Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 31

Issues related to vitiligo? Hello Doctor, I am a vitiligo patient, and I have had this condition for 8 years. Currently, my skin has completely depigmented, and the color of the depigmented skin is stark white. I often get asked about it, which is very distressing. I previously r...

Black mole on the thigh? Hello Dr. Wu, I would like to ask about a mole on the outer side of my thigh near the waist that has been present for over ten years. The mole is approximately 5mm in size, slightly raised, and has longer hairs growing on it. Over the past few years, I ha...

Is atopic dermatitis related to not washing properly during bathing? I have had atopic dermatitis on my forehead, the inner elbows, and the backs of my knees for a long time, with flare-ups and periods of relief. I do not shower every day; instead, I wash every 2 to 4 days using ...

Applied anti-mite medication? Hello, Director. I would like to ask if using a mite-killing medication, even when there is not an excessive amount of mites, can lead to severe reactions such as breakouts on the face. Recently, I have been experiencing small bumps on my face that o...

Questions related to viral warts? Hello, Doctor: 1. Can viral warts be transmitted to slippers from splashes of water during bathing, and subsequently infect the feet? 2. Is excessive spraying of hypochlorous acid harmful to the human body? Thank you!

Questions related to viral warts? Hello, Doctor: 1. Can viral warts be transmitted to the feet through water splashes during bathing that land on slippers? 2. Is excessive spraying of hypochlorous acid harmful to the human body? Thank you!

Care during the treatment period for viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with viral warts, and I have had a growth on my fingers for two years. This year, I started to notice new small bumps, which led me to visit a dermatologist. Today is my second appointment, but in the...

Prevention of folliculitis and post-medication care? Hello, Doctor. Since reaching adulthood, I have experienced folliculitis every 1-2 years, typically presenting as deep, approximately one-centimeter-sized pustules. Initially, these appeared in my armpits, hair areas, or on my ...

When the body heats up, the skin becomes itchy/red? Hello Doctor: Since it has gotten colder this winter, my skin has become very itchy after my body heats up, with some areas turning red and even developing small bumps that resemble insect bites. The episodes occur during walkin...

Is it an allergy or a rash? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing itching all over my body (but not to the extent of scratching excessively). The affected areas include my arms, abdomen, and intimate areas, where I've developed red spots that resemble mosquito ...

Can I go to work after applying medication for scabies? I recently visited a dermatology clinic and was diagnosed with scabies. I would like to ask the doctor if I can go to work the same day after applying the medication, provided that I do not have any contact with my colleague...

Viral warts issue? Hello Doctor: I have some questions regarding viral warts. 1. Can viral warts be transmitted through a pillow to the hair, and then from the hair to the skin? 2. If someone has the virus on their hands, can it be transmitted to my shoulders, clothes, and hair t...

A acid issues skin problems I previously used retinoic acid and accidentally got sun exposure, resulting in some areas of my face becoming darker. It hasn't improved until now. Will this get better? How can I improve it?

A acid issues skin problems I previously used tretinoin and accidentally got sun exposure, resulting in some areas of my face becoming darker. It hasn't improved since then. Will this get better, and how can I improve it?

The scalp has developed many growths resembling granulation tissue, which continue to proliferate? Hello Doctor, over the past five years, I have noticed several oval-shaped growths on my scalp that resemble skin tags or cysts, ranging in size from that of a fingernail to larger ...

Seborrheic Keratosis and Genital Issues Hello Dr. Wu, I have observed two issues in the genital area as follows: 1. At a glance, there doesn't seem to be any significant abnormalities on the glans (Figure 1). However, when the skin of the glans is stretched flat, a slightl...

Infant skin issues Hello Dr. Wu, I have a history of allergies, and my baby may also have an allergic predisposition. My baby is almost five months old and has red, flaky, and dry skin, especially on the back. The areas that are usually scratched are the head and occasionally the...

Nail problems Hello doctor, I have a habit of plucking my beard with my hands, and now the lunar crescents on my left and right index and middle fingers are uneven (one side is higher than the other, with the side facing the thumb being higher). Additionally, there is dead skin g...

After applying the medication, the skin experiences stinging, itching, and redness? I have had seborrheic dermatitis on my face for many years. It improved for a while, but recently it flared up again, although the condition is mild. I visited a different dermatology clinic than ...

The wound keeps recurring and becoming infected? Hello Doctor, I have sensitive skin that tends to get dry and allergic, which leads to scratching. A few days ago, I noticed pustules in the areas where I scratched. This has never happened before, as my skin usually heals on its o...