Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 15

Groin itching Hello Dr. Lee, I apologize for bothering you. My 10-year-old daughter has been experiencing some issues recently. With the hot weather, I've noticed that she tends to scratch her groin and external genital areas at night, which has caused some redness and min...

A small white bump on the heel that appears when pressure is applied? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about small, raised white spots that appear on my heel after applying pressure while standing (they are not present when relaxed). There is no sensation when I touch or press o...

There is a flesh-colored bump near the knee? Hello doctor, today I noticed a skin-colored bump near my left knee. The color is slightly darker than my skin, and it is about 0.2 centimeters in size. I would like to ask what this could possibly be. I was thinking that if it is not ...

There is a skin-colored bump near the knee? Hello doctor, today I noticed a skin-colored bump near my left knee. The color is slightly darker than my skin, and it is about 0.2 centimeters in size. I would like to ask what this could possibly be. I was thinking that if it is not a...

A small white bump on the heel that appears when pressure is applied? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about small white bumps that appear on my heel after applying pressure while standing (they are not present when relaxed). There is no sensation when I touch or squeeze them.

I'm sorry, but I need more context or specific content to provide a translation Thank you for the doctor's response, but I still want to know why this situation has occurred. There are no signs of fading; it doesn't itch, but it doesn't look very good. I would...

There is a very small nodule located subcutaneously in the anal fold? Hello Dr. Wu: About a month ago, I noticed a very small, hard lump under the skin in the left lower fold of my anal area, approximately 0.5 to 1 millimeter in size. It feels a bit itchy when I touch it repeated...

Insect bites? I would like to ask about my boyfriend, who is a soldier in Matsu. He suddenly discovered multiple bumps on his arms that resemble mosquito bites. Initially, they were not itchy, but after a day or two, they started to itch and have worsened without improvement. The...

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Wu, As I age, I have noticed that I seem to have a "multiple mole" constitution. For instance, yesterday (May 18), I discovered a (presumably) compound nevus on the outer side of my left buttock, measuring approximately 0.3 to 0.4 cm, slig...

Skin pigmentation changes after receiving the monkeypox vaccine? Hello Doctor, I received the monkeypox vaccine (intradermal injection) on April 25, and it was administered on my left forearm. It has been four weeks since the vaccination, and the injection site no longer shows an...

Can citrus fruits such as oranges and tangerines be consumed by individuals with urticaria? Hello, doctor. I was diagnosed with urticaria after visiting a dermatologist in the past two days. The educational materials provided at the dermatology clinic did not mention whether citr...

The skin at the site of flea bites is dry and cracked? Hello, Doctor: I have a cat at home, and every April, we encounter flea problems. After being bitten by fleas, I develop a swollen bump about the size of a thumb, with a white ring around it, and it itches intensely. The swel...

Tinea corporis (ringworm) with pruritus? Tinea corporis is often difficult to treat; while medication can be effective, stopping the treatment may lead to a recurrence. I am currently taking griseofulvin.

After the treatment of a furuncle? Hello, doctor. I couldn't find any similar cases online, so I would like to ask you about my situation. Recently, I had a boil on my buttocks, and after visiting a dermatologist, I was prescribed medication and topical treatment. The swelli...

The skin near the neck and clavicle appears to have a bumpy texture? Hello, I have noticed that the skin near my neck and collarbone appears to have small bumps, as shown in the image (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1F1P_ivs3orxy3sFvG_rCb7qFhCry11XM/view?usp=sharing). What could...

Topical retinoid issues Hello, I have developed many small pimples on my forehead since the beginning of this year. After treatment with topical retinoids from a dermatologist, there has been significant improvement. I would like to ask: 1. How long can topical retinoids be used?...

I would like to seek a second opinion from a physician? Hello Doctor, I have been struggling with toenail fungus, which keeps recurring. Even after finishing the oral medication, there are still some remnants of the infection, so my health insurance will no longer cover the oral...

Swelling of the nose and cheeks? Hello, doctor. My nose tip is swollen (it doesn't hurt but feels hard to the touch), and the sides of my nose are also swollen (it doesn't hurt but feels like there's a pimple under the skin). Additionally, my cheeks look swollen fr...

Unexplained skin itching? Since June of last year, I have been experiencing generalized itching on my skin, with the affected areas constantly changing (sometimes my limbs, other times my torso or more humid areas like my armpits). However, there are no signs of redness, rashes, ...

The abscess at the coccyx is not healing? Hello doctor, my coccyx area has been itchy, and I have been scratching it. One time, I accidentally broke the skin, and the wound became infected and formed a blister. I thought it would heal on its own, but after a while, it swells up a...