Nails, Family Medicine FAQ

The effects of nail art? Hello doctor, may I ask if when getting a manicure, should I clean or be cautious before touching any baby items? Or is there any additional cleaning I should do? Thank you.

The effects of nail art? Hello doctor, may I ask if when getting a manicure, should I clean or be cautious before touching any baby items? Or is there any additional cleaning I should do? Thank you.

Vaccine administration After receiving the first two doses of the AZ vaccine and the third dose of the BNT vaccine in January last year, I experienced interrupted nail growth on both big toes, followed by the appearance of Beau's lines. By November last year, the nails had n...

Can I swim with paronychia? I recently had an ingrown toenail treated, and the hospital removed the entire toenail because I had ingrown toenails on both the inner and outer sides. This was done on June 16. I would like to know how long it will take before I can get the wound wet...

Is cleaning necessary? Hello, Doctor. 1. If I share a phone or other items with someone who is wearing makeup, should I remove my makeup? 2. If the hairstylist is wearing makeup and during the haircut, they inevitably touch my neck or other areas, should I remove my makeup, or ...

Infection issues Hello, Doctor: 1. Should clothing or items that come into contact with corners of public environments or animals and insects that may harbor a higher concentration of bacteria or parasites (such as stray animals or snails) be specially cleaned? Or is regular wa...

Drug-related inquiries? Is it possible to develop a light purple discoloration at the base of the fingernails if I have been taking Ferrous Fumarate for about a year, approximately three times a week, while avoiding tea, coffee, and milk?

Infection issues 1. If I have a wound on my hand and the other person also has a bleeding wound, and their blood comes into contact with coins or paper bills, can I get infected if my wound touches the wet blood or if I directly touch their bleeding wound? 2. If I haven't ...

Blood test report Hello, doctor. Last month, I had a check-up for urinary stones and had a blood test done. The report showed several values highlighted in red. I have been sleeping around midnight for over two years, and in the past few months, I have noticed that using a fan at...

Weakness in the calf extending to the foot? Dear Dr. Yeh, My mother is 58 years old, 158 cm tall, and weighs 48 kg. She has had a long-standing issue with kyphosis and has undergone cardiovascular stenting. Her regular medication includes anticoagulants, and she drinks 150 cc of...

Mold-related issues? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I recently discovered a significant amount of mold at the bottom of the water bottle that my family has been using for years (I had never noticed it before). I don't know how long it has been there, so I hurried to clean it. I would like...

Swollen, painful, and shortened fingers? Hello Dr. Chen, I have been experiencing intermittent swelling and pain in the skin around the nails of my fingers (distal phalanges) on both hands for about two months. The pain is not in the joints; it is specifically in the flesh beside...

Pain in the left ring finger? Hello Doctor, recently I have been experiencing a tingling sensation, like being pricked by a needle, on the side of my right hand's ring finger from the third joint to the tip. The pain is particularly intense near the third joint (the surface ...

Infectious issues? Hello, Dr. Hsiao. Yesterday, while trimming my nails, I accidentally broke the skin. Although it stopped bleeding this morning and I applied some medication, I still feel a slight pain when using hydrogen peroxide, indicating that there might still be a wound. ...

Finger pain Hello doctor, since I was in the second year of high school until now in my third year of college, my fingers seem to hurt whenever I exert force. If they come into contact with water for a while, they hurt even without exertion. If they are in water for too long, my ...

Questions related to vaccination? Hello, doctor. I heard that the Tdap vaccine for tetanus and diphtheria loses its effectiveness at my age. I am considering getting a booster shot. Could you please help me with the following questions: 1. Is it easy to get infected with tetanus?...

Anemia issues I do not have a family history of anemia, and I have not been diagnosed with anemia in previous tests. However, I recently noticed that the area under my lower eyelid (the conjunctiva?) appears pinkish-red with a section that is pinkish-white. I believe I have alway...

Many physical ailments? Hello Dr. Hsiao, I have been experiencing many bothersome symptoms in my body, and I have been unable to find relief due to the unknown causes. It started seven years ago with discomfort in my lumbar spine, which later progressed to swelling in both legs...

Asthma medication, nails, muscle cramps? The doctor diagnosed me with asthma, and I usually use Duasmas HFA 200 twice in the morning and evening, along with allergy medication and Hexoline. However, I've noticed that over the past few months, two of my fingernails have devel...

Black spots on nails? Doctor, last Friday I took off my shoes and suddenly noticed a red spot on the upper left corner of my big toe. I thought it was a bruise, but it doesn't hurt when I press on it. This week it has turned into a small black dot. Could this be melanoma? He...