urticaria, Dermatology FAQ - Page 3

Itchy red rash on the body? Hello Dr. Lee, About two weeks ago, I ate crab and shrimp, and the next day I developed a rash on my body. It doesn't resemble the patchy appearance of hives that I have experienced in the past, which typically resolve quickly. Instead, it appear...

Chronic urticaria related? Hello Dr. Wu: Since around the summer of 2020, I have been experiencing itching in my legs, which, after scratching, led to bleeding and scarring. I have also noticed some slight scaling and have been diligently applying moisturizer. This condition has ...

Topical corticosteroids for urticaria? If you have developed hives on your face and have been using a topical corticosteroid cream prescribed by your doctor for three days, but your skin has worsened, becoming very dry, flaky, and wrinkled, resembling that of an older adult, it i...

Swelling and itching of the finger joints? Hello doctor, I suddenly felt an itch in my fingers while sleeping at night, which spread to my whole hand. When I got up to check, I found that the joint of my left index finger was swollen, resembling a tempura. I was scared and though...

Swelling of the fingers after contact with cold objects? Hello doctor, after coming into contact with cold objects or being in a cold environment, my fingers swell up. Sometimes, even in summer, if I get splashed by rain, they will also swell, accompanied by warmth and itching. I...

Skin care or insect repellent? Hello, doctor. Last night, I went to my usual spa for a skincare treatment, and when I got home, I noticed a slight swelling behind my ear, similar to a mosquito bite, with a bit of itching and redness. About half an hour later, it subsided a little...

Can individuals with urticaria dye their hair? I would like to ask the doctor if it's safe to dye or bleach my hair with urticaria. I haven't taken any medication or applied any topical treatments, and my hives have improved recently. I'm wondering if there will be...

Small papules on the arm Hello Doctor, I have been troubled by this issue for a while. Currently, it occurs on my arms. Initially, there are small, scattered bumps that resemble goosebumps, about the size of a small pimple, usually one or two. However, if I accidentally scratch t...

Urticaria and Infection I would like to ask the doctor if an infection can lead to urticaria? Last year, I suddenly developed urticaria that persisted and turned into chronic urticaria. Later, I was tested for Candida albicans, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Group B Streptococcus (GB...

Allergic constitution 1. How much does allergy testing cost? Where can I get tested and which department should I visit? 2. Allergic conditions: atopic dermatitis, eczema, chronic urticaria. 3. What should I do if my allergies are causing itching that prevents me from sleeping? 4...

The sensation of bugs crawling on the skin of the calf? About two months ago, I started experiencing intermittent itching sensations in my legs, with the location being almost random, mostly in the calves (and occasionally in the thighs and hands). It feels like there are bugs cr...

Scratching leads to blood marks? I've been experiencing frequent itching these past few days, especially at night while sleeping. When I scratch, it leaves marks that resemble those from gua sha, but they fade away after a few hours. I haven't been scratching hard, and ...

Long-term medication issues in chronic urticaria? Hello Doctor: I have a history of chronic urticaria for 15 years. Initially, it was mild and manageable without medication, but during severe flare-ups, I would take medication as needed. However, in the past 5 to 6 years, I have ...

What are the symptoms of pruritus? Last week, I visited a public bathhouse in mainland China, and after returning to Taiwan, I started experiencing sudden itching symptoms in various parts of my body, including my hands, feet, and groin. The itchy areas sometimes appear swollen l...

Is this considered acute urticaria? Suddenly, I have raised lines on my body that look like scratch marks, which are itchy, painful, and have a burning sensation. However, I am sure they are not from scratching, as I have them on my back as well. Could this be an allergy, or is i...

How to treat urticaria? This October, I experienced urticaria for the first time in my life. I noticed something was wrong and went to see a doctor. After taking medication, the itching stopped, but a few days after discontinuing the medication, the itching returned. Now, in Dece...

Red, swollen, raised skin that is not itchy or warm? The appearance of small areas of redness and swelling on the inner arms and thighs, resembling raised lines, without itching or warmth, may indicate a condition known as urticaria (hives) or possibly a form of dermatitis. It is...

Is it measles? Last week, I was inexplicably awakened by itching. Covering myself with a blanket made it worse due to the heat, but there were no rashes present at that time. This week, the itching has started again, especially noticeable at night, and rashes have appeared, but t...

Folliculitis worsened after consultation? I have been studying in Tainan for the past two years, and since the second semester of my sophomore year, whenever the weather gets hot or during the summer, I start to develop urticaria and eczema that I didn't have before. The ecz...

Redness, swelling, itching, and pain in the palm, which later spread to the soles of the feet, accompanied by mosquito bite-like lesions and erythema? The patient is a 64-year-old male who initially presented with redness and swelling in the palms, accompanied by itchy, raised we...