Spots, Dermatology FAQ - Page 36

Eczema Hello Doctor: Recently, I have been receiving traditional Chinese medicine treatment, which often involves applying medicated patches. The patches were placed on my legs and calves, but after a few days, I developed many small raised spots in the surrounding area, which ar...

Regarding hair issues..? Doctor: If I do not have any noticeable bald spots on my scalp (meaning there are no clearly visible areas of scalp), and I am not experiencing excessive hair loss, but I find one or two dozen hairs stuck to the padding of my helmet, what could this skin ...

Inquiry A year ago, I went hiking and was exposed to the sun, but I was afraid of getting tanned. When I got home, I washed my face with a ready-made cow's milk soap and experienced a peculiar reaction: my forehead started to glow. At that time, everyone was drawn to me (lik...

Red spots on the calf? I would like to ask Dr. Jiang about my mother, who is 55 years old. For several years, she has had red spots on her calves that are about one centimeter in size, resembling bruises. They are red and the area is getting larger, exceeding the size of a ten-do...

Red mole Hello, I have been noticing several small red spots appearing on my body. Are these also a type of mole? Could there be any issues with them? I have had a large black mole on my nipple since childhood, but it seems to have gotten smaller as I age. Should I be particularl...

Symptoms I am 19 years old. I have two spots on my palm that are bright red and seem to be getting larger. I remember that I didn't have them before, but I didn't pay attention to when they appeared.

Hair is slightly thinning... follicular calcification? Hello Dr. Tsai, I am 21 years old, but I have noticed that my hair on the top of my head is a bit thinning. I don't have a lot of hair, and it seems like this wasn't an issue before; I've only noticed it in r...

Discolored patches appear on the face? Dear Doctor, I would like to inquire about a skin issue concerning my friend's father, who is around 50 years old. He has been reluctant to seek medical attention, so I am seeking help online. For about a year, he has developed strange...

Sweat spots and related issues? 1. How does tinea versicolor occur, and what are the treatment options? 2. Can isotretinoin gel (vitamin A acid) also improve blackheads? 3. Does a mosquito bite cause redness and swelling? Is it sufficient to apply ointment, or is it necessary...

Red and resembling acne, numerous in number? Hello, Dr. Hong. I would like to ask about the small red spots that have appeared on my chest, neck, and arms. I have seen several doctors, and they all said it was folliculitis, prescribing me topical and oral medications. However, it...

Genital issues? Hello, I would like to ask about a situation where my genitalia appears normal when not erect, but when I do have an erection, I notice red spots on the glans. Could you please explain what this condition might be? The red spots are only present on the glans, and ...

How to treat small spots on the arm? Hello Dr. Jiang: In recent years, I have developed coffee-colored spots of varying sizes and thicknesses on the back of my hands, scattered in different areas. It is quite unsightly. My hands used to be very attractive, with evenly distributed...

Skin issues Doctor Hong, I have developed many small red spots all over my body. They seem to be filled with blood. I tried to puncture one with a needle, but it bled profusely and I had to use various methods to stop the bleeding. What could this be?

Regarding the issue of cholinergic urticaria? Hello, my condition is similar to "cholinergic urticaria," where my skin itches all over due to an increase in room temperature or body temperature (the itching is not localized, resembling needle-like pricks). Cooling down ...

I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide a translation? I recently noticed that there seem to be very small red spots on my glans. They are neither painful nor itchy. When not erect, they are not very noticeable, just a bit wrinkled, but when erect, many red ...

White spots Hello, doctor. Recently, I accidentally discovered some white raised spots in my mouth, near the corners of my cheeks. When I touch them with my tongue, they feel grainy, and it seems like they've been there for a long time, but I only noticed them recently while...

Red spots? In the past year or two, I have noticed very small red spots appearing on my hands. After a while, these spots turn black. My mother mentioned that this is due to toxins being expelled from my body, which then turn into moles. Previously, I only had a few spots, but in...

Which type of laser treatment is best for treating nevus of Ota? I have developed dozens of black spots the size of mung beans on my cheekbones and both sides of my face, which have been diagnosed by a doctor as nevus of Ota. I am considering laser treatment to remove these spots...

Scabies Recently, my father developed red spots on his skin and experienced severe itching at night. We took him to see a doctor, and the diagnosis was scabies. The doctor prescribed a topical ointment, but it hasn't improved, and the spots seem to be spreading. I'm not...

Chest spots Hello, Dr. Hong. I have a question to ask you. I developed cold symptoms the day before yesterday afternoon, so I bought Panadol Cold & Flu tablets and took them. By yesterday morning, I felt much better and was able to play basketball in the afternoon. However, a...