Others, Dermatology FAQ - Page 6

Regarding arm keratosis pilaris? Hello Doctor, my arms look very much like they have persistent keratosis pilaris. I've read a lot about it, but my symptoms do not present as raised bumps; instead, they only become noticeable when I lift my arms under light or right after ta...

Scabies If someone around you has scabies, how should we disinfect the environment to prevent others from getting infected?

Skin allergy Which is more likely, pet allergy or dust mite allergy? Are the symptoms or the appearance of the rashes similar? My elder relative often says that her skin itchiness is caused by the cat at home, but she has little contact with the cat, and the cat doesn’t enter her...

Regarding scabies, body and clothing cleaning? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've been experiencing itching all over my body, particularly between the fingers of my ring finger and on the sides of my elbows, where there are also some red bumps. Additionally, my armpits and buttoc...

Angular cheilitis issues? Hello Doctor, it seems that I have developed angular cheilitis recently. There is a sore at the corner of my mouth, and around the sore and on my lips, there are red, itchy bumps. The sore hurts when I open my mouth, and it feels dry and sticks together ...

Keloid tattoo issues? Due to having a lot of acne during middle school, I have several keloids on my chest and shoulder areas. I have received injections from a dermatologist, and they have mostly diminished, but some areas still have a deep color while others are close to my ori...

Could it possibly not be scabies? Hello Doctor: Fourteen days ago, a nodule appeared on my scrotum (initially resembling folliculitis, it felt somewhat hard but was not painful like folliculitis, just mildly itchy. About 1-2 days later, it turned light red). The itching was most ...

Red spots keep accumulating and do not disappear? Hello, doctor. I have been troubled by red spots for several years. I previously visited a dermatologist who said I was bitten by fleas and advised me to apply medication. I have been using the medication for a long time, but it h...

Hyperhidrosis? My weight is within the normal range, but I might be considered somewhat sedentary. Since childhood, I have had a tendency to sweat easily, and especially with the current fluctuating weather, this condition has worsened and is quite bothersome. When the weather is...

Skin allergies that persist and do not heal? Hello Doctor, I received an epidural during my delivery on October 30th, and after giving birth, I developed an allergy to the adhesive used, resulting in many rashes on my back. Initially, I only applied topical medication, but later ...

Management of sebaceous cysts? Hello doctor, I have a sebaceous cyst on my right breast that is approximately 0.6 cm in diameter and has a black dot. Currently, there is no discharge, and it is neither painful nor itchy. The cyst is located on the front of the breast and does not...

Chronic chapped lips can lead to a depletion of the number of times cells can divide, resulting in a cessation of cell division? I am 23 years old and have been experiencing peeling lips for over ten years, with a layer of white dead skin that constantly forms. I often feel the u...

Skin issues, acne problems? Hello, doctor. There is a hard lump about 2 centimeters long located subcutaneously at the center of my chest. The skin surface is slightly raised, but there is no redness or swelling. It was painful for the first two days after it appeared, and now it...

My fingers have eczema again..? About two years ago, I noticed that my right finger had small lumps of clear fluid beneath the skin. After a while, that area would start to break open, and underneath, it felt "hollow." When I gently pressed with my nail, I could clearly...

Chronic chapped lips from childhood to adulthood will not cause the depletion of a cell's division capacity or lead to a situation where cells stop dividing. Cell division is regulated by various factors, and while chronic irritation can affect skin health, it does not direc...

Arm acne Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been noticing small pimple-like bumps appearing on both of my upper arms. When I squeeze them, a little white discharge comes out. In the past few days, I have even noticed a few similar bumps occasionally appearing on my forearms. What cou...

Alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) issues? Hello, Director Wu. I have a darker skin tone and issues with acne, so I am considering purchasing alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) products for use. I believe it is important to fully understand the safety aspects first, but after searching through vario...

You have been diagnosed with genital warts! However, you are unsure about what to do and feel confused? I went to the hospital today for either electrocautery or laser treatment (I'm not sure which), but I felt that the doctor's professionalism was lacking; he said I di...

Amoxicillin for treating folliculitis? I visited a dermatology clinic in Tainan around mid-June, where the doctor prescribed oral minocycline to treat my acne folliculitis. After taking it for two weeks, the doctor felt that minocycline was not effective for my acne, so he switch...

Steroid side effects Hello, doctor. About a week ago, I received scar treatment injections at a dermatology clinic, specifically at the lower left corner of my mouth. The doctor tried to minimize the amount injected, but I still noticed some skin indentation today. After research...