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Treatment of warts during breastfeeding? Hello, Director. I would like to inquire about the treatment of some warts that have developed on my fingers while I am currently breastfeeding. I am concerned about the possibility of transmitting them to my child. I purchased a product c...

Treatment of warts during breastfeeding? Hello, Director. I would like to inquire about the treatment of warts on my fingers while I am currently breastfeeding. I am concerned about the possibility of transmitting the virus to my child. I purchased a product called "Huang&#x...

Discoloration spots appear on the lower part of the calf? Hello, doctor. I started using spray sunscreen this week, but since the length of my pants exposes a small portion of my calves, I may not have applied it evenly. I've noticed that the exposed area of my calves has de...

Toenail issues? Hello, Doctor: About four months ago, I started experiencing pain in my right big toe, and a few days later, I noticed that the toe suddenly turned black. During this time, the blackened nail has been growing very slowly, and the trimmed nail had some areas that l...

A hard lump that is itchy but not painful? Hello, doctor. Since last week, I have developed a small hard lump near my groin area (the lower abdomen where there is pubic hair). It is not painful, red, or swollen when pressed, and it does not move, but it is very itchy. Upon closer...

Scabies transmission situation? 1. Recently, I learned about scabies and discovered that a family member belongs to a high-risk group (working in a nursing home). This person does not have the habit of showering and changing clothes immediately upon returning home, so they sit on...

There is a small hard lump on the arm? I would like to ask, today I was bored and closely examined the inner side of my upper arms near the elbows, and I found small bumps. Both arms have them, and one arm has a bump about the size of a grain of rice, while the others are smaller...

Redness and itching of the foreskin? I would like to inquire about a situation where, after masturbation, the area around the foreskin became tight, very red, and extremely itchy. It now appears rough and wrinkled, with some peeling, but the glans is unaffected, and there is no d...

Persistent rash on both legs? Hello Dr. Wu, I go to the hot springs 2 to 3 times a week, with a temperature of about 40 degrees Celsius. Recently, I have noticed red rashes on both of my legs that do not go away, do not hurt, and do not itch. They appear to be spreading on my leg...

Pregnancy-related acne? I am currently 8 weeks pregnant, and since the beginning of my pregnancy, I have been experiencing a severe outbreak of acne and pimples on my face, neck, chest, and back, which has also left many acne scars. The situation is quite distressing. Are there a...

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello Dr. Wu, if I take a bath before my wart treatment is healed, will it spread the warts to other areas? For example, is it also unsafe to share a bathtub with others if I have warts near the anal area? Thank you for your clarification.

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello Dr. Wu, if I take a bath before my warts are healed, will it spread the warts to other areas? For example, is it also not advisable to share a bathtub with others if I have warts near the anal area? Thank you for your clarification.

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Hello Dr. Wu, if I take a bath before my warts are healed, will it spread the warts to other areas? For example, is it also not advisable to share a bathtub with others if I have warts near the anal area? Thank you for your clarification.

Should I stop using topical retinoids if I experience discomfort during the initial phase? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding the use of topical retinoids (A acid). Thank you for your assistance! 1. My dermatologist recently prescribed a topical retinoid for locali...

Skin issues Hello Dr. Lee, I have a specific area on my back, about the size of a 5 cm square, that often feels very itchy. The skin doesn't seem to have any abnormalities. Recently, my family examined it closely and noticed a small, slightly raised spot that resembles a seb...

Skin red spots Under normal circumstances, there are red spots on the chest and upper arms (painless, non-itchy, within the skin) that do not resemble acne and are not raised. They are quite noticeable, and others often comment on their abundance. After exercise, they become more...

Herpes on the nose? 1. If you had a history of herpes on your nose and noticed the onset of lesions in your nostrils after swimming, it is possible to transmit the virus to others during swimming, especially if you were shedding the virus asymptomatically before the lesions appea...

Regarding the use of Finasteride 5mg and skin issues? 1. I have been taking Finasteride 5mg (not sure if the Chinese name is correct) at a dosage of 1/4 tablet daily for nearly a year, and I have noticed improvement in my male pattern baldness and hair density. My hair has increa...

Herpes transmission Hello, today a friend took a sip of my drink, and after he finished, I remembered that he recently had a cold sore. I asked him if it was contagious, and he said it was already scabbed over, so it wouldn't be contagious (the scab hasn't fallen off ye...

Issues with pubic hair? I have a hard lump in my pubic hair area that has been present for about 16 days, roughly the size of a mosquito bite. Recently, another hard lump has appeared nearby in the same area, and there is also a small bump that is black in the center, which does ...