Toes, Dermatology FAQ - Page 2

Sweat eczema Hello, I have been experiencing dyshidrotic eczema on my fingers and toes from time to time, and I have gotten used to it. However, a few days ago, it suddenly got hot, and I started scratching the area below my wrists. The next day, my arms and hands became extremel...

Increased body hair after surgery? Hello, doctor. After undergoing an intramedullary nail fixation (titanium plate) for a leg fracture, I noticed that one month post-surgery, there is a significant amount of hair growth on the entire leg, which is very dense and uniform, extendin...

Yellowing of the nails? Hello, doctor. I have already seen a dermatologist who confirmed that the tips of my fingers and toes are indeed yellow, but it is not a fungal infection. The doctor suspects it may be due to food or other substances causing staining. However, since this h...

There are ants in the foot wound? Recently, my toes and fingertips have been itchy, and the area between my right big toe and index toe has started to peel, resembling athlete's foot (not sure). There is a little bit of fluid, and while sleeping, the wound feels prickly. I w...

Blisters on hands and feet? Hello, Doctor. I originally had athlete's foot and onychomycosis. Last November, I took oral medication for over three months, and my onychomycosis has mostly improved, with only a small area remaining on my big toe. Before taking the medication, ...

Calluses on the toes Hello, my toes have been repeatedly developing something, and I couldn't find matching symptoms online, so I'm here to ask. The symptoms include itching in the toe joints that gets worse with scratching, and after a while, black, hard skin develops ...

Mole on the toe? Hello, doctor. Recently, I noticed a small black mole on my left foot's ring finger, measuring less than 0.2 centimeters. I've heard that moles on the hands and feet can be concerning, which has made me quite anxious. I would like your opinion on this. ...

Mosquito bites can leave scars that appear as raised dark spots? Over a year ago, I was bitten extensively on both feet by small black mosquitoes, and now I still have scars (small black raised spots). Sometimes when I get bitten by new mosquitoes, I feel itching in other areas a...

Nail problems Two months ago, I experienced pain near the nail matrix of my big toe when pressed (the appearance is normal). I believe this was due to the pressure from sleeping on my stomach. After that, I trimmed my nails (cut them shorter), but now the nail on my big toe does ...

The effectiveness of switching oral medications for onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) midway through treatment? Hello, I have had onychomycosis for many years. Four of my toes on my right foot are affected. Two years ago, I visited a dermatologist who prescribed an oral medic...

Treatment for Nail Fungus Hello Dr. Wu, Recently, I discovered a black object resembling a fungus on the outer side of my left big toe nail (next to the toe web). After examination at the hospital, I was diagnosed with onychomycosis. The clinic physician mentioned that while to...

Medication Consultation - Mosquito Repellent Spray Hello, I went to Hualien and got bitten by mosquitoes on both of my calves, resulting in numerous welts. I bought mosquito repellent and applied it, but a few hours later, the areas where I applied the repellent became numb, whil...

Is it an allergy or a rash? Hello Doctor: Recently, I've been experiencing itching all over my body (but not to the extent of scratching excessively). The affected areas include my arms, abdomen, and intimate areas, where I've developed red spots that resemble mosquito ...

Questions about chronic paronychia? Hello Doctor, I have recently sought medical attention due to recurrent redness and swelling on both sides of my big toes. After multiple visits, the doctor finally diagnosed me with chronic paronychia and impending onychomycosis. Could you ple...

After six weeks of oral medication for onychomycosis, there is still no new nail growth observed? Is oral antifungal medication effective for toenail fungus that has persisted for over a decade? I have been taking Terbinafine for six weeks and have not seen any new nail growth. T...

Dryness of the toe web space of the big toe? Hello Dr. Wu, at the beginning of June, I noticed a small white spot in the webbing of my big toe, which was diagnosed as tinea pedis (athlete's foot). I have been diligently applying medication every day. Initially, there was ext...

Not sure if it's athlete's foot? I have sweaty feet, so I usually wear moisture-wicking cotton socks and breathable shoes. However, recently I've noticed blue-green patches on my socks after coming home from work, and they have a strong odor. I'm sure it'...

Itching and peeling between the little toes? Hello, doctor. For the past few weeks, I've noticed that the spaces between the little toe and the ring toe on both of my feet have started to itch and peel. I'm not sure if I've scratched the skin or if it's due to...

Unexplained red rashes and blisters on the body? Hello Doctor, in the past week or two, I have developed small red rashes on my body. They are as small as the tip of a needle and as large as a grain of rice, with colors ranging from bright red to deep red. Some of them are itchy,...

Insect bites? Hello, doctor: Recently, I was bitten by either mosquitoes or fleas, resulting in many welts. I have been bitten continuously for two to three days, and several areas are red and swollen with blisters. While that is manageable, I noticed that after the swelling subs...