Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 57

Today, brown streaks were discovered on the nails? Hello doctor, today I noticed a light brown stripe about 1mm wide on my left middle finger. I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes six months ago and have been taking Metformin. Could this be related to my condition or the medicati...

Blister in the groin area? Hello, doctor. Recently, while taking a shower, I accidentally discovered numerous small blisters in the groin area, distributed around the base of the penis, near the foreskin on the side close to the testicles, and on the testicles themselves. They ar...

Scrotal issues Recently, I have noticed a bump on the surface of my right scrotum that resembles a pimple. It causes pain when I walk due to friction, and the surface appears red. Could this be a malignant tumor or cancer?

A small black dot has appeared on the tip of the thumb? Hello, doctor. I have noticed a small dark spot on the tip of my right thumb over the past few days. Upon closer inspection, it appears to be made up of many tiny black dots. What could this condition possibly indicate? Than...

Scabies transmission Scabies is primarily transmitted through prolonged direct skin-to-skin contact. I would like to ask the doctor, what other types of contact have a significant risk of infection? For example, if I touch a doorknob or kick a door, and someone with scabies has t...

Cellular atypia & inflammatory pigmentation Hello, Doctor! I have three questions to ask you: 1. I previously had a mole approximately 0.1 cm in size excised for examination, and the report mentioned "focal mild cellular atypia." To be cautious, should any cellula...

Medical Report Hello Doctor, I have developed two moles on the edge of my foot (each less than 0.1 cm), which I discovered at the same time. Due to changes in size and irregular edges, I underwent excision surgery at the hospital. The outpatient physician indicated that the heal...

Recently, there are multiple scabs on the thighs and calves? This week, I noticed small patches of scabbing on my thighs and calves. I have a cat at home that jumps on and off me, and I'm not sure if the fewer spots on my left leg are from cat scratches, while the right leg ...

Psoriasis (Plaque Psoriasis) Hello, due to the pneumonia pandemic, I am trying to avoid going to large hospitals for medical consultations, so I am asking here first. Thank you. Could you please tell me if the condition shown in the image is psoriasis? It has been present for abo...

Small bump-like lesions suddenly appearing on the back of the hand? Today, a small pimple suddenly appeared on the back of my right hand, along with some pink spots that look like they have been scratched. There's also a small pimple on the joint of my index finger, and thes...

After oral treatment for keratotic athlete's foot was ineffective, seeking alternative treatment options? Dr. Wu: I have had extensive keratotic tinea pedis for many years. At the end of last year, I took oral Terbinafine 250mg for four months (three months covered by insura...

Scabies issue If there is no close skin contact, and only brief contact while handling objects, sitting nearby without physical contact, and occasionally waving hands, can scabies mites be transferred to me? If the mites are on clothing, do they crawl onto the skin or remain on t...

Ganderson hydrophilic ointment is used for angular cheilitis? Is it appropriate to apply the hydrophilic ointment prescribed by Dr. Ganderson for angular cheilitis on the face, considering the steroid strength of this ointment? Additionally, how many times a day would be reasonab...

Bee sting? Hello, doctor! I would like to ask: About three days ago, I was stung by a bee on my right wrist. I removed the stinger immediately and did not have an allergic reaction. The next day, the area where I was stung started to become red and swollen, but it has begun to su...

Skin rashes or red spots? I gave birth last August, and after 2-3 months, I noticed that my entire arm developed numerous small red spots that look like the size of a ballpoint pen dot. They are not very noticeable unless you look closely, and they are still increasing in number....

Melanin deposition with a hard sensation? My baby suddenly developed a red swelling on her face one day, but there didn't seem to be any wound. Initially, I thought it was a mosquito bite. After a few days, the area started to darken and has not improved for about 3 to 4 mon...

Genital issues There is a round bump on the skin just above the mons pubis, which has a small hole with a tiny black dot (seemingly embedded in the skin). The last time I squeezed it, some white substance with a bit of odor came out, and after a few days, a little black skin was ...

Rhododendron acid and clindamycin? Hello Doctor: I have been seeking treatment for my acne problem for the past two months, but the acne continues to recur. The medications I have been using include oral tetracycline, topical clindamycin, and Clogel gel, and I have also started u...

Cheilitis has persisted for a period of time? Previously, I visited a doctor for angular cheilitis, and the doctor prescribed Gandeson hydrophilic ointment, advising me to apply it 3 to 4 times. He mentioned that since it is applied on the face, could it be related to steroids? A...

The rash on the neck worsens after washing? My symptoms began about a week before the end of winter break, when I noticed a rash-like redness on my neck that I had never experienced before. When I used body wash to clean that area, it became redder. I left it alone, and while it ...