Toes, Dermatology FAQ - Page 4

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...

There is a pus-filled corn near the heel, and after the pus drains out, it forms a wound? Hello Doctor: About two to three weeks ago, I developed a corn approximately 1 cm in size near the edge of my left foot close to the heel, which was somewhat raised. A few days later, I felt...

Nail fracture Hello Doctor :) A few years ago, my left big toe started to have the nail break from the root (showing a crescent shape). At first, I didn't think much of it, assuming that I could just wait for the nail to grow out and trim it. However, after cutting the nail,...

Insect bites? Doctor, I usually get bitten by mosquitoes at home, and the bites go away quickly without leaving scars. However, about a year ago, I started getting bitten frequently during outdoor classes at school. I'm not sure if it's from mosquitoes, but the bite mar...

There is a swollen, unusual area on the ankle that feels fluid-filled to the touch (see attached image)? The symptoms are as shown in the image (Google link: https://tinyurl.com/y8xcbcpt). I would like to ask the doctor what these symptoms are. I visited a doctor a few days ago, ...

Dyshidrotic eczema or athlete's foot? Hello doctor, since I visited the Gaomei Wetlands in Taichung, I have developed blisters on the toes of my right foot, specifically on the index and middle toes. They heal on their own but then start to peel. The small blisters are somew...

May I ask the doctor? Dear Dr. Wu, I would like to ask about my father's condition. Recently, he has developed thick calluses on the outer sides of both big toes, and the skin on the big toes appears somewhat rough. A dermatologist diagnosed it as a viral wart and recommend...

Occasional tingling sensation in the skin? Previously, I experienced a prickling sensation in my fingertips (and toes as well) and on the skin of my body (arms, abdomen, calves, etc.), which would occasionally occur and then disappear quickly. Later, I consulted a traditional Chi...

Nail dystrophy Hello Dr. Wu, I woke up last night and noticed that my right big toe was very painful. It hurt more with light pressure. When I got up to check, there was no swelling or external injury, but I noticed a faint bruise under the nail (it was very light, but compared t...

Shingles Dr. Wu: Hello! I have been suffering from shingles on my left leg, from my toes to my hip, for four weeks now (at the same time, I have cellulitis on the sole of my left foot and initially sought treatment at Cathay General Hospital). I started treatment at National Taiw...

If a mosquito bite causes swelling but does not itch, what could be the issue? I used to have the same reaction to mosquito bites as most people, experiencing swelling and itching. However, recently, no matter how many times I'm bitten, I don't feel itchy at all. While ...

Athlete's foot? Dyshidrotic eczema? Pure desquamation? In April 2016, the skin between my right foot's middle toe and little toe cracked open to the point where flesh was visible. After showering, the skin between my toes would turn white and rotten, and there was a sma...

Symmetrical nail shedding? Hello, doctor. I have a symmetrical peeling issue with the middle toes of both feet. Initially, the toenails gradually turned white, and then they became completely white before peeling off. This has happened once in the past couple of years, and I reca...

Unknown small prick? When walking in shoes, I noticed that my toes were very painful. After taking off my socks, I found many small, unidentified brown spikes on them. I went to see a doctor, who prescribed medication to accelerate skin shedding. However, after two or three days,...

Questions regarding oral medications for onychomycosis? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing symptoms of onychomycosis (fungal nail infection) on my toes for over a year. Recently, I started seeing a dermatologist for treatment. Initially, I received medication in central Taiwa...

Acne issues? Hello: I have some questions related to acne. 1. My neck often itches, and after scratching, it develops a bump that looks like a pimple, but sometimes it appears as a swollen lump that is not painful and doesn't resemble a typical acne lesion. What type of ac...

Uncertain whether it is scabies or dyshidrotic eczema? Last October and this May, I experienced eczema, and the doctor prescribed me BCC and BCG ointments to apply. At that time, I was being treated at a clinic near my school in Taipei. After moving to Taipei for my studies, I oc...

The outer side of the big toe is not attached to the flesh? The outer nails of both my big toes are not attached to the skin for some reason. If I really need to trim them, I can cut them to about one-third of their depth, but I've read online that cutting toenails straight ...

Scabies infection Last Sunday, I touched the toes of a person with bedbugs for about ten minutes. After that, I washed my hands, but today I feel itchy and have a sensation of something crawling on my body. I visited a dermatologist on Thursday, and the doctor prescribed me a top...

Mosquito bites A long time ago, my foot was bitten by mosquitoes, and currently, there is a small round bump that resembles a lipoma with no external injury. This spot is often extremely itchy. Should I go to the pharmacy to buy oral medication along with topical ointment, or do ...