Spots, Dermatology FAQ - Page 9

Dark spots on the buttocks? There is a dark bruise-like spot on the inner side of my buttocks that does not hurt when pressed. I couldn't find similar cases online, and I would like to ask if the doctor knows the cause.

Concern about desquamation on the outer side of the elbow being psoriasis? Hello Doctor: In early July last year, after a few days of staying up late and sunbathing in Taitung, I suddenly developed mild scaling on the outer elbow creases of both arms the next day. A few days late...

White spots in the pubic hair area? Hello, doctor. I previously noticed many small white spots (slightly raised) in the pubic hair area. They were not painful or itchy, so I didn't pay much attention to them. However, I recently discovered that they have started to slowly sp...

Improvement of back acne? Hello Doctor: I have been experiencing long-term blackheads, back acne, and brown acne marks on my upper back. I have been changing my clothes frequently and regularly changing my bed linens, but there hasn't been much improvement. What can I do to ...

Red spots In early February, I developed ring-like erythema on my left palm, with about three to four lesions. Recently, my face has also been flushing easily, and I have been experiencing unusual body heat. Occasionally, I feel pain in my left shoulder. What could this condition...

Skin issues Hello doctor, in the past few days, I have noticed that I have small, itchy bumps appearing on my arms and legs almost every day. They are slightly smaller than mosquito bites, and after they subside, they leave behind red spots that take a while to disappear. Could y...

Red spots on the elbow? Hello doctor, I have some small red spots on the upper part of my right elbow (the bent area). Could you please tell me what this condition might be and how I can improve it? Thank you.

Dark spots appearing on the lower chest? Because it is located directly below the chest and I haven't seen it, I don't know how long it has been there. I only discovered it yesterday. It is slightly raised, resembles a mole, but is light brown in color, and it is not pa...

Severe itching of the scrotal skin? Hello Director Wu: I have been experiencing itching in the scrotum for the past 20 years. I have seen various dermatologists and tried numerous medications, but there has been no improvement. Over time, I have been using Mentholatum to alleviat...

The issue of dark spots on a child's face? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask you a question. My child has had light dark spots on their cheeks since a young age, with more on the left cheek. Recently, after starting first grade, I've noticed that the spots seem to have...

Cryotherapy I originally had small white spots on the sole of my foot, and after seeing a dermatologist, I was diagnosed with a viral wart. I have undergone cryotherapy for three weeks, but the lesions have not fallen off. I applied a wart removal solution, and the lesions have b...

Burn blister wound Hello, due to the pandemic, it is not very convenient to visit the hospital for a consultation. I would like to ask some questions regarding a wound. I had a burn on my calf that developed blisters, and recently I accidentally burst one of them. Initially, I on...

Skin issues - dark spots? I have small black spots all over the back of my hands, elbows, and arms (only on the outer side, not on the inner side). The spots are not very dark and each one is quite small, but they are very dense and almost appear to be connected. They look somewh...

Doctor Wu, could my skin issue be a fungal infection? Can I purchase medication at the pharmacy for self-treatment? Dear Dr. Wu/Director, In recent years, my skin has developed red, spot-like rashes every autumn and winter. I have attached a photo of the affected area for your r...

Oral mucosal swelling I have growths around my anus that resemble cauliflower. I have undergone cryotherapy. Recently, I noticed two hard, raised spots on the inside of my lower lip that are about the size of a pen tip and match the color of my lip. They are not painful or itchy,...

Psoriasis (Plaque Psoriasis) I would like to ask the doctor if it is okay to masturbate if there are a couple of red spots of psoriasis on the genital area?

Macules and pigmentation, enlarged pores? Hello, doctor. Recently, I've become very concerned about some skin conditions on my body. After seeing a dermatologist, I was told that the areas I’m worried about, such as my body, arms, and thighs, are actually spots or hyperpigme...

There are many red spots on the legs? I recently noticed many small red spots on the inner sides of both my legs, each about 0.1 centimeters in size. They are neither painful nor itchy, and they don't feel raised; it seems like they are beneath the skin. There are over 100 s...

Friedreich's ataxia continued inquiry? Hello, doctor. Regarding the follow-up on 163515: 1. Is it possible for Fordyce spots to appear on the genital area (glans)? 2. Are Fordyce spots a type of sebaceous gland? 3. Since you mentioned they are not contagious and are essentia...

Friedreich's ataxia spots follow-up? Hello, doctor. Regarding the follow-up on 163515: 1. Is it possible for Fordyce spots to appear on the genitalia (glans)? 2. Are Fordyce spots a type of sebaceous gland? 3. Since you mentioned they are not contagious and are essentially h...