Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 35

Severe oiliness after using retinoids? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing irregular sleep patterns and sudden stress, which has caused a breakout of acne. A month ago, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed me two doxycycline enteric-coated capsules daily, along with applyi...

Contact with warts on another person's hands? If someone around you has been diagnosed with genital warts, and you have recently had hand contact with their lesions, there is a possibility that your hands, including the spaces under your nails, could become infected with the...

Tinea corporis or fungal infection? Is this tinea cruris? It is only on the inner thigh of one side, and I suddenly noticed it one night; it is quite itchy. It had improved a while ago without new lesions, but recently new ones have appeared (it feels like it is spreading), and t...

Lademei treatment for over sixteen weeks? Hello Doctor, I have been undergoing treatment for over a month without complete resolution before leaving Taiwan. Currently, due to work commitments, my sleep quality is extremely poor, and I have been using Latisse for over 16 weeks. Tw...

Scalp issues Hello Doctor: At the beginning of September, I noticed a raised, skin-colored bump on my scalp that is not painful and has been there for an uncertain amount of time. It may have been caused by a hair dye injury in July, but I'm not sure if it's in the same...

Steroid Side Effects Consultation Hello Dr. Wu, about three years ago, I developed a dark scar on the skin of the joints of both my thumbs. It is not painful or itchy, but it affects my appearance and looks quite unsightly. I have consulted several doctors, and they all diagnosed...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? 1. I would like to ask if the dark spot in the image is a mole or a lesion, as it is somewhat large but has not changed for a long time and is not raised. It is located on the foreskin, so I am a bit concerned. 2. Is it...

A bump that looks like a pimple has developed next to the earlobe? I would like to ask if this is a sebaceous cyst? I can only feel a small bump that feels like a pimple when I touch it, and there is no pain associated with it. Does this need to be evaluated by a doctor?

A small lump has developed in the vulvar area? There is a sudden 1 cm red swollen lump near the left labia and pubic hair area that has appeared in the past two days. It is slightly painful to the touch, similar to the pain of a pimple. It does not hurt when not touched, but ther...

Dry and itchy skin Hello, doctor. I often experience itching, especially on the inner sides of my arms, which sometimes becomes red for no apparent reason. I don't usually have food allergies. I apply lotion before bed, but I often wake up in the middle of the night due to i...

Medical consultation I'm sorry, but I can't access external files or URLs. However, if you provide me with the specific content or questions you have regarding your health concerns, I would be happy to help translate or provide information based on that.

Black protrusions on the inner thigh? Hello Dr. Li, I read an article yesterday about a 27-year-old young mother who lost her life due to neglecting a mole that had been on her body for years. This made me suddenly remember that I have a large mole on the back of my thigh that ha...

Skin prickling sensation in the back? After finishing work, there is always a tingling sensation in the back skin, and it continues to feel prickly even after taking a shower, despite the absence of any wounds. What could be the reason for this?

Cryotherapy Hello Doctor, around June, I had an acrylic piece puncture my fingertip. Initially, when I consulted a dermatologist, the doctor mentioned that it would expel on its own and advised not to worry. However, since then, I have been experiencing a persistent sensation of ...

Red spots on the neck? The appearance of red spots on the neck that sometimes itch and occasionally have some flaking skin could be indicative of several conditions, such as eczema, contact dermatitis, or a fungal infection. It is important to consult a healthcare professional fo...

Erythema Symptom description: 1. In the past month, there have been frequent occurrences of urticaria-like symptoms on the limbs (red scratch marks, swelling, mild itching), which usually resolve after 1-2 hours when exposed to cold water. 2. Some old wounds on the hands and feet...

Chest issues I have a red round spot on my chest that is about 2 centimeters in size. Previously, one appeared on the right side, and recently another one has developed on the left side. The appearance of the red spot has some blood vessels around it, and after a while, it forms ...

Questions about scabies treatment? Hello doctor, this is my first treatment for scabies. The doctor prescribed me a topical medication. Should I be concerned about neurotoxicity? I read the instructions, which say that I shouldn't apply it immediately after bathing when my b...

Surgical mole removal? Doctor, I had a mole removed from a specific area of my face today. I heard that I shouldn't use acid-based or whitening skincare products. I would like to know if this restriction applies only to the surgical site or if I should avoid using these prod...

Can individuals with shingles receive the COVID-19 public vaccination? The doctor advised that I should not receive the COVID-19 public vaccine within a week after getting the shingles vaccine. My last injection of the anti-inflammatory medication for shingles was on September 11...