Toes, Dermatology FAQ - Page 5

Recently underwent carbon dioxide laser surgery for viral warts? Hello, my brother has developed several viral warts on the soles of his feet (including between the toes and under the toenails) and on the tops of his feet. The number is quite significant, and it has extended to t...

Mosquito bites causing blisters? Hello, doctor. I have an allergic constitution, and when I get bitten by mosquitoes or insects, I develop large swellings and blisters. If a blister accidentally breaks and I dry it off, but fluid continues to ooze out, how should I handle this? T...

Skin issues I would like to consult a doctor about my arm. It experiences unexplained itching, and when I scratch it, I notice swollen bumps that resemble mosquito bites (there are no mosquitoes in my home). I previously visited two dermatologists; one said it was nothing and pre...

Peeling of the toes and the soles of the feet? Peeling skin on the toes and the front part of the soles without any wounds or blisters could simply be a case of skin exfoliation.

Urticaria, viral warts Hello Doctor, I am currently in the United States, and seeking medical care is quite complicated. I have a few questions and would like to know if there are ways to improve my situation. The area I am in is relatively dry and cold. 1. Since coming to the ...

There are more than 30 warts on my left foot? Approximately in October 2016, I developed a growth on my left foot. My mother told me it would heal on its own, so I didn't seek medical attention. By early November, I had developed 4 to 5 more growths. After researching online...

The nails exhibit a purple discoloration? Hello Doctor: Recently, I have noticed a slight pain in my left big toe. Pressing on it causes significant pain, and this has persisted for several days. Initially, there were no other unusual symptoms, but today I observed that the nail ...

The nail has fallen off? Hello Dr. Lee: Last night while lying in bed, I suddenly felt that something was off with my toenail. When I touched it, I realized that the nail on my little toe either had a layer come off or had completely fallen off. The little toe still looks similar...

Medications for viral warts? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask if there are any effective and more affordable wart treatment creams or solutions besides Aldara. I have recently started purchasing Aldara, but I cannot continuously afford its high cost. I have been undergoing cryo...

Sea urchin sting Yesterday, I accidentally slipped at the beach while collecting sea urchins and removed all the spines that could be pulled out, but some are still embedded in my skin. Do I need to take any further action? I have soaked the area in hot water, which should help r...

Psoriasis has spread to the nails? Currently, psoriasis has affected my nails (both fingers and toes), and I can see small pits on the surface of the nails. There is even one nail with up to seven small pits. I would like to ask if psoriasis affecting the nails means it cannot be...

The toenails are yellowing? Hello doctor, my girlfriend's big toenails are yellowish and have some fine lines, and this has been happening for a while. However, only her big toes on both feet are affected. She mentioned that sometimes the area where the nail connects to the ...

Improving keloids? Hello, Doctor: About three years ago, I developed a bump in my genital area, which, when squeezed, oozed pus. It then became a red, swollen hard lump that often itched. Since it was in a private area, I thought it was a gynecological issue and delayed seeking h...

Bitten by mosquitoes in the mountains? I have had allergies since childhood, and my elbows are affected by atopic dermatitis. My hands and feet are also very itchy, resembling red bean ice. This has been a long-standing issue. In high school, I often wore shorts and was teased ab...

Development of a black mole? Two days ago, I had an examination of my toes and no moles were found. However, today I suddenly noticed a black mole approximately 0.05 centimeters in size on the right side of my right big toe. It is quite dark, and I am fairly certain it appeared s...

Itching in both lower limbs simultaneously? Hello Doctor: Ten days ago, I suddenly started experiencing itching in both of my lower legs, specifically around the outer and upper sides of the dorsum of my feet. Additionally, when I sit and extend my toes forward and downward, the ...

Blister between the toes? Hello, I have developed a blister between my middle finger and ring finger. The blister has now burst, and my middle and ring fingers are swollen and painful. Could this be cellulitis? Thank you.

Oral medication for treating shingles and athlete's foot? Last October, I had an outbreak of shingles and immediately sought medical treatment, taking medication for three days. As a result, the peeling symptoms on my left foot, which had been persistent for over a decade, c...

A blister has formed on the side of the right big toe? Hello Dr. Li, my symptoms are that I have developed several blisters on the right side of my right big toe, not between the toes but on the upper right side. The area around the blisters is red, and after I popped them, they ...

Horizontal lines appear in the middle of both big toes, and they crack along the lines from the center? Hello Doctor, as the title suggests, I have suddenly developed a horizontal line in the middle of both of my big toes over the past two to three months, as if they have been pr...