Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Itchy heels? Hello doctor, recently I've been experiencing occasional itching in my left heel that feels similar to the itchiness of dyshidrotic eczema, but there is no broken skin, peeling, or blisters. What could be the issue? Could it be due to tight or non-breathable sho...

Regarding the separation of the epidermis and dermis layers? Skin parasites? Hello Doctor, my forehead skin has been infested by parasites that are transparent. For years, their tentacles have been inserted into my forehead's nerves and blood vessels, causing inflammation, p...

Can benign moles be irregular? Dear Doctor, I have read a lot of information indicating that if a mole meets any of the ABCDE criteria, it may be a sign of malignant melanoma. I would like to ask, can benign moles be irregular? Or are all irregular moles definitely malignant? Tha...

There is a small, soft lump under the ankle? Today my foot is itchy, and when I scratched it, I suddenly noticed a small soft lump below the inner ankle of my left foot. It does not hurt when I press on it.

Skin biopsy report Doctor, the biopsy report states "nevus, non-neoplastic." 1. Is this benign? 2. Will it have any impact on life? Thank you, doctor.

The skin presents with numerous rashes and acne lesions? Hello Doctor: I was pricked by a safety pin at work, and about two to three weeks later, I developed rashes on my face and body. The rashes then transformed into pimples, and they have been increasing in number. Initially, ...

Is a mole ulceration always a bad sign? Hello Dr. Wu! I saw online that an ulcerated mole is malignant. Is this always the case? Thank you!

Please assist in explaining the biopsy report? Hello Doctor: Below is my grandmother's skin biopsy report. Since she has mobility issues and needs to wait for a long-term care vehicle appointment to return for a follow-up, we are unsure when that will happen. Therefore, I wo...

If you have been taking antibiotics for several days for a toenail paronychia and have not seen any improvement, it may be necessary to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation and management? Hello, my left big toe has been painful for about three weeks now. It i...

The efficacy of physical and pharmacological treatments for male pattern baldness is limited? Hello, doctor. Some of my family members have severe male pattern baldness, including my aunt, uncle, and grandmother. I started experiencing early-onset male pattern baldness at around ...

The mole looks unusual? Hello Dr. Lee! I have a mole that is prone to friction, and recently it has been shedding hair, crusting, and oozing. There is also a red area in the center (it feels like an ulcer about 0.3 cm in size and has not increased in size). Could this be a sign o...

Widespread rash all over the body, non-painful and non-itchy? On February 25th, I engaged in unprotected sexual activity with a partner using only my hands and mouth, but it lasted only a brief moment and there was no ejaculation. After returning home, I noticed red spots near my...

There is darkened skin on the abdomen? In the past few days, I noticed that the skin on one side of my abdomen has a distinctly different color. I searched online but couldn't determine whether it is a sweat stain, another skin condition, or simply hyperpigmentation.

Nail problems consultation? Hello Doctor, after taking a shower today, I suddenly noticed a small black line at the front of my thumb nail. It has shortened a bit after I picked at it. I looked it up online and found that it could possibly be melanoma, which made me quite worried...

Red spots on the palm? Hello doctor, a few days ago I noticed a tingling sensation in my right hand fingers when bending them, but it went away. However, now I have red spots on my palm, and I experience a sharp pain when rubbing lotion on my hands. What could this condition be?

A bump on the nose that does not go away? Hello Doctor, about a week before my last menstrual period, I developed a bump on my nose that looked like a large pimple. I initially thought it was a hormonal acne, but now that my period has ended and it's been almost two weeks, t...

Foreign body sensation after suture removal of the lower lip! After a recent car accident, I had stitches inside my mouth on the right side, which I believe are close to my lower gum. A few days ago, I had the stitches removed, and now when I use my tongue to feel the area where ...

Steroid side effects: facial swelling, skin dullness, limb weakness? Hello Doctor: I am a patient with pemphigus. After treatment from my physician, my condition has stabilized somewhat. However, since taking the prescribed corticosteroids, I have recently experienced sudden weak...

Peeling skin gradually after treatment for a fungal infection? Hello, I visited a doctor for treatment of facial acne, and the doctor diagnosed it as a fungal infection. I was prescribed topical ointments and oral medications, including Denosin, Icomein, Ketosone, CHYNDACIN GEL, ...

Seborrheic dermatitis Hello, Doctor: On January 25th, I visited a dermatologist due to redness, itching, and peeling around my nostrils and cheeks. The doctor diagnosed me with seborrheic dermatitis and prescribed oral medication along with a topical cream (Fucidin). After taking...