Rash, Dermatology FAQ - Page 19

Rash on the facial contours? Hello Doctor: Recently, the contours of my face have become red and developed small red spots that are itchy. Sometimes, I also get tiny bumps that resemble acne or whiteheads, and in more severe cases, they develop into larger pimples with pus. I hav...

Shingles issues Hello, I recently had shingles. However, I am certain that I have never had chickenpox, as I received the chickenpox vaccine during middle school. Why did I still get shingles?

Skin prickling or tingling? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing balanitis for two months without improvement. I feel a slight sting when urinating and some itching. There is also a significant amount of post-void dribbling. Various tests for gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, and chlam...

Can diaper rash cause a fever? Hello, doctor. My mother is 74 years old and has limited mobility due to an injury, so she usually wears adult diapers. Recently, we noticed a rash on the back of her right hip, with small red spots that feel prickly to the touch. Over the past two ...

Scabies I would like to ask if scabies can occur on the glans and scrotum? If so, would it appear as red bumps of varying sizes? If not, should I see a urologist?

Widespread rash on the body? Hello, doctor. I have had atopic dermatitis since childhood, and I have food allergies. A few days ago, I suddenly felt hot all over, and small bumps appeared on my body. The next day, I went to see a doctor, who administered an antihistamine injectio...

Scabies exfoliation Hello, my child just turned one year old. Four weeks ago, he started developing rashes on his hands and feet, which later became concentrated in the armpits, leading to severe allergic reactions with widespread redness and swelling. It was only last week that ...

Is it a spot? Is it a rash? Is it dermatitis? Is it a mole? Or is it an allergy? Hello, I have developed reddish-brown spots in my groin area (inner thigh) that appear somewhat dry and crusty. Each spot varies in size, resembling strawberry seeds (the largest is about 0.8 cm in d...

Pediatric eczema Hello, doctor. My child is about 10 months old. About a month ago, small rashes appeared above the pubic bone and in the groin area, resembling eczema with small red spots. We followed up with a pediatrician and received a steroid-containing eczema cream, which h...

Dryness and rash on the neck? Hello Dr. Wu, in the past few days, my neck has developed a condition resembling psoriasis, possibly due to dryness. In addition, I have small blisters or rashes that initially didn't bother me, but they have become increasingly itchy and have s...

There are some small things in the perineum? Hello Doctor: I discovered a few small growths near my perineum, closer to the anus, that resemble polyps. They have a smooth appearance and are similar in color to the surrounding skin. They are on the skin and do not extend to the an...

The back of the finger is itchy, similar to a mosquito bite? Recently, the backs of my fingers and toes have been very itchy, and some areas have developed rashes that resemble mosquito bites. Both my hands and feet are itchy, and the more I scratch, the itchier it becomes. There...

The skin is very itchy? Hello, doctor. I have had severe skin allergies since childhood, and it affected my studies in high school due to itching. I consulted an allergist and learned that I am allergic to dust mites, so I received allergy shots for several years. Recently, the i...

Severe skin itching? Hello doctor, my father-in-law has been experiencing itching for over a month. He has applied various medications but the itching persists. The most severe area is his thighs, where cherry-colored spots and rashes have appeared on both sides of his waist. Add...

Localized skin redness and itching? Hello, doctor. 1. For the past two months, I've been experiencing red, itchy, linear rashes around the elastic bands of my underwear, along with small, bald bumps that resemble mosquito bites. This condition frequently recurs and is quit...

Hair Dye and Allergies (Forwarded from the Director's Mailbox) Dear Director, I have been using a hair dye (Mei Wu Fa Quick Care Hair Dye Cream, No. 7 Natural Black Brown) for several years, and after its application, I gradually developed symptoms such as skin redness, itc...

Topical medications I would like to ask the doctor, I have been diagnosed with pityriasis rosea, and the doctor prescribed doxycycline 100mg to be taken twice daily for three weeks. I have been taking it for two weeks, and I have seen improvement, with most of the rash clearing u...

Preventing diaper rash Hello, doctor. The staff at the postpartum care center told me that even if a newborn does not have diaper rash, it is necessary to apply barrier cream to prevent it. However, based on my nursing knowledge, I believe this is not correct. The focus should be...

Rash on the body? Hello, Doctor. Since last Sunday (April 24), I have developed many small red bumps on my limbs, especially on my right arm. There are about 10 bumps on my right arm (as of April 27), and around 5 bumps on my left arm, legs, and other areas combined. Initially, I...

I often develop red rashes on my skin that are itchy? Hello, I am a diabetes patient, and I often experience red rashes and itching on my skin, occurring roughly every two to three days. Could you please tell me what might be causing this? Is it related to my diabetes, or could i...