Skin, Internal Medicine FAQ - Page 13

Zinc Gluconate Is it true that many zinc gluconate supplements available on the market are synthetic? Will consuming these cause irreversible harm to the body? Is there a possibility that taking zinc gluconate could lead to an inability to absorb zinc in the future, or am I just ...

Weight gradually decreases year by year? Hello, doctor. I apologize for asking you this question. I'm not sure if this is something for an internist. My mother is 58 years old. Although her weight is normal according to her health check report, it has decreased by 2 kilogram...

Is the immune system weakened? How can it be improved? Hello, Doctor Gao: Over the past six months, I have experienced occasional small cuts on my fingers that are difficult to heal, often taking 3-4 weeks (each time a small cut turns into a small area of skin ulceration, but th...

Please ask your question? Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask you a question. It seems that I have been drinking less water lately, and my stools have been harder, which might have caused some minor skin irritation. Although there is no bleeding, I feel a bit of a sting when usin...

Having a lot of acne? I was someone who never had acne during puberty, maybe just one or two pimples before my period, but they would disappear quickly. I always thought my skin was great. However, after starting my senior year in high school, acne began to appear frequently on m...

Finger consultation? Hello Doctor, I visited a dermatologist the day before yesterday because of acne, and I also asked the doctor about a small dark spot at the tip of my nail. However, when I pulled back the skin, it appeared to be separated and not on the nail itself. The derm...

Dietary Supplement Bai Gao Ke I am an 18-year-old male who initially believed that taking white high pills could improve my skin condition, so I tried taking them for almost half a month, two pills a day. However, the results were not as expected; instead, I noticed an increase i...

Autoimmunity Hello Doctor, in October 2019, my son (7 years old) was infected with influenza type B. Later, he developed some red spots on his hands, and when we went to the hospital for a blood test, the emergency doctor said everything was normal, with a platelet count of 180,0...

Inquiry about disease-related issues? Dr. Hong, I apologize for bothering you. My brother, who is five years older than me, confided in me two years ago that he had genital warts, but he was too afraid to tell our parents (I was still in high school at the time). Based on my unde...

Disease Inquiry Hello Doctor, I found the description of gonorrhea on the CDC website: Symptoms in men typically appear 2 to 7 days after infection and include: purulent urethral discharge, painful or burning sensation during urination. Some patients may resolve the infection on ...

The issue of abrasions? Hello, while I was grocery shopping with my family, I accidentally got scratched on my hand by a key or something from the back pocket of a vegetable vendor. I'm concerned about the possibility of contracting any STDs, hepatitis B, or HIV from this. T...

The issue of experiencing anxiety and discomfort for an entire year? Hello, doctor. After many years of using Google for medical inquiries, this is my first time asking a question on this platform. I am HIV positive and have been on medication for five years, with my viral load c...

Infection issues 1. Is it possible for water to enter the small opening of a pilonidal sinus while swimming, or for viruses and bacteria to enter the body through this opening due to the lack of skin protection? 2. Regarding an inflamed and swollen cyst located at the coccyx (w...

Please provide the content you would like me to translate? Hello Doctor, I consulted you yesterday about the disinfectant issue. The dermatologist said that the skin on my hand will heal gradually, but I forgot to ask this morning if the peeling is considered a minor wound. The d...

Misuse of disinfectant? Hello Doctor, I didn't realize that my brother replaced our original Muji hand soap with something else, as it looks yellowish. Given the current pandemic, I've been washing my hands frequently. Tonight, I noticed some peeling around the joints o...

Scratched by a patient with hepatitis B? Hello Doctor, thank you very much for your previous response, and I apologize for bothering you again. I have another question I would like to ask you: If I get scratched by my mother who has hepatitis B (because her nails are quite long a...

Genital issues Hello, Doctor. A few days ago, I visited a urologist and discovered for the first time that the foreskin can be retracted for cleaning. After cleaning, I noticed a small, not very noticeable fold or a round spot on the glans. The doctor said it was normal sebaceous...

Is the disease contagious? Hello, today I had to take a shower outside because the pressure valve in my home bathroom broke and there was no plumber available. I went with my family to a hot spring place. My left big toe doesn't have any bleeding wounds, but I felt pain in t...

HIV infection Hello Doctor: While changing medication for a family member, my finger accidentally touched a cotton swab that had been used to wipe a bleeding wound. Later, I scratched an itch with that same finger, causing a break in the skin and bleeding. If my family member is ...

HIV infection Hello Doctor: While changing medication for a family member, my finger accidentally touched a cotton swab that had been used to wipe a bleeding wound. Later, I scratched an itch with that same finger, causing a break in the skin and bleeding. If my family member is ...