Rash, Dermatology FAQ - Page 10

Inguinal redness Hello doctor, I have had a red rash in my groin area for the past three days that has not improved (as shown in the image from the link below). I am wondering if this could be a sign of any condition. https://ppt.cc/fjpn8x

There are no obvious external symptoms on the neck, but it still feels uncomfortable? Hello doctor, I have itching that extends from my neck to my chest without any obvious external symptoms (such as rashes, redness, or heat). The itching has persisted for at least over a week. T...

Itching of the skin at bedtime? Hello Doctor: Sometimes when I lie in bed before sleeping, my skin becomes very itchy without any apparent pattern. This occurs in both summer and winter, regardless of whether I go to bed early or late (I have tested many variables but still canno...

Differentiating between shingles and herpes simplex virus? Hello, doctor. A while ago, I visited a massage therapist for a hand job service. Two days later, I received the HPV 9-valent vaccine. On the third day, I started experiencing intermittent sharp pain on the outer side of ...

Severe skin peeling? Hello, I apologize for the inconvenience, but I would like to ask about some symptoms I've been experiencing. Recently, I've been having intense itching below my pubic hair, and although I've been trying not to scratch, it occasionally itches a...

Red rashes on the arms that have persisted for 2 years, with periods of improvement and worsening? During my sophomore year in college, I often stayed up late due to assignment demands, which led to the occasional appearance of red rashes on my body. These rashes were neither itc...

Is this a fungal infection or eczema? Hello Dr. Wu: At the end of September to early October, I noticed symmetrical rashes on both sides of my perineum. Initially, I thought it was eczema caused by using sanitary pads during my menstrual period. I usually don't have much itc...

The shingles rash has been present for a week? I have had shingles for a week now. I went to see the doctor as soon as the rash appeared and completed a three-day course of oral medication. I have also been applying topical medication twice a day, but the rash is still slowly spr...

Widespread itching that doesn't subside with medication? Hello, doctor. I have been experiencing intermittent itching all over my body from the age of 13 to now, at 24 years old, especially severe before bedtime, which significantly affects my sleep. I visited a clinic, and ...

Shingles and genital herpes? I consulted a doctor on the 10th, and after a massage, I experienced hand stimulation. Starting on the 13th, I began to feel sharp pain in my right thigh, and over the past few days, I developed a rash on my right thigh and a few blisters on my leg. A...

What foods can be consumed with urticaria? Hello doctor, I started experiencing symptoms of urticaria in mid-July of this year. Initially, I had severe itching at night that kept me awake, and the symptoms worsened after showering. I consulted a Western medicine doctor who confir...

Periorbital eczema Hello Doctor: Two months ago, I experienced unexplained itching in my eyes and redness around the area. After seeing a doctor, I was diagnosed with eczema and was quickly prescribed a steroid ointment to apply before bed. A few days later, the symptoms disappea...

I have red, itchy spots all over my body? At the beginning of the month, I noticed several itchy red spots on my body, each about the size of a sesame seed, located on my arms and legs. I initially didn't pay much attention to them, but after two or three days, the red spots...

Red spots on the back of the hand resembling unhealed wounds? Hello Doctor: I have done some research, but it seems that my condition is not covered. I have one or two red spots on the back of my hand that I don't know how to describe. From my reading, they don't appear...

Could you please specify the location where the shingles is developing? Hello Doctor, about 7 years ago I had a rash on my forehead hairline that was itchy. After an examination by a dermatologist, I was informed that it was shingles and was advised to follow up with an ophthalmo...

Acne issues? Hello: I have some questions related to acne. 1. My neck often itches, and after scratching, it develops a bump that looks like a pimple, but sometimes it appears as a swollen lump that is not painful and doesn't resemble a typical acne lesion. What type of ac...

Body rashes can be itchy? Hello, doctor! I have been experiencing itchy rashes on my body for some time now. The symptoms include red rashes that become white and scaly after a while, affecting both my limbs and body, but they are not very dense and can only be noticed upon close...

Eczema medication issues? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I visited a nearby dermatology clinic, and the doctor diagnosed me with eczema in my groin and buttocks. They prescribed Kenalog ointment and instructed me to apply it once in the morning and once at night. However, I still...

Preventive application of scabies medication? Hello, Director Wu. My brother was diagnosed with scabies by a dermatologist the day before yesterday. (However, I do not sleep in the same room as him, and I have always washed my clothes by hand.) The doctor said that if one person ...

Uncertain whether it is scabies or dyshidrotic eczema? Last October and this May, I experienced eczema, and the doctor prescribed me BCC and BCG ointments to apply. At that time, I was being treated at a clinic near my school in Taipei. After moving to Taipei for my studies, I oc...