Rash, Dermatology FAQ - Page 7

Skin allergy Near the bushes, I suddenly felt like my neck was being bitten by mosquitoes. Instinctively, I scratched it, and within half an hour, my neck became extremely itchy. Additionally, other areas of skin that my hands touched also developed rashes, with small blisters an...

Recently, I've been experiencing intense itching and small rashes on my chest? Hello Doctor, I have recently been experiencing itching in my chest, neck, back, and also in my scrotum. The itching is primarily on the surface of the skin and has lasted for about a week. I have...

The sensation of bugs crawling on the skin of the calf? About two months ago, I started experiencing intermittent itching sensations in my legs, with the location being almost random, mostly in the calves (and occasionally in the thighs and hands). It feels like there are bugs cr...

Umbilical issues After my last trip to Cambodia for work, I developed symptoms around my navel. It resolved naturally after returning to Taiwan, but I recently went back to work in Cambodia. I suspect it might be due to food allergies. Could you provide information on which foods...

The rash on the neck worsens after washing? My symptoms began about a week before the end of winter break, when I noticed a rash-like redness on my neck that I had never experienced before. When I used body wash to clean that area, it became redder. I left it alone, and while it ...

Eczema recurrence near the anal area? Hello, Doctor. I'm asking on behalf of my boyfriend. Thank you for taking the time to read this. My boyfriend has eczema located just below the anus. The doctor mentioned that excessive cleaning of the area may wash away the natural oils...

Chronic anal itching? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing itching around the anal area for several months, usually occurring at night while I sleep. I often unconsciously scratch the area. I previously underwent a colonoscopy, which ruled out pinworm issues. Initially, the doc...

Rash on the forehead? Hello, doctor. I have some questions regarding a rash. Recently, I have developed some bumps on my forehead that are neither painful nor itchy; they feel similar to heat rash, but they don't feel quite the same as before. Besides using a facial cleanser...

Differences in rashes? What is the difference between the rashes caused by the feces of dead scabies mites and those caused by live scabies mites? How can one determine whether it is a recurrence due to live mites or a reaction to the remnants of dead mites? Is there a latency pe...

Is it possible to develop lupus erythematosus? Hello doctor, I started having a cold last week and my immune system has been quite weak since then. I noticed small red spots on my body, smaller than a mung bean, which feel slightly raised and are not disc-shaped. There are two on...

There are abnormalities in the groin area of both legs? I have recently noticed small itchy rashes in my groin area, accompanied by a sensation of pus discharge. Could you please tell me what the issue might be? Thank you.

Skin issues In the past two to three days, I have developed small, itchy bumps on my lower back, abdomen, and behind. They are not very red or swollen, just tiny little pimples, but they are really itchy. I initially thought it might be due to dirty bed linens and blankets, but a...

Scabies transmission I have two questions for the doctor: 1. Is it common for scabies mites to be present in general environments? How does a person typically become infected with scabies? If someone does not have direct contact with another person but stays in a less sanitary ...

Syphilis recurrence In February of this year, I was diagnosed with syphilis with a titer of 1:64. During the treatment, I received three injections of long-acting penicillin. In May, my titer was checked and it was 1:16, after which I received another three injections. In July, m...

If you are allergic to duck, can you eat other poultry? Hello, Doctor: I have a severe allergy to duck meat, which causes a dense rash on my chest (not itchy or painful) that takes about 1 to 2 weeks to resolve on its own. If I am allergic to duck meat, can I eat similar poultry ...

Fungal infection Hello, doctor. Around the end of May 2017, I was scratched on the skin above my right ankle by a stray cat from school that had a skin disease. Since the wound looked shallow and only had broken skin, I just rinsed it with water and applied a topical ointment. Ho...

Is it measles? Last week, I was inexplicably awakened by itching. Covering myself with a blanket made it worse due to the heat, but there were no rashes present at that time. This week, the itching has started again, especially noticeable at night, and rashes have appeared, but t...

Wrinkled skin. No pain or itching? Hello, Doctor. A few weeks ago, I developed some red rashes on my body. They are not painful or itchy. I saw a dermatologist who said it was eczema. No medication was prescribed, and the doctor mentioned it was caused by heat, suggesting it woul...

Can the absence of a rash confirm a diagnosis of shingles? Hello Doctor, my mother experienced facial nerve dysfunction about a month and a half ago (mid-July), with drooping of the eye and mouth. She was treated with corticosteroids by a family doctor abroad. Two weeks later (en...

Is the blood test for herpes not accurate? Doctor, two years ago I went to a massage parlor, and about three days later, I started experiencing muscle spasms in my thigh. Subsequently, I developed rashes and blisters from my foot to the inner thigh, with seven blisters appearing ...