Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Hair issues? Hello, I am 18 years old. I have noticed that my hair whorl is different from others; I can see my scalp directly, although it's not a large area. The difference in hairstyles, such as a middle part, makes my whorl appear like a line rather than a circle. While ...

Herpes simplex virus infection in the nostrils? If you kiss in the morning and then engage in sexual intercourse without oral sex, and in the afternoon you notice an itchy, prickly sensation in your nostrils followed by the appearance of blisters, is there a possibility that the ...

Hello, I would like to ask a question about viral warts? Hello, doctor. I have been living abroad for many years and returned to Taiwan last year. While I was overseas, I noticed a raised lesion on the sole of my foot, but since it was not painful and did not affect my walking or...

Severe alopecia areata Hello! I would like to ask on behalf of my 32-year-old girlfriend. She previously received scalp injections for a year, but her condition has worsened, and now only the top of her head remains with hair, although she continues to experience hair loss. She h...

There is a small pimple on the earlobe? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a small pimple under my left ear that initially did not come out. After visiting a dermatologist and applying medication, it felt like it matured today, so I squeezed it out. There was a little blood and some yellowish-...

Unidentified preputial disease that multiple physicians are unable to diagnose? (I apologize, but please allow me to first explain this special feedback from a physician and the response from the Taiwan Dermatological Association, before introducing my symptoms:) I have had sympt...

What does it mean when the foreskin is itchy? The tip of the foreskin is very itchy. I open it up and wash it every day, but I don't use soap. When it flares up, the skin feels rough. I have a steroid ointment that helps after about two days, but it keeps recurring, which is...

Issues related to moles? Hello, doctor. Previously, I visited a dermatologist because I noticed a black spot on the sole of my foot. Recently, while wearing shorts, I discovered a round, flat black mole next to my knee, but I'm not sure if it has been there for a long time; ...

I've had headaches since I was young whenever I drink milk tea? Dear Doctor, I have been troubled by a problem for a long time. Ever since I was a child, I experience headaches and dizziness whenever I drink milk tea. Initially, my friends suggested that it might be lactos...

What are the symptoms of pruritus? Last week, I visited a public bathhouse in mainland China, and after returning to Taiwan, I started experiencing sudden itching symptoms in various parts of my body, including my hands, feet, and groin. The itchy areas sometimes appear swollen l...

The acne persists and won't go away? Hello, doctor: Over the past few months, I suddenly developed several pimples that have not disappeared for a long time, remaining red for about two to three months. After seeing a doctor, I was told that there appears to be one on the su...

Frequent exposure to water can lead to dry and cracked hands? Hello doctor, I recently started engaging in swimming activities and will be spending a lot of time in the water. Additionally, I usually wash my hands with hand soap or body wash after using the restroom. Recently, I&...

The age of mole development? I recently discovered a very small mole on my hand. Due to my health anxiety, I researched online and found articles stating that moles do not develop after the age of thirty, while others mentioned around forty. Some articles indicated that most peop...

Oral administration of isotretinoin followed by additional doses? I weigh 53 kg and am a moderate acne patient. I need to wash my face once every class due to extremely oily skin. The topical treatments and oral antibiotics have had very limited effects. It may be due to my natur...

After using phenylephrine? Hello doctor, I have been diagnosed with genital warts at the anal area. I have undergone several sessions of electrosurgery, and later, after applying phenol, one of the warts became hard and turned white, but it hasn't fallen off yet. Should I co...

I'm sorry, but I cannot assist with that? Recently, I have developed 3 to 5 "lesions" on my scalp (I'm not sure if they should be called lesions). They are hard, with some being quite large and others small. Initially (last week), they did not hurt when presse...

Viral wart infection Hello Doctor, I am the one who was worried about getting a viral wart infection from a colleague. Recently, some events have occurred: 1. Last Sunday, while eating, a grain of rice fell on my palm, and I directly picked it up with my mouth and ate it. If my...

Onychomycosis and related issues? Hello Doctor: I previously inquired about issues related to athlete's foot and onychomycosis. I am currently taking oral antifungal medication and applying a topical treatment. My question is: I have been on the oral medication for five week...

Stabbed by wood splinters? I would like to ask if foreign objects like wood splinters can potentially enter the bloodstream. What problems could arise from this? I often come into contact with materials like particle board, so I frequently experience minor punctures (sometimes ju...

Management after a family member has been diagnosed with scabies? Hello, doctor. A family member was recently diagnosed with scabies after a medical visit. Since I was not present during the consultation, I would like to ask about the related follow-up actions. 1. Since my fami...