Understanding Foot Itching and Unpleasant Odor: Causes and Treatments
Could you please provide more details or specify your question? My toes started off dry, and after a few days, they began to itch. What could this condition be? Will wearing closed shoes while going out in the next few days have any impact? Also, I don't know why my whole bo...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: I apologize, but according to regulations, a physician cannot make a diagnosis without seeing the patient in person, so diagnoses cannot be made online. If you are truly concerned, please visit a dermatologist in person. Wishing you peace and good health.[Read More] Understanding Foot Itching and Unpleasant Odor: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Blood Accumulation in the Foot: Causes and Treatments
Bruising on the sole of the foot? Due to running, I developed a blood-filled blister approximately 2.2 cm long near the base of my big toe and second toe. It is elongated, contains blood, and is painful when pressure is applied. The ends are slightly swollen. I am unsure how to h...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Blisters caused by exercise do not require aggressive treatment. If they interfere with walking, you can use a sterilized needle to pop them, but it is best not to handle them on your own. If a wound occurs, cover it with a clean adhesive bandage or gauze. These blisters w...[Read More] Understanding Blood Accumulation in the Foot: Causes and Treatments
Effective Remedies for Itchy Skin After Mosquito Bites
Itching skin? Recently, whenever I get bitten by mosquitoes, I can't stop scratching until it becomes unbearable. The skin becomes raised and resembles goosebumps, and it doesn't go away. I've scratched until it broke the skin and bled. What should I do? (This happ...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Hello: I've been scratching my skin until it feels like goosebumps. I believe it might be lichenification due to an allergic constitution. I should apply medication and, if necessary, take oral antihistamines. Scratching until the skin breaks and bleeds can lead to bacterial...[Read More] Effective Remedies for Itchy Skin After Mosquito Bites
Understanding Heat Rash: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Is this dyshidrotic eczema? Hello, doctor! I am someone who enjoys outdoor activities, but I have a problem that has been bothering me. Whenever I go out and get too much sun exposure or if it’s too hot, my hands start to develop red rashes after the activity. This used to happen...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello Ms. Tsai: You may be experiencing urticaria caused by sunlight. As long as you take proper sun protection measures and apply anti-itch powder and topical medications for eczema when the rash occurs, it can be treated. If you frequently develop rashes due to sunlight, it is ...[Read More] Understanding Heat Rash: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Understanding Urticaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Urticaria Hello Dr. Chang, I would like to ask a few questions: 1. I have been experiencing unexplained itching all over my body. I went to a clinic and was diagnosed with urticaria (hives), but after 2-3 months of treatment, I am still itching. Does this indicate that it could...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: There are many causes of urticaria, including food, medications, environmental factors, and even temperature changes, infections, or immune system responses. Relief from symptoms can take 2-3 weeks, so medication may need to be taken for several weeks. Generally, patients ...[Read More] Understanding Urticaria: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Dealing with Toenail Fungus: When Treatment Shows Limited Results
Onychomycosis Hello, doctor. I previously visited a dermatologist for treatment of my toenail fungus. I have been taking Terbinafine for about a month now. I can see healthy new growth on my big toe, but there hasn't been much response on my ring and pinky toes; it seems lik...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Not all nail issues are caused by fungal infections. It is possible that your big toe has a fungal nail infection, while the fourth and fifth toes are experiencing nail deformities due to long-term chronic pressure from footwear, which means that medication will not be effective.[Read More] Dealing with Toenail Fungus: When Treatment Shows Limited Results
Managing Eczema on Toes: Treatment Options and Expert Opinions
Eczema of the toes 1. I have eczema on my toes. When I apply medication, it forms a hard crust that feels rough to the touch, but later it peels off. After the peeling, new skin grows, and then it becomes itchy again. What should I do about this? 2. Regarding the situation descr...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Generally, eczema should be treated with topical medications until it is resolved, extending the treatment duration to 2-3 weeks before discontinuing the medication. If there are subsequent peeling symptoms, moisturizing products should be used for treatment, with petroleu...[Read More] Managing Eczema on Toes: Treatment Options and Expert Opinions
Managing Eczema on Toes: Treatment Tips and Product Recommendations
Eczema Hello, Doctor: I have eczema on my toes. When I apply the medication, it forms a hard crust that feels rough to the touch, but later it peels off. Almost after the peeling is complete, new skin grows, and then it starts itching again. What should I do about this? Additiona...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
1. If it itches, you can apply the medication again. 2. Any grade of petroleum jelly for skin use should be similar. 3. Yes.[Read More] Managing Eczema on Toes: Treatment Tips and Product Recommendations
Can Athlete's Foot Spread Through Toe Licking? Expert Insights
Athlete's foot If a person has athlete's foot and enjoys having their toes licked, could this lead to an infection in the other person's mouth?
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Athlete's foot is a fungal infection of the feet. The oral cavity has protective immune cells, so as long as there are no cuts or wounds in the mouth, it is generally difficult for individuals with a normal immune system to get infected. However, treating athlete'...[Read More] Can Athlete's Foot Spread Through Toe Licking? Expert Insights
Understanding Foot Conditions: Is It Dyshidrotic Eczema or Athlete's Foot?
excuse me? Is the presence of small bumps on my toes a sign of dyshidrotic eczema? I have a history of chronic eczema on my toes, but I have never experienced anything resembling dyshidrotic eczema before. I have been applying the steroid cream prescribed by my doctor for almost ...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Hong Kong foot is known as "tinea pedis." In addition to causing peeling, it can also trigger allergic reactions such as dyshidrotic eczema, which is an extremely itchy skin condition. If topical medication provides some improvement, it is advisable to continue t...[Read More] Understanding Foot Conditions: Is It Dyshidrotic Eczema or Athlete's Foot?
Understanding Chronic Eczema: Signs, Management, and Treatment Options
Eczema Hello, I have been experiencing chronic eczema on my toes, and recently it seems to have relapsed with small blisters, which is likely dyshidrotic eczema. I would like to ask, as my previous doctor prescribed topical steroids and mentioned to apply them at the onset of a f...
Dr. Jiang Yujiao Reply:
Dear Mr. Lai: You have developed a sweat rash on your toes, which is likely due to a constitutional predisposition, commonly associated with allergic tendencies. This condition often occurs in late spring to early summer and can be triggered by irritation or heat in the foot area...[Read More] Understanding Chronic Eczema: Signs, Management, and Treatment Options
Multiple Bumps in the Groin: Causes and Concerns Explained
There are several lumps in the groin area? Hello doctor, the night before last, I suddenly developed several bumps under my right groin area, and they were very itchy. However, when I woke up the next day, they had all disappeared. I also applied some antifungal cream because I h...
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello: Localized eczema, localized tinea cruris, localized vascular-related abnormalities, insect bites, bedbug bites, localized contact dermatitis... are all possible causes. I apologize for not being able to provide a diagnosis based solely on your description. [Finding a derma...[Read More] Multiple Bumps in the Groin: Causes and Concerns Explained
Understanding Eczema: Causes of Thickening and Peeling Skin on Toes
Eczema 1. The reason your eczema-affected toes become rough and peel after applying the ointment could be due to several factors, including irritation from the medication, an allergic reaction, or the natural progression of eczema itself. It's important to monitor how your s...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello, online user: Eczema that has not healed for a long time can lead to chronicity, commonly known as "psoriasis," characterized by thickening and lichenification. This is a normal skin response to inflammation and can also result in hyperpigmentation (darkening of t...[Read More] Understanding Eczema: Causes of Thickening and Peeling Skin on Toes
Understanding Skin Yellowing: Causes and Solutions for a Healthy Complexion
Jaundice Hello, doctor. I have a naturally darker complexion and I don't pay much attention to sun protection, so I tend to look quite dark (though not as dark as indigenous people). My friends often tell me that I'm not dark but yellow. Recently, I've been paying ...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: If the yellowing of the skin is caused by carotenemia, the palms and soles may also appear yellow. You might want to check if this is the case for you. In addition to carrots, foods rich in carotenoids include pumpkin, bell peppers, corn, sweet potatoes, golden needles, go...[Read More] Understanding Skin Yellowing: Causes and Solutions for a Healthy Complexion
Understanding Beau's Lines: Causes and Concerns for Your Toenails
Is this the Boas line? I recently noticed that the toenails on both my big toes have suddenly developed a concave shape in the middle, but it seems to be growing lower from the area where the nails grow. I found a reference online that resembles Beau's lines, but it doesn&#x...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Your question pertains to whether the horizontal grooves or pitted depressions in the nails have different underlying causes. Beau's lines are horizontal grooves that occur due to a sudden illness or significant physiological stress that halts the growth of the nail m...[Read More] Understanding Beau's Lines: Causes and Concerns for Your Toenails
Understanding Dermatological Treatments: Decent and Betaderm Usage Explained
Medication Doctor, I visited today and I have a question regarding what you said about the medications. You mentioned that Decent is to be applied on the rash and Betaderm is for the skin folds. Is that correct? I'm worried that I might have remembered it incorrectly.
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello, Xiao Bai: Betaderm is an anti-inflammatory medication used for rashes caused by allergies, while Decent is an antifungal medication used to treat athlete's foot (commonly found in the spaces between the toes and on the soles of the feet, and can sometimes extend to th...[Read More] Understanding Dermatological Treatments: Decent and Betaderm Usage Explained
Understanding Athlete's Foot: Symptoms, Allergies, and Treatment Options
Athlete's foot Doctor, I recently had athlete's foot, and after seeing a doctor, it didn't help. Now my foot is a bit swollen, and I have developed rash-like allergic hives on my toes and a little above them. A few days ago, I saw a doctor who said it was a skin al...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Xiao Mi: Athlete's foot generally does not cause swelling of the feet unless there is a wound leading to cellulitis. Allergic rashes typically resolve on their own, but if a rash appears that is painful and does not go away, it could be bacterial folliculitis or paronychia, ...[Read More] Understanding Athlete's Foot: Symptoms, Allergies, and Treatment Options
Dealing with Mosquito Bites on Joints: When to Seek Medical Attention
Bitten by mosquitoes on the joints? A few days ago, I was bitten by mosquitoes in many places, such as my knees, elbows, and big toes, which have swollen quite a bit. I understand this is an immune response, but since these areas of skin are often stretched, I’m concerned about w...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Unless there is ulceration, scratching, or infection, typical mosquito bites do not lead to hypertrophic scars. Remember not to scratch.[Read More] Dealing with Mosquito Bites on Joints: When to Seek Medical Attention
Understanding Itchy Toes: Eczema or Friction from Shoes?
Eczema Inquiry Hello, Doctor: 1. If the toes are irritated due to friction from shoes, can it cause itching? Because when I went for a consultation, one doctor said it was eczema, while another doctor said it was due to friction but could still cause itching!
Dr. Hong Zhengsheng Reply:
Hello: Are your toes itchy? Possible causes include athlete's foot, eczema, localized friction leading to keratosis, and neurodermatitis of the foot. I apologize, but based on your description, I cannot determine your specific condition. I recommend that when you experience ...[Read More] Understanding Itchy Toes: Eczema or Friction from Shoes?
Effective Treatments for Old Scars: Tips for Clearer Skin
Old scars? Hello doctor, I have many scars on my legs. I used to get bitten by mosquitoes frequently, and because they were very itchy, I scratched them, leaving quite a few scars. I often can't wear pretty skirts because of this. I'm wondering if there are any ointment...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
If there are only flat pigmentations (not textured scars), they will naturally fade over time (which may take one to two years). The effectiveness of ointments may not necessarily be better. Avoid scratching and prevent further insect bites. If you want to wear a skirt, you can u...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Old Scars: Tips for Clearer Skin