Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 10

Two months after circumcision, the sutured area still feels tight, and the surrounding skin is prone to cracking? Previously, I underwent a circumcision due to a tight foreskin opening that was prone to tearing. During my last follow-up appointment one month post-surgery, the wou...

Finger issues Hello doctor, my fingertips have cracks in the skin but are not peeling, with thickened and hardened skin. My fingerprints are gradually disappearing, and the surface is smooth and reflective. Even after trimming with nail clippers, the condition persists (which I b...

After applying medication and receiving an injection for eczema, it has instead become itchier? Hello, doctor. I often experience allergic reactions when using pain relief patches (though they usually aren't very itchy, just a rough texture when touched). Recently, I develop...

Furuncle wound Hello Doctor, I have a painful swollen bump on my right buttock, so on Monday, October 16, I visited a dermatologist who diagnosed it as an inflamed sebaceous cyst. They prescribed oral medication and topical ointment. However, on October 18, the wound started to o...

The fibroma accidentally got laser-treated and has swollen to twice its original size? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation. I have some spots on my arm, so I consulted a dermatologist to remove them. However, due to the large number of spots, the dermatologist ac...

The fibroma accidentally got laser-treated and has swollen to twice its original size? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about a situation where I have developed spots on my arm, so I consulted a dermatologist to have them removed. However, due to the large number of spots, the ...

Inquiry about fungal infections? Hello, if I have a wound with fluid due to a fungal infection, could someone else become infected with the fungus by coming into contact with my wound fluid? For example, if my wound fluid gets on a chair, or if water droplets or urine droplets fr...

Nail melanonychia The black line on the nail has been present for about two years. I have consulted dermatologists, but they are generally reluctant to perform a biopsy for examination. It has been observed for two years, and currently, it seems to show no significant changes. I ...

Differentiating between cauliflower and folliculitis (acne)? Dear Doctor, I have a red bump resembling a pimple on the lower right back of my penis, near the scrotum (in a hairy area). It can be squeezed to expel a white pus-like substance, similar to a comedone or pimple. Is thi...

A new black spot that has appeared at the age of 31? 1. Is it possible to develop benign moles after the age of 30? 2. If a mole appears after the age of 30, does that mean it is melanoma? 3. Can I still use the ABCDE method to closely monitor this small black spot that appeared ...

Small black spots that appear after the age of 30? Doctor, I'm really sorry, but I forgot to ask you: For new dark spots (like moles) that appear after the age of 30, is the management the same as for those that appeared before 30? Should I first monitor them closely using t...

Removing a mole by picking at it? Hello Doctor, about three months ago, I removed a long-standing mole on my thigh (approximately 4mm) by picking at it. After the wound healed, it grew back, but it is much smaller now (1mm). However, I heard online that irritating moles is not go...

Keratosis pilaris I have acne on my limbs, and my doctor told me it is keratosis pilaris, which cannot be cured. However, when I researched keratosis pilaris online, it mentioned that the bumps do not have anything to squeeze out, but my bumps can be squeezed to release a white s...

Vaccine side effects issues? Hello, I received the second dose of the HPV vaccine last Saturday night (I only experienced shoulder soreness after the first dose, with no other symptoms). Starting Monday, I began to feel dizzy and have palpitations, and then blisters and rashes ap...

Hello, Dr. Wu. Recently, during the Mid-Autumn Festival barbecue, I got splattered with oil? It's not a very large wound, located on the back of my hand, approximately 0.3 to 0.5 mm in size. At the time, I was sprayed and rinsed it with cold water for about 10 minutes. Short...

How long does it take for normal warts to heal after cryotherapy? I have been undergoing cryotherapy for almost three years without interruption. For the first two years, I went for treatment every two weeks, and the procedures were quite deep and painful. Not only did I not see ...

Treatment options for warts on the upper eyelid that are close to the eye? Hello Dr. Li, I have a wart on my upper eyelid that is about 0.2 cm in size (as confirmed by a dermatologist). Since it is very close to my eye, I sometimes feel discomfort as if I am frequently touching m...

Raised scar-like lesions I saw a dermatologist a long time ago, but I can't remember the name of the raised bump that developed due to friction. The bump on my calf is quite large, and I want to have it removed with laser treatment. Recently, I also noticed a small bump wher...

The itching is increasing and spreading more? There are many small itchy bumps, and another area that just won't heal. I would like to know what symptoms these might indicate. I want to attach a picture but I'm not sure how to do that.

Am I experiencing heat rash or chickenpox? Our school has started experiencing an outbreak of chickenpox (the vaccine protection is wearing off at our age). Recently, I have developed red rashes, small bumps distributed on the upper arms, chest, abdomen, and throughout my back. T...