Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 16

Inquiry Consultation Dear Dr. Wu, Hello. Yesterday, I discovered several flat, non-raised junctional nevi on my scrotum. Among them, I found a deep black, shiny, semi-circular raised lesion on the right side of my scrotum, approximately 0.15 cm in size. Initially, I thought it w...

How to prevent ingrown hairs after hair removal? Hello Doctor, due to having more leg hair than the average woman, I need to use a razor to remove my leg hair. However, sometimes after shaving, I experience ingrown hairs that lead to redness, swelling, and itching. I later search...

The glans has peeling skin under the foreskin, and it relapses as soon as the medication is stopped? There are flakes (peeling?) on the glans and foreskin, which can be washed away with water during bathing. I visited a urologist who prescribed Daivonex ointment, stating it was a...

Is it a normal mole? Hello, doctor. I have two concerning moles. One on the sole of my foot has recently appeared and is slightly larger than it was a month ago; however, there are no other noticeable changes in its appearance. The other mole is on my calf and has been present fo...

Flea bite blister Hello, two weeks ago I was bitten by fleas and I went to see a dermatologist at that time. I was prescribed a tube of Calamine lotion, which has been helpful. I have a bite on the sole of my foot that has gradually turned into a large blister (somewhat transluce...

Skin indentation Hello, doctor. There is a depression on the inner side of my forearm, approximately 0.5 cm deep and 3 cm long, which has been present for over five years and is somewhat painful. I had liposuction on my upper arms (bat wings) about ten years ago, but the forearms...

A tumor has developed on the scrotal epidermis? Hello, doctor! I am a male and about four months ago, I discovered a small round flesh-like growth on the skin of my left scrotum near the thigh side (approximately 1 cm in diameter and protruding about 0.5 cm). It feels somewhat fi...

Acne and issues related to retinoids? Hello, doctor. I am currently using Adapalene gel, and I found out that it contains third-generation retinoid (Adapalene). I would like to ask if I can apply the medication on broken and unhealed acne wounds, or should I avoid it? I usually a...

Syphilis skin lesions on the glans? Dear Chief Physician, 1. I previously had secondary syphilis and completed a three-shot treatment at the end of March. I noticed a significant reduction in some of the syphilitic lesions, but there are still some brown spots remaining. I would...

Viral warts that have not healed for a long time? Hello, I discovered that the first joint of my middle finger has been developing calluses for the past seven years. I kept trimming it with nail clippers, but the calluses kept recurring. Later, I saw a doctor who diagnosed it as ...

Accidentally cut yourself with a nail clipper while trimming your nails? If you accidentally cut yourself with nail clippers while trimming your nails and there is a small amount of pus, but you have already washed the area with clean water and disinfected it with saline solution...

Spotting issues? I would like to ask the doctor, I have recently been using first-generation retinoids on my face, and so far the results have been quite good; my spots have faded significantly and I am experiencing fewer breakouts. However, when I applied it to my body, I notice...

I can't figure out what the symptoms are? Hello, Doctor: It started with itching around my breasts, and after scratching, the skin turned dark and felt rough. Then, I began to experience itching around my waist as well. The first doctor I saw diagnosed it as eczema, but when...

Swelling on the lateral side of the fingertip of the middle finger? This morning, I woke up and noticed that the left side of the tip of my middle finger on the back of my hand is swollen. It doesn't itch or hurt. The swollen area doesn't appear very red. However, there...

How to manage acne in daughters entering puberty? Hello, doctor: My daughter is in sixth grade and will be entering junior high school. Her facial skin looks good, but she has started to develop blackheads on her nose. I have repeatedly advised her not to squeeze the blackheads, ...

Nail issues Hello doctor, I recently noticed that the tips of all ten of my fingernails have a white arc at the front, similar to the images shown in the link below: https://ppt.cc/fj8Xex. There is a white arc slightly further back from the white part at the tip. Could you please...

There are small rashes on the foreskin? There are some small bumps inside the foreskin that are not painful or itchy and have no sensation. I looked it up online and it seems like pearly penile papules, but I'm still not sure. Can pearly penile papules go away?

Angular cheilitis with darkening at the corners of the mouth? Recently, my immune system weakened, which resulted in a red, itchy condition at the corners of my mouth. However, after taking B vitamins, the itching has stopped. I have noticed that the corners of my mouth have been...

Skin issues Can I undergo laser hair removal while taking oral isotretinoin? Thank you.

Umbilical discharge or pus from the navel? There is a white cloudy fluid in the navel, the skin is not broken, and pressing on the abdomen causes pain. What should be done about this, and could it be related to diet?