Skin, Dermatology FAQ - Page 62

Viral warts, virus Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a few questions. 1. Two days ago, I touched fish with my finger, forgetting that I had an adhesive bandage on a finger with a viral wart, and then I licked my finger. I have been applying salicylic acid, and my tongue ha...

How long does it take to treat tinea versicolor? I have a brown sweat stain near the back of my thigh on my buttocks. I have been applying Bifonazole for almost three months, and I have also been using a wash (daily) and taking Fluconazole (once a week) for one month. However, it...

Mite ointment Previously, I was treated by a doctor with Fucicort cream after being affected by a blister beetle. I finished the cream, but in the last couple of days, I've been affected again. There's only one dermatology clinic nearby that opens on Friday, but the wou...

Pimple scabbing Hello, doctor. I recently had a pimple on my nose, and the scab fell off yesterday. Is there any way to help the skin heal faster? Also, how long does it typically take to heal? Thank you for your assistance.

Cryotherapy There are several skin-colored and brown small skin tags (about the size of a grain of salt) on your neck, and you also have viral warts on the soles of your feet. Can you use the same container and cotton swab to freeze the warts on your feet and then freeze the skin...

Questions about dyshidrotic eczema and keloids? Hello, doctor. I have dyshidrotic eczema, and when my skin itches, I have consulted both a dermatologist and a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to adjust my constitution. The dermatologist prescribed "Beiluo Yi Ointmen...

Facial eczema Hello doctor, due to my previous skincare mistakes, I over-cleansed my face, which led to redness and itching of my facial skin. When exposed to sunlight or when the environmental temperature rises, my skin also becomes red and itchy. I consulted a doctor who diagno...

Nail bruise with subsequent inward curling? Recently, I had to wear rubber boots for a long time due to a part-time job. The shoes were too big, so I added two insoles. At first, I didn't feel anything unusual, but then my left big toe suddenly developed a bruise. Initially,...

The appearance of pimple-like symptoms at the tip of the penis? Hello Doctor: I noticed a red bump with a white spot resembling pus at the tip of my penis after using the restroom (it doesn't hurt). Will it heal on its own, or do I need to seek medical attention or change my...

Could you please tell me if this is a wart? Hello doctor, I have had this lump in my left groin since childhood. However, as far as I can remember, it has always been a small flat nodule. Recently, I noticed that it has suddenly increased in size. Is this normal? What are the sur...

I have developed a sebaceous cyst on my buttock? If you have developed a lipoma on your buttocks that is growing larger and resembles a hanging quail egg, you should consult a surgeon, as they are typically the specialists who handle such conditions. Dermatologists may also be ab...

There are red, circular rashes around the neck? I have never had this condition before, but recently I started noticing red, peeling skin on the edges of my neck, and there is also some under my breasts, although it's more pronounced on my neck. In the past few days, the ski...

Red spots, peeling, non-painful and non-itchy? Hello, my boyfriend (27 years old, male) has recently developed a rash and peeling skin in the groin area, specifically between the thighs and the scrotum. This has been occurring for about two to three weeks. Initially, it was not v...

Fungal infection or eczema? I would like to ask Dr. Wu, if the affected area is a fungal infection, how many days of applying steroids would it take for the condition to start spreading? If the affected area is eczema but treated with antifungal ointment, how many days after stop...

Hand viral warts Hello, doctor. Following up on my previous question, I have some additional inquiries. Last week, I trimmed my son's toenails and noticed a growth that looks like a wart inside one of them. He and my husband visited a dermatologist the week before, and it wa...

Skin issues I have recently developed some growths in my groin area that are sometimes itchy and sometimes not. What could this be and how can I resolve it? Image link: https://imgur.com/a/W8jYshc

Postoperative hematoma Penile midline cyst, after surgical excision of the cyst, three stitches were placed. The next morning, there was a circumferential bruise around the foreskin wound that appeared dark. Is this normal? Should I return for an immediate follow-up? Thank you fo...

Peeling of the glans penis? Hello doctor, my glans usually feels dry and somewhat rough to the touch (the surface is wrinkled and slightly red). When I have an erection, the skin peels, and there is a thin white film that sheds, similar to the sensation of being stretched and the...

Pain upon palpation of the abdominal skin? Hello, I recently noticed a painful spot near my belly button, close to my lower back. The pain feels similar to that of a pimple when pressed lightly, but there are no visible signs of a pimple or any other abnormalities. Over the past ...

Will the redness on the cheeks fade? Hello, doctor. Over a month ago, I accidentally spilled SK-II Facial Treatment Essence on a cotton pad and applied it to my cheeks, then fell asleep with it on for several days. As a result, both sides of my cheeks became red. I consulted a de...