raised, round bump on the right side of the coronal sulcus of my penis around the end of last year. It is somewhat hard, and pressing it causes a slight pain. Since I...

Peeling skin after treatment for underarm itching? Hello Dr. Wu: A few days ago, I visited a doctor due to a hemangioma and also mentioned that I have acne on my back and itching under my arms. The doctor diagnosed me with seborrheic folliculitis and prescribed "Lomefloxacin...

Scrotal issues, melanin, and brown spots? Hello, Dr. Wu. I have some questions regarding the skin on my scrotum and the surrounding area of my penis. I recall that last year, I noticed many small spots on the side of my scrotum near the groin. They are not exactly black; they app...

Diagnosis of athlete's foot and dyshidrotic eczema? I have been troubled by athlete's foot for many years. I have used a certain brand of ointment that was effective, but it quickly recurred. I consulted dermatologists, and some said it was athlete's foot while oth...

Granulation tissue I have a growth on my face that resembles a small lump, and it has been there for about 10 years. I'm wondering if there are any natural methods to make it disappear. If I accidentally touch it, it can be a bit bothersome. Is Ziyun ointment effective, or s...

Skin condition after using 18% mandelic acid? Hello, Doctor. 1. I recently started using an 18% mandelic acid product for the past two weeks, and I have noticed an increase in acne. Is this what people refer to as the "purging phase"? Is this harmful to my skin? 2. ...

Boil issues I am very prone to developing boils, approximately every one to two months. They are usually located on my thighs, and sometimes near my buttocks, which makes sitting uncomfortable. I’m not sure when this started, but it has been a few years, and it really bothers me....

Wound on the buttocks I have a lesion the size of a one-dollar coin on my buttocks, and I'm unsure whether it's folliculitis or an acne lesion. There was a wound that was healing, and it developed a layer of skin (though it doesn't seem to be true dermis, more like...

Acne is becoming increasingly severe despite being under medication control? Hello Doctor: I am a 19-year-old male, and I have been experiencing acne issues since last year. The acne is mostly concentrated on my forehead, cheeks, and around my mouth. Unlike most people, the acne ...

There is a pimple above the pubic hair? There is a pimple-like bump in the pubic hair area below the navel that itches and causes pain intermittently. It has not resolved for several months, is the same color as the skin, and has a soft yet firm texture. What could this be? Which...