Fingers, Surgery FAQ - Page 12

I would like to ask whether this method is correct or incorrect! <Forwarding to the Director's mailbox> New Methods for Burn Treatment: Please forward this to friends. When a burn occurs, the initial pain may not be intense because the body has 0.9% saline that continu...

Regarding the issue of white arcs on the fingers? Regarding the white arc on my fingers, I have it on all ten fingers. Previously, it covered one-third of the nails, but recently I noticed that the white area has decreased to one-fifth. Some people say this indicates a health iss...

Finger pain Hello, regarding the phenomenon of fingertip pain, it has been occurring for a long time (many years). The main symptoms are as follows: 1. Pain (tingling) occurs in the fingertips of both hands, excluding the thumbs. 2. It only happens in winter or when it is colder....

Raising the arm causes numbness? Recently, whenever I raise my hand for a period of time, my fingers become numb. However, it resolves as soon as I lower my hand. What could be the reason for this?

Can scar gel and beauty tape be used together? Doctor, I bought a tube of (Mederma Scar Gel) at the hospital. It has been 20 days since my facial stitches were removed, and I have also been using 3M silicone tape. Should I use the scar gel first or the silicone tape? Or can I use...

Facial laceration Hello, doctor. I sustained facial lacerations (specifically on my chin) due to a car accident, with one 6 cm and one 3 cm stitch. I'm quite upset because my skin was relatively fair and now the scars are very noticeable. What can I do to effectively reduce ...

Nail problems I have been troubled by this issue for a long time. My thumb nails are uneven and have a concave appearance (both on my hands and feet), and they appear grayish... After filing them down, they quickly return to their previous state, and some areas are yellowish and ...

Will I die? May I ask... isn't it said that a breast self-exam only counts if you feel a lump? What does that lump feel like? When I check myself, I often feel something hard that feels uneven. So is that what is referred to as a lump, or is it just the normal structure of t...

Herniated disc Hello Doctor, at first, my fingers started to feel numb. I didn't pay much attention to it, but I went to a small clinic for an examination, and the doctor said there was no problem. However, my condition did not improve; in fact, it got worse. My feet also st...

Numbness in the feet at midnight? Hello, Dr. Ding. I would like to ask you about a recent issue I've been experiencing. I often wake up in the middle of the night with one leg feeling numb and tingling. When I touch it with my fingers, I also feel a sharp pain. I would appre...

Neurogenic tumors Hello Dr. Hong, I would like to ask how neurogenic tumors are formed. I have a growth approximately 6 cm above the elbow on my right arm. Initially, it was small, and nine years ago, I consulted a doctor who said it was a lipoma and advised me not to worry abo...

Finger Frequent occurrence of hangnails on the fingers can be attributed to several factors, including dry skin, frequent hand washing, exposure to harsh chemicals, or nail-biting habits. To address this issue, consider the following solutions: 1. **Moisturize**: Regularly apply...

Finger Hello Dr. Luo: I am a patient with melanoma. Recently, during a check-up of my previous finger surgery site, it was found that melanoma had recurred, and the doctor performed a more extensive excision down to the palm. The wound has healed, but the other four fingers are m...

Wrist tunnel syndrome Numbness in the fingers has been present for 12 years, starting during pregnancy. The doctor mentioned that it could return to normal after giving birth. How should it be treated?

Lingual fibroma Three days ago, I noticed a growth under my tongue, behind my front teeth. It resembles a fleshy lump, approximately 4 to 5 mm in length, and it moves when I touch it with my tongue or fingers. It is soft and not painful. At the tip, there is a small white spot, a...

Numbness in the little finger? Doctor, I have recently been experiencing numbness in my little fingers while sleeping. If I lie flat on a carpet for a nap with my hands positioned under my abdomen (below the navel), could this be compressing the nerves in my hands?

Why does losing a nail hurt more than a cut from a knife? Hello, Doctor: I am a first-year student, and I have a rather silly question that I hope you can answer. Our fingers and skin are all made up of "peripheral nerves," right? So why does an injury (like a scrape fr...

What is melanoma? Hello Dr. Luo: 1. Why do melanocytes develop into melanoma under the nails? 2. If a finger is amputated, does recurrence start from the lymphatic system and then spread throughout the body? 3. If it is detected in the early stages, what kind of health care s...

Facial aesthetics I have a 5-year-old daughter who sustained an injury to her face, resulting in four stitches between her eyebrows, above her nose. I am very worried and wonder if she will be able to undergo cosmetic procedures in the future to make the scar less noticeable.

Tingling in the fingers after waking up? Hello, I would like to ask about a recent issue. For the past few days, I have occasionally experienced a tingling and swelling sensation in a couple of my fingers while sleeping or upon waking up. Initially, I thought it was due to my sle...