Understanding and Managing Urticaria in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Skin rash Hello Dr. Zhang, My daughter is currently one year and two months old. Two weeks ago, she had a cold with symptoms of a runny nose and nasal congestion. After taking Secorine syrup for two days, I noticed red rashes on her back while bathing (scattered across her enti...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: The cold medicine for your daughter does not contain ingredients that are likely to cause hives. Viral infections can also lead to hives, which will typically resolve on their own within a month, so there is no need to worry. However, do not stop the allergy medication too...[Read More] Understanding and Managing Urticaria in Young Children: A Parent's Guide
Understanding Redness and Pain in Pubic Skin: Causes and Solutions
Redness and irritation with a stinging sensation on the skin of the pubic area? Hello, I have some questions. I have a history of allergic skin reactions, and recently I've noticed a red, swollen area about the size of a dime on the skin of my pubic area. It also stings when...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Your issue may be folliculitis. If it resolves on its own, you should also consider urticaria. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment![Read More] Understanding Redness and Pain in Pubic Skin: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Skin Issues: Causes and Solutions for Red Bumps
Skin issues! The third image shows two red spots. These types of red spots usually appear after the skin has been itchy.
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: It appears to be urticaria, which can be treated with oral medication; topical treatments are generally less effective.[Read More] Understanding Skin Issues: Causes and Solutions for Red Bumps
Winter Itch: Understanding and Managing Seasonal Skin Irritation
Winter itch! Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask why every winter I start to feel itchy and prickly skin, while in the summer I have no issues at all. I have seen a dermatologist who diagnosed me with urticaria, but shouldn't urticaria be worse in the summer? Aside from medic...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: The situation you described is likely dry skin dermatitis. Avoid using soap and taking hot showers, but it's important to monitor the condition of your skin for improvement![Read More] Winter Itch: Understanding and Managing Seasonal Skin Irritation
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 and Acne: When to See an Allergist
Urticaria and Allergies Hello, doctor. I have a history of urticaria, and I haven't had acne since I was about fourteen. However, starting from July and August of this year, I've been experiencing persistent acne on my face. I've visited many hospitals, but there h...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Your age is typical for the occurrence of acne. If you are taking medication for urticaria, it is possible that the excessive use of topical corticosteroids or high oral doses may lead to an overgrowth of "Malassezia," a type of fungus, resulting in widespread fo...[Read More] Understanding Urticaria and Acne: When to See an Allergist
Managing Winter Skin Itch: Dietary Tips for Urticaria Relief
Could you please specify the skin issue? Hello, Doctor: I have a question. Every winter, I start to feel a prickly and itchy sensation on my skin, but I don't experience this at all in the summer. I have seen a dermatologist who diagnosed me with urticaria, but shouldn'...
Dr. Jiang Zheen Reply:
After all, since I don't have a friend who can directly consult, I still accept and respect the recommendations of the original physician. I will try to avoid irritating foods in my diet. It is advised to return for a follow-up appointment and discuss with the doctor.[Read More] Managing Winter Skin Itch: Dietary Tips for Urticaria Relief
Can Intense Sexual Activity Trigger Folliculitis?
Folliculitis after sexual intercourse? Hello, Doctor: After a particularly intense sexual encounter last year, I may have been overly excited, and the next day I developed numerous red rashes on my chest, back, and neck. A physician diagnosed it as folliculitis, and it has not re...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Skin lesions caused by excessive excitement should resemble urticarial reactions. Follicular inflammation should not occur immediately, and I have not encountered folliculitis caused by sexual activity. If there are reasons for folliculitis that differ from the usual cause...[Read More] Can Intense Sexual Activity Trigger Folliculitis?
Understanding Childhood Skin Issues: Allergies and Urticaria in Toddlers
Pediatric Dermatology The child is currently 1 year and 6 months old. Since a long time ago, the child has been experiencing recurring small red spots similar to mosquito bites. We took them to a dermatologist, who suggested it might be urticaria or a food allergy. However, this ...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: The causes of urticaria (hives) are not easy to identify. The common practice of conducting blood tests for allergens is a misconception; these tests are used for allergic rhinitis and asthma, not for urticaria. Young children have a higher chance of food allergies. If pos...[Read More] Understanding Childhood Skin Issues: Allergies and Urticaria in Toddlers
Understanding Sudden Skin Allergies: Causes and Solutions
Skin allergy conditions..? Dear Dr. Chang, I would like to ask about some recent symptoms my husband has been experiencing. Over the past few days, he has developed some red, swollen rashes on his body, particularly on his shoulders and back, which resemble mosquito bites. They ...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: If these rashes appear and then disappear within a few hours, this is urticaria (hives). Most commonly, the cause is food, but some cases are triggered by environmental allergens. Individuals with allergic tendencies may also experience a more significant allergic reaction...[Read More] Understanding Sudden Skin Allergies: Causes and Solutions
Understanding Skin Reactions: Emotional Triggers and Urticaria
Hello! Hello, doctor! I have a question about my friend. Whenever he had emotional reactions (such as happiness, sadness, anxiety, etc.), he would experience skin prickling and itching. What could be the reason for this? When my friend consulted a doctor before, the doctor mentio...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello! It is most likely still urticaria, but urticaria can sometimes resolve spontaneously without recurrence. There is also no way to prove whether it is related to the climate. Wishing you peace and good health.[Read More] Understanding Skin Reactions: Emotional Triggers and Urticaria
Understanding Skin Sensitivity: Causes and When to Seek Blood Tests
A single scratch causes redness and swelling? Hello Doctor: Previously, I had a case of urticaria that resolved after a year, but now I have developed skin sensitivity. My skin becomes red and swollen with just a light touch, and the itching worsens with scratching (this has been...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: Your issue is urticaria, which can have many causes. 1. Food: Shellfish, fermented foods, nuts, eggs, milk, products containing artificial additives, caffeine-containing foods, mangoes, strawberries, bamboo shoots, grapefruits, glutinous rice, shiitake mushrooms, and alc...[Read More] Understanding Skin Sensitivity: Causes and When to Seek Blood Tests
Concerns About Taking Antifungal Medication for Nail Fungus
Onychomycosis medication issues? I recently visited a doctor for a nail condition, and they prescribed a medication called Terbinafine tablets. I looked it up online, and it seems to be used for treating onychomycosis (fungal nail infection), which my nails appear to have. I didn...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello, Qingtian: Regarding your inquiry about Lamisil (terbinafine), its indications include (1) onychomycosis, (2) tinea capitis, and (3) extensive dermatophyte infections that have not responded to topical treatment, but it is ineffective against tinea versicolor. Onychomycosis...[Read More] Concerns About Taking Antifungal Medication for Nail Fungus
Understanding Transient Red Spots on the Chest: Causes and Treatments
Red rash on the chest? I sometimes have red spots on my chest that do not hurt or itch; they are not growths (not acne). Sometimes they cover my entire chest and are about the size of a small marble. After observing them multiple times, I noticed they usually fade away on their o...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: If possible, please take photos before and after the outbreak for easier diagnosis or communication. Generally, allergies do not necessarily have to be itchy; as long as the swelling subsides within a few hours, it can be classified as urticaria. If there is a chronic carr...[Read More] Understanding Transient Red Spots on the Chest: Causes and Treatments
Understanding Transient Red Spots on the Chest: Causes and Solutions
Erythema on the chest? I sometimes have small red spots on my chest that are not painful or itchy, and they are not lesions (not acne). Occasionally, they can cover my entire chest, and their size is similar to that of a small marble. After observing them multiple times, I notice...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described are consistent with urticaria. The causes can include medications and food, but sometimes they are also related to weather changes and fluctuations in temperature or emotions. If the frequency of outbreaks is high, a blood test can be considered;...[Read More] Understanding Transient Red Spots on the Chest: Causes and Solutions
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
Should You See a Doctor for a Mysterious Rash on Your Elbow?
Do I need to see a doctor? There is a red and swollen area on the inner side of my elbow, the cause of which is unknown (I'm not sure if it was caused by an insect bite). It has a crescent shape and resembles a scar, similar to the mark left after a cut has healed. It is whi...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Hello: The symptoms you described are difficult to assess without seeing a photo for better communication. If it is a residual effect from insect bites, it could be papular urticaria or possibly a dermatofibroma that develops over time. In any case, it would be easier to make a d...[Read More] Should You See a Doctor for a Mysterious Rash on Your Elbow?
Understanding Cholinergic Urticaria: Treatment and Management Insights
Cholinergic urticaria Hello Dr. Huang, I am the patient with cholinergic urticaria who consulted you last Friday. I would like to ask if the medication should provide noticeable improvement immediately after taking it. I have been on it for a week, but it seems like there hasn&#x...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: Everyone reacts differently to medications. Let's try switching the medication! It may be that in the future, we can only rely on medication to manage it until it resolves on its own.[Read More] Understanding Cholinergic Urticaria: Treatment and Management Insights
Understanding Unexplained Bruises: Is It Purpura?
I don't know if it's purpura? Doctor, I apologize for bothering you, but I have a question. This year, I have frequently noticed unexplained bruises on my body, and I often don't know how they appeared. In February, I developed an unexplained bruise above my left k...
Dr. Huang Ruiyun Reply:
Hello: I apologize, but online platforms cannot provide diagnoses, let alone conduct examinations. This website is intended for further consultation after a known diagnosis. Relying on the internet before a diagnosis is made will only lead to more confusion. Please see a doctor i...[Read More] Understanding Unexplained Bruises: Is It Purpura?
Understanding Cholinergic Urticaria: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatments
Cholinergic urticaria I would like to ask the doctor if cholinergic urticaria is triggered by the cold winter season, causing a sensation of itching all over when it gets warm? I found that I might have this condition because during winter, when I get warm, I experience a prickly...
Dr. Zhang Zhibo Reply:
Dear Xiao Xiang, What you described is physical urticaria, which is related to sunlight (solar urticaria) and temperature changes (heat or cold related urticaria). If you can avoid the triggering factors, it can be treated effectively. Generally, conditions like this are difficu...[Read More] Understanding Cholinergic Urticaria: Symptoms, Triggers, and Treatments