Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 61

Stabbed by wood splinters? I would like to ask if foreign objects like wood splinters can potentially enter the bloodstream. What problems could arise from this? I often come into contact with materials like particle board, so I frequently experience minor punctures (sometimes ju...

Neck granuloma Hello, doctor. I recently noticed a small growth on my neck, which I believe is a polyp. Generally, what happens when there are growths on the neck? I usually wear a necklace, and sometimes it gets caught on one of the growths, which I can feel, but there is no ble...

A small area around the lip feels strange? Hello, Doctor! Recently, I've been experiencing a sensation on a small part of my upper lip, as if the skin is sticking to something, feeling tight, similar to the sensation of a pimple about to emerge, or sometimes a tingling feeli...

Wart virus, skin Hello, doctor. In April, my husband trimmed our son's toenails without realizing that one of them had a viral wart. My husband has athlete's foot and often picks at his feet. At the beginning of June, he mentioned that there was something on the bottom ...

Will dyshidrotic eczema peel as it heals? Hello doctor, last week I developed small bumps on my palms and fingers. I saw a doctor who said it was dyshidrotic eczema. Now my fingers are peeling like this: https://imgur.com/Bbkj4vD. Can you tell me if this is healing and approximat...

Consultation with a physician regarding multiple issues? Hello, Doctor: I currently don't understand why my liver enzyme levels have dropped from 41 to 30, so I can take the antifungal medication, which I've been on for over two weeks. I only missed one dose because I o...

Skin issues Hello Dr. Wu, since the winter when I was 18, I have been experiencing itchy, scab-like lesions on the outer sides of my calves for six years now. These lesions are about the size of my palm and vary in size, appearing and disappearing intermittently, leaving many old...

Skin itching issues? Frequent itching of the eyebrows and forehead, despite daily cleansing with a gentle facial cleanser, could be caused by several factors. Possible reasons include allergic reactions to skincare products, environmental irritants, dry skin, or conditions such a...

Sudden skin redness and swelling? Doctor: Hello. This morning, I broke off some excess branches from a sycamore tree next to my balcony because they were affecting the light. I did this manually without gloves or power tools for convenience. During the process, I felt a large bra...

Cauliflower transmission issues? I would like to ask the doctor, if the other person has previously cleaned their genital area and then dried their hands before using lubricant to perform digital penetration on me, is there a risk of transmission in this situation? Thank you, doc...

Axillary protruding mole? Dear Dr. Lee, I have a raised mole (commonly referred to as a skin tag) about 2mm in size under my right armpit. It is light grayish-black in color and has remained relatively unchanged for several years. Since this mole is located in an area that exper...

Concerns about moles on the feet? Dear Dr. Li, I had a nail puncture my right foot during childhood, and after healing, a pigmented lesion gradually formed at the site, resulting in a black junctional nevus approximately 0.4 mm in size. This lesion has not changed in size or col...

Acne scar issues? I am considering using a product for acne scar treatment (ISDIN Skin Rejuvenation Scar Repair Cream), but the facial cleanser I currently use also contains various ingredients for scar fading. Will using both products together lead to an overdose? Is there a ris...

Medication issues I would like to ask about what happens if an oral isotretinoin capsule breaks and the liquid inside comes into contact with the skin. A while ago, my doctor mentioned that after taking it for three months, I could stop the medication, so I did. However, I still ...

Genital issues I have not engaged in sexual activity, but I experience severe symptoms during the summer, including the development of pimples in the genital area, which keep recurring and are extremely painful. My family says I am overweight (my weight is between 76-80 kg), and ...

Painful lump in the armpit? Today is July 28th. About a week ago, I noticed a lump in my armpit. I had previously found lumps that disappeared after a while, but this time it hasn't gone away after about a week. It started small and gradually got bigger. Initially, there was...

Rash on the chest? Hello Doctor: I am a male, and recently I have noticed pink to dark red spots appearing in the area from my collarbone to my chest. They are quite dense and usually appear after I wake up until around noon, but by the afternoon to evening, they seem to disappea...

Acne issues Hello, Director Yu-Hsin: I would like to ask about my boyfriend. He has undergone five sessions of Clear Skin Laser treatment to reduce his acne scars. Initially, he did not have any acne, but after the treatments, he developed large, red, inflamed pimples. Given his ...

Inguinal skin issues? Hello doctor, I recently noticed something in my groin area. What could this be? It doesn't hurt or itch, but it turns red when I scratch it. Thank you.

Viral warts issue Hello, doctor. On June 28, I had liquid nitrogen treatment on my left index finger, and I started applying salicylic acid on July 1. After another liquid nitrogen treatment on July 5, I developed a blister. The doctor said that once the blister healed and the pe...