Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 43

Medical consultation The skin can taste bitter due to the presence of certain substances, such as sweat, which contains electrolytes and metabolic byproducts. Additionally, some medications or topical treatments can also contribute to a bitter taste when they come into contact wi...

U Soft Cream ointment treatment Hello, doctor. My symptoms include small areas of redness and peeling on both sides of my groin, which are particularly noticeable after showering. They are slightly painful and a bit itchy. The doctor prescribed me "U Soft Cream," which ...

Lip medication consultation questions? Hello, Doctor: I apologize for the interruption. I have been experiencing allergic eczema issues on my lips, particularly at the corners. The doctor prescribed Gentasone ointment for me to apply on my lips. Although my symptoms improve after...

Dark spots appearing on the lower chest? Because it is located directly below the chest and I haven't seen it, I don't know how long it has been there. I only discovered it yesterday. It is slightly raised, resembles a mole, but is light brown in color, and it is not pa...

Is there a correlation between a positive ANA test and the presence of rashes? Hello Doctor, I have had two miscarriages within a year. Following the advice of my obstetrician-gynecologist, I underwent immunological testing in the rheumatology department. The results showed a pos...

Postoperative Prevention of Ingrown Toenail Recurrence Hello Doctor: Two weeks ago, I visited a dermatologist for treatment of my ingrown toenail. At that time, the doctor removed the portion of the nail that was embedded in the skin on the side of my big toe (as shown in the ima...

The big toes (on both feet) have been swollen and painful for about half a month to a month. The nail matrix (the junction between the nail and the skin) has become flaky (and even missing in some areas). The nails have not been intentionally trimmed, but the area around the nail...

Skin irritation Hello, Doctor: 1. How can I relieve the stinging sensation on my face after applying tretinoin (A acid)? Should I use lotion or toner? 2. My cheeks were already prone to redness before using tretinoin, and there has been no improvement after about four days of ...

Severe itching of the scrotal skin? Hello Director Wu: I have been experiencing itching in the scrotum for the past 20 years. I have seen various dermatologists and tried numerous medications, but there has been no improvement. Over time, I have been using Mentholatum to alleviat...

1. Red spots on the buttocks 2. Eczema Hello, Doctor. I would like to inquire about the following two points: 1. For several years, I have had red patches on my buttocks that do not overlap but vary in size. I previously visited a gynecologist who advised me to reduce my suga...

Moles in the perianal and perineal areas? Hello, doctor. A few days ago, I noticed several black moles around my anus, approximately 2-3 centimeters from the center. There are more than eight moles arranged in a circle, most of which have a diameter of about 1-2 mm, with the larg...

There is a small hard lump on the arm? I would like to ask, today I was bored and closely examined the inner side of my upper arms near the elbows, and I found small bumps. Both arms have them, and one arm has a bump about the size of a grain of rice, while the others are smaller...

Regarding symptoms of dyshidrotic eczema and other allergic reactions, it is advisable to leave a damp and moldy dormitory as soon as possible. Thank you! Hello Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I have a history of dyshidrotic eczema due to low immunity, with flare-ups...

Dyshidrotic eczema issues? I would like to ask if this is dyshidrotic eczema? It is only slightly itchy, or is it a case of exfoliative keratolysis? How should it be treated? Thank you, doctor.

There is a lump in the groin area? While taking a shower, I noticed a raised bump in the area near my groin that appeared white. When I squeezed it, a white pus came out, and afterward, the bump looked like a very small object that seemed to be attached to my skin and couldn'...

Unsure whether it is a wart, corn, or sebaceous cyst? Hello Dr. Wu: Today I discovered a black spot under the skin on the sole of my foot. It feels a bit hard when pressed and has a slight pain. When I squeezed it with my hand, it became somewhat raised and red, resembling a pimp...

Athlete's foot and nail fungus? Hello, Doctor. I would like to ask you the following questions: 1. Recently, when receiving a package, I noticed that the delivery person had athlete's foot and nail fungus, and my package was placed on the footrest of the scooter. The ...

Cryotherapy I originally had small white spots on the sole of my foot, and after seeing a dermatologist, I was diagnosed with a viral wart. I have undergone cryotherapy for three weeks, but the lesions have not fallen off. I applied a wart removal solution, and the lesions have b...

Is this a wart? Hello, doctor. It feels slightly raised to the touch, and under the light, the skin appears shiny. It is neither painful nor itchy. I would like to ask if this could be a mole?

Nail issues Hello, Dr. Lee. I have been experiencing tenderness on the outer side of my right big toe (approximately a 0.5 cm area where the nail meets the skin, specifically on the nail surface) for about two weeks. I first noticed it when I was wearing tighter socks, but there ...