Rash, Dermatology FAQ - Page 16

Skin allergy after tattooing? Hello doctor, I got a tattoo on October 12th, and starting from October 26th, small, dark red swollen spots began to appear around the tattoo. Every two days, the swelling has been expanding. Since it was done recently, the swelling (about 0.5 cm out...

Scabies issues? Hello Dr. Wu! 1. On October 8, 2015, I was diagnosed with scabies. I used BB lotion for 9 days, but there are still scabietic tunnels and small red rashes on my penis. Additionally, it is not very irritating when applied to the skin on my body. However, it is qu...

The issue of viral warts? Hello Dr. Wu, I have a transparent, granular bump on my little finger. I consulted a Chinese doctor in Australia who told me it is a viral wart. However, I have developed many clusters of transparent bumps on my palm that feel like they are under the ski...

I'm not sure what this is. It appeared after engaging in sexual intercourse? I got drunk that day and had sexual relations with a friend. Later, when I went home to sleep, I noticed coin-sized red rashes on the inner thighs and around my buttocks. There were about three of t...

Is this an allergy? In late March, I had a car accident and fractured my metatarsal! I've been applying medication, which has caused small itchy rashes to develop on the dorsum of my foot. The skin color on my foot sometimes appears dark red or dark in tone. I also have 1 to...

One-year-old baby's skin? Is Mederma Scar Gel suitable for children under two years old? Additionally, can regular soap be used to wash the hands of a one-year-old? There are rough small rashes on the back, and using diaper rash cream has not been effective; it has spread to...

During the treatment of eczema, there may be a sensation of generalized skin itching? Three days ago, I unexpectedly discovered large red swollen patches on my left cheek and forehead. At that time, I didn't feel any itching, so I didn't pay much attention to it. A few ...

Is the risk of infection high? Hello, I would like to ask about the risk of infection after holding a scabies patient. I held the patient for more than 10 minutes around 3 PM and then again for about an hour and a half around 5 PM, both times wearing different jackets. I took a h...

Regarding shingles in young children? Hello, doctor. Last Friday, I noticed a rash on my son's (3.5 years old) inner thigh. At first, I didn't think much of it and decided to observe. However, the next day, the rash began to increase slowly, concentrating on the upper l...

There are red spots on the skin? I have recently noticed small red spots on my skin, some appearing as if there is superficial bleeding and others resembling bruises. They are all very small, with a maximum size of 2mm, and they disappear on their own. After some time, new ones a...

There are large areas of red rashes on the body, and they appear quite symmetrical? Hello doctor, I originally had a red rash only on my arms. I went to a nearby clinic, and they said it was due to the hot weather, so they prescribed some medication. After taking it, it seemed to...

Skin papules Hello doctor, I recently developed many papules on my back, and the doctor said it was folliculitis. It is neither painful nor itchy. After about a month, I noticed a larger, swollen bump on my back. When I scratched it, it initially bled, and then I noticed a secret...

Rash on both sides of the body that is not itchy? Hello Doctor, about two to three weeks ago, I noticed two red, itchy patches on the lower right side of my waist (around the pelvic area). I went to a general dermatology clinic, and the doctor diagnosed it as eczema and prescribe...

Unexplained itching I have never experienced this before, but recently I've noticed that after summer starts, my limbs feel itchy in the morning or when lightly touched. However, there are no rashes or redness on the skin; it just itches, but it's not extremely itchy. O...

Itching between the fingers? Hello, I have an itch between the fingers of my left hand, specifically the index, middle, and ring fingers. It has been itching for about a week, and the itching occurs at any time of the day or night. However, there are no other symptoms such as bli...

Unexplained itching of the skin on the limbs? There is no noticeable redness, swelling, rashes, or spots on the limbs, but sometimes there is sudden itching, mostly in the feet, including the thighs. It usually does not itch, but sometimes even a light touch can trigger intense i...

Skin itching Hello, recently (for over a week) I have been experiencing intermittent itching all over my body, sometimes to the point where I can't sleep. The appearance of my skin shows no rashes or erythema; only after scratching do I notice scratch marks and irregular red...

Severe eczema Hello doctor, I started having a rash on my face at the beginning of July. I thought it was a flare-up of my rosacea, so I continued using topical medication. However, specific areas of the red rash did not go away. On July 8th, I visited a dermatologist who diagnos...

There are small bumps on the arm? Due to the unclean work environment and the need for welding, combined with the recent hot weather causing me to sweat frequently, I have developed red, pimple-like lesions from my elbow to my palm. They are painful when pressed, and I am unsure ...

After taking a shower, the skin develops patchy red spots? Hello Dr. Lee: After my boyfriend takes a shower, I notice that his upper body is covered with large, patchy red spots that resemble hives, sometimes extending to his face, and they are itchy! However, they do not last lo...