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| Subject | Date Asked |
| red, slightly painful rash around mouth | 2/3/2012 |
| Q: the picture looks slightly yellow and you can't see it very clearly, but the rash is pink and seems ... A: There is another possibility which is called perioral dermatitis-see below. Perioral Dermatitis ... | |
| Red Skin | 2/1/2012 |
| Q: Sir, i am 22 year old boy from pakistan. Sir, though here it is winter instead of it if i work a ... A: When you scratch your skin and you get rashes, this is called dermatographism which is a form of ... | |
| red, slightly painful rash around mouth | 1/31/2012 |
| Q: the picture looks slightly yellow and you can't see it very clearly, but the rash is pink and seems ... A: From your picture, your rash looks like a form of eczema. This condition can be a form of eczema ... | |
| skin itches | 1/29/2012 |
| Q: My skin itches on my head, my feet and ankles, under my breasts. I thought I had lice. I saw a ... A: Itching has many causes below is a list of causative factors. You need a workup including bloodwork, ... | |
| Scaly pattern on shaft | 1/28/2012 |
| Q: It started as just a rough, flaky patch on the off side of my shaft about the size of a dime, maybe ... A: From your photograph it appears that you have psoriasis. Treatment is with mild prescription ... | |
| unknown lesion on glans | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: A semi-red, amorphous lesion/structure appeared on the head of the penis. Please help me identify ... A: You need to visit your local dermatologist as this could be a viral infection called Molluscum ... | |
| Antihistamines Safe Despite 1994 Study? | 1/26/2012 |
| Q: I am preparing some information on hives where I mention antihistamines was found to cause cancer in ... A: The studies I read do not show that antihistamines cause cancer. Mice were injected with cancer and ... | |
| How to disinfect my skin after waxing? | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: .. hope youre fine.. My skin in very sensitive. please tell me that How to disinfect my skin after ... A: If you wax the hair will grow back again. Waxing does not kill the hair follicle. To disinfect the ... | |
| skin | 1/25/2012 |
| Q: I have a circle of dry skin on my groin, it's about the size of a nickel and it doesn't hurt or ... A: You most likely have a fungal infection called Tinea Cruris. This is a common place for fungal ... | |
| skin condition | 1/24/2012 |
| Q: I have little bumps all over my arms and legs. They don't itch and are not a rash I've had it since ... A: You have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris which is genetic. Treatment is with exfoliators ... | |
| Black spots on toddler's head | 1/23/2012 |
| Q: Fisher, Hope all is well. My question is concerning my 2 year old toddler, Adam. I shaved his head a ... A: The black spots could be dried blood from shaving. Can you take your fingernail and remove the ... | |
| bumps under skin of glans | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: Sorry, i couldn't find out how to do a follow up q. So you don't think it's any STD, and this ... A: There are two possibilities for the bumps on the penis. One is pearly penile Papules which are ... | |
| red splotches on forearm | 1/22/2012 |
| Q: I am getting these red spots on my forearms. They seem to be related to maybe putting a hanger on ... A: To make a diagnosis I need to see a picture of one of the skin lesions. From your description, you ... | |
| bumps under skin on glans | 1/21/2012 |
| Q: Unfortunately and stupidly 3 month ago i had unprotected sex. Just one day after i noticed a change ... A: The differential diagnosis of Papules on the penis is in the list below but from your picture I ... | |
| idiopathic uticaria | 1/20/2012 |
| Q: I have a 7 year old grand-daughter who has chronic hives. I have had her allergy tested and nothing. ... A: I have seen all of the diseases you mentioned associated with hives. It would not hurt to have your ... | |
| Red Bump On Elbow | 1/19/2012 |
| Q: I am 15, and have had a kid recently (letting you know in case it could be relevant). About a year ... A: The red bump on your elbow could be a dermatofibroma which is scar tissue from some previous insect ... | |
| Broken capillaries on face | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: What are the differences between redness and broken blood vessels caused by rosacea and those ... A: Broken capillaries on the face are really not broken. They are dilated blood vessels of small ... | |
| Itchy bumps to blisters | 1/18/2012 |
| Q: I am having a weird case of reoccuring bumps that no dermatoligist has been able to diagnose yet. My ... A: Itchy bumps to blisters can be associated with a bacteria called bullous staph. These bumps can be ... | |
| Penis discoloration | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: The upper half of the shaft of my penis is very noticeably darker in color than the other half. I ... A: You have what is called post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. This mean that irritation of the skin ... | |
| Red scars on penis | 1/16/2012 |
| Q: I have small little cuts on my head of penis .. At first it itched n the foreskin was very dry n ... A: You most likely have what is called balanitis. Treatment is with a topical prescription medication ... | |
| scars | 1/15/2012 |
| Q: Could you please tell me a way of getting rid of scars? Thanks in advance A: Font size: AAA Share this: Cosmetic Procedures: Scars Our skin is a seamless organ, like a fine ... | |
| hairloss | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: i've got dandruff like problem which is causing me hairloss. whitish greasy substance comes out ... A: Dandruff does not cause hair loss. Dandruff is cause by a yeast like organism. If you have tried ... | |
| Hair Texture | 1/14/2012 |
| Q: Fisher, I am really curious to know about the texture of the individual hairs growing from my face ... A: The answer depends on the question. If there are areas of hair loss then a dermatologist. If there ... | |
| henna tattoo reaction | 1/12/2012 |
| Q: Good day doc, my 4.9 year old daughter has a bad reaction to her henna tattoo which we both got 2 ... A: Your daughter had an allergic reaction to the henna tattoo. I have never seen permanent scars. I ... | |
| Big "Pimple Looking" bump on my pubic area | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: about 2 months ago I noticed this one big bump about a week after shaving my pubic hair. It's really ... A: You most likely have an ingrown hair caused by shaving. Treatment is removal of the ingrown hair. ... | |
| Lips getting moisture | 1/11/2012 |
| Q: I've been dealing with dry lips for a year and there's something I don't understand. Lips do not ... A: The lips have oil glands called Fordyce spots. Causes of dry lips include the following list below. ... | |
| "Pimple-like" bumps on Penis Head | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: a while ago (at least 4 months) I noticed what appeared to be pimples on the head of my penis ... A: You do not have Molluscum. You most likely have what are called pearly penile Papules. These ... | |
| Chapped lips | 12/23/2011 |
| Q: I am 18 year old boy from New Delhi, India. My BMI is perfect according to doctors. I am using lip ... A: The feeling of dry skin is bad, but the feeling of dry, chapped lips is even worse. It's a feeling ... | |
| Rash | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: I have this weird rash on my leg. Im not really sure where it came from. It started out just ... A: From your picture, it is obvious that your wound in infected and that you need to go on antibiotics. ... | |
| Does applying milk and milk cream makes body and facial hair to grow? | 12/22/2011 |
| Q: Does applying milk and milk cream on body and face makes body and facial hair to grow? As milk and ... A: Applying milk and milk cream does not make hair grow. Over the counter Rogaone does help make hair ... | |
| Skin problem | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: Dr, I am a 17 year old boy.but my skin is like an old mans skin. My skin is dry and wrinkle from toe ... A: The treatment of your skin depends on your diagnosis. Do you have eczema? Do you have atopic ... | |
| ringworm | 12/21/2011 |
| Q: what are symptoms and treatments for this condition? A: Ringworm Ringworm is a skin infection due to a fungus. Often, there are several patches of ringworm ... | |
| Cold Sore (Nasal) - Transmitting | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Recently, a family member (who just finished chemotherapy) had what I believe was a cold sore right ... A: The incubation period of HSV is 2-12 days with an average of 4. Was a culture of the lesion taken? ... | |
| Skin problem | 12/20/2011 |
| Q: Dr, I am a 17 years old boy. But my skin is like an old mans skin.what may be the reason for this. ... A: You have to be more specific as to the problems you are having. Is it wrinkles, dry skin, hair ... | |
| head | 12/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 12 year old girl. 2 days ago, I noticed a kind of circular thing behind my right ear. It hurts ... A: The cysts in the scalp are usually derived from different tissue than the cysts on the body. But ... | |
| skin breakout | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Recently, I noticed a pimple like breakout on my legs and back. I am a healthy obese 36 yr old man ... A: It depends on the severity of the infection. But the antibiotic starts working in 2-3 days. ... | |
| skin breakout | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: Recently, I noticed a pimple like breakout on my legs and back. I am a healthy obese 36 yr old man ... A: There is another possibility. The doxy cleared your skin of the infection. Doctors are always ... | |
| head | 12/18/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 12 year old girl. 2 days ago, I noticed a kind of circular thing behind my right ear. It hurts ... A: You have a trichilemmal cyst in your scalp. These types of cysts are genetiic and derived from the ... | |
| dark dry spots on buttocks | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I have dry dark itchy spots on outer part of one buttock. It tends to itch more during the winter ... A: You have a form of eczema called nummular eczema. Treatment is with moisturizers like Cerave Cream ... | |
| head | 12/17/2011 |
| Q: I'm a 12 year old girl. 2 days ago, I noticed a kind of circular thing behind my right ear. It hurts ... A: Without seeing the ring it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be an infected ... | |
| skin irratation | 12/16/2011 |
| Q: Doctor, I am a 50 y/o single male who has small red itchy pimples appearing on the forearms, ... A: If this is a new condition for you, you have a condition called folliculitis. This is inflammation ... | |
| Clioquinol toxicity | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: My question is regarding the side affects of a particular hydrocortisone ointment. The ointment in ... A: The only test that I would perform is a thyroid test as it can affect thyroid function. Muscle ... | |
| Scabies | 12/14/2011 |
| Q: Doctor, I am a 47 y/o healthy driving instructor. Three weeks ago, small itchy blister like bumps ... A: Scabies normally does not present with blisters but with small burrows between the fingers, hands ... | |
| skin oozing face | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: http://en.allexperts.com/q/Dermatology-1011/2010/1/oozing-sores-face.htm hi Dr. i would like to get ... A: I do not have the information so you can get I touch with the person. That information is kept by ... | |
| Dermatology | 12/12/2011 |
| Q: Sir , my question is " Does watching porn causes acne" , because i have been watching porn sice 2 ... A: Watching porn does not cause acne but it is addicting and can lead to other issues like drugs. If ... | |
| spongiotic dermatitis | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: I am a 45 year old female. For the past 5 months I have had vulvar burning and redness. I had two ... A: You most likely have a medical condition called Vulvodynia. A list of treatment options is given ... | |
| Aging | 12/11/2011 |
| Q: What are the most clear signs of aging as far as the face is concerned? What type of research has ... A: Signs od aging on the face include wrinkles caused by the sun and cheek sagging caused by gravity. ... | |
| itchy red bumps | 11/28/2011 |
| Q: i had a rash from bactrim,and cant take any medication with sulphur.i am taking lantos insulin for ... A: You had a drug reaction to Bactrim. Treatment is with super potent prescription cortisone like ... | |
| Skin type and acne | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure what skin type I have. I can't tell if it's oily or combination. I wake up in the ... A: For oily skin there are two products for this condition. One is called Clinac OC and Florida Foam. ... | |
| What do you think? | 11/27/2011 |
| Q: I have red fingers and palms with peeling on the finger tips and between index finger and thumb. I ... A: The Clobetasol cream is used twice a day for two weeks then you rest one week and then can reapply. ... | |
| Pimple in penis | 11/26/2011 |
| Q: I've had a pimple on my penis, ued to be only one white pimple, then the 2nd came out recently ... A: You most likely have small cysts on the shaft of you penis called milia. There is no topical ... | |
| Red, flaky, itchy sploches on arms | 11/25/2011 |
| Q: First started with red spots under skin, if hit would bleed. Spread and worse. Am on meds for COPD, ... A: From your pictures you have dry irritated skin, also called eczema. Some of the medications you are ... | |
| skin scaling / flaking. | 11/24/2011 |
| Q: I have a minor problem since 2 years ago. occasionally my face would be red patches that dries up. ... A: You have a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Seborrheic dermatitis (seb-o-REE-ik ... | |
| Locoid on 3 month old baby | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: my 3 month old baby girl has a bad cradle cap. She's had it for almost a month now. Our pediatrician ... A: Peds dosing for Locoid lipocream has not been tested as thoroughly as Cloderm Cream. The drug rep ... | |
| Hemosiderin Staining | 11/23/2011 |
| Q: Good Evening Dr. Fisher, Thank you in advance for taking the time to respond to my questions. Is ... A: There is only one medication that my help. The topical medication is called Auriderm which is a ... | |
| Dark skin around nostrills. | 11/21/2011 |
| Q: Lately I have noticed that, around my nostrils a dark shadow has occurred. I been on google typing ... A: The dark skin is most likely post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. This means that irritation of the ... | |
| Skin problem | 11/20/2011 |
| Q: My daughter is 13 years old. Just last week, we noticed that her lips were changing colors. She has ... A: You need to send a picture which will help with a diagnosis. I have seen red lips, and darker lips ... | |
| fungal infection as my doctor told me | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: 1 year ago i went to my family doctor because i was having like he told me fungal infection its ... A: You most likely have what is called an intertrigo. Intertrigo is an inflammatory condition of skin ... | |
| new in the head wjat is it? | 11/19/2011 |
| Q: im really worried two moths ago i got this kind of pimples at least thats what i think and i pressed ... A: You appear to have a fleshy mole or Nevus. There is no asymmetry, irregular border, variation in ... | |
| Herpes/HS | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: Shortly after I was married at age 19, I contacted herpes from my husband. I am now 60 years old. ... A: If you feel exhausted from herpes you can take suppressive doses of Valtrex once a day which should ... | |
| Rosacea and ?? | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I have rosacea , and also the tiny little spiderviens right under where my rosacea appears on my ... A: You are correct that the laser would help both the blood vessels and the stinging. Below is a list ... | |
| Small Bumps on penis shaft | 11/18/2011 |
| Q: I am a sexually active 19 yr old male and a couple months ago I noticed these small painless bumps ... A: The picture is not that clear but it appears that younhave Molluscum Contagiosum. You may want to ... | |
| sweating | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: Can you tell me of any solution or products that will me with my sweating? I am healthy, active, and ... A: Treatments and drugs Prescription antiperspirant. If over-the-counter antiperspirants don't help, ... | |
| Skin Condition - | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: , I am concerned with this skin irritation or condition I have develop on my arm. I went to an ... A: Some type of irritation to your skin is causing the skin problem. If you are taking medications ... | |
| Swollen mole | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: I have had a small raised mole under my breast for most of my life. It is very small and round, less ... A: You most likely irritated the mole from the underwire of your bra. If the mole is asymmetric in ... | |
| white stretch marks | 11/16/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I have really bad white stretch marks on my butt and thighs, and I can't wear a bathing ... A: The best treatment for your skin lesions is the fractionated laser but this is not cheap. Below is a ... | |
| DSAP | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I've been to two dermatologists who have diagnosed me with DSAP all over my legs, arms, back, and ... A: The first thing I would try to control the itching is an over the counter anti-histamine such as ... | |
| Skin Condition - | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: , I am concerned with this skin irritation or condition I have develop on my arm. I went to an ... A: I saw the photo on your arm and you do not have vitiligo. You have a skin condition called post- ... | |
| What do you think? | 11/15/2011 |
| Q: I have red fingers and palms with peeling on the finger tips and between index finger and thumb. I ... A: The prescription cortisone creams can be 100 times stronger than over the hydrocortisone cream which ... | |
| DSAP | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I've been to two dermatologists who have diagnosed me with DSAP all over my legs, arms, back, and ... A: I agree with you that PDT would be a better treatment. Below is a list of treatments for DSAP. The ... | |
| Rash around nose. | 11/14/2011 |
| Q: I have a red, itchy rash around and would like to know what it is. I have psoriasis but none of my ... A: You have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis which has a common name of dandruff. It is ... | |
| dark under eye circles/bags | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I am a third year university student writing my dissertation in the form of a magazine. One of my ... A: I have a BS, MS, PhD and an MD. I teach Wilderness First aid for BSA. I grew up across the street ... | |
| What do you think? | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: I have red fingers and palms with peeling on the finger tips and between index finger and thumb. I ... A: You have a medical condition called hand eczema. This is nothing more that dry irritated skin.This ... | |
| syringomas | 11/13/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, i have tried the electrodessication and i didnt see any results. i was wondering if the ... A: I just treated syringomas this week. I use a dental needle on a cautery tip to treat these lesions. ... | |
| Painless, firm, immobile lump at back of neck | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: About a week ago I had discovered a painless, firm, immobile lump at back of neck, about 1cm to the ... A: You most likely have an epidermoid cyst which is benign and never turns into a cancer. The only ... | |
| skin rash and dryness | 11/12/2011 |
| Q: Female-69-very dry skin on legs and ankles-red rash and dryness around mouth-spreading up face. ... A: You most likely have dry irritated skin called eczema. This could also be an allergic reaction to ... | |
| Rash | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I started scratching my scrotum area due to sever itching that would occur at night. After ... A: You have a skin condition call scrotodynia. The scratching of your scrotum has made the condition ... | |
| Dysplastic Nevus | 11/11/2011 |
| Q: I am just a few months out of a breast cancer diagnosis. After doing some reading I decided that I ... A: The moles were dysplastic or precancerous. Dysplasia(precancerous) is graded as mild, moderate, and ... | |
| Photos -Dark patches w/lumps, blood and excessive oil | 11/8/2011 |
| Q: I cry because my skin changed drastically and I've been turned away by two dermatologists when they ... A: You have at least two medical problems. The first one is melasma which is increased pigment on you ... | |
| Nevus sebaceous | 11/7/2011 |
| Q: Hey. I have a little sibling who was born with this patch 'Nevus sebaceous' and my family still ... A: The Nevus sebaceous will have no effect on the child's behavior or mood. The malignancy rate is low ... | |
| Fistula vs. Keloid | 11/6/2011 |
| Q: A few years ago, I got my ears pierced. After awhile, i got these lumps in my ear lobes and i ... A: You do not have a fistula but you do have keloids. It is safe to get your ears pierced but you may ... | |
| fungus or not | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: 3 of my toe nails have developed to be dark and thick. The skin around the nails area also ... A: Thick toe nails are normally a fungus. The two methods to test for fungus are culture of the nail ... | |
| Bumps on Knuckles | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Two days ago I noticed a big round dry patch of skin, about the size of a quarter on my right middle ... A: You most likely have what is called a contact dermatitis. In other words you had an allergic ... | |
| Rosacea or symptom of cushing's? | 11/4/2011 |
| Q: Would/should any dermatologist be able to tell the difference between vascular rosacea and the ... A: Detmatologist can determine the difference between Rosacea and Cushing's Syndrome. Cushing's ... | |
| thumbnail painful verticle split | 11/2/2011 |
| Q: Good morning! I have a thumbnail nail has split from the bottom of the nailbed. It's very painful ... A: The nail plate grows forward on the nail bed by a series of rails and grooves much like a train ... | |
| spots on the penis | 10/31/2011 |
| Q: A few months ago I have noticed some spots on the foreskin . I is almost symptomatic- no pain or ... A: The skin lesions look like a condition called lichen planus . The information below is on lichen ... | |
| weird scars | 10/28/2011 |
| Q: I've recently acquired scars on my face but I do not know where they came from. One is a very light ... A: The lines you describe are most likely scratches on your face. You could have scratched your face ... | |
| Infection in toe, near little finger | 10/27/2011 |
| Q: My father aged 58, is having an infection near his small finger in his toe (between small finger and ... A: If there is puss oozing from the hole, this is most likely a bacterial infection. The correct way ... | |
| Skincare | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: Sir, I am suffering from severe acne (all over my face,not on body), including whiteheads .I ... A: There is no scientific data to suppport the view that masturbation causes acne. Causes of acne ... | |
| Skin Discoloration from Nail Hair Removal | 10/26/2011 |
| Q: I used Nair Hair removal for my upper lip late last year. it left a burn but later it left a dark ... A: You have what is called post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. This means that the irritation from ... | |
| accutane | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for 11 months now. (I am also aware ... A: There is no scientific evidence to support the contention that Accutane prevents pregnancy in the ... | |
| Is it rosacea or a symptom of cushings | 10/25/2011 |
| Q: Would most,if not all,dermatologists be able to tell the difference between vascular rosacea and the ... A: If you are really worried, get a biopsy of your face and that will tell if you have Rosacea. I ... | |
| white heads | 10/24/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I would like to know how can I get rid of white heads? I wash my face everyday with a ... A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However the best treatment for ... | |
| Hello I need advice | 10/22/2011 |
| Q: I have a few questions for you and I really hope you do answer them. Whats the dark area on my ... A: 1) the dark area is most likely acanthosis nigricans which is common with your body being ... | |
| hyperpigmentation | 10/21/2011 |
| Q: About ten years ago I had a severe case of eczema. Which since has healed but I still have dark ... A: You are correct in that the diagnosis is post inflammatory hyper pigmentation. The treatment for ... | |
| Skin Condition in Hand | 10/20/2011 |
| Q: I have had a skin condition in my fingers specifically for about 10 years (starting in my mid 20s). ... A: You most likely have a form of hand eczema. This could be dyshidrotic eczema. This condition is ... | |
| brown spot on foot | 10/19/2011 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter has been developing a brown spot on the side of her foot, the instep. It ... A: There is another possibility since the lesion is growing in size. There is a condition called Tinea ... | |
| scabies | 10/18/2011 |
| Q: Fisher: for 1 1/2 years, I have gone to multi doctors, multi times, ie. primary, derm, allergy, for ... A: If you had scabies the typical treatment with Permethrin is to treat the skin neck down in every ... | |
| Bump on Penis | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: I recently had oral sex with a man (No other types of sex before or afterward) which could have been ... A: Your thighs could also have Molluscum Contagiosum. Because this is a viral disease it can spread. ... | |
| scabies | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: Fisher: for 1 1/2 years, I have gone to multi doctors, multi times, ie. primary, derm, allergy, for ... A: The best thing to do is to identify a skin lesion to see if you have scabies. This is done by ... | |
| brown spot on foot | 10/17/2011 |
| Q: My 17 year old daughter has been developing a brown spot on the side of her foot, the instep. It ... A: The lesion appears to be a lentigo or freckle which is caused by the sun. The lesion does not appear ... | |
| Bump on Penis | 10/16/2011 |
| Q: I recently had oral sex with a man (No other types of sex before or afterward) which could have been ... A: The bump looks like a viral infection called Molluscum Contagiosum. The treatment of this viral ... | |
| Infected In-Grown hair on neck | 10/15/2011 |
| Q: I was told by a family physician that this was the growth on my neck. It is close to the adams ... A: On the back of your neck you most likely have what is called Acne Kelodalis Nuchae. On the neck it ... | |
| Could this be penile psoriasis? | 10/14/2011 |
| Q: I've noticed for years that the glands of my penis have these small little bumps on it. They're the ... A: They do sound alot like they could be pearly penile papules. These small papules are best described ... | |
| Syringoma | 10/13/2011 |
| Q: . I'm 23 years old and I've had syringoma since I was a teenager but it was much less than it is ... A: I like to treat Syringomas with a needle tip cautery set on low. The following list is of treatments ... | |
| Retinoids | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: Since tretinoin reverses follicular hyperkeratinization, how does it work to reverse ... A: Clinical Review: Topical Retinoids: How Do Retinoids Work? Introduction How Do Retinoids ... | |
| Constant recurring rashes on this area of my hands | 10/12/2011 |
| Q: I had this rashes for a few months, and it seems to be recurring between my left hand and right hand ... A: You have a condition called hand eczema. Below is information about this information. Hand ... | |
| Folliculitis | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: I have been having recurring folliculitis on my buttocks for a few months. I have taken 2 rounds of ... A: It can spread but with a large area folliculitis is more likely. The most common cause of ... | |
| skin | 10/11/2011 |
| Q: Almost 4.5 years ago I suddenly noticed that my lower lip and the skin under my lip was horribly ... A: I am not clear as to where the whit patches are located. There is a condition called leucoplakia ... | |
| Folliculitis | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have been having recurring folliculitis on my buttocks for a few months. I have taken 2 rounds of ... A: Hot tub folliculitis usually does not cause a fever. You have what we called "butt acne". I would ... | |
| skin circle | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I have recently noticed 1 or two perfect circles appearing on my skin around my chest and recently ... A: Circles on the skin can be a number of different skin conditions. A fungal infection can present ... | |
| small brown moles over face | 10/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 16 yrs old girl and since i have got my puberty(at age 13)i am getting tiny brown moles on my ... A: The lesions you describe are most likely dermatosis papulosa nigra. They can be removed by excision ... | |
| pimple like things on pubic area | 10/8/2011 |
| Q: Ive had this going on for a little over 2 months now and im worried to what it may be. i have little ... A: The picture is not that clear or sharp. There is one condition,however, that looks exacty what you ... | |
| swelled lower eye lid ad under eye | 10/7/2011 |
| Q: in last 3 months my young brother both eyelids are swelled and swelling under eyes. blood reports ... A: Eye lid swelling has many causes but the most common is an allergic reaction to something that got ... | |
| Accutane Long Term Side Effects | 10/6/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, First of all, thank you for taking the time to read my question. I've taken the medication ... A: If you have dry skin on your face, I would use Cerave Lotion. This lotion has ceramides that help ... | |
| Kilaris pilaris or Rosecea | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been having this issue for the past year. I notice that both my cheeks get really red and a ... A: Red palms can occur in liver disease, but the reason is unknown. It can also occur in ... | |
| pinholes from cosmetic surgery | 10/5/2011 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, I'll proceed with this question though I understand it may be outside your area of ... A: Fillers are not indicated for pin point areas that you describe. Fillers are used to lift up the ... | |
| Kilaris pilaris or Rosecea | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have been having this issue for the past year. I notice that both my cheeks get really red and a ... A: From what you describe you have at least two separate skin conditions. First you have Rosacea. To ... | |
| serious skin hyperpigmentation / discoloration | 10/4/2011 |
| Q: I have just spent some time in the pacific and I did not avoid the sun and not on all the occassions ... A: The cause of your condition is the sun. This could have been made worse by oral medications that ... | |
| Mesotherapy for Hairloss? | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with Telogen Effluvium. I've never had a hair loss issue in my whole life..and I'm ... A: Mesotherapy does not work for your type of hair loss or any other type of hair loss. We treat the ... | |
| Small bump after being cut while shaving | 10/3/2011 |
| Q: I am 31 years old and I had a very small and light brown mark (or perhaps a mole) in the face, next ... A: Most likely you have granulation tissue from the cut on your face. This can be a normal healing ... | |
| calluses | 9/30/2011 |
| Q: I went to a spa salon for pedicure and then i mentioned that i have a dry skin on my feet heel cuz ... A: The best prescription to treat calluses is a prescription topical medication called Ketalyt Gel 6%. ... | |
| itchy skin hot water | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: If itchy skin is made worse by hot water, does that usually indicate the skin is dry and needs ... A: Yes, this indicates that specifically the hot water is drying to the skin causing what is called ... | |
| Dark Crcles | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: Does being ALWAYS in front of computer brings dark circles? Are there any natural solution to remove ... A: The computer does not cause dark circles under your eyes. This is the list of causes. Causes By ... | |
| itchy skin hot water | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: If itchy skin is made worse by hot water, does that usually indicate the skin is dry and needs ... A: There is a skin condition called aquagenic pruritus which is where the presence of water causes the ... | |
| Clomid and TCA peel | 9/28/2011 |
| Q: I asked another dermatologist whether it was safe to have a TCA 25% peel whilst taking clomid ... A: The following is a list of the side effects of Clomid and increased pigmentation is not one of them. ... | |
| Strange little bumps on bottom lip. | 9/26/2011 |
| Q: Doc I recently notice tiny little bumps spread across the inside of my bottom lip. I would have ... A: You most likely have Fordyce spots on the lips. FORDYCE SPOTS ON THE LIPS Many people, both men ... | |
| suntans and sunburns | 9/24/2011 |
| Q: I am working on this case study for my anatomy class and I came across a few questions that I am not ... A: 1) the barrier function has been altered so the skin is more susceptible to trauma and damage. 2) A ... | |
| Lip herpes. | 9/23/2011 |
| Q: It has been almost 2 months that I have developed a lip herpes. I never had it before and I am 32 ... A: The best treatment for herpes is oral medication like Valtrex or Zovirax or Acyclovir. Of all those ... | |
| hydrocortisone cream 1% | 9/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm male with a beard, several years ago I developed some kind of condition where I would itch along ... A: Long term constant use of cortisone cream can thin the skin and even cause stretch marks and steroid ... | |
| itching | 9/21/2011 |
| Q: Dr. I am having itching in my hips and it is very difficult to control if I wash it then it does not ... A: Itching can be caused by many things: an irritant reaction, an allergic reaction, liver disease, ... | |
| skin question | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: 2 months ago my dermatologist removed a suspicious looking pimple she took a biopsy and it came back ... A: It is very unlikely that the area is cancer especially since the biopsy did not show cancer. When ... | |
| Irregular shaped mole on head | 9/20/2011 |
| Q: My boyfriend has a mole on his head that is very irregularly shaped. It reminds me of a sponge under ... A: The picture is not that clear but the lesion does not look like a mole. This could be a wart which ... | |
| skin question | 9/19/2011 |
| Q: 2 months ago my dermatologist removed a suspicious looking pimple she took a biopsy and it came back ... A: Seborrheic Keratoses are never malignant/or cause cancer. There are a number of possibilities that ... | |
| What Can I Use To Remove Hard, Dry Skin? | 9/16/2011 |
| Q: I have facial eczema, and it causes me to have hard, dry, skin on my face. I have tried pumice ... A: In order to use something on you face you must first get rid of the dry skin. You can try different ... | |
| my thumbs | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: For some reason both of my thumbs have been burning. I'm positive I hav'nt touched anything hot and ... A: Are there any skin abnormalities such as irritated skin, cracks in the skin, redness or ... | |
| hair bump | 9/15/2011 |
| Q: I notice that I have a group of bumps on my thigh part and paid it no mind for a while cuzz it ... A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is inflammation of the hair follicle. ... | |
| laser hair removal burn | 9/14/2011 |
| Q: 24 hours ago I went for my 4th treatment of laser hair removal on my underarms, bikini, and legs. ... A: From what you told me it appears that the technician may have used the wrong setting of the laser on ... | |
| keloids | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: I have keloids on my chest and I know it is living skin tissue. After ALOT of research I've learned ... A: Typical treatment for keloids is intralesional injection with topical cortisone every 4-6 weeks. ... | |
| Itchy scalp! Help! | 9/13/2011 |
| Q: Hey Michael, My scalp gets itchy very often. After a shower, my scalp is so itchy. Then after two ... A: You have a scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Treatment can be with 2.5% Selenium ... | |
| What Can I Use To Remove Hard, Dry Skin? | 9/12/2011 |
| Q: I have facial eczema, and it causes me to have hard, dry, skin on my face. I have tried pumice ... A: What you need is an exfoliant. There is Tazorac, a prescription, which is the strongest but you ... | |
| scalp flaking | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: I have used nizoral for my flaking scalp and face under my beard for 2 yrs. now twice a wk. and it ... A: There is the prescription Nizoral, Loprox and de inky nay Gide There is over the counter T-gel, or ... | |
| sweating | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: i'm not entirely sure if this is the right category to be asking this,i'm an 18 year old guy in high ... A: You have a condition called hyperhidrosis which is excess sweating Hyperhidrosis Treatment Which ... | |
| Flaky, oozy skin rash | 9/11/2011 |
| Q: About 8 years ago I started getting a strange rash on the back of my right calf and behind my left ... A: The rash you have is an eczematous type of rash. This means dry and scaley. Specifically this ... | |
| White Spots | 9/10/2011 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old male. I am cuban so I have dark skin. Over the past few weeks I have devloped ... A: You most likely have what is called Tinea Versicolor. This is a yeast like infection that has a ... | |
| Please help me with my skin | 9/7/2011 |
| Q: Okay so my skin is oily in some spots but extremely dry and flaky in others , and very t-zoned, I ... A: There are many products that will help your pimples: there is over the counter Proactive and the ... | |
| Venous Ulcers | 9/5/2011 |
| Q: Your 'expertise' section is very brief and does not indicate your years or level of experience, but ... A: You can try Jobst compression stockings. If you do not remove the fluid from your legs the ... | |
| Treatment for DSAP | 9/3/2011 |
| Q: My name is Bill Snell and I have been diagnosed with DSAP. I have seen Dermatologist in the past ... A: The best treatment for DSAP is PDT or PhotoDynamic Therapy. A topical medication, aminolaevulinic ... | |
| Strange chest abnormality. | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: so about 4 months ago I started noticing various different sized darker blotches of skin. at first ... A: Your rash appears to be a hypersensitivity type. This means that something internal is causing your ... | |
| Cold sores | 9/1/2011 |
| Q: I live in a hot and humid environment - recently i took a winter vacation and on my last day, i ... A: Have you had cold sores on your face and neck before. If you have not then you do not have cold ... | |
| weird dot like sores on lip | 8/31/2011 |
| Q: I woke up 2 days ago with 3 dot like sores on my lower lip. They're just at the edge of my inner and ... A: There are a number of possibilities. This could be a weaker form of cold sores. This could be a ... | |
| skin products | 8/30/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I noticed that depending on the season, my face reacts different(exa. in the winter it ... A: The sun screen that I like is Neutogenia Spray. I put it on my hands and then rub it on my face. ... | |
| Small bump on back | 8/28/2011 |
| Q: I recently squeezed a small bump on my back that was about 8 months old. It was not painful, about 3 ... A: What you describe is an epidermoid cyst. This is a sac like structure that contains hydrated skin ... | |
| Dry lips and cold sore | 8/26/2011 |
| Q: About a week ago ro so, i developed a cold sore, so I started to put chapstick on it and ... A: Cold sores/herpes is treated with one of three types of prescription medications:acyclovir, ... | |
| Skin Issue | 8/24/2011 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Fisher, A few months ago the tip of one of my pinky fingers suddenly began itching ... A: To treat the area I would use a prescription cortisone lotion like Clobex Lotion. Causes of your ... | |
| Skin changes | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: Several months ago I noticed that a small area of skin(1/2")right beside my nose had thickened. ... A: Without seeing the lesion, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This could be the the beginning of ... | |
| clubbing | 8/23/2011 |
| Q: can you kindly enumerate all the possible causes of clubbing in tuberculosis ( active and sequelae A: Nail clubbing From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Clubbing Clubbing of the fingernail. The ... | |
| Penis Spot, is this herpes? | 8/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male, in very good health; I assume this is what you say when you don't have any ... A: Pearly Papules can become inflamed like the one you have. Herpes has blisters or vesicles and the ... | |
| Molluscum contagiosum | 8/15/2011 |
| Q: My 4 yr old boy has had this condition for about a year and half now. Gradually they have spread and ... A: If you do not treat the Molluscum, this virus will continue to spread for over five years and cover ... | |
| Keloid Scar | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Mr Fisher, I had my tragus pierced about 4 months ago at a piercing shop i had been recommended to. ... A: The over the counter treatment for keloids is a product called Kelo-Cote which is also sold in some ... | |
| Lips Dry | 8/14/2011 |
| Q: Ok where do I start..My lips have been severly dry and chapped for about a year now. And they burn ... A: Medical sleuthing is never easy, but the list of potential causes of chronic chapped lips is ... | |
| Unknown buildup on back of shoulder | 8/10/2011 |
| Q: My fiancé had what looked like a purple pimple on the back of his shoulder/mid back area. I noticed ... A: The lesion you describe could be an acne cyst. Cysts that are deep in the skin can have a dark blue ... | |
| Possible garlic burn on infected bug bite | 8/9/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, About a year ago, I got a bug bite, which became a raised bump, and I scratched it. Over the ... A: A contact dermatitis is an allergic reaction to an topical agent. I would have to agree with the ... | |
| Peroxide and toners | 8/8/2011 |
| Q: I am a 19 year old female who always had clear skin until a couple years ago. Luckily, I don't have ... A: Benzoyl peroxide is a better product for treating acne. It is the major product in Proactive. ... | |
| ingrown hair | 8/7/2011 |
| Q: firstly thank you for taking the time to read and respond. About myself, I am a 26 yo male, had one ... A: The picture is consistent with folliculitis. This is usually caused by bacteria. Thus the ... | |
| sebaceous hyperplasia | 8/6/2011 |
| Q: I'm a middle age white male with what a dermatologist diagnosed as sebaceous hyperplasia. I only ... A: The treatment that I use is as follows. We put the electrocautery on the low setting at one. We ... | |
| I think I have cystic acne, what can I do? | 8/5/2011 |
| Q: I have been having bad acne for 9 yrs, Im 17 yrs old and its really bad. The bumps on my face get ... A: You have severe cystic acne. Topical prescription medication will not be that effective. You need ... | |
| pityriasis alba | 8/4/2011 |
| Q: my 15 year old son was diagnosed today with pityriasis alba by a dermatologist. His pediatrician ... A: The white patches can last for weeks to months depending on the patient. You need moisturizers like ... | |
| Strange bleeding from back of neck | 8/3/2011 |
| Q: The other day I was working in the sun (and probably sweating), and my brother noticed a mist of ... A: Bleeding results from some sort of skin lesion. Could the blood have come from the scalp and you ... | |
| Facial hair improper growth | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: My testosterone is about 560. I look pretty manly and with a clear and high sounding voice. But, the ... A: The topicals that grow hair are Rogaine for Men. This product is used twice a day and does not need ... | |
| stratch marks | 7/30/2011 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old man and have a few questions about stretch marks. I have many stretch marks on my ... A: The most common and best treatment for stretch marks is a laser called a fractionated laser. ... | |
| blisters | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: i am a 77 year old ihave tiny white blisters deep ino the areola,there are about 15 of these in ... A: Areolar glands From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Areolar glands Montgomery tubercles ... | |
| Yellowing skin down fingers? | 7/28/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I seem to have yellowing skin down the middle of my fingers and on parts of my palms. ... A: Carotenosis From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Carotenaemia ICD-10 L81.9 ICD-9 709.00 ... | |
| flesh eating bacteria? | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: My mom's brother was overseas about a month ago and claims to have a flesh eating bacteria. While he ... A: If the bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics then the infection can spread to other parts of ... | |
| acanthosis nigricans | 7/27/2011 |
| Q: , I have acanthosis nigricans - dark pigmentation around the neck, under armpits and around groin. ... A: Treatments and drugs By Mayo Clinic staff There's no specific treatment for acanthosis nigricans. ... | |
| EAC | 7/26/2011 |
| Q: I wonder if you could help me with a skin condition called Erythema Annulare Centrifugum. I was ... A: Background Erythema annulare centrifugum (EAC) is classified as one of the figurate or gyrate ... | |
| Help | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: i was born with eczema.i thought something was wrong beacause my eczema doesnt go away,even ... A: I sent the answer to your question. Your medical condition is called Lichen Simplex Chronicus. ... | |
| Chicken Pox Scars | 7/25/2011 |
| Q: I had a bad case of chicken pox towards the end of last year with numerous spots all over my face ... A: Treatment for your face to lesson the scars would be laser resurfacing with a Fraxel Laser. Other ... | |
| Help | 7/24/2011 |
| Q: i was born with eczema.i thought something was wrong beacause my eczema doesnt go away,even ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis which is a form of eczema. Treatment ... | |
| hair loss | 7/23/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 19 year old male.i had just finished important exams in school and noticed all of the hair on ... A: The white bulb on the end of the hair means that the hair is shedding. Your condition is called a ... | |
| Acne and blemishes | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: I have been using oxy 10% benzoyl peroxide face wash since I was 15 and it's always worked really ... A: Washes for acne include: Glycolic Acid, Benzoyl Peroxide, Sodoum Sulfacetamide, and the mild soaps ... | |
| Scar redness | 7/22/2011 |
| Q: In the beginning of May, I had a benign 6mm mole removed from my arm. My dermatologist completely ... A: There are two products that you can use to help with your skin lesion and they are both over the ... | |
| Unusual recurring skin markings | 7/21/2011 |
| Q: My mother is about to turn 47. She recently told me that she wakes up with unusual skin ... A: The rash appears to be a type of hypersensitivity reaction. This means that the rash is coming from ... | |
| skin rash on 9 year old | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: My 9 year old son started with a rash on JUne 11, he then proceeded to have a fever. Took him to the ... A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there are a number of ... | |
| Random Reoccuring Skin Bumps | 7/19/2011 |
| Q: I have had this condition for about 6 months now. I haven't had the time to make a visit to my local ... A: The rash you have below the belly button could be an allergic reaction to the metal button on your ... | |
| how to prevent new stretch marks while losing weight | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old female and I have a lot of stretch marks on my bottom and upper thighs. I dont ... A: HOW TO PREVENT STRETCH MARKS STRETCH MARKS INFO First of all, anticipate where stretch marks might ... | |
| break outs | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: i'm a 19 year old female and i have threaded (can't remember if it was cotton or synthetic thread) ... A: You may have a condition called Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS). You need to visit you local ... | |
| Facial cleansers or soap for face and body | 7/13/2011 |
| Q: I've had bad acne for a while, and it's finally clearing up after I started using Dove Beauty Bar ... A: You may have a condition called pseudofolliculitis barbae which is nothing more bumps from shaving. ... | |
| skin rash | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: i have a itchy, flaky, inflamed rash on the outside of both hips, inside of both knees, and elbows. ... A: You have one of two skin conditions. You either have a case of severe eczema or a case of ... | |
| skin cancer? | 7/12/2011 |
| Q: "I have had this pimple like bump on my forehead for almost 4 weeks. It never seems to get any ... A: Your skin lesion does not appear to be a skin cancer. It looks more cystic than cancerous. ... | |
| syringomas | 7/10/2011 |
| Q: i'm 33 years asian male who is suffering from syringomas under my eyes. i heard the intralesional ... A: I have been treating syringomas for over 20 years. I would recommend you call the AAD and get a ... | |
| Cutaneous Horn | 7/8/2011 |
| Q: Nine years ago my husband developed a cutaneous horn above his knee. Our family doctor simply froze ... A: You should not be concerned. Cutaneous horns can be actinic keratosis which is a precancerous lesion ... | |
| Peeling around Mole | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: I have a mole on my upper back that has always been there. Recently, the skin around it started ... A: You most likely have what is called a halo Nevus. This is a skin condition where the body is ... | |
| co2 laser burn on nose | 7/6/2011 |
| Q: For years i had this little broken blood vessel on the tip of my nose caused by squeezing a pimple ... A: I would buy a topical medication which is over the counter called Kelocote which will help the ... | |
| fingernails | 6/23/2011 |
| Q: I am not sure if you are the person to ask, or who to go to about this problem. My husband is 50 ... A: The reasons for clubbing are numerous but with your husband they can be his lung disease or damage ... | |
| Itchy scalp | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr old female from India. I've been staying in Texas for the past 6 months. I have severe ... A: Advertisement Seborrheic Dermatitis: What It Is and How to Treat It What is seborrheic ... | |
| Scar on forehead | 6/22/2011 |
| Q: i need your help, i am male age 19, i got scar on my forehead long time back when i was 5 years old, ... A: A great cream for scars is Kelocote. We have seen great results but you should not expect total ... | |
| Brown spots on hands | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: Yesterday a few needle point sized spots appeared on my hands they are only around the base of 2 of ... A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrotic Eczema. This condition is genetic. The treatment is ... | |
| Rash on Feet | 6/21/2011 |
| Q: I've developed - over the past 4 days, with increasing severity - a mild red rash on both of my ... A: Your foot appears to have what is a contact dermatitis which is an allergic type of reaction. This ... | |
| Keloid & Small holes with black spots | 6/19/2011 |
| Q: I am facing a keloid problem and some dark patches near in the side of forehead near eyebrows ... A: Keloids can be treated by topical over the counter medication called Kelocote which is very ... | |
| rash or fungus ??? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: greetings, from three weeks ago i was taking my bath i felt a burning sensation and a small itchy ... A: By drugs I mean oral medications or anything you ingest. Sexually transmitted diseases like ... | |
| rash or fungus ??? | 5/17/2011 |
| Q: greetings, from three weeks ago i was taking my bath i felt a burning sensation and a small itchy ... A: Your rash does not look like a fungal Infection but rather a dermatitis or inflammation of the skin. ... | |
| DErmatoligy | 5/16/2011 |
| Q: I have red blisters spreading all over me they itch and hurt so bad I can verly walk on my right ... A: Red blisters can be a number of skin conditions. This can be shingles which is a viral infection. ... | |
| horizontal crease above lip | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: HELP!! 6 weeks ago I started HRT (Estrogen/progesterone/Testosterone). I also lost 10 pounds in the ... A: This could be from HRT. If there is color in the crease, or the skin is darker then you have ... | |
| Lichen Sclerosis | 5/15/2011 |
| Q: I have long standing (20 years) lichen sclerosis without atipia. My latest flareup did not respond ... A: There are other strong topical cortisones. If you use the same medication over and over it is not ... | |
| Why i get acne after shaving? | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: After shaving the next day i get acne. I use gillete fusion power and a gillete shaving gel and ... A: You have what is called pseudofolliculitis barbe which is nothing more than ingrown hairs. Treatment ... | |
| red mark on upper lip area/mustache | 5/13/2011 |
| Q: I've had this red spot on my upper lip for about 3 months now. A month ago it use to itch, but now ... A: From your picture you most likely have a dermatitis which is an inflammation of the skin. I would ... | |
| Skin infections | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: ..my 14 days old son is having pus boils on his thigh and stomach...since last 1 week. I have been ... A: The antibiotic given your infant is erythromycin which can be given to infants. All medications ... | |
| Clogged oil gland | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: Since I was about 16 (now 27) I started to notice a pimple that would appear, I would squeeze it and ... A: You do not have a pimple but a cyst. The name of the cyst is an epidermoid cyst. This type has a ... | |
| Boil on neck | 5/11/2011 |
| Q: I have had a boil on my neck for 2 months and it will not come to a head. I have tried warm salt ... A: Most likely you do not have a boil on your neck. You most likely have what is called an epidermoid ... | |
| ANA Nucleolar | 5/8/2011 |
| Q: I am 44 female (almost 45)no health problems except now a dry eye. I requested testing for ANA ... A: 1. Rim Pattern 2. Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (Most Specific) 2. Homogenous Pattern 1. Systemic ... | |
| small brown marks on legs | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: I am 31 years old oriental female. I have these small brown marks on lower part on both legs what ... A: Know what you're dealing with before starting any treatment for brown spots on your legs. Many spots ... | |
| rash | 5/7/2011 |
| Q: for awhile now i have had a rather odd skinrash. some of this rash, on my knees and elbows, i ... A: You get a skin biopsy and that will tell if it is psoriasis. Another thought is that you have a bad ... | |
| Inner Thigh Rash | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: Michael Could you identify this rash? It's possible causes and treatment? I've had rashs on this ... A: If the rash has texture or is rough to the touch you have eczema which is nothing more than dry ... | |
| rash | 5/6/2011 |
| Q: for awhile now i have had a rather odd skinrash. some of this rash, on my knees and elbows, i ... A: Your rash is most likely psoriasis. This skin condition is genetic and is controllable but not ... | |
| Washing face at night | 5/5/2011 |
| Q: I know that you probably should wash your face every night, but is it absolutely necessary? I often ... A: There are no effective OTC medications to treat wrinkles. A recent article in a Derm journal ... | |
| clotrimazole and Betamethasone | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: is there an over the counter cream or creams that would be the equivalent to ... A: There is no over the counter equivalent to clotrimazole-Betamethasone. The clotrimazole is an ... | |
| discolored skin | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: about 3 weeks ago my middle toe on my right foot swell up and was really red. About 3 days later it ... A: The main thing to treat is the swelling and infection. The purple will resolve over time but it can ... | |
| Plantar's Warts | 5/4/2011 |
| Q: How do I get rid of plantar's warts without going to the dermatologist? I've tried apple cider ... A: The most effective method to treat planter warts is liquid nitrogen which is done at the Derm ... | |
| eczema | 5/3/2011 |
| Q: i have had atopic eczema since birth.My mother told me that i contracted it from a lady who was the ... A: For your dandruff, there is a prescription shampoo called Clobex Shampoo which is very effective. ... | |
| Milia | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: What do the people who write the articles on milia mean when they say is milia is dead skin cells ... A: research explore community widgets for professionals newsletter | contact Share | Milia ... | |
| spots on the penis | 5/2/2011 |
| Q: i have a number of small spots down each side of my penis which are skin colored and varie in size ... A: What you have ate most likely follicles of the skin. These are normal for the penis. I would not ... | |
| big toe infection | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, how are you? I hope you had a nice weekend. Here is myAt the beginning of Feb I noticed a ... A: You most likely have what is called a paronychia. In most cases a paronychia is due to a yeast ... | |
| Dry and itchy skin | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: I have large patches of dry and itchy skin on both legs. The patches are between a few inches south ... A: The dry patches could be a number of skin conditions. They could be psoriasis which is genetic and ... | |
| eczema | 5/1/2011 |
| Q: i have had atopic eczema since birth.My mother told me that i contracted it from a lady who was the ... A: First of all you did not contact atopic dermatitis from the mid wife. Atopic dermatitis is genetic ... | |
| Post Accutane Breakout | 4/28/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I just finished an accutane course and I am breaking out already 3 weeks post. I have read ... A: What you describe can be normal but if it persists you will need further treatment of your acne. I ... | |
| hollowing of skin on shoulders and neck | 4/27/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I'm an 80 year old, Caucasian woman. I noticed several months ago, a hollowing of skin ... A: This can be a condition called Lipoatrophy where the fat under the skin is lost. This could be ... | |
| Acne treatment | 4/26/2011 |
| Q: I would like to get some clarification on my skin treatment which I am currently going through. I ... A: Get Started Causes By Mayo Clinic staff How acne develops Three factors contribute to the ... | |
| Follicular infundibulum eruptive milia? | 4/25/2011 |
| Q: How does hyperkeratinization of the follicular infundibulum cause eruptive milia? A: Milia – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention Posted by Sravani on 11/26/08 • Categorized as ... | |
| Acne & Accutane | 4/24/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, Here is my dilemma, I am a 25 year old male that took Sotret back in 2008 for 6 months @ ... A: I would not drink alcohol and take accutane. You could indeed have folliculitis. Try shaving with ... | |
| 2nd degree tanning bed burn | 4/23/2011 |
| Q: I received a 2nd degree burn from using a "High Pressure Bed" in a tanning salon. The shield was ... A: You will not like what I tell you. If you frequent tanning beds before 35 you are 70 times more ... | |
| CTCL | 4/22/2011 |
| Q: I'm 37 caucasian female who has had a "rash" to my left mid-abdomen for about 5 years. It came about ... A: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia For wireless electronics in general, see Wireless electronic ... | |
| melasma treatment | 4/21/2011 |
| Q: Fisher ! My Aunt has been suffering from melasma since long.she has been on tri luma cream for ... A: 1I tell patients to use the produce every night for two months, rest one week then treat again. ... | |
| Lump on Forehead | 4/20/2011 |
| Q: I am hoping you can help me. My name is Bin, I am 34, diagnosed with Lupus since 2004. A few days ... A: The most likely diagnosis of the lesion on your scalp is a cyst. Cysts are sac like structures that ... | |
| Undereye Hyperpigmentation | 4/16/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, First, thank you for your time and expertise! Much appreciated. I'm trying to find ... A: Hyperpigmentation is difficult to deal with especially under the eyes. Your treatment options ... | |
| Question About Background Expertise | 3/2/2011 |
| Q: I have enjoyed your many answers to the questions posed by readers here on the allexperts website. ... A: I am a Board Certified Dermatologist certified by the American Board of Dermatology. My two ... | |
| Red spot on leg | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have had this red spot on my upper left calf for about 2 weeks now. It doesn't hurt, itch and it ... A: Without treatment eczema can enlarge. Causes of eczema include: harsh soaps-dove Unscented is best, ... | |
| Scalp condition | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I am a 49 year old caucasian male in good general health. I have a full head of thick hair. About 18 ... A: The itching and scaliness in your scalp is a condition called seborrheic dermatitis which is nothing ... | |
| Red spot on leg | 2/28/2011 |
| Q: I have had this red spot on my upper left calf for about 2 weeks now. It doesn't hurt, itch and it ... A: From your picture, the lesion appears to be what is called numular eczema. Treatment is with ... | |
| Tightness / Redness / Peeling around mouth | 2/27/2011 |
| Q: I am a 47 y/o causasian female who has worked as a nurse for over 10 years (retired for past 3 ... A: Your diagnosis is chelitis. The preferred treatment is Lidex Ointment which is a prescription used ... | |
| Boils and lack of sweating | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: My husband has been having a problem with reoccurring boils that appear between the top of the ... A: Your husband may have a skin condition called Hidradinitis suppurativa. This is a skin condition ... | |
| Vitiligo - sun treatment | 2/25/2011 |
| Q: I am 14 year old and I recently noticed vitiligo spots on my lips and leg. I went to a ... A: During the hours from 10-4 is the sunlight is more intense. Vitiligo is the abscense of pigment in ... | |
| White patch on my daughters arm | 2/24/2011 |
| Q: My name is Nisha .My daughter who is currently 3 year old developed a white patch on the skin .We ... A: Your daughter could have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. When one has eczema the dry ... | |
| to itch or not to itch | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I have this book my dad gave me that says that an itch can indicate serious issues, from thyroid and ... A: If a patient has generalized itching there can be an association with medications, anemia, thyroid ... | |
| Red cheeks | 2/23/2011 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and have had a red mark on both cheeks for as far as I can remember . I am very ... A: Long standing red marks on the skin are usually the result to dilated blood vessels. The best ... | |
| New "birthmarks" | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Ive noticed two new birthmark looking spots on my back. I do get little bumps from dry skin that ... A: Birthmarks are defined as skin lesions that one is born with. If you develop pigmented lesions ... | |
| Retention hyperkeratosis | 2/22/2011 |
| Q: Does increased desquamation cause follicular retention hyperkeratosis? What cells are involved in ... A: Retention Hyperkeratosis: in laymen’s terms it refers to the rapid build up of cells in the ... | |
| Phototoxic/photoallergic dermatitis? | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I had clear 'normal' skin until and I used to regularly use a Superdrug radiance balm, which ... A: You have tried a lot of medications that have not worked. The main thing to do is to get a ... | |
| Ingrown on back of head | 2/20/2011 |
| Q: I've been with this for a long-time coming, honestly i have fail to find real treatment, but now i ... A: You have a skin condition called Acne Keloidalis Nuchae. The cause is ingrown hair. Treatment is ... | |
| Sweating problems. | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I'm not sure if this is what a dermatologist does but I have a really bad sweating problem. No ... A: Your skin condition is called hyperhidrosis. Treatment is with a topical prescription called ... | |
| redness in the face | 2/19/2011 |
| Q: I have constant redness on my cheeks up to my temples and a bit on my forehead. My skin is also dry. ... A: Redness on the face can be caused by many agents. If you are taking a medication that makes you sun ... | |
| Scalp problems | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I am hoping that you can help me. I have had small painful pimples on my scalp for years ... A: You have a scalp condition called folliculitis. Since antibiotics helped this condition, your ... | |
| fatty ridge down forehead | 2/18/2011 |
| Q: my baby has what is said to be "fat" down her forehead where her front suture is yet it feels hard ... A: I am not the correct doctor to answer this question as my knowledge in this field is not deep ... | |
| Retinol A Gel | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, Thank you for taking my question. I have bought a retinol palmitate gel that contains ... A: The first thing I would say is that you need a stronger sunscreen. I would recommend at lest an SPF ... | |
| Acne | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: I am a 28 yr old female. I have acne bumps that have no head and are sore. I was on Solodyn for a ... A: You can use spironolactone and Solodyn together but before I would do that I would consider ... | |
| antiaging creams | 2/17/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I would like to know at what age should I start using anti aging creams? I am 31 and have ... A: The first cream you should use is Retin A. This helps prevent skin cancer and fine lines and ... | |
| Spots on Scalp | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, My 2 yo son has what I thought to be freckles on his scalp. They are small, irregular ... A: Cradle cap can last as long as 6 years of age in some patients. The other condition that presents ... | |
| skin stickiness | 2/16/2011 |
| Q: Sir i have this severe problem of sticky body for the last 3 years ,my skin gets stick to itself ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called hyperhidrosis which is increased sweating. The ... | |
| intense skin itching in preschooler | 2/15/2011 |
| Q: My son is nearly 4 and has always had dry skin with a light sandpaper feel to it. His pediatrician ... A: From your information, your child most likely has atopic dermatitis which is a form of eczema or dry ... | |
| Painful sore near mouth | 2/14/2011 |
| Q: I understand this causes some acne. My issue is I have this sore that appears i'n the same area to ... A: You most likely have what is called cyclic acne. These are the deep painful type. The only ... | |
| Cause of follicular orifice plugging? | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I've read everywhere the the reason the follicular orifice becomes plugged is because of ... A: People with oily skin have this same problem. In teenagers when the hormones start to change the ... | |
| dry, peeling & redness around mouth | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: Question For the last 3 months, I have had dry, peeling and redness of skin around my mouth. Using ... A: The lesions on the corners of your mouth is called Angular Chelitis. I normally treat with ... | |
| burning sensation | 2/11/2011 |
| Q: I have overall burning sensations that comes on anytime of the day. Its the same feeling as when ... A: You have what is called a paresthesia. The nerves in your skin are telling your brain that ... | |
| Rash on my boyfriend | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Since Monday my boyfriend had this rash on his stomach and side and chest and back. It is red ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your boyfriends rash. The rash could be eczema which is ... | |
| Unusual facial issues | 2/10/2011 |
| Q: Severe case of dry, scaly, itchy, rough, face and ears only my doctor says it is Rosacea but, I ... A: From what you describe you could have a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to ... | |
| ABOUT MY HUSBAND ACNE | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: MY HUSBAND BEEN DEALING WITH SCALP ACNE FOR OVER 2YEARS NOW WE WOULD LIKE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT OR A ... A: The diagnosis of the scalp lesions is called foliculitis. This is a bacterial infection of the ... | |
| Could this be scabies? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I hope you have some advice for me. Since August, I have had a recurrent scalp infection ... A: Your lesions do not sound like scabies especially since the scalp is involved. I have never seen ... | |
| mole removal followed by brown rash | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: I had a mole removed 10 years ago on my shoulder, since the removal i have had a brown rash spread ... A: The two issues are not related. The hard lump is most likely what is called a keloid which is a ... | |
| What is a pilosebaceous follicle? | 2/8/2011 |
| Q: What is a pilosebaceous follicle and what cells make up the pilosebaceous follicle? Does it have ... A: PILOSEBACEOUS FOLLICLE There are three kinds of pilosebaceous follicle in the dermis: • vellus ... | |
| razor bumps and dark spots | 2/6/2011 |
| Q: is there anyway to get rid of razor bumps and dark spots in the bikini, chest, stomach(bellybutton ... A: Razor bumps are caused by ingrown hairs after shaving. There is a product called Bump Patrol that ... | |
| Cryolipolysis | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Over the years I have been skeptical of the various targeted fat removal systems that have come ... A: The only treatment that I have seen for this condition is liposuction which is very effective. I ... | |
| skin rash on face | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: probably a little bigger than a quarter, on my left cheek almost right in the middle of it. It's ... A: The first thought is that you have a fungal infection but without doing a scraping of the skin, I ... | |
| Pustuals on 4 year old girl | 2/4/2011 |
| Q: Image of inside elbow. The inside elbow pustules appeared approximately 3 days ago. Also has similar ... A: The picture was not that clear but I believe that your daughter has a skin condition called ... | |
| genital warts | 2/3/2011 |
| Q: .. first, thank you for being on here and giving advice on your time... very respectable... ... A: Genital Warts Use Vitamin E Oil Some genital warts may disappear over time. Apply oil (vitamin E) on ... | |
| dry skin breakouts | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: I have always had really dry skin. Almost a year ago I had an IUD put and have been breaking out on ... A: For acne the over the counter product is Proactive. There are topical prescription medications for ... | |
| about using glutathione | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: questions for dermatologists: 1. What are the effects of glutathione on human physiology? 2. What is ... A: Glutathione is not used by dermatologists to lighten your skin as it is not effective. The only ... | |
| Staphylococcus | 1/30/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, Ph.D., M.D I wonder is this your area of expertise. I have a Staphylococcus germ, with ... A: The first thing to do is to culture the Staph and determine which antiobiotic it is most sensitive ... | |
| mole? | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: My daughter had what looked like a freckle for years. A few months ago it became slightly 3 ... A: If the lesion grows back it would need to be checked. Signs of melanoma include: Asymmetry, ... | |
| influence of colonial mentality in skin whitening | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: 1. Define skin whitening. 2. How many patients go to your clinic everyday to whiten their skin? ... A: You talk to the patients about skin issues that cause increased pigmentation so they will not be ... | |
| Embarrassing rash?? | 1/28/2011 |
| Q: Helppp. I have an embarrassing rash on my breast. I have a bright red rash on my right breast and ... A: Your condition is called an intertrigo. The cause is increased moisture under the breasts. You can ... | |
| influence of colonial mentality in skin whitening | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: 1. Define skin whitening. 2. How many patients go to your clinic everyday to whiten their skin? ... A: 1)Whitening is the lightening of the skin. It is different for all races because the skin if ... | |
| genital warts? | 1/27/2011 |
| Q: I'm 26 and for quite a while (probably 8 to 10 years) I can remember that I've always had 4-5 flat ... A: The best thing for you to do is to have one of the skin lesions biopsied. This way you will know ... | |
| Rash( inner thigh, scrotum and underside of penis ) | 1/26/2011 |
| Q: Could you please tell me what this infection is? I've been to countless doctors and even the ... A: The best treatment for your condition is Vytone Cream 1% or Alcortin A which is used twice a day. If ... | |
| Should I Continue Usingg Silvadine | 1/23/2011 |
| Q: I received a 2nd degree burn from boiling water 7 days ago. I have been treating the wound with ... A: Silvadine hase antibiotic properties and thus you do not have to change to bacitracin. I would keep ... | |
| Any tests available | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Some time ago I was taken ill with a minor skin disease. The skin disease was Scabies.At first I ... A: From what you describe you had an allergic contact dermatitis from the synalar Ointment. This means ... | |
| Mole Biopsy results | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: Last week I had two moles shaved off for biopsy. One on my back and one on my chest. I'm 20 and have ... A: You have what is called a dysplastic nevus. They grade the moles as follows: first architectial ... | |
| Oral Lichen Planus or Herpes Simplex | 1/21/2011 |
| Q: I have had Oral Lichen Planus for 15 years now. A few years ago I was tested for the Herpes Simplex ... A: Lichen planus can affect the oral cavity and also the skin. Most of the patients that I see have ... | |
| permazit | 1/20/2011 |
| Q: For close to ten years, now, I've had what we shall call a permazit under my left eye. It is ... A: The worst thing you can do is to squeeze the cyst-you can cause an infection, you can cause ... | |
| Dry and Dark skin around eyes | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher about a year ago my skin became extremely irritated when I substituted a face wash for my ... A: I would suggest that you use a cortisone cream like the prescription Cloderm around your eyes. I ... | |
| Accutane | 1/19/2011 |
| Q: Was wondering if Accutane is still attainable through a doctors prescription. Recently changed derms ... A: The branded Accutane is no longer on the market but there is the genetic Accutane, Amnesteem, ... | |
| Fingernails | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: I am 24 years old, and used to bite my nails up until about 5 years or so ago. My question is, my ... A: The first thing you have to do is to remove your acrylic nails as they cause nothing but problems ... | |
| question | 1/17/2011 |
| Q: I am 22 yrs old and have been on anti-biodics for acne for almost a year now, and it seems I still ... A: causes of acne include diet especially milk products, hormones, genetics and medications. If your ... | |
| psorasis or tinea pedis? | 1/16/2011 |
| Q: How can we distinguish between psorasis or tinea pedis? They seem to look the same when I google the ... A: There are two ways to determine if the skin is tinea pedis or psoriasis. One way is to do a skin ... | |
| skin rash/blotches | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Over the last months or so I have been slowly, but recently a bit more rapidly aquiring some strange ... A: From you picture you most likely have a skin condition called eczema. The treatment is with topical ... | |
| oily skin- dry in winter | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: Fisher, I am 31 years old and have oily skin that tends to breakout. I noticed during winter time(I ... A: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Symptoms Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) symptoms tend to start ... | |
| Scalp Health | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: Michael, I had two dermatology type questions I am hoping you can answer; 1. I am currently taking ... A: 2) At the present time there is no diet that controls seborrheic dermatitis. There is Nizoral which ... | |
| hi | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: i have itchy feet and hands during the winter and i think it maybe chilblains. my hands and feet are ... A: Chilblains, also called pernio, is a condition wherein the small blood vessels under the skin become ... | |
| warts | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have several warts on my hands and cannot seem to get rid of them. I have been using a freeze off ... A: The problem you have is that the over the counter freezing is at -55F. The freezing at the ... | |
| Melanoma & Tattoos | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with stage III Melanoma and I was wondering, will this hinder my ... A: No, there is no correlation with tattoos and melanoma. However, I would not recommend getting ... | |
| help color back in skin | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: im a darkskin african american male, i had a bump that turned into a mess or scratch on the side of ... A: You have what is called post inflammatory hypo pigmentation. This means that irritation/ ... | |
| Blue green vein around eye | 1/12/2011 |
| Q: I have a problem about this dark blue-green vein that's on the side of my right eye and above it. I ... A: What you have is a superficial vein most likely cause by the allergies. If the vein does not ... | |
| scalpm itchiness | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I have times, not every day, but at least once a week, that my scalp itches, and when I scratch, it ... A: You have a scalp condition called seborrheic dermatitis. The common name is dandruff. Treatment is ... | |
| Dry Batches on my Face | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: Michael S. Fisher, My name in Rachel, I am Housewife in India. I have the dry patches on my face. ... A: The skin condition on your face could be seborrheic dermatitis which is a benign skin condition. We ... | |
| foreign object in forehead | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have, what I assume , is a piece of glass in my forehead that has resurfaced 20 years AFTER an ... A: You could have a cyst or a lipoma which is a fatty tumor on your forehead and not a foreign body. ... | |
| How to get rid of dandruff | 12/22/2010 |
| Q: I have been suffering from dandruff for many years and I would like to put a stop to it. I would ... A: Dandruff is also called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This skin condition can be controlled but not cured. ... | |
| Scabies (Medical Student Precautions) | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Sir I am a medical student and I am suffering from scabies. I always get it after few months. I ... A: The typical treatment for scabies is Permethrin 5%(Elimite), Lindane, Crotamiton (Eurax) and the ... | |
| sunscreen ingredients | 12/21/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Michael S. Fisher I have bought a sunscreen because summer has started and i think it is ... A: I recommend Blue Lizard Suncream Sensitive and Coppertone Sport Sunblock Lotion If your worried ... | |
| skin sunburn | 12/20/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Michael S. Fisher I just been to the beach and burned my skin very badly My skin is red and it ... A: Topical cortisone is effective for sunburns. The problem you have is that the prescription ... | |
| boney prominence | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: My son has a small boney prominence on the back of his head and a egg size one on his neck. He has ... A: Are you sure they are boney prominences? A boney prominence should show up with X-ray. In ... | |
| Cystic acne | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: could you please recommend an effective way to keep the inflammation and the swelling of an acne ... A: There is no simple resolution of this cyst. Intralesional cortisone injections help resolve acne ... | |
| thin spot on the crown | 12/17/2010 |
| Q: I am a female in early 30s; my hair has always been fine, thin, with oily, itchy scalp. When I was ... A: You could have a scalp condition called Alopecia Areata where the hair comess out in isolated areas. ... | |
| tiny blister like bumps on lips | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: For the past two years now I have been getting these little blister like bumps on my lips. it ... A: If the blister like bumps come up the same place every time you have herpes and the best treatment ... | |
| hole appears on inner thigh | 12/15/2010 |
| Q: I have these bumps that appear on my inner thigh...there small but once in a while big ones form and ... A: You may have a skin condition called hidradenitis siltstone. This is a condition where one develops ... | |
| Pimples | 12/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm 15 and I've had pimples for about 2 years. my nose and chin and forehead are the areas i usually ... A: From what you describe you have acne. Treatment is with topical prescription medication like Ziana ... | |
| psorisis | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: well, i went to the dr, and found out i have psorisis, but she says its not servred. so can it go ... A: There are a lot of good topical medications for psoriasis. There is Clobex Spray, Vectical, there ... | |
| hard lump on forehead; should I be worried? | 12/12/2010 |
| Q: I guess this is kind of a weird question, but I've had this hard lump on my forehead for many years ... A: The lump is either an epidermoid cyst or a lipoma which is a fatty tumor. If you have an epidermoid ... | |
| hyper pigmentation | 12/11/2010 |
| Q: im 16 year old pakistani girl. ever since i hit puberty i started to develop dark skin round my ... A: The treatment of hyperpigmented skin is with bleaching agents. I prescribe Tri-luma which is very ... | |
| red blotches | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I've noticed over the past week or so that I've gotten these small red blotches all over my back ... A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. There are a number of skin conditions ... | |
| Acne | 11/23/2010 |
| Q: I have been breaking out since September. I went to the doctor 2 weeks ago and she prescribed me ... A: The typical treatment for acne is an oral antibiotic like Solodyn or Doryx and a topical medication ... | |
| Hands and feet peeling | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: The skin seems to bubble up and separate becoming white and then its possible to pull and peel the ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema which is genetic. This condition ... | |
| skin burn | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: i hav used pepsodent on my face for removal of pimples.due to that there are some big skin burn ... A: The product your doctor gave you is a dual medication. One component is antibacterial and the other ... | |
| Bandaid reaction | 11/21/2010 |
| Q: which seem unrelated but all began around the same time. I have never, ever had any skin ... A: You have a common skin problem which is an allergic reaction to the adhesive on the bandaid. Itching ... | |
| pimples | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: i have pimple like things on myinner thighs should i be worried? A: You have a skin condition called folliculitis which is usually a bacterial infection of the pores of ... | |
| Oily skin and acne after Accutane | 11/20/2010 |
| Q: I came off the pill over a year ago and broke out really badly. My doctor put me on a low dose of ... A: I have never seen accutane cause oily skin. I have a number of women that are on low dose accutane ... | |
| Swellings and red blotches on face | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old travelling in Japan. I have developed a skin problem and am finding it impossible ... A: You Are correct in that an antibiotic would be better to control you out break. From your picture, ... | |
| chest skin problem | 11/18/2010 |
| Q: I am 45 year old female and have had a problem with my chest and neck having bumps and red irritated ... A: It is difficult from the picture to tell exactly what type of skin condition you have. You could ... | |
| Antibiotic Ointment | 11/17/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I donate platelets once or twice a month to help others. I have been apply antibiotic ... A: The best treatment for what you describe is topical Benzaclin or Duac. These topical medications ... | |
| non melanoma | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: my nine year old had a black spot removed on her ear the biopsy came back that its atypical but not ... A: The mole that was biopsied is considered pre-cancer ( medical term dysplasia). This means that if ... | |
| dark circle under my eye | 11/16/2010 |
| Q: I am 29 year old and i have dark circle under my eyes (especially inner side of my eyes) that they ... A: Dark circles under a female's eyes. Minor dark circles, in addition to a hint of eye bags, a ... | |
| rash/pimples | 10/29/2010 |
| Q: well, i have this rash on my face for a while now, its flames up, then goes down, with lil red ... A: Every patient is different. What works for one patient will not work for another patient. You need ... | |
| skin problems | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I am writing this for my wife. She is a 29 year old female and she has two problems with her skin ... A: The lighter skin color is most likely post inflammatory hypopigmentation. This mean a that the ... | |
| Itching blisters | 10/28/2010 |
| Q: I have itching open blisters all over my body. I have been to doctors and no one helped. Its been 3 ... A: If you truly have blisters on your skin you could have a number of different skin diseases: there is ... | |
| rash/pimples | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: well, i have this rash on my face for a while now, its flames up, then goes down, with lil red ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the rash on your face. This could be a form of acne in ... | |
| about wart?EMERGENCY PLZ | 10/24/2010 |
| Q: there is wart on my head near to my ears which is small but its getting bigger and bigger everyday ... A: There are a number of products to freeze warts: Compound W Freeze Off, Verruca Freeze which is the ... | |
| about wart?EMERGENCY PLZ | 10/23/2010 |
| Q: there is wart on my head near to my ears which is small but its getting bigger and bigger everyday ... A: The problem with the over the counter freezer product is that it is a minus 55 degrees while the ... | |
| Curing Psoriasis effectively | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: Since last few months I am suffering from Psoriasis. I want to know how to cure this skin disease ... A: At the present time there is no cure for psoriasis. The best medication to date are the biologics: ... | |
| Shoe search for sweaty feet | 10/22/2010 |
| Q: I have fought with my feet being sweaty somewhat and have also had bisters that eventually pop and ... A: If you have sweaty feet you have a skin condition called hyperhidrosis. One type of treatment is ... | |
| Dark lump under skin | 10/21/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if dermatology is the right place to ask this, but I thought it was the closest. My ... A: This nodule could be a cyst called an epidermoid cyst. This lesion needs to be excised otherwise ... | |
| white scaly circle on penis | 10/20/2010 |
| Q: I am married and faithful so I don't think this is an std (unless its been in my system unnoticed ... A: This does not appear to be an STD. Possibilities include a keratosis which is a thickening of the ... | |
| fibers growing from skin | 10/19/2010 |
| Q: I have fibers growing from my skin, some are colored. I also, feel ichy and like im being biten. I ... A: The Morgellons Research Foundation (MRF) The Morgellons Research Foundation (MRF) is a 501(c)3 ... | |
| Palm issues | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: I have (for the past year) spongy type skin in the palm of my hands. It looks like dead skin but it ... A: Your could have a skin condition called keratosis exfoliativa. This type of skin condition is ... | |
| Painful bumps on finger pads | 10/18/2010 |
| Q: Within the last 3 weeks, I started getting painful bumps under the skin on my finger/thumb pads. ... A: You may have a skin condition called dyshidrosis which is a form of eczema. The treatment is with a ... | |
| cellular dermatofibroma | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: i had a lesion on right breast skin.. i excised it and got report of margins not clear and diagnosis ... A: Dermatofibroma? A dermatofibroma is a common benign fibrous skin lesion. A dermatofibroma is also ... | |
| Inner thigh rash ( picture included ) | 10/14/2010 |
| Q: I have being suffering from this inner thigh rash that recurs frequently on my left leg. It becomes ... A: Treatment of this type of rash is with a topical cortisone. The problem you have is that the over ... | |
| Growth on Nose | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: For the past few years when I get in the sun (mostly Summer time) I get a bump (growth?) on the side ... A: Sun induced bumps fall under the following categories: infectious like Herpes, photodrug meaning ... | |
| chronic skin sores on 7 year old | 10/13/2010 |
| Q: For two years my daughter has had sores on her skin that look like mosquito bites that are scratched ... A: Your child most likely has a condition called atopic dermatitis which is a form of eczema. ... | |
| Accutane and weight gain | 10/11/2010 |
| Q: I have been taking Oratane (A generic form of Accutane) for mild to moderate acne for the last 5 ... A: I have been treating patients with Accutane for more than twenty years. You are the first person ... | |
| Moles | 10/9/2010 |
| Q: Basically i am 19 and female. i know that new moles occuring is normal but mine appear to be ... A: From what you describe, your moles appear to be normal. When we examine a patient we look for ... | |
| Acne | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I am 11 years old of age! I usually break-out on my forehead and i get like 1 or 2 pimples on my ... A: Treatment for this type of acne is a topical prescription such as Epiduo, or Ziana, or Duac. There ... | |
| Linear Epidermal Nevus | 10/8/2010 |
| Q: I was born with(as far as im concerned, with linear brown, wart like growths on my forearm. Ive been ... A: Treatment of a linear epidermal nevus can be with surgery, laser, 5FU and calcipitriol. None of the ... | |
| Recent acne outbreak | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: I am 23 years old and I have no kids. Recently, within the past several months I have been breaking ... A: The first thing to do is to get blood work and have your hormones tested. They need to test free ... | |
| facial massager and face brush | 10/7/2010 |
| Q: What do you think of products such as a facial massager and face brush (for specific ones I'm ... A: I do not believe the facial massager and face brush is good for your skin. How do you clean the ... | |
| skin/acne/medications | 10/6/2010 |
| Q: not till I was 17 my skin started to get bad ever since a contractor tore off the bathroom roof, I ... A: 1taking vitamin E 400mg twice a day is helpful for dry skin in some patients. The problem you have ... | |
| Red Raised Dot | 10/5/2010 |
| Q: Okay, so yesterday I was hanging out with my friends at a sandbar, and I got back pretty late, so I ... A: From your description this could be a bite reaction from an insect for example. This could be a ... | |
| dry patches on face | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: underneath my right eye and on my cheek, I have a very thick, dark dry patch that just appeared one ... A: There are a number of possibilities for dry patches. This could be eczema which is dry skin. This ... | |
| Can head lice be transfered by being in the presence of someone? Or just by touching? | 10/4/2010 |
| Q: A friend of mine from my class seemed to have head lice. She had these white little specks all over ... A: Head lice are not transferred by touch. Head lice are in the hair not on the body. Thus the ... | |
| Hair loss on scalp | 10/3/2010 |
| Q: My 17 year old son have a scalp problem for the past 2 years he get bumps that swell up and get ... A: Your son most likely has what is called dissecting cellulitis of the scalp. This is a type of skin ... | |
| Pin point blisters | 10/2/2010 |
| Q: I have noticed since this past summer every time i work out i develop pin point fluid filled ... A: There are only a few skin diseases that can produce fluid filled blisters: Contact Dermatitis which ... | |
| small peeling rash under right breast and on arm | 10/1/2010 |
| Q: My concern is knowing how serious or severe these rashes may be and what caused them, because I ... A: The rash under your breast is a heat rash called an intertrigo. I normally treat this rash with a ... | |
| Solid bumps on back / shoulders | 9/30/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend has started getting these solid bumps all over her back and upper arms, even parts of ... A: The bumps could be a number of different skin conditions. This could be folliculitis which is ... | |
| facial problems | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old adolescent. Twice i have gotten little sores or dry flaky, tight areas on my ... A: Dry flaky sores on the skin are usually eczema until proven otherwise. You need to use mild soaps ... | |
| sun burn and skin | 9/29/2010 |
| Q: If your skin doesn't peel when you go and get sun does that mean you got the right amount of ... A: If your skin does not peel you still can be damaging your skin with sun exposure. The effects of ... | |
| head blisters | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: My 2yr old has blister-like bumps all over his head. Would you be able to tell me what they are? I ... A: There are a number of possibilities for blisters of the scalp. This could be bullous tinea which ... | |
| Atypical mole treatment | 9/27/2010 |
| Q: I had a mole removed last week and am waiting for the biopsy report. My dr. said it was slightly ... A: Your question depends on what you mean by atypical moles. When we biopsy moles they are atypical if ... | |
| perineal itching | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old female who has had itching of the labia for over 30 years. I have been to ... A: I recommend that you get in touch with the National Vulvodynia Association. The phone number is ... | |
| Jock itch | 9/26/2010 |
| Q: Ho Dr. Fisher. I am an overweight male who recently started working outside 8 hours a day, 5 days ... A: What you have is called an intertrigo. When you sweat the skin becomes moist. When the skin rubs ... | |
| Itching and a White Patchy area on Hips | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I have been suffering from an aggressive itch on my hip region. Its predominantly in the area where ... A: You most likely have what is called an intertrigo. Scrubbing with soap will only make the condition ... | |
| perineal itching | 9/25/2010 |
| Q: I am a 58 year old female who has had itching of the labia for over 30 years. I have been to ... A: You have a medical condition called Vulvodynia. The information below is about vulvodynia ... | |
| Unusual spot on lower leg | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: Can you help to identify this? It is flat, circular, red, about the size of a pea, no itching, ... A: There are a number of possibilities for this skin lesion. This could be a dermatofibroma which is ... | |
| Face Rash - Possibly Dry Skin? | 9/23/2010 |
| Q: I have this rash on my face it goes from the base of my nose around the left side of my face about ... A: There are a couple of possibilities for your rash. You most likely have what is called seborrheic ... | |
| Several Questions | 9/22/2010 |
| Q: I've had a flaking itchy scalp for many years now. The scales can become quite thick and the skin ... A: 1 The condition on your scalp is called seborrheic dermatitis. Nizoral Shampoo is fine for this ... | |
| isotretinoin | 9/21/2010 |
| Q: Respected Sir ! i am a dermatology resident. i have few queries regarding role of oral isotretinoin ... A: 1 I do not use any topicals with the dose of 1mg/kg 2 I do not use steroids when a person is on ... | |
| skin conditions | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I have a couple of questions. First, is using a moisturizer with a SPF just as effective as using a ... A: All of the medical meetings that I attend recommend that the patients use an SPF of 50 especially on ... | |
| tinea | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: How can i differentiate tinea aba from versicolar by using woods lamp Tilak A: Tinea alba is also called post inflammatory hypo pigmentation. When the skin has irritation or ... | |
| Blackheads | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I'm a girl in my late teens who has never had any particular problem with acne. Despite this, I ... A: The first lesions of acne are blackheads or comedones. As you go into adolescence your hormones ... | |
| pimples | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: i have a severe case of pimples. i'm 22,female. my doctor gave me a month long course of minolox 100 ... A: I use Isotret all the time for resistant acne. 80% of the patients that take Isotret never have ... | |
| 2 areas of concern | 9/18/2010 |
| Q: I recently injured my back and was looking at my scrapes with a mirror when I noticed a mole I've ... A: Pregnancy can affect moles. I warn patients that if they see moles change during pregnancy they ... | |
| acne | 9/2/2010 |
| Q: I normally have very good skin with only the occasional breakout of 1 or 2 pimples at most. 2.5 ... A: From what you describe you need an oral antibiotic like Solodyn or Doryx. Also a topical like ... | |
| Xeroderma | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: I believe I have Xeroderma since I have dry skin and apparently itch. I was wondering what kind ... A: Dry skin can be caused by genetics, thyroid disease, and oral medications. Foods causing this ... | |
| white spots on knees | 9/1/2010 |
| Q: My fiance has white spots on his knees, under the skin actually. Like a circulation kind of thing. ... A: If the white spots appear to be deeper in the skin you are correct in that this is a vascular issue ... | |
| excess body odour | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: Sir/Madam, i have a problem of excess sweating a little physical strain or work makes me sweat more ... A: Body odor is caused by the bacterial breakdown of sweat. You can use a pad Impregnated with ... | |
| required courses to become a dermatologist | 8/31/2010 |
| Q: what major will i need to take, if i were to become a dermatologist in a university that does not ... A: To become a dermatologist you graduate from college then go to 4 years of medical school. The last ... | |
| acne and pimples on skin | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: hello sir im 19 years old boy sir im facing very common problem of acne and pimples on my face from ... A: The first line therapy for your acne is oral antibiotics like Solodyn or Doryx which is taken once a ... | |
| Dry Skin | 8/19/2010 |
| Q: I use my acne medication pads when I need them but not consistently and Im eighteen so i doubt my ... A: You have a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It can effect your scalp, inside of ears, behind ... | |
| Broken Blood Vessels Around Nose | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I noticed some small broken blood vessels under my nose. Recently they have gotten ... A: The blood vessels that you see under you nose are normal in some people. They are superficial blood ... | |
| Skin care. | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Is there a skin product you would recommend for bags under the eyes, lines at the edges of eyes, and ... A: For the lines at the eye edge, I would recommend the prescription called Renova 0.02%. Retinoids ... | |
| Birthmark & Mole Removal | 8/16/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, Recently, a dermatologist I visited for a full body exam of my birthmarks and moles said ... A: The statement about role removal is not totally correct. With congenital nevi or moles you are born ... | |
| Melanonychia | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: I'm a 15 year old Vietnamese girl.This year,I noticed a vertical brownish streak in my right ring ... A: Melanonychia Author: Anokhi Jambusaria-Pahlajani, MD, Resident Physician, Department of Dermatology, ... | |
| Itchy bumps from my waist down to my ankles, feel like bug bites but I doubt they are. | 7/22/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, About 4 days ago I got a couple of mosquito-like bumps on my calf and ankles, didn't think ... A: There can be a number of causes for your skin condition. These could be bites but unlikely to have ... | |
| Painful red nose | 7/21/2010 |
| Q: About 5 days ago I noticed a little sore on the inside of my right nostril Two days later my nose ... A: You have an infection inside your nose. You need to go on antibiotics to resolve the current ... | |
| Education | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: As a high school senior, aspiring to become a future dermatologist, what courses should be taken as ... A: Four years of college with the appropriate courses: physics, math, chemistry, biology, anantomy and ... | |
| Red Skin | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I have been concerned about red skin that surrounds my anal area. Do you know what would cause this ... A: Possible causes of this condition are intertrigo, psoriasis, pruritis ani, yeast, bacteria on the ... | |
| Acne and post marks | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: me and my brothers are having acne from the time we have stayed in the USA. we r currently staying ... A: Typical treatment for acne is prescription oral antibiotics like Solodyn or Doryx and topical ... | |
| Spots, rash, itching and lumps in armpit. | 7/19/2010 |
| Q: Seven or eight months ago, i noticed my armpits becoming really itchy, with a dry skin rash and ... A: You may be developing a condition called hidranitis where you develop these types of cysts under the ... | |
| skin not healing | 7/18/2010 |
| Q: My skin, all of my legs and arms, is continuously getting ingrown hairs - whether I wax, shave, ... A: You are getting folliculitis which is inflammation around the hair follicles. You can try shaving ... | |
| I have a reaccuring cluster of blister like bumps | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: For years now I have been getting a itchy bump on the top of my left buttock right at the top of my ... A: You most likely have what is called a Pilonidal Cyst. The only sure way to remove this type of cyst ... | |
| tattoo | 7/17/2010 |
| Q: MY FEMALE FRIEND AGE 26 SUFFERING FROM VITILIGO(WHITE SPOT) NOW SHE WANTS TO DO SKIN COLOUR TATTOO ... A: I would not recommend this procedure for a number of reasons. Patients can become allergic to the ... | |
| penis pain | 7/16/2010 |
| Q: i experienced painful left side of foreskin with touch and the left coronal ridge of the head of ... A: You most likely have what is called a paresthesia which means that the nerves are telling the brain ... | |
| raised rashes/patches on my neck | 6/23/2010 |
| Q: Greetings Dr. Fisher, I have had pinkish raised rashes or patches on the right side of my neck for ... A: From your pictures this looks like an allergic reaction to something that contacted your skin. ... | |
| Light spot on face | 6/22/2010 |
| Q: about a month ago I start to notice light spot around my mouth. The light spots has got so bad that ... A: The light spots around your mouth could be vitiligo which is a depigmentating skin disease. ... | |
| dermatographism | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: ..I hope this correspondence finds you well. I am wondering if you would warn against a ... A: I would first try topical bleaching creams like Tri-luma before you undergo microdermabrasion. If ... | |
| Chronic telogen effluvium - is treatment needed? | 6/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been shedding hair all over (not just my head, but body hair as well) for about 7 years now. ... A: I agree that you most likely have cte. This can be caused by many things such as medications, going ... | |
| insect bites | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I have had insect bites for almost a year now that will not go away. Last July I was in Australia ... A: I can understand your frustration with the lack of a diagnosis. You are correct that your ... | |
| Peeling skin and Red bumps on Chest | 6/20/2010 |
| Q: I'm 16 and in the past two weeks my left thumb has began to peel rapidly. The first time it peeled ... A: You have a skin condition called hand eczema. This is caused by your job as a dish washer. The ... | |
| 15month old - white patches | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: My 15month old is having white patches around eye , chin , chest. This started about 2 month back. 3 ... A: Pityriasis Alba is a condition where the skin gets irritated and then the irritation causes a down ... | |
| Skin Bumps | 6/18/2010 |
| Q: Both my daughters have bumps on their faces. My youngest showed signs of them at the age of 1 1/2 ... A: Without seeing the skin lesions it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the bumps could be a ... | |
| Question | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: i have been struggling with acne for a while now and am on antibiodics and also Tretnoid cream which ... A: Whiteheads are considered the beginning of acne. If you have been on an antibiotic for 4-6 weeks ... | |
| purpura | 6/16/2010 |
| Q: my friend (rupam) got blue spots in the body when she walk or roams, when examined by the doctors, ... A: Your fried needs to have blood work to determine what may be wrong. She could have liver disease or ... | |
| Itching Buttocks. | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I am a 63 year old white male. A few months ago, my buttocks started itching. I tried Alcohol, ... A: If there are no skin lesions on your buttocks then you have what is called a paresthesia. This ... | |
| fall in hair loss while treating acne... | 6/12/2010 |
| Q: . I am 23 year (male). i got hair loss disease when i were treating acne from my face .. A doctor ... A: You could try a different antibiotic like Solodyn which is taken once a day. If your acne is severe ... | |
| back acne | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I'm in dire need of a solution to my problem... I have acne on my face just like a normal teenager ... A: With the acne you have on your back, you will need oral medication. You will need Solodyn which is ... | |
| white spot | 6/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a white spot on my left breast it started small now its getting bigger I'm scared it my ... A: There is no treatment that is 100% effective for vitiligo if that is what you have. Vitiligo is ... | |
| spider bite | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: My daughter got what looked like a large insect bite this last Sunday. Her eye got bloodshot. By ... A: If the bite was on the arm the swelling around the eyes is not associated with the bite. The rash ... | |
| splinter | 6/9/2010 |
| Q: will a splinter of length about one and half millimeter (which looks like a short hair) which ... A: There are no biological forces within the skin that will push out a splinter once it is embedded. ... | |
| Polymorphous Light Eruption? | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I would greatly appreciate any insight you can provide to my situation. Here is the ... A: Your rash could indeed be PMLE. This type of rash is more common in individuals with an American ... | |
| herpes | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: About over 2 yrs ago, I had a cold. And half way through the cold, I developed this irritation on my ... A: The reason you have herpes on the upper lip is that you came in contact with the virus. You could ... | |
| herpes | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: About over 2 yrs ago, I had a cold. And half way through the cold, I developed this irritation on my ... A: A cold sore is a common name for the herpes virus. The pneumonia you contracted is not from the ... | |
| itchy white spots on the skin. | 6/6/2010 |
| Q: I have these small white pimple like spots on my hands, fingers, legs, back, buttocks, groin and ... A: Without see the skin lesion close up it is difficult to make a diagnosis. The first thought would ... | |
| Schamberg's and Xanax? | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: Recently I went to a dermatologist who diagnosed some spots/odd pigmentation on my skin as ... A: . Definition: Schamberg's disease, or progressive pigmented purpuric dermatitis, is a chronic ... | |
| skin discoloration | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: I've am overweight, and am finally truly working on it. The skin between my thighs and under my arms ... A: You have a skin condition called Acanthosis Nigricans which is caused by obesity. If the obestiy ... | |
| Scratching my scalp | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I'm still trying to set an appointment to see my doctor, but I was hoping for some kind of ... A: The bump on the scalp could be a number of skin lesions. This could be a scalp cyst which would ... | |
| Staph Infection Impetigo...depressed | 6/3/2010 |
| Q: Sir, I have been batteling a serious Staph Infection in the form of Impetigo all over my legs for ... A: For patients with recurrent staph infections we have them use Altabax twice a day inside their nose. ... | |
| sun poisoning | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I recently suffered facial abrasions, small red pimples on my forehead and scalp, formation of scabs ... A: Are you taking any medications that make you sun sensitive? What you have could have been a ... | |
| scabies | 6/1/2010 |
| Q: I have also got what I believe to be persistent scabies. The dermatologist wasn't able to find a ... A: I do not believe that you have scabies. I have used Ivermectin and have never found a person that ... | |
| Post-accutane treatment | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I'm currently using a very low dose of accutane, 5mg per day on average, and have been for the last ... A: The issue you have is that you have not taken enough accutane to see a difference. Let us say for ... | |
| Psoriasis scars - white spots | 5/13/2010 |
| Q: I have guttate psoriasis and after the skin flakes and falls off.. I am left with smallish (raindrop ... A: There is an over the counter cosmetic called Dermablend and they match your skin perfectly. You ... | |
| uvb treatment | 5/12/2010 |
| Q: I suffered with atopic dermatitis for most of life its controlled pretty well however I have a few ... A: UV treatment can lower your immunity and eventually cause skin cancer. I treat prurigo nodules with ... | |
| white spots | 5/11/2010 |
| Q: i am geting lots of white spots on face what is causing it please help me A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. White spots can be caused my many ... | |
| If not insects, then what? | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: On 18 May, 2009, my mother died in St. Mary’s Hospital, Dublin, Ireland. This is set in the Phoenix ... A: The only thing that I can tell you is to take the "things" that you are removing from you skin and ... | |
| Blister on hand | 5/10/2010 |
| Q: Can a blister form overnight on your hand? I went to bed fine and woke up with what looks and feels ... A: Blisters can be caused by: trauma to the skin, bacteria infections like bullous (blister) staph, ... | |
| pink patch on my right groin | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: Im 32 years old female and my symptom is : I have light pink patch on the right side of my groin and ... A: When skin conditions do not resolve with the typical types of medications, I always do a biopsy to ... | |
| Hands and feet peeling | 5/9/2010 |
| Q: The palm of my hands are peeling,(exfoliating) a bubble forms and then I'm able to pull off the ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Dyshidrotic Eczema. This type of eczema occurs on the ... | |
| Brown spots on lower legs | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old African American female, and I have been plagued for the past year in a half with ... A: Ichthyosiform dermatitis is nothing more that severely dry skin. Eczema would also fall under this ... | |
| Brown spots on lower legs | 5/8/2010 |
| Q: I am a 44 year old African American female, and I have been plagued for the past year in a half with ... A: What did the biopsy show? You have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means ... | |
| Bright red spots | 5/7/2010 |
| Q: Could red spots on the chest, stomach, and now spreading on my sides be caused by stress. They itch ... A: Skin rashes can indeed be caused by stress. The rash on the chest could be a type of acne or it ... | |
| nail color reg | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: Michael S.Fisher,MD, Greetings I am from India,male 42 yrs old.Last more than 12 month before I ... A: You have a nail condition called Melanonychia. Causes can be: acanthosis nigricans, addison's ... | |
| Papillomatosis | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: ... not sure why he referred to this..... What is this.... My MD was not very clear and stated that ... A: The skin condition that may be associated with diabetes is called Acanthosis Nigricans. The rash of ... | |
| Bumps on thigh | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: Is there any way to get rid of small colorless painless bumps that appear on the backs of my upper ... A: Your condition is most consistent with keratosis pilaris. You are on the right track in that you ... | |
| skin - hard spot | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: I have developed a hard lump under the skin on my chin. i believe this was caused by an in-grown ... A: If this "lump" was caused by a hair then you have a hair granuloma. These can resolve in time but ... | |
| philtrum acne | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: i'm 22 in this year, male, having a serious acne problem with cyst on my philtrum area.. it's ... A: This maybe returning acne or this may be a staph infection. If you came to our clinic I would place ... | |
| Melonoma in situ | 4/9/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, My wife who is 26 years old has just been told by her dermatologist that a mole that what ... A: The skin has two layers, the epidermis and the Dermis. There is a separation between the epidermis ... | |
| perioral dermatitis | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I have been suffering from perioral dermatitis since January. Unfortunately, I was impatient and ... A: Perioral dermatitis is a varient of acne. The medication that I like to treat this are Erytab 500mg ... | |
| Freckle Like Spots on Bottom of Foot | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: My 11 year old son noticed (last night) that he has 4 freckle-like, multi-sized brown spots on the ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the spots. The spots could be new moles on the bottom of ... | |
| Sudden rash | 4/7/2010 |
| Q: I did not have a rash earlier today, but tonight, my chin broke out in a weird looking red rash. ... A: This could be perioral dermatitis which is a varient of acne and treated like acne with Erytab 500mg ... | |
| Looks like a small rash | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I don't know if you will be of much help with this (especially since I have no way of sending a ... A: I can give you a differential of that the spot could be but without seeing the spot it is difficult ... | |
| Pimple on wrist. | 4/6/2010 |
| Q: I recently (03-29-2010) had a pimple on my right wrist on the top side. It is unknown what caused ... A: I would not call the lesion a pimple but a small infection of the skin. I would not squeeze the ... | |
| red spot | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: I got this one small red spot on my nose that is not going away. It is not raised and it seems to ... A: You have what is called an angioma. An angioma is nothing more that a superficial blood vessel in ... | |
| skin tone | 4/4/2010 |
| Q: I go to the beach for summer vacation every year and i have a tan. My friends say it will go away in ... A: Lemons are a problem because if you put lemon juice on your skin and go out in the sun it will ... | |
| spots | 4/3/2010 |
| Q: I have small spots all over my chest and back, and are like little bumps and they are so irritating ... A: What is the diagnosis of the spots. The small spots on the chest and back can be many things. The ... | |
| skin tone | 4/2/2010 |
| Q: I go to the beach for summer vacation every year and i have a tan. My friends say it will go away in ... A: Tanning is caused by sun exposure. It is not reasonable to think that your tan will lesson during ... | |
| Mole Biopsy report | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I just had a biopsy report return on two moles I had removed...the Derm told me it was "normal". The ... A: You are correct. The fact that both biopsies showed no significant cytologic atypia means that the ... | |
| Facial Wart | 4/1/2010 |
| Q: I am 38 and live in the UK. For some months now, I have had a tiny growth just under my right eye - ... A: The problem with warts is that they are caused by a virus. If you don't treat warts they can spread ... | |
| Redness on Skin | 3/30/2010 |
| Q: Basically I am wondering about the red / orangish complextion of my skin. It is around my neck, ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. This condition is genetic and is ... | |
| Skin around eyes | 3/29/2010 |
| Q: My 14 year old son has reacently contracted very dry & red skin around his eyes, they are also very ... A: Your son has eyelid dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to something that got on the lid of the ... | |
| Black thumb nail,ingrown thumbnail | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: Since 2000 I've been battling something in my thumbnails. It started out when a black dot appeared ... A: Formula 3 is a topical that you apply to the nails. There is also the oral medication called ... | |
| Painful hard bumps on finger and thumb | 3/28/2010 |
| Q: I have been getting these bumps for about 8 years. They seemed to have like a head on them like a ... A: Possibilities of the bumps on your finger includes Warts. Many warts do not respond to over the ... | |
| Red Cheeks | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: I'm a white male in the mid 20's. I seem to always have red cheeks. It basically looks like I'm ... A: You most likely have what is called rosacea which is genetic. This skin disease can be controlled ... | |
| morpea | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: They said I had scleroderma sixteen years ago. After 4 years of trying to find out why mine was ... A: The following is an overview of Morphea.Morphea Author: Jennifer V Nguyen, MD, Resident Physician, ... | |
| Eczema on Eyelids | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: I have what I think is Eczema on my eyelids going on about 2 months. An Ophthalmologist has called ... A: You most likely have a contact dermatitis. This means you have an allergic reaction to something ... | |
| hi | 3/26/2010 |
| Q: my name is Natasha and I am 14 years old. I have a painless lump somewhere near my anus. Its not ... A: Your bump could be a number of skin conditions. This could be a lipoma which is nothing more than a ... | |
| Dry, red spot on cheek for 2 months? | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 32 and for the past couple months I've had a dry, red spot on my right cheek (about the size of ... A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This could be an actinic keratosis ... | |
| Rash on arm and torso | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: I'm 32 years old and have had this rash for about 2 years. I have been to many dermatologist and no ... A: There are areas of the body called blaschko's lines. Disease that follow these lines are as ... | |
| White spot on my thumb | 3/25/2010 |
| Q: What is this and how is it caused and how to get rid of it? A: This is one of two things. This is most likely a small cyst on your finger. A doctor would lance ... | |
| external ear open wound and apparent fusion? | 3/24/2010 |
| Q: I am a preschool teacher and have a question about an ongoing issue with one of my 4 year old ... A: There are a number of possibilities. The child could have a chronic infection of the skin caused by ... | |
| All-natural deodorant products | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I've been using Speed Stick deodorant for many years and now I noticed that I have some swelling ... A: Speed Stick does not cause cancer later in life! You most likely have become allergic to Speed Stick ... | |
| Folliculitis | 3/23/2010 |
| Q: I had hair restoration done 5 months ago and last month I developed cysts on my scalp. While I was ... A: Folliculitis is an infection of the hair follicle. The infection can be caused by bacteria or ... | |
| MRSA | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: I am 17 a year old female. I had a boil drained on my leg, (wasn't real big) the dr. did a culture ... A: MRSA is a form of Staph that is resistant to many antibiotics. The culture you had came by heavy ... | |
| Nodular Melanoma | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I have been keeping an eye on a tiny, flat dark black mole on my upper thigh for about 2 years. I ... A: Moles normally do not flake. You could have a seborrheic keratosis which is a benign lesion. The ... | |
| Urgent cystic acne | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I am a 26 yr old female. I've always have had small pimples on my face since puberty. However, for ... A: Is your menstrual cycle normal? If not, you may have polycystic ovarian syndrome which is driving ... | |
| seborrrheic keratosis | 3/20/2010 |
| Q: I have three places on my scalp with this I am a 63yr old female I have had these rough dry itchy ... A: You most likely have what are called seborrheic keratosis which are benign. I would have the ... | |
| blemishes on nose | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: recently on an episode of dr. oz something was said about squeezing pimples on the nose and how it ... A: I will tell you of an experience that we heard about in a town north of us. There was a nurse that ... | |
| welts on skin | 3/18/2010 |
| Q: My daughter has come up with red welts all over her. She woke up like this and was given polaramine ... A: Your daughter most likely has what is called Urticaria or Hives. The causes of these skin lesions ... | |
| Skin reaction to Gleevec? | 3/16/2010 |
| Q: I have chronic myelogenous leukemia for which I take Gleevec, 600 mg per day. On my right arm only, ... A: There is no correlation with Gleevec and rosacea per the PDR which is the bible on adverse ... | |
| Pimple on end of palm | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Hello I have this kind of pimple like thing on the end of my palm its been there for roughly 2 ... A: It is very unusual for pimples come on the palm. This could be a form of eczema called dyshidrotic. ... | |
| SUDDEN INFLAMMATORY ACNE | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, Thanks in advance for your response. I am a 34-year-old female and for the past six weeks ... A: causes of inflammatory acne include: diet, stress, oral medications, hormonal abnormalities, severe ... | |
| white spot on penis' under foreskine | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I got white spot of 2mm wide on my penis' under foreskin for last month. kindly help, why this ... A: The white spot on the foreskin could be a yeast infection in which can you would treat with a ... | |
| discoloration between my fingers | 3/14/2010 |
| Q: I was looking on sites trying to figure out what the rusty discoloration between my fingers are. I ... A: Skin discoloration refers to a change in the natural color of the skin. There can be many ... | |
| itchy swelling | 3/13/2010 |
| Q: For about a month or 2 I've been getting itchy bumps mainly on my hips and the crease behind my knee ... A: The skin reaction you have is most likely URTICARIA or HIVES. This is an allergic reaction to ... | |
| laser hair removal | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: What are the risks and side effects of laser hair removal? A: If you have darker skin the laser will not work and you could burn your skin. If your hair is blond ... | |
| old scars (more than a year or two) | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a couple scars that are pretty noticeable from burns on my abdomen and rib cage. they are ... A: Laser treatment of scars is helpful. Retin A Cream also helps scars. If the scars are raised then ... | |
| sticky skin syndrome | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: Doctor, I have a skin condition called "acquired cutaneous adherence syndrome"; sticky skin ... A: I had it all over my body, it gradually got better, it took about 2 years. I don´t know, but I used ... | |
| Red Bumps | 3/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a red bump on the side of my face for someone that has never seen it they think it is blood ... A: Treatment depends on the diagnosis. If it is as red as you say, the lesion my be a superficial ... | |
| Rash | 2/5/2010 |
| Q: I have being having hives for over the past month (Firstly appeared on my entire back). Several ... A: The lines you describe are called dermatographic urticaria. The medical names for hives is called ... | |
| Possible Hives/ Angioedma | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have been under tremedous stress. I also ate anchovies from the supetrmarket. I am a male, 48. ... A: You may want to take two different antihistamines. You could take Claritin during the day and ... | |
| scalp issues | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: I have had a scalp problem for 6 or more years and I am only 22. My scalp itches and burns, is ... A: From your description you most likely have what is called Sebopsoriasis. This means a combination ... | |
| Suggestions on facial cream | 2/4/2010 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, My mom and I want to buy an anti-aging facial cream. There are so many options, we're ... A: The two creams I recommend are Neocutis and Renova. Neocutis is sold in some doctor's offices. ... | |
| Decubitus & Paraplegia | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I am a pharmacist and my father-in-law is a paraplegic (28 years in wheelchair courtesy of a drunk ... A: The issue is not which type of graft to use but that his leg circulation is poor. No matter what ... | |
| sunken scars treatments | 2/3/2010 |
| Q: I have a sunken scar on the side of my cheek. I got this when I was a toddler crawling around on the ... A: There are three main options that will help sunken scars. The first is scar revision. This is ... | |
| mole | 2/2/2010 |
| Q: My 7 year old daughter first developed a tiny nevus on her arm at 2 months old, that gradually grew ... A: Your daughter had what is called a congenital nevus/mole or she was born with the nevus/mole. ... | |
| Scleroderma and Aclasta | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: My mother has Scleroderma and Osteoperosis. She has been advised to have Aclasta. Is this safe to ... A: In this factsheet: How does Aclasta work? What will it do for me? How should I use Aclasta? What ... | |
| trouble controlling skin | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: , I'm a 29 year old female who has had continuous problems with breakouts over the past 5 yrs. As a ... A: If your menstrual cycle is not regular then you would need blood work to make sure this is not the ... | |
| blackheads along with combination skin | 2/1/2010 |
| Q: I really need your help. I have dealt with blackheads for most of my adult life. I have large ... A: There are great topical medications for your skin condition but they are prescription. There is ... | |
| sulfa drugs | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago I developed a bad reaction to hair dye, specifically "Paraphenylenediamine(PPD)" in ... A: There is a difference on how the drug or medication is presented to the body. You can have a ... | |
| Hit in the face | 1/31/2010 |
| Q: I was hit in the face pretty hard and went to the ER and had a scan done which showed nothing was ... A: The ability to heal will depend on the amount of trauma that your face received. If you damaged the ... | |
| Possible Shingles? | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I am asking this question on behalf of my partner. He is a 29 year old male, in generally good ... A: Shingles is usually painful and is the reactivation of the chicken pox virus. If the area of the ... | |
| weird indent marks on legs.... | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: ok so u know how when u sit down on something or u wear tight clothing, it leaves and indentation ... A: You may have a skin condition called dermatographism. Take a pencil eraser and rub it on your leg. ... | |
| black toenail | 1/30/2010 |
| Q: I have a problem with my right big toe nail. Most of it is black. If I look under it, it seems that ... A: If the nail is involved then you most likely have a fungus in the nail. If the skin is also ... | |
| oozing sores on face | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: I have had symptoms similar to the ones discussed ... A: If I were you, I would visit a dermatology department at a medical school. Medical school doctors ... | |
| Eye inflammation | 1/29/2010 |
| Q: Ever since I was little, I have had severe allergies and eczema. I have severe eye allergies. I have ... A: My wife used to have similar symptoms but not as severe. She was found to have a mold allergy and ... | |
| Rash | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend has a rash which she and I both beieve is due to an STD. I have attached the picture. ... A: The black spots you have are moles or nevi. They are pigmented lesions that are normal as long as ... | |
| bald spot in head/bumps in head | 1/28/2010 |
| Q: when i was about 18 i got my first bald spot in my head, well after a month or 2 it went away...well ... A: The circular bald spot on your head is called Alopecia Areata. This scalp condition can be genetic ... | |
| foot itchiness | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: My 9 year old healthy son has a 2 week history of intense itchiness on the balls of both feet. The ... A: Your child most likely has an irritant dermatitis. I would try over the counter Cortaid or ... | |
| hello | 1/27/2010 |
| Q: I use proactiv but lately i've been getting alot around my mouth area like by my lips, and its ... A: There is a product called Florida Foam(Hill Dermaceuticals, Inc 1-888-445-5468) that helps reduce ... | |
| small bumps | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: i have a question. I have been searching online for some time now with no clear results, and am ... A: White bumps on the foreskin can be a number of skin condition. If there is scaring then the white ... | |
| Changing | 1/26/2010 |
| Q: I am a 23 year old male. About 5 months ago, i noticed my beginning to change over a 3 week period. ... A: You could have a mild case of eczema. If this is the case I would try Cerave Cream which is over ... | |
| Rash | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: My girlfriend has a rash which she and I both beieve is due to an STD. I have attached the picture. ... A: This rash does not look like an STD. This rash looks like inflammation around hair follicles called ... | |
| Small red bumps all over my back | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, I have small red bumps all over my back. At first I thought they were just pimples,but ... A: There are special considerations while you are pregnant. You cannot take any oral antibiotics that ... | |
| Blister inside the mouth | 1/25/2010 |
| Q: I came across this question that was posted on 3/10/09 by a person named George. It's funny how we ... A: The blood test tells you if you have been exposed to the virus not if you have the virus. Blisters ... | |
| face pain | 1/24/2010 |
| Q: The right side of my face feels as if it has fiberglass on it. My right eye feels slightly bruised ... A: The issue have is a neurological one. Your nerves are telling your brain that your face feels like ... | |
| Oral Lichen Planus | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I am searching for any treatment that might be helpful in this crontic disease. I am ... A: There is one treatment that could control your disease and that is the biologic Enbrel or Humira. ... | |
| something on my chin with white substance | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: A few years ago, I had a small white filled pocket on the right side of my chin. I have had them ... A: Treatment depends on the diagnosis. If this is a cyst then it would have to be surgically removed. ... | |
| hand lesion | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I dont know what is wrong with my hand and the lesion is been there for three years now...I need ... A: If you have scratched the lesion then you have what is called lichen simplex chronicus. This is a ... | |
| Bump in my nose | 1/21/2010 |
| Q: I have a hard bump on the cartilige part of my left nostril.It hurts and I can't get it to go away!! ... A: You may have a cyst or you may have inflammation of the cartilage. The treatment of this condition ... | |
| Eczema following Non-Specific Viral Rash. | 1/20/2010 |
| Q: Eleven days ago, my five year old son had a virus which caused a non-specific head to toe itchy ... A: I would go to the pharmacy and buy Cerave Cream. This is a very good moisturizer. Cutemol is also ... | |
| Eczema following Non-Specific Viral Rash. | 1/18/2010 |
| Q: Eleven days ago, my five year old son had a virus which caused a non-specific head to toe itchy ... A: The eczema may or may not be related to the viral rash. Your child may have a tendency for eczema ... | |
| Bumps on hand | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: The day after I drank beer I noticed these little bumps all over the palms of both my hands. They ... A: The bumps on your hand are not Porhyria Cutanea Tarda as that conditions usually comes on the backs ... | |
| Rash | 1/17/2010 |
| Q: I get a rash on the head of my penis, right side only, after I have sex or masturbate. It is not ... A: That the rash goes away with hydrocortisone suggests that the rash is an irritant or allergic type ... | |
| Magnoplasm for scarring | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: I've heard some pretty positive things about the benefits of magnoplasm and note that some people ... A: The problem with Magnoplasm is that there are no scientific studies to show that it is effective. ... | |
| hello | 1/16/2010 |
| Q: ..for some reason I keep getting pimples around my mouth...like literally right by my lip...right on ... A: There are indeed oil glands around the lips. I would try a topical acne medication like Ziana or ... | |
| terrible acne | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I actually have a major acne problem, and I really hope you can help. Don't worry, I did go to my ... A: If I saw you in the clinic I would prescribe an oral antibiotic like Minocin or Doxycycline. If you ... | |
| dry feet | 1/15/2010 |
| Q: I have extremely dry skin at the bottom of my feet. I have a bad habit of peeling the dry skin off, ... A: The first thing to do is to visit your local dermatologist. The dry feet may be a fungal infection ... | |
| Dark blod spot on vaginal labia | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, 3 years ago (I had got married that year), 1-2 dark spots (that looked like protruding ... A: What you have are called angiomas which are benign. They are superficial blood vessels in the outer ... | |
| Cracked fingertips | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a healthy 31 year old woman and for several years I have had cracked fingertips, ... A: You have a condition called hand eczema. If you wash allot this can make the problem worse. I ... | |
| Rash on penis | 1/14/2010 |
| Q: I have devoloped a rash on my penis! it is very similar to a rash that i sometimes get after using ... A: The rash could be caused by a number of skin conditions. This could be bleeding under the skin. If ... | |
| scleroderma | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: I have scleroderma and my main concern is the appearance in my face and skin. I find it really hard ... A: Telangiectasias are nothing more than superficial blood vessels on the skin. On the face these ... | |
| Flaky lips | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: There are white(or maybe yellow) spots at the corner of my lips(not mouth) and they are cracked and ... A: The condition on your lips is called Chelitis which is nothing more than inflammation of your lips. ... | |
| discolored lip | 1/13/2010 |
| Q: my bottom lip is discolored from smoking i guess, what can i do to restore color now that i quit ... A: , leaving an unsightly yellow stain. While the only sure fire way to remove those pesky stains for ... | |
| rash | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: i have a reddish purple spot/rash just below my chin and i have absolutely no idea what it could be, ... A: If the rash itches it is most likely a contact dermatitis meaning that something got on the skin ... | |
| birthmark | 1/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a dark brown birthmark on my chest near my breast that is about an inch and a half long, in ... A: Laser removal should not be done. The energy from the laser can cause the cells that have not been ... | |
| eyebrows | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: About a year and a half ago part of my left eyebrow disappeared...some of it grew back but the rest ... A: Options to treat this condition are topical Rogaine for Men and or intralesional injections of ... | |
| Dry, irritated skin under eyes | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: The skin under my eyes have become very dry, red and irritated. I've been putting La Mer heavy ... A: Your diagnosis is correct. This condition is either an irritant or an allergic contact dermatitis. ... | |
| Swolen lips | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have been having reoccurring problem with my lips which started about four months ago. It ... A: The condition of your lips is called chelitis or inflammation of your lips. This can be do to ... | |
| rash | 12/22/2009 |
| Q: i have two problems: the first is i have developed a SMALL TO MEDIUM SIZE CIRCLES THAT ARE PAIL RED ... A: Problem one could be eczema which is nothing more than dry irritated skin. Treatment is with mild ... | |
| skin rash? with spotty scabs | 12/21/2009 |
| Q: Over the past week I have developed what looks to be a skin rash with spotty scabs. I have this on ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called shingles or herpes zoster. This is the reactivation of ... | |
| vaginal irritation&itching | 12/20/2009 |
| Q: "hi,my wife has vaginal itching and irritation problem developed during first pregnancy and now she ... A: Doctors don't know what causes vulvodynia, but contributing factors may include: ■Injury ... | |
| Skin Boil | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old male, and I have recently(the past 4 months) been in Iraq. Approximately two ... A: When you get a boil you need to have the pus cultured to determine what type of bacteria that is in ... | |
| scalp problem | 12/18/2009 |
| Q: I have been having scalp pain almost daily for a few years now. I don't apply heat to my hair, dye ... A: You could have what is called a paresthesia. This is where the nerves say you have pain but you do ... | |
| Cold sores/chapped lips | 12/17/2009 |
| Q: I suffer from cold sores which I have researched. They are usually brought on by the cold weather. ... A: There is indeed a treatment for cold sores. If you take prescription suppressive therapy of Valtrex ... | |
| skincare | 12/16/2009 |
| Q: i have a white mark on my face i was wondering how to fade it down so it blends in A: The treatment depends on what caused the white mark. If you are developing vitilgo, a depigmenting ... | |
| random itching without rash | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: Off and on for almost a year now, I have experienced random episodes of excessive itching without a ... A: You have a condition called parethesias. Your nerves are telling your body you itch. Causes of this ... | |
| Microdermabrasion | 12/15/2009 |
| Q: I had acne during my teen years on my face, chest, and back. I still get a few pimples from time to ... A: You will not be happy with the results of microdermabrasion. It is not that effective for what you ... | |
| Skin care | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 32 year old new mom and have always had great skin. Therefore I have never really paid ... A: The best overall treatment for your facial skin is Retin A. I normally prescribe RENOVA 0.02% and ... | |
| I get red blotches on my arms and neck | 12/14/2009 |
| Q: Whenever I get anxious, nervous, excited or even just hot, I get red blotches on my arms and neck. ... A: From what you describe, you may have a skin condition called URTICARIA. The treatment for this skin ... | |
| bug bites | 12/13/2009 |
| Q: In January of 2009 I was at the beach in mexico on the pacific for about a week. While there I ... A: I would visit you local dermatologist and get a biopsy of your bite. Sand fleas are tropical fleas ... | |
| 4 full courses of roaccutane....and i still have acne!! | 12/12/2009 |
| Q: I was after some advice really.....so i've been on 4 maybe even 5 (i've lost track!) full courses of ... A: The first question is the dose of roaccutane that you took. You should take 1mg/kg and if you take ... | |
| marks and discolortion on butt cheeks | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: wanted to know if you could help me find out why i have discoloration n what looks like acne mark ... A: From your picture it appears that you have butt acne. This is treated with oral antibiotics like ... | |
| rash | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: i have a hickey looking rash on my lower stomach just below my belley botton on my right side i ... A: Without seeing your rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have a condition ... | |
| unknow swelling and itching in the palm | 12/11/2009 |
| Q: Out of the blue. i get very bad swelling and itching in the palm of my hands only it happens anytime ... A: You could have a condition called urticaria. This condition is treated with antihistamines like ... | |
| Skin pigmentation - arms | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 13. She has some skin discoloration problems on her arms. Since she was very ... A: 2)Your daughter is allergic to the adhesive in the Band-Aid. This tends to be a common reaction. ... | |
| itchy and smell | 12/10/2009 |
| Q: ok i have a problem wen im in the shower my skin feels slippery is this dirt on my body or what and ... A: When you skin feels slippery in the shower it could be the type of water you have soft vrs hard. I ... | |
| Eyebrow Loss | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis about 3 months ago. I had itchy eyebrows with tiny flakes ... A: Seborrheic dermatitis does not cause hair loss. Thus, you have another skin condition causing the ... | |
| Irritation/possible allergy to face moisturizer | 12/9/2009 |
| Q: So, about a week ago, I got a free sample of a new face moisturizer. I used it not even thinking of ... A: You have either a contact dermatitis or an irritant reaction. The typical treatment is with a ... | |
| reappearing small itchy bumpt (like mowquiti bite) | 12/8/2009 |
| Q: This bump is pinkish, raises up from time to time and itches. It would appear to be a mosquito bite ... A: The pinkish bump could be a bite reaction, an allergic reaction to something that contacted your ... | |
| rash of unknown origin | 11/19/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 15 months old and currently has white raised small bumps circled by a flat red rash ... A: Without seeing the rash, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. The differential would include a ... | |
| Foreskin Shrinkage | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: , Last December I suddenly started having trouble with complete retraction of foreskin. Now I see ... A: The cause of your condition is unknown. However in Europe this disease has been linked to Borrelia ... | |
| scalp issues | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: My daughter has flakes in her hair near her scalp. I thought it was lice, but taking a closer look I ... A: I would call the condition sebopsoriasis. You can try over the counter T-Gel which is usually very ... | |
| wrinkled fingertips | 11/18/2009 |
| Q: The fingertips on both my hands are wrinkled and slightly red and sensitive. This started on my left ... A: You most likely have what is called hand eczema. Hand eczema is very common this time of year. ... | |
| Skin condition on my hands | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: About a week ago I noticed the skin of my hands were really sensitive. Now, starting a few days ago ... A: You most likely have what is called an irritant or contact dermatitis. The latter is an allergic ... | |
| Herpes | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: Doc, I know you can help relieve me. I have had HSV-1 for years but recently I was in a relationship ... A: 1) You can only contact herpes from the area that has had the sore. However, there is something ... | |
| sebaceous cyst | 11/17/2009 |
| Q: I have been pushing it in and trying to move it from being in the middle of my forehead to the side. ... A: You have one of two skin conditions. You either have an epidermoid cyst or a lipoma. The only way ... | |
| Another question | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: again. I have another question. Four months ago I went to a car racing event and I didn't know I'd ... A: For the darker lesions, you can use a prescription bleaching cream like Tri-Luma. Tri-luma is ... | |
| How to obtain a prescription for accutane? | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have been seeing a dermatologist since i was 13 years old for mild to moderate acne and ... A: See a different dermatologist!!! His excuse for not treating you with accutane is STUPID. I treat ... | |
| A weird looking scalp | 11/16/2009 |
| Q: Doctor. My boyfriend has greasy skin, including the scalp. Because we live in a hot place he ... A: For this scalp condition we would use a cortisone based shampoo. There is a prescription shampoo ... | |
| Small pimple like growths on tip of finger | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I have small pimple like growths on the tip of the finger.Center of the pimple is clear and ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. The treatment for this is topical ... | |
| post menopausal acne | 11/15/2009 |
| Q: I believe I may have a form or menopausal acne. Several small white (not inflamed) bumps ... A: Most acne responds to the medication you are using. You may have what are called milia which is not ... | |
| UNDER EYE | 11/14/2009 |
| Q: Can you please tell me if there is an over the counter medication / cream or something that will ... A: Here are some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles: Allergies Atopic dermatitis ... | |
| 2 parts- acne and strange lump.. | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: I believe that I have mild cystic acne. I'd say that 1 in every 5 pimples I get turns into a cyst ... A: From your description you have cystic acne. Treatment of this is oral prescription medications like ... | |
| Could it be vitiligo? | 11/13/2009 |
| Q: My daughter is 4 years old. She has very light white patches on her left side of her face(cheek, a ... A: Your child most likely has what is called Pityriasis Alba. This is postinflammatory ... | |
| Blisters On Scars? | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I have some scars on my upper arm from some second degree burns I got slightly over a month ago. I ... A: Blisters on the skin can be caused by: medications, infections, viruses, genetic diseases, and ... | |
| lumps on my legs | 11/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm 17, in good heath but overwieght. About 3 months ago I got a lump on my right shin. It looked ... A: Painful bumps on your legs could be a condition called erythema nodosum. This condition is a ... | |
| skin | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: About 9 months ago I noticed a pink discoloration on the tip of my penis. Now I have noticed that ... A: The lesion you describe could be a yeast or fungal infection which would need treatment otherwise ... | |
| Indents On Back | 11/11/2009 |
| Q: Now 2-3 months, I have these horizontal lines on my lower back. There are around 5 lines and vary in ... A: The lines you describe could be a number of skin conditions. These could be stretch marks called ... | |
| Kerion from Tinea Capitis | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: My daughter Gracie, 4, had a Kerion following Tinea Capitis at the end of July - misdiagnosed for 4 ... A: The two medications that we use most with children for tinea is oral Lamisil or oral Grieseofulvin. ... | |
| white pigment | 11/10/2009 |
| Q: I just recovered from a severe skin rash on my arm. It started as impetigo and after that went away ... A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hypigmentation. This means the inflammation ... | |
| Fungal infection | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ... A: Fungal infections come from animals, other humans, and the soil. By touching the infected skin or ... | |
| Itching and swelling of old scars | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: I have two keloid scars on my forearms from over a year ago, and they have started itching and ... A: The problems you describe may not be related. Keloid scars do not cause swollen lymph nodes unless ... | |
| dermatology | 11/8/2009 |
| Q: My uncle has white spots through out his body. He has consulted many doctors , but there was no use. ... A: The first thing to do is go get a diagnosis. Are the spots Vitiligo which is a depigmenting ... | |
| Loss of pigment on face | 11/7/2009 |
| Q: I`m 21 year old African American Female. It wasn`t until my Mom pointed out the fact that my skin ... A: You may have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. This condition is caused by irritation of the ... | |
| Keratosis pilaris? | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: I am experiencing red ‘spot like’ bumps on my legs and buttocks. I have had these as long as I can ... A: These lesions you describe could be keratosis pilaris which is a genetic disease and is treated with ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis | 11/6/2009 |
| Q: Is there an over-the-counter product that I could buy to get rid of seborrheic dermatitis on my ... A: You can try Cortaid or Cortisone 10. However, these topicals should not be used every day because ... | |
| Itchy Rash | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have had this itchy rash on the sole of my foot for quite a while. I have tried all kinds of ... A: You most likely have what is called Dyshidrotic Eczema. Treatment is with super potent cortisone ... | |
| boils in sweat glands | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: I have experienced boils (filled with blood/pus)in the armpits and in the groin area. I have also ... A: You have a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suprative which is genetic. Treatment is with oral ... | |
| dots on skin | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: My son has brown dots that at one point we where able to get white puss out like popping a pimple. ... A: If your son has a "fungus" it could be tinea versicolor which is yeast like organism. There is ... | |
| Dry Skin | 11/4/2009 |
| Q: I have had a problem with dry skin for the past year. It is mostly around my right eye and my lips. ... A: You could have an allergic reaction to something topical coming in contact with your right eye. I ... | |
| skin rash | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ... A: You most likely have Papular Urticaia. This can be due to a bite reaction like fleas or mosquitos. ... | |
| Skin Lesions Mosquito like (with pictures) | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ... A: When you get lesions that are difficult to diagnosis, the best thing to do is to get a biopsy of one ... | |
| Skin lesion mosquito like | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ... A: The lesions could be a number of different skin conditions. They could be papular urticaria which ... | |
| Brown bump on face | 11/1/2009 |
| Q: I have had this brown bump on the left side of my chin for quite a while, now. I began to scratch ... A: The "brown bump" could be a number of skin conditions. This could be a mole or nevus. This could ... | |
| Skin Problems | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 23 yr old male. I've been having weird symptoms lately. I noticed that my skin is not the ... A: From your description, you most likely have what is called Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis can ... | |
| Redness of the face | 10/31/2009 |
| Q: Whenever my boyfriend drinks things such as captian morgans, or any beer containing any sort of ... A: Your boyfriend has developed an allergy to some component in the beer. I recommend that he go to an ... | |
| what could that be? | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: i don't have any bacterial diseases or anything but i just want to know what could cause my ‘vulval ... A: If you have had this condition throughout your life, the increased pigment is genetic. If you have ... | |
| Acne | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: I currently use Differin in the morning and Duac 5% peroxide in the evening for my treatment for ... A: If the topicals you are using are not that effective, you should add an oral antibiotic like Solodyn ... | |
| ayuda | 10/30/2009 |
| Q: yesterday a lesbian prostitute gave me an extraordinary and long lasting blow-job for more than 15 ... A: You assumption is not correct. If the prostitute has oral herpes, you can contract this disease. ... | |
| Erythema Annulare | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, I am a 63 year old female, and have had Erythema Annulare for over 15 years on my ... A: Erythema annulare centrifugum has an incidence of 1/100,000 and may be associated with certain ... | |
| Sunburn | 10/28/2009 |
| Q: When I was 7 I was severely sunburned on my stomach (I am currently 15), a couple days later a spot ... A: Since 8 years has passed, I doubt that the white area of the skin can resolve. The skin could have ... | |
| Question | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: Can you help me please? I have dermatitis in my hair and skin. I went to a dermatologist he only ... A: Dermatitis in your hair is called seborrheic dermatitis and is treated with over the counter T-gel ... | |
| White Spot on my thumb | 10/27/2009 |
| Q: I reckon it's probably nothing but I'm asking just in case and because I've had it for about a ... A: The white spot could be a cyst under the skin or it could be the beginning of a wart. The area of ... | |
| weird, new skin conditions | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: I have 2 skin issues. One is I have these small, almost clear bumps on my legs. It started out as ... A: If the lesion above your lip does not heal then it needs a biopsy to make sure it is not a skin ... | |
| Solodyn | 10/25/2009 |
| Q: I've noticed in other questions you've talked about Solodyn to help with acne. First of all I wanted ... A: When I place patients on Solodyn, I have them come back to the office in 6-8 weeks. If the acne is ... | |
| skin lightening | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I have dark indian skin and was wondering what options I have to lighten my skin as much as ... A: The typical topical agents used to lighten the skin are bleaching agents. The active ingredient in ... | |
| Penis Moles | 10/24/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE MOLES ON MY PENIS FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, BUT RECENTLY SOME OF THEM HAVE GROWN IN SIZE ... A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the first thing to ... | |
| accutane | 10/23/2009 |
| Q: I took Accutane for 6 months 2 years ago. My acne was very mild but my dermatologist put me on 40mg ... A: I need your weight to determine the dosage. You are supposed to take 1mg per kilogram per day. ... | |
| scabies | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with scabies about 3 years ago. At the time it went untreated because I did not have ... A: The dark spots usually resolve in time which is 4-12 months. However some patient like my wife took ... | |
| Cellulitis | 10/22/2009 |
| Q: I developed a case of cellulitis post surgery on my knee. I was prescribed a round of IV drugs and ... A: No what you describe is not normal. You may have an infection in the surgical site. You need to go ... | |
| marks , pores and blackheads | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: i am very fed up because my skin has become very very bad at such an early age i have red spots left ... A: There are many good medications to help your acne. The first thing to do is to visit you local ... | |
| White skin spots | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Over the summer my daughter developed dime sized white spots all over her arms and legs. It's as if ... A: This is one of two skin conditions. This could be tinea versicolor which is a superficial yeast ... | |
| rash on face | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: Dr. i have had a rash on my right side chin for about a month. i tried various home remedies but ... A: The rash could be a number of skin conditions. This could be an allergic reaction to something that ... | |
| skin | 10/19/2009 |
| Q: my friend has been taking foot cleanser treatments. He will take them one about every 3 or 4 hours. ... A: You are correct. Foot cleanser treatments are more psychosomatic than factual. If he thinks it is ... | |
| stretch marks on dark skin | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: does laser surgery work well on dark skin? how can i prevent stretch marks? when i was younger i ... A: Stretch marks or stria are very common. I also have stretch marks. Stretch marks have nothing to ... | |
| Flaky face, red bumps, irritated red spots over upper lip, bumps on shoulders back and chest. | 10/18/2009 |
| Q: I'm curious as to what the cause of these following symptoms may be. I CONSTANTLY struggle with ... A: The flaky face is most likely Seborrheic Dermatitis and is usually treated with a prescription ... | |
| Red Itchy Bumps on face | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: On my face usually on either cheek. They come in bunches and they itch alot and hurt. I have gone ... A: From your picture you have what is called perioral dermatitis. This skin condition is a form of ... | |
| Mole that blister | 10/16/2009 |
| Q: I have a mole or it could be a skin tag on my neck that recently turned into a blister. It stay that ... A: Your mole or skin tag most likely got irritated or traumatized. In such a case, we would remove the ... | |
| Red circular whelp on buttocks | 9/25/2009 |
| Q: All of a sudden I discovered a 1.5" circular red whelp on my buttocks. It does not itch and I have ... A: You should see a dermatologist. This could be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction on ... | |
| Swollen lymph node, mysterious rashes | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: So... about 4 weeks ago, I have my upper shoulder in pain. The pain travels from right shoulder, to ... A: Does the rash have blisters? If so, you could have Shingles. You could have had an adverse ... | |
| Large pores | 9/24/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I am a 42-year-old female with dry/dehydrated skin and am not on any medications. For ... A: Large pores are mainly genetic. There are a number of treatments you could try. There is laser ... | |
| Pimples on palms of my hands | 9/21/2009 |
| Q: What could they be? A: This condition could be dyshidrotic eczema which you get tiny blisters on the hands or sides of the ... | |
| non-itchy rash on abdomen | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: This rash (see image) appeared 2 weeks ago (it's not quite as dark red as it appears in the photo). ... A: The rash you should could be many different conditions. Without seeing the rash up close it is ... | |
| Very dark toenail | 9/20/2009 |
| Q: My left big toenail has turned a very dark plum-black color... I have no knowledge of injuring it in ... A: The dark color under the nail could be blood, could be an infection, or could be a melanoma. ... | |
| Possible skin cancer or precancerous spot | 9/19/2009 |
| Q: I have a whitish, pinkish dry spot on my forehead since June 2009. The patch of dry skin started ... A: Normally skin cancer does not grow that fast. It is usually slow growing. So my fist diagnosis ... | |
| new to dis. | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: My legs on my right thigh is lighter then the rest of my body. Now it has speaded to the back of ... A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. But this could be an allergic ... | |
| Hives | 9/18/2009 |
| Q: Four days ago I had a tuna sanwich for lunch. I immediatley got hives covering my torso then later ... A: Causes of hives includes food, medications, low grade infections, thyroid disease, severe stress and ... | |
| persistent insect bites | 9/17/2009 |
| Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ... A: If I have a patient that has rashes and the medications do not help resolve the condition, the next ... | |
| Hair loss | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: I have thinning hair on the top/back of my head. I know it's too late to be asking since I've ... A: You have what is called male pattern hair loss. Treatment is with topical rogaine or the oral ... | |
| Procedure question | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: My physician suggested that I go to a Dermatologist to have a procedure called "mapped" as I have ... A: Mapping is where pictures of your skin are taken to map the moles. Not every dermatologist does ... | |
| Acne | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: how is acne treated normally? Antibiotics or ointment? Does the same treatment apply for psoriasis ... A: Acne is treated with topical medications like Epiduo or Benzaclin or Retin A Micro or Ziana and oral ... | |
| Recurrent sebaceous cysts | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: For two years I have had "bumps" occur all over on my upper trunk. They are red, and very tender. ... A: There is one medication that may contol these types of cysts. The medication is Accutane and is ... | |
| persistent insect bites | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ... A: Bites should resolve over 2-4 weeks but if you keep scratching they can turn in what is called a ... | |
| papule or maybe Keratoacanthoma | 9/15/2009 |
| Q: I have this small bump on my hand, its on the back of my hand not in my palm, it is round and solid, ... A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This could be a low grade skin ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis? | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I wanted to ask your take on a few concerns i have. I've had a recurring redness, ... A: 1.Ketoconazole is not a steroid but an anti-yeast/fungal medication. 2.There is no cure for ... | |
| Bumps | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: There are tiny bumps on my skin that come in clusters or a line of tiny bump,whenever I scratch it ... A: When you scratch your skin and it gets red that condition is called DERMATOGRAPHISM. The cause of ... | |
| Peyronie's Disease | 8/13/2009 |
| Q: I was recently diagnosed with Peyronie's disease. I am in my early 20's and can no longer have ... A: Peyronie's disease is not treated by a dermatologist but by a urologist. During my residency this ... | |
| Facial bumps | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 72 years old and too old for pimples. I have always had clear skin, but over the past year have ... A: The first thing to do is to visit your local dermatologist to get a diagnosis. This could be acne ... | |
| shingles | 8/12/2009 |
| Q: i have them and i have this headache from hell my hips keep locking up and i feel like my breast ... A: Shingles is treated with Valtrex 1gram three times a day for 7 days. Pain medications can also be ... | |
| ambi fade cream caused discoloration | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: I started using ambi fade cream which only had 3 ingredients. I figured it would be safe. It said i ... A: The medication you are using is a bleaching cream and should only be used on dark spots and not to ... | |
| Cyst | 8/11/2009 |
| Q: and doctors around here are all different and never have an answer. For the past 3 years I have ... A: You could have a skin condition called Hidradenitis which is a skin condition that is genetic and ... | |
| skin and veins | 8/10/2009 |
| Q: About 4 months ago I developed these tiny black spots on the top of my hands and on only my left ... A: Tiny black spots on the skin can be blood vessels in the skin. The only condition that I know of ... | |
| Black Heads | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have SO much trouble with black heads pretty much all over my face. I wear make only once a week ... A: Black heads are treated with prescription medications like Retin A Micro, or Epiduo, or Ziana, or ... | |
| Rash | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: I have had a rash on the back of my head that has come and gone for the past year or so but now I ... A: The rash in your groin is called an intertrigo and caused by too much moisture. The treatment is ... | |
| LIP SCAR | 8/8/2009 |
| Q: I HAVE BEEN HAVING CONSTANT CHAPPED LIPS NO MATTER HOW MUCH WATER I DRINK OR LIP OINTMENT ... A: The first thing you have to do is to stop peeling the skin from your lip. Peeling the skin can ... | |
| Skin is red and puffy under eyes | 8/7/2009 |
| Q: What is causing the puffy redness under my eyes that usually occurs after I have been sweating? I ... A: The dry skin on the upper eyelid is usually an irritant or contact dermatitis. This is usually ... | |
| White Spots | 8/4/2009 |
| Q: I recently spent three days fishing at the beach and have got tanner, though I have dark skin ... A: You may have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. This skin condition is caused by yeast like ... | |
| butt rash on my teenager | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: how do you know what type of ointment or powder or does he need a prescription medication...it has ... A: There are a number of skin conditions that can cause this. There is what we call "Butt acne" which ... | |
| laser hair removal | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: how does it affect tattoos? i have a large one on my right calf and really hairy legs. i'd sacrifice ... A: The hair laser treats brown and black hair but not grey or blond. If the tattoo has dark pigment the ... | |
| help | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ... A: Continued flakiness of your skin on the penis is not normal. You should find the cause of this skin ... | |
| I have horrible scars.. treatment options? | 7/30/2009 |
| Q: I used to be a cutter and I have some really thick, protruding, red scars all over my arms. It is ... A: If you are talking about keloid scars there is a treatment. Keloids can be lessoned by ... | |
| help | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ... A: You have a skin condition called balanitis. Treatment is with emollients like Cerave cream which is ... | |
| Rash | 7/29/2009 |
| Q: I've had this recurring rash for the past 4 years - it always appears in winter, on my abdomen ... A: With difficult rashes, the first thing to do is to get a skin biopsy of the rash to try and ... | |
| Red Skin Foot | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Two weeks ago I got a red skin in my foot. In the beggining it was like dry skin and looked more ... A: From your picture the skin condition appears to be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic ... | |
| Bumps on Leg | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: Every summer I get these red bumps on my lower legs. They are located on the inside of my calf. ... A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is an inflammation or mild infection of the ... | |
| Please Help me. | 7/28/2009 |
| Q: I have just noticed that on my left small toe is a light brownish spot. It feels just like my skin ... A: You have a mole on the side of your toe. If the pigment is asymmetrical meaning not even, if the ... | |
| Small white bumps | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: My 1 1/2 year old son has small white bumps all over his body. About a month ago we had a big ... A: A rash is a change in the color or texture of the skin. A skin rash can be flat, bumpy, scaly, red, ... | |
| Brown skin spots | 7/27/2009 |
| Q: For about three years now I have had brown spots on several parts of my skin. They started out on my ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. Treament is with topical medications ... | |
| new mole | 5/29/2009 |
| Q: I am a 27 year old blonde hair blue eyed male. I just noticed a brand new mole on my upper right ... A: You should be concerned if the mole has asymmetry in regards to the pigmentation, if the mole has an ... | |
| Scalp Question | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: I noticed (about 1-2 days ago) an area on my part (toward the back that is pink/pale red in ... A: Dandruff can be treated but not cured. You can try over the counter T-gel or T-sal and see if they ... | |
| moderate acne | 5/28/2009 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I have had moderate acne for at least a century. I'm eighteen years old and get black ... A: I would not try minocycline again because your body has developed an immunity to the medication. ... | |
| Bump on tongue | 5/27/2009 |
| Q: Pls help, i dated a girl sometime ago and intimate relationship and couple of months later developed ... A: The small bumps or nodules of tissue on your tongue are called papillae. Your taste buds are ... | |
| eczema | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: my daughter is 20 month old , we have been battling eczema since she was 3 month old , just recently ... A: The skin condition your daughter has is called Atopic Dermatitis which is a form of eczema. The ... | |
| Pityriasis Rosea? Unsure... | 5/12/2009 |
| Q: I've attached a photo of the rash that has started to spread over my legs and torso and lower back. ... A: The rash on your legs could be a herald patch. However, PR follows the lines of tension and forms a ... | |
| Cuts and scraps that will not heal | 5/7/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I will soon hit 50 yo. For the last several years cuts, scraps or insect bites take ... A: You most likely have eczema which is nothing more that dry irritated skin. The treatment for this ... | |
| Red Scrotum | 5/6/2009 |
| Q: I have had a red, itchy scrotum for over a year now since having a one night stand. The red area has ... A: The pimples at the base of the head is most likely folliculitis which is a bacterial inflammation of ... | |
| white spots | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: i have patches of white spots on my neck and body, now i am getting them on top of my eye lids. what ... A: The treatment depends on the cause. Tinea Versicolor which is a yeast like organism can cause white ... | |
| Acne | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and have suddenly broken out with acne within the past few months. It's all over ... A: Going off of birth control pills can cause acne. I have seen this happen many times. In order to ... | |
| red welts on neck | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: 3 weeks ago, i noticed large(dime sized) slightly red, itchy bumps on my neck. they begin at the ... A: Without seeing the bumps it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be an insect bite ... | |
| Toe fungus | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: Fisher: What's the latest on big toe's nail fungus treatment? Are there any effective topical ... A: The oral drugs include Lamisil, Diflucan and Sporonox and you have to have blood work to make sure ... | |
| tattooing over birthmarks | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: is it ok to tattoo over a flat 1and a 1/2 inch black flat bithmark on my thigh? A: Under no circumstances would I ever suggest that you place a tattoo over a birth mark. The tattoo ... | |
| Skin Condition - Post Scarlet Fever/Allergies/ Not sure myself... | 5/2/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I would firstly like to thank you for donating your time to websites like these to help ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris which is genetic. This means that ... | |
| Bad sunburn | 5/1/2009 |
| Q: I recently acquired a bad sun burn on my face. I had red skin, then blisters on my cheeks, then ... A: There are a number of prescription medications that are good for burns. One is silvadene cream but ... | |
| Tazorac and Retinols in general | 4/16/2009 |
| Q: I am currently using Tazorac 0.5% Gel in the PM and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% in the AM....and taking ... A: If I were your doctor I would talk to you about accutane. 80% of patients who take accutane never ... | |
| rash on penis | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: i developed this non-itchy, non-painful rash on the head of my penis after swimming off the gulf ... A: You most likely have what is called Swimmers Itch. Swimmer's itch, also called cercarial ... | |
| cysts on head | 4/14/2009 |
| Q: My 23 year old daughter has several cysts on her head that are growing. A couple are quite large ... A: Cysts are sac like structures in the scalp. If you do not remove the entire sac the cysts will grow ... | |
| Cyst? | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a very large bump behind my left ear it has been growing larger over the past year and a ... A: You most likely have what is called an epidermoid cyst. Cytsts have a sac wall and unless this sac ... | |
| Skin Discoloration | 4/13/2009 |
| Q: A couple of years ago I first noticed a quarter-size skin discoloration in the crease of where my ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin discoloration. This could be a skin condition ... | |
| red spots on fingers | 4/12/2009 |
| Q: So I have gotten small red spots on my hands and fingers all my life and am just curious what they ... A: Most red spots on the skin are angiomas and once they occur they never fade. If the lesions come ... | |
| Skin | 4/11/2009 |
| Q: On the glans of the penis, the skin is becoming black. What is it and what do I do? A: The most likely answer is that you have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation for some form of ... | |
| Dry skin, inflammation, under both eyes | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: In December, I had a red spot under my eye, closer to the upper cheek. My doctor prescribed ... A: You most likely have what is called a contact dermatitits. This is an allergic reaction to some ... | |
| Moles on Penis | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ... A: If the bumps are on the ridge of the glans penis they are called pearly penile papules which are ... | |
| nose job, skin problems | 4/9/2009 |
| Q: my skin used to be extremely oily, prone to acne, etc. I was then put on accutane, and my skin ... A: To clean your face I would use Cetaphil or Dove which are very mild and less irritating to your ... | |
| Itchy skin rash on lower legs | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am going to make a trip to my dermatologist soon, and I am not sure if much can be done as ... A: The most likely cause of the rash on your legs is eczema. Treatment is with moisturizers like ... | |
| Moles on Penis | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ... A: If I were you, I would visit your local dermatologist and get a diagnosis. The lesion could be ... | |
| ringworm scar | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: My 3 year old daughter has a raised scar/growth on the top of her left foot and up her left shin. It ... A: Your daughter most likely has what is called a keloid. A keloid is a scar. Treatment includes ... | |
| Dry Skin and Sores on Hands | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: Within in the past week-and-a-half, the skin on my wife's hands has been very dry, to the point that ... A: Your wife most likely has what is called HAND ECZEMA. If she has her hands in water often that ... | |
| really bad itching | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have had this rash, it started on my feet. On the tops of my feel, and then it appeared on one ... A: If you have had a rash that has not gone away in 4 years, you need to have one of the skin lesions ... | |
| spot that won't tan | 4/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a circle about the shape of a dime in the middle of one of my cheeks that will not tan. I ... A: Without seeing the light spot on your cheeks it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there ... | |
| Mini rashes-probly from post workout | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I work out atleast 5-6days a weeks and sweat tremendously I make sure I shower almost immediately ... A: You most likely have developed dry skin from working out and showering. You could try over the ... | |
| Facial rashes - eczema | 3/30/2009 |
| Q: I actually went to the doctor and he said I have eczema. I also have a light asthma but since I ... A: If the desonide does not work in 7-10 days, you would have to try a different topical. Desonide is a ... | |
| hand bumps | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: i have 25 very small bumps on my left hand and 3 on my right hand. i am not sure if those are the ... A: You most likely have what is called dyshidrosis. This condition is made worse with stress and is ... | |
| FOREARM RASH | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: FOR THE LAST 4M IVE HAD A NONITCHY RASH COME AND GO ON MY RIGHT AND LEFT FORARMS IT NAT BUMPY JUST ... A: This kind of rash could be a number of different things. This could be an irritant dermatitis, this ... | |
| black skin on and around penis | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: i m 33 year old, single, 4m india. since 4/5 years my penis, scrotum and his surrounding area ... A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that irritation ... | |
| Red marks and wrinkles under eyes | 3/27/2009 |
| Q: Dr Fisher, I'm 19 and I'm currently away from my hometown right so I cannot see a dermatologist. I ... A: You are having an irritant or allergic reaction to the topical serum you are applying on your face. ... | |
| unusual spots for a year | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: My grand daughter broke out in spots on her temple and side of her face last March, 2008 (age 10 ... A: It is difficult to make a diagnosis without seeing the skin, but from what I see this could be ... | |
| Facial rashes | 3/25/2009 |
| Q: I've never had any problems with acne or anything like that before. All my life my facial skin has ... A: From what you describe, it appears that you have an acneiform rash. Causes of acne include ... | |
| cuts on the skin and bacteria with food. | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: Just wondering: Is the covering of cuts and abrasions when working with food more for protecting ... A: It is both. With open wounds there is a greater chance for infection because the barrier function ... | |
| Resistant Scabies | 3/24/2009 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with scabies, taken the permethrin 5 percent and the invermectin twice and ... A: With all of the treatment you have had the scabies organism should be dead. However, it does take ... | |
| Microablation | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: I have oily skin with large pores and leftover scars from acne (I used to pick at my pimples) and ... A: The best treatment to remove scars is laser resurfacing. I would recommend the Fractionated C02 ... | |
| blisters | 3/23/2009 |
| Q: my husband came home from iraq and now gets small blisters on his fingers which never break open ... A: Your husband most likely has what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin disorder just ... | |
| warafin versus coumadin side affects | 3/22/2009 |
| Q: I have recently started taking coumadin for a P.E. When in hospital I receive coumadin, then when ... A: I see many more side effects with generic medication that with the branded product. I will give you ... | |
| help worried about brown spot that appeared on skin | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I have a light brown spot that appeared on my skin about 6 months ago, it started out very small and ... A: With any pigmented lesion that has changed over time, you need to visit your local dermatologist. ... | |
| rash on lids, nails white, whole body aches all the time | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: My eyes are red, scaly, itchy, swollen. My nails starting looking white and my body hurts badly. ... A: If you have trouble getting up from the sitting position then you may have a condition called ... | |
| Skin Condition on 11 Year Old Filipino Boy | 3/21/2009 |
| Q: I am a part-time missionary to the Philippines, and have "adopted" multiple poor families there. ... A: The rash is on a sunsensitive part of the skin. There are many types of sunsensitivity diseases: ... | |
| Allergic to boyfriend's semen/saliva? | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have an acute reaction to unprotected sex with my boyfriend. This what I have assumed is an ... A: What you describe does exist. People can be allergic to other people. The saliva can be a cause or ... | |
| brown spots on Skin | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I have brown spots on my skin, on the inside of my right arm, opposite the elbow. And 2 patches, one ... A: From your picture, you have bleed under the skin. Do you take blood thinners ie aspirin etc. Have ... | |
| Lichen Striatus became itchy with sunburn | 3/18/2009 |
| Q: My very fair-skinned daughter was diagnosed with Lichen Striatus going up the length of her arm. As ... A: Lichen striatus usually resolves spontaneously within 3-12 months, but occasionally lasts longer, ... | |
| nose | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: i have what I thought was a sebaceous hypreplasia on the side of my nose. One pa dermatologist ... A: A fibrous papule can be cauterized or shaved. It will take about 7-10 days to heal depending on ... | |
| Fibrous papule of the nose | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I have a fibrous papule on the front of my nose. YOu indicate it will be shaven. What is this ... A: For a fibrous papule on the nose we first inject the site so you can not feel the procedure. We ... | |
| wart like structure on scalp | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: my husband has developed a wart like structure on his scalp. initially it was a minute bump which he ... A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most likely growth on ... | |
| Bruised-looking Knuckles on Hands | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: About 6 months ago the skin between each knuckle on my left hand started to get thick and dry (like ... A: You most likely have what are called Knuckle Pads. These are nothing more that very thick skin over ... | |
| Microdermabrasion for fine lines | 3/14/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 48 years young female. I've just started to notice very slight wrinkles under my ... A: Microdermabrasion is a waste of your time and money. The best treatment is laser resurfacing. You ... | |
| Insight my palms | 3/13/2009 |
| Q: I am so curious about insight my hands. Red color insight my palms. I will add one or two ... A: You most likely what is called hand eczema. You need to wash with Cerave Cleanser and apply Cerave ... | |
| Vesicles inside lips, rash under lower lip | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: March 10th 2009 Hello. My name is George. I have, for about 8 months now, been experiencing ... A: Your have taken oral antibiotics with no resolution which suggests that it is not a bacteria. You ... | |
| permanent acne | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: I have acne since 23 (now almost 28)that do not respond to any medications. I have been to 4 ... A: Have you been on BRAND ACCUTANE for 5 months? Have you been on Bactrim? I have never seen anyone ... | |
| Sebaceous Cysts | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: My husband has had multiple sebaceous cysts removed. He has two on his back that were removed, but ... A: Your husband has what are called epidermoid cysts. The whole in the back means that the cyst is ... | |
| Hair loss/ itchey scalp | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I noticed my hair falling out about 3 months ago , it was falling out in handfuls when ever I ... A: You could have what is called a telogen effluvium. That is where the hair goes into a shedding ... | |
| painful acne/blemish | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: I have noticed I've been getting these hard, painful bumps on my face. I've been researching quite a ... A: You have what is called cystic acne. The only treatment for this type of skin condition is oral ... | |
| Red flaky spots on penis | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: could you help please. For about two years now I will get small red spots on my penis head that turn ... A: Your skin condition is called balanitis. There can be many causes of this. Is there a family ... | |
| sunburn | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: My 15 yr. old son has fair complexion. He was helping at a car wash yesterday { Sat. } for 6 hrs. It ... A: The yellow is most likely due to a secondary infection from the sun burn. Another possibility is ... | |
| scab on penis & around rectum | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: i have 3 little scabs on my penis which will not go away. they do not secrete anything, they just ... A: The first thing you should do is to stop masturbating because the continued trauma is causing skin ... | |
| enquiry about IPL,Microderm abrasion,electrolysis and... | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: Fisher As an interested Colleague I would like to know a lot about IPL,Microderm abrasion and ... A: Electrolysis is for removing hair. One uses a needle placed in the skin and a small current. The ... | |
| scar? | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: i think i may have already talked to you regarding this issue, but it's getting worse. i had an ... A: If you have an acne type reaction on your forehead topical cortisone will not help this condition. ... | |
| bug bites or hives | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: How can I tell if it is a bug bite or hives. 4 days ago i woke up with red bumps ranging from pea ... A: But you can get ongoing lesions which would then resolve within 24 hours. The treatment of hives is ... | |
| skin rash maybe? | 3/3/2009 |
| Q: My boyfriend discovered these small purple spots on my face this morning at about 9am. It is now ... A: The spots on your chin could be a number of things. This could be a follicular rash meaning that ... | |
| Brownish spots that appear on body overnight | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have a rather unique situation. I have these spots that appear randomly on my arms overnight. They ... A: I do not know of any type of skin lesions that come up and then can be washed off. When pigmented ... | |
| help! | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: Since I was about 12 (I'm 16 now# I've had pretty severe acne. However, as I got older, it kept ... A: With your type of acne, you should be placed on Accutane. There are three generic accutanes but I ... | |
| Nummular Dermatitis | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: I have been looking at images of eczema online and what causes the different types, I'm pretty sure ... A: The best treatment for eczema is Cerave Cleanser and Cerave Cream which are over the counter. ... | |
| 2 yr. old child - rash on feet, hands, knees | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: My two year old son has bumps that have appeared on his palms, tops of feet, knees, and bottom. ... A: The bumps on the feet and hands can be a condition called dyshidrosis which is hereditary and ... | |
| R. leg soft tissue infection/ deterioration ? | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 30 year old female. Weight 226. Roughly a year ago a cat clawed my thighs. Later that week, I ... A: You could have a skin condition called Lipodystrophy.Lipodystrophy is a medical condition ... | |
| Hematoma, growth, or cyst? | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I have had this growth on the back of my shoulder near the base of my neck for the past 20 years. It ... A: The skin lesion could be a number of things: This could be a skin cancer like a Basal Cell ... | |
| rash | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: My 2 year old daughter had a cut on her side. We put a Band-Aid and Neosporin on it. Two days later ... A: Your daughter most likely had an allergic reaction to the Neosporin. The treatment is with topical ... | |
| skin allergy | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: I have serious skin allergies that were diagnosed this summer through a patch test. My doctor ... A: There are no products that I know of that contain sunscreen and retinol. I recommend that you visit ... | |
| scabies | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: My 87 year old father has had scabies for 16 weeks. He has had 3 courses of permethrin and two of ... A: I have never heard of a patient given ivermectin and permethrin that still has scabies. In my ... | |
| boney prominence on forehead | 1/29/2009 |
| Q: There was a question you answered earlier on a similar subject. Mine appears and feels solid and ... A: What you have is a bony prominence. This is usually caused by excessive bone growth due to some ... | |
| Irritation around lip line | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: For several years now, I have had off and on irritation occurring right at the start of the skin ... A: If the skin lesions come up on the same place over and over again, I would still consider herpes. ... | |
| seborrheic dermatitis temporary? | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: Fisher, I went to my doctor a week ago and I was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis. Over the ... A: 1) I would stop after one week like your doctor suggested. If the condition comes back you will ... | |
| right foot skin problem | 1/27/2009 |
| Q: My husband had a liiver transplant when he was 2. He has been on Rifampin for the last few years ... A: From what you describe this appears to be a nerve problem. There is a topical cream called Zonalen ... | |
| sores | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: i have lots of skin sores all over my body that itch and some times burn they seem to come and go ... A: In difficult patients, we would recommend that you get a skin biopsy of one of the lesions to ... | |
| dermatitus or excema | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I have rash from neck to feet. Gone for first biopsy and they said Auto immune. They did two ... A: The lesions on your body have been excoriated meaning scratched. I would recommend that you try ... | |
| daily skin care routine advice for a 50 year old male | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Currently, I use Dove moisturizer bar to cleanse my skin. This I found to be gentle on my skin. I ... A: I would recommend a generic retinoid as they are cheaper than the brand. Retinoids help reduce skin ... | |
| Reaction | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: I have recently undergone a major knee surgery. Due to the size of the incision, I was using ... A: You have had an allergic reaction to Benzoin Tincture. You can visit your local dermatologist and ... | |
| Cutaneous candidiasis? | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Is it candida? History: Not sexually active. day 1. solitary half-inch itchy plaque near left groin ... A: Your rash does look follicular but not a typical type of yeast infection(candida) There is a ... | |
| Itchy skin bumps and patterns on throat | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: I am a 25 year old Caucasian female. Over the course of the past year I have randomly gotten ... A: If your rash feels smooth then the reaction is coming from the inside of your body--medications, ... | |
| facial bumps | 1/24/2009 |
| Q: Fisher. I have had some bumps on my face for some time now. They do not look like moles or warts and ... A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common growth on ... | |
| skin problems | 1/23/2009 |
| Q: I have these fine bumps on my thigh that has been there for years. I do not shave my thigh because ... A: You most likley have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and ... | |
| exema | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have serious issues with eczema. I know that my mother also has this problem but does not have ... A: The most important thing to do is to moisturize with a thick cream 6-10 times per day. I recommend ... | |
| Uneven Skin Tones | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I have uneven skin tone. My face is darker than my other parts of the body due to the sun exposure ... A: Lemon will make your condition worse. Lemon makes you more sun sensitive and your skin can darken ... | |
| side effects of atopic dermatitus medicines | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am battling medicaid to pay for mimyx cream for my sons atopic dermatitus. I have read the side ... A: Mimyx is a not steroid and just a moisturizer. I have never seen any side effects from Mimyx. The ... | |
| Vaseline DEEP Moisture | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey Dr. Fisher, I was wondering if it's possible that Vaseline DEEP Moisture Therapy Lotions (Active ... A: I know of no studies that show that Vaseline Deep Moisture Therapy Lotions can cause a person to ... | |
| pimple on son's cheek | 1/21/2009 |
| Q: My son has had a pimple on his cheek since early August. I have taken him to our family physician ... A: I doubt that it is serious but it would not hurt to check with a dermatologist to make sure of the ... | |
| pimples | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: ive always had these pimples or blisters that appear about 3cm above my penis in the pubic area. ... A: Blisters in the genital area are either an allergic reaction to something that contacts the skin or ... | |
| Several different skin issues | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: Ok, first, I have this weird red area that has suddenly appeared on my chin (Pictures below). I am ... A: 1) The red mark could be irritation from your mixture. The mark should resolve. You can try over ... | |
| 5 year old rash | 1/20/2009 |
| Q: my five year old son has a severe rash on his hands. it started about 24 hours ago only on his ... A: I would go back to the doctor to make sure that your son has not developed an allergic reaction to ... | |
| curly fingernails | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: This is probably a really simple question for a dermatologist, but I have gone through ten pages of ... A: When your finger nail lifts off from the nail bed you have what is called onycholysis. If this is ... | |
| skin abnormality | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: the skin on my upper left arm has brown spots that have a slightly rough feel. hair on this arm at ... A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis. This is a superficial bacterial infection. ... | |
| My 5 year old has acne? | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My daughter suddenly developed signs of pimples on her chin, cheek, and corner of her mouth. This ... A: Most likely the pimples where caused by her cold and fever. I would expect this to resolve in 7-14 ... | |
| Foot Problems | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: My feet are extremely dry and cracked so bad that when i get up in the morning it hurts a lot to ... A: The first thing I would do is to visit your local dermatologist to make sure you do not have a ... | |
| wrinkling under eyes from atopic dermatitis | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 48 yo white female. Up until last week, I had no wrinkling under my eyes. Sunday, I woke up ... A: The result you see with the skin around your eyes is due to the dermatitis which should resolve with ... | |
| Dyshidrotic Eczema -- genetic/fungal/allergic -- which is it? | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: In what way is Dyshidrosis a 'genetic condition' and what does this mean? Which gene/genes are ... A: Genetic means that it is hereditary or it is passed on in the genes from the parents to the ... | |
| Itching scrotum | 1/16/2009 |
| Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years old healthy male. I have been experiencing itching on my scrotum lately. ... A: In most cases an itchy is not caused by an infection. You can use over the counter Sarna which is ... | |
| redness around mouth | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: on and off for the last several months I have gotten a redness around the corners of my mouth. It ... A: You have a skin condition called angular chelitis. This means there is inflammation of the corners ... | |
| Acne treatment | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I have sensitive skin and have been using ProActiv for my acne treatments. The treatment I have been ... A: You certainly can try the 7% but this may irritate your skin so you have to be careful. Another ... | |
| skin discoloration | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: I am a 53 year old black female that developed dark discoloration o both sides of my face and my ... A: Is the discoloration Melasma due to hormones? Or did the medication make you sun sensitive and thus ... | |
| 22-year-old with deep depression/wrinkle under eye and across cheekbone | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I'm only 22 and otherwise my skin is in good condition, except that I have a deep indentation ... A: There are a couple of treatments that you could do. One is Botox which would be helpful. Another ... | |
| black things under inner thigh skin | 1/13/2009 |
| Q: I have a few of these black things on my upper,inner thigh under my skin. I can squish the top of ... A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. I would recommend that you visit ... | |
| bump | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I've got a bump on my torso that's been there for about two months now. It looks and feels like a ... A: If it is a bite reaction, one can inject the area with intralesional cortisone as 5mg/cc and this ... | |
| winter toe inflammation | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I live in a very cold winter climate. Every winter, the toes next to my big toes swell, split open, ... A: There are a number of possibilities: 1) this could just be dry skin called eczema which is treated ... | |
| Laser Hair Removal | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: My name is Ashley and for years I have suffered with sensitive pale skin and dark stubborn unwanted ... A: Yes you should be a great candidate for the Hair laser. The issues are these: 1) insurance does not ... | |
| Dryness on skin below eyebrows | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years healthy male. Not diabetic, thyroid disorders, etc. I have been suffering ... A: You have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This condition can be controlled but not ... | |
| dermatitis herpetiformis | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I am 66 years old and was diagnosed with DH in June, 2008. I have had an endoscopy and was diagnosed ... A: Treatment for DH usually involves a gluten free diet and oral Dapsone. If you cannot tolerate oral ... | |
| Chronic Itch & Welts | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: I have had itching & skin welts in my house for the past 2 years. It started severely & abruptly and ... A: What you describe is called Urticaria. Urticaria can be caused by foods, medications, infections, ... | |
| White stuff around hair base | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: i have this white stuff (perhaps skin but it is kind of sticky) that seems to be forming around the ... A: There are a number of possibilities for what you describe. There is condition called psoriasis ... | |
| Type II Diabetes | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: I am 65 years old. I have Type II Diabetes. For some while I have had very dry skin on my stomach ... A: Most likely you have what is called eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. This can be genetic ... | |
| reoccuring skin rash . blisters | 1/9/2009 |
| Q: For almot two years I have been getting these reoccuring skin rashes. I have seen three doctors at ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin rash. On the hands or feet or both the skin ... | |
| Regarding Tattoos | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: My question(s) broadens over the spectrum of tattoos. I was wondering if you could point me into ... A: The following information should be helpful for you. Medical News: Tattoos - Popular Decoration or ... | |
| bubbles on finger | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I have always had a slight bubble on my finger. It dosn't hurt, itch, or tingle. Lately I have ... A: There are two possibilities for the "bubbles" on your finger. You are having an allergic reaction ... | |
| Scabs and lesions on hand | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: I developed some kind of small "scab" like lesions on the back of the hand that appeared suddenly, ... A: From your pictures you have a very superficial trauma to the outer layer of your skin called the ... | |
| allergy | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: before i tell you what happened, i know a little spanish, if that helps and i know you don't ... A: There are a number of things that you can do. It appears that you have a reaction to the holy ... | |
| [Help] Warts, dead skin & red area on my penis | 1/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 25 & uncircumcised. I didn't have sex recently. To be franc I didn't have a good hygiene of the ... A: You most likely have an irritant dermatitis from the topical medications that you used. I would try ... | |
| Sensation of burning skin | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: Transient sunburn like sensation proximal to the thumbnail on one hand only. No visible signs at ... A: The burning sensation is called a parathesia. This means that the nerves are telling the brain that ... | |
| abcess on toe | 12/13/2008 |
| Q: a family member has what looks like an abcess on his great toe. It is a hard lump of skin tissue ... A: If there is an infection then antibiotics are needed. If the nail is ingrown then the patient needs ... | |
| Spots on arms and legs | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I gave birth 12 weeks ago. Shortly thereafter I broke out in spots all over my upper arms and thighs ... A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis then you can find a ... | |
| forehead rsah | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I ride a motorcyle with a helmet. On my forehead where the helmet foam like padding rides I have ... A: You most likely have what is called occlusion folliculitis. You need to clean the helmet foam ... | |
| HAIR GROWH | 12/12/2008 |
| Q: I am shiva 24 years old, i have one problem. My friends and collegues are having good hair in their ... A: The problem you have is that most hair growth is genetic and some people grow a lot of hair and ... | |
| Itching in the legs | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: I have developed severe itching especially on both legs after i have come to Germany .it is more ... A: You most likely have Eczema which is dry skin. You should use Cerave Cleanser. After the cleanser ... | |
| Protopic | 12/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I have a question regarding protopic. I have to use it on my eyelids for dermatitis and i ... A: You do not have to worry. The cancer is a joke and more political than a reality. The FDA took ... | |
| Shaving questions | 12/9/2008 |
| Q: Fisher: I am male, 33 years old, white dry skin, and almost always, after shaving, I get small ... A: You have a skin condition called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. I recommend that you shave with ... | |
| erythromycin benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: i'm 19 years old and have some acne, particularly on my cheeks. i started using erythromycin ... A: You may be using too much topical medication which is irritating your skin or you may be reacting to ... | |
| WEEPING ECZEMA | 12/8/2008 |
| Q: I AM A 30YRS OF AGE AND SINGLE. I WAS DIAGNOSED APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO. IT APPEARS ESPECIALLY ON ... A: Eczema can be caused by many things. Eczema can be hereditary or can be caused by something ... | |
| Red, itchy, dry, burning facial bumps | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: Through out my life, during the cold weather, I break out in red, itchy, dry patches on my face. ... A: From the picture you have a dermatitis. This type of reaction is either a contact or irritant ... | |
| acne scars | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: i am suffering from mild acne but every acne leaves behind a scar which last very long.in summers ... A: Treatment of acne depends on the type of acne you have. If you get the cystic acne which is red ... | |
| problems with hair and scalp | 12/6/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ... A: Where I trained they taught that if the ferritin is not above 50 you cannot grow hair that well. ... | |
| black ring around mouth | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: my son has very dry chapped lips. He has also developed a black ring around his entire mouth that ... A: If your son licks his lips this is part of the problem. Saliva on the skin causes the skin to dry ... | |
| Scars | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: I am currently 19 years old and go to college. I have 2 questions that I need your advise. The ... A: From what you described, you most likely have keloids on your chest. Keloids are raised scars from ... | |
| Bump on skin | 12/5/2008 |
| Q: About a year ago I had what I thought was an ingrown hair on the shaft of my penis about a half an ... A: There are a couple of condition that could be going on in your skin. You could have developed a cyst ... | |
| problems with hair and scalp | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ... A: Gray cannot be stopped unless you use a hair dye. Hair loss can have many causes: oral medications, ... | |
| nevus sebacious removal | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: At age 14, 19 months ago, my daughter had an excision of a nevus sebaceous, 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm was ... A: You can try prescription topical pain relievers like LMX4. You can visit a Neurologist and get a ... | |
| hand eczemaaaa ): | 12/4/2008 |
| Q: I've realized that I've had eczema for 4 years now, and every year it gets worse. in the first ... A: You need to use Cerave Cleanser when you wash your hands as it also moisturizes your skin. Cerave ... | |
| eczema | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: I've had eczema since for several years. I'm now 18 and it's pretty much gone away, except for a ... A: There is a new prescription moisturizer which is effective called Epicerum which is very good. ... | |
| red burning bumps | 12/3/2008 |
| Q: about two weeks ago a small area on my hip began to itch, there was no bumps or rash. it itched for ... A: There are a number of possibilities for this type of skin reaction. This could be an allergic ... | |
| impetigo? | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: my 4 year old daughter had something that came up below her bottom lip (right below the corner.) ... A: This could be a form of angular chelitis. If your daughter drools during sleep this can cause this ... | |
| Please help. | 12/2/2008 |
| Q: I am a 28 year old female.I have recurrent problem with the herpes simplex virus.generally near the ... A: I normally recommend Valtrex to control Herpes. There are three ways to take the medication. 500mg ... | |
| redness and blisters | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: My son is 3.5 years old and last week he had (in his temple area) looked like a pimple, then on Sat ... A: The lesion you describe is either a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to something ... | |
| Itching in Groin | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: theres a rash on the side of my scrotum and where the pubic hair grows. I noticed that i see flakes ... A: Scratching will make the condition worse. I would try over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone 10 ... | |
| Skin problem! | 11/21/2008 |
| Q: My name is Louis, and I have been having some skin problems. At first, I thought they were bed bugs' ... A: You centainly could have a skin allergy. But the first thing I would do is to go to a dermatologist ... | |
| Irregular shape and color spot on penis | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old man who noticed an irregularly colored and shaped "freckle" on the tip of my ... A: If the "freckle" is as irregular as you describe, you should visit your local dermatologist. The ... | |
| loose skin | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: Michael I have last a lot of weight with a combination of diet,weights,and cardio. I look better ... A: There are no pills you can take to get rid of the loose skin. The only sure way to remove the loose ... | |
| moles | 11/20/2008 |
| Q: My mother has a mole on her scalp. It used to be small, but now has grown to pea-size proportion, ... A: If the mole gets irritated by combing then I would have the mole removed. The doctor would shave ... | |
| circles | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: I have 2 rather large (about 2 inches across) perfect circles on my abdomen on the right side. they ... A: You most likely have "ringworm" which is nothing more that a superficial fungal infection. ... | |
| Cheilitis | 11/18/2008 |
| Q: An older person was seen by a skin doctor who told her she has a cheilitis on her lip. It comes and ... A: The exact diagnosis is called Angular Cheilitis. The cause of this condition is too much moisture ... | |
| scar revision | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I have an old (>5 years) cigarette burn on my forearm that is hypertrophic, but not large ... A: The first thing you need to do is to find out if you have developed a Keloid. Thus, visit your ... | |
| Peeling itchy foot | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: For at least probably 5 years, my right foot has been peeling and gets extremely itchy at times ... A: The first thing that has to be done is to scrape the skin and look at it under the microscope to ... | |
| pimple like bumps | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son and I have pimple like bumps on our legs. I have several on my hips and two or so ... A: When you have a hot tube you must make certain that the water is PH correctly otherwise a bacteria ... | |
| Formication. | 11/13/2008 |
| Q: I have the sensation of an insect crawling rapidly in a small portion of my skin, on the lower left ... A: You have what is called a paresthesia. This means that the nerve in your thigh is telling the brain ... | |
| Best oil for skin | 11/12/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to know: which oil gets absorbed by the skin the fastest and does more good to the skin ... A: The best oil to put on your skin is called Hill Moisturizer Riser. This type of oil is from peanuts ... | |
| eczema | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: My 4 year old son has eczema and also my 3 month old son. My 3 month old has it vey severely as did ... A: Your son has a genetic condition called atopic dermatitis. These children must wear 100% cotton ... | |
| Small red rash on random parts of body | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: For the past several weeks I have had this small red rash in different spots throughout my body. The ... A: The rash you describe is consistent with a systemic drug eruption or food allergy or systemic ... | |
| Forehead | 11/11/2008 |
| Q: I was hit a few times in the forehead i think it was bruised at that time than i used two fingers ... A: The first thing to do is too find out what the two dents are. Is this a skin condition like Morphea ... | |
| nose bumps | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: i have a question. I dont have much of an acne problem but on my nose i have these bumps. I have no ... A: The bumps on your nose appear to be comedones which is a form of acne. Treatment is with Retin A ... | |
| Epidermal Nevus in 20 month old | 11/5/2008 |
| Q: Dr. I asked a question previously about my daughter's birthmark and attached a photo in which you ... A: Yes eczema can cause an Epidermal Nevus to become irritated. You can try over the counter Cortaid ... | |
| Hair loss | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: My age is 20.5 yrs.I have been loosing hairs over my forehead and sideways with receding of hair ... A: Styling gels will not cause hair loss or slow growth of hair. Minoxidil or Finasteride do help grow ... | |
| Lips | 11/4/2008 |
| Q: I am 20 1/2 yrs old studying in 3rd yr MBBS. Actually, i have the habit of licking my lips quite ... A: Your diagnosis is CHELITIS which means inflammation of the lips. The treatment is to stop licking ... | |
| Itchy, painful rash | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: About a week ago I developed some itchy red spots on my left side just under my breast area. They ... A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you have a case of shingles which is the reactivation of ... | |
| 10 year old with rash | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: My son had a slight fever (101.2) and a few loose stools. The next day he developed a painful bright ... A: If there there are whiteheads then that means a superficial infection such as bacterial or yeast. A ... | |
| Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ... A: A dermatopathologist does not do biopsies but reads the slides. Thus, sending you to a ... | |
| Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ... A: Painful tumors of the skin fall under the mnemonic of "LEND AN EGG TUMORS": leimyoma, eccrine ... | |
| Acne | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old girl and have moderate acne with many red marks on my face,it really upsets me ... A: Acne has many causes: genetics, diet, stress, hormones, and oral medications. The reason that acne ... | |
| small tiny holes in my face | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: I have small holes in my face, and over some of those holes I have black marks left from acne bumps. ... A: You have what are called open comedones which is an early form of acne. The treatment is Retin A ... | |
| Jobs in this field | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ... A: You can apply to PA school after graduating from college but you would need their requirement as in ... | |
| red moles or freckles? | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: These started on my legs and over the years have moved up to my face. I am covered in these red ... A: The picture you sent is not very clear but you could have what are called angiomas which are nothing ... | |
| Jobs in this field | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ... A: 1) You could be what is called a Physician Assistant. You graduate from college then go to PA ... | |
| Red dots on legs | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have tiny reddish/brow dots on my legs- around the hair folicle- just underneath the skin. They ... A: You most likely have what is called Schambergs Disease. This is nothing more than bleeding under ... | |
| Black moles | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I have a flat black mole which seems to be under my skin. It is not the opulent one. My question is: ... A: Flat black objects on the skin can be a number of skin conditions: moles, seborrheic keratosis which ... | |
| rash identification | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I have had this rash consistently for 5-6 months. It appears on my arms and neck only. It always ... A: This rash could be caused by many different agents. The best thing to do is to go to your ... | |
| Acne & Birth Control | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: I am 27. I was on birth control called Yasmin for the past 5 years & everything went well. Sometimes ... A: Acne can have many causes: going on or off of BCP or changing BCP, stress, diet, systemic issues ... | |
| lesion on forehead | 10/28/2008 |
| Q: i went to a doctor yesterday because i found a brown mark the size of 2&1/2 centimeters by 1 cen on ... A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This skin lesion could be a ... | |
| Lump under skin | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I recently noticed lump forming on my back right below the shoulder. I had squeezed it and some ... A: You most likely have what is called an epidermoid cyst. This cyst has a sac and the wall of the sac ... | |
| zinc oxide | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: how much spf does pure zinc oxide in a jar give you i heard you can just put it on and it is ... A: Pure Zinc Oxide used to be used as a sun block back in the fifties. It is considered a total block ... | |
| Can I do that | 10/22/2008 |
| Q: My problem is i have folliculitis of the scalp, it's been treated with accutane(isotretinoin) and ... A: Folliculitis of the scalp is usually due to a bacterial infection. If you remove your hair and have ... | |
| hi | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ... A: You will need to to go your local dermatologist and get a prescription cortisone. There is Cloderm, ... | |
| exoliate | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: ok im confused. i no ur supposed 2 clean,exoliate, and mostiorize your face. ok i wash my face with ... A: The main thing you are supposed to do is to clean your face with a mild cleanser like Cerave ... | |
| Pigmentation changes on upper arms | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed a skin cream due to the extreme dyness of my upper arms. I just returned from Palm ... A: You have a dry skin condition called eczema. Eczema is either genetic or acquired by having an ... | |
| Sunken scar | 10/17/2008 |
| Q: My 6 year old son was hit by a stick in a classroom accident. He suffered a small gash very close ... A: Go to the store and get some Mederma. The Mederma will help reduce the redness and help reduce the ... | |
| hi | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ... A: Toilet paper can irritate the skin tissue and make it worse. You can always get a finger cot to put ... | |
| blotchy arms and skin | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i sometimes get blotchy patchy skin on my arms and legs and stomach. it looks like normal skin tone ... A: The blotches if they come and go could be what is called Urticaria which is a type of allergic ... | |
| hi | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ... A: This could be a number of skin issues. This could be a hemorrhoid in which case you would use ... | |
| atopic dermatitis - eczema | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: I am writing from Italy and I hope you can help me to clear up my mind about my daughter's problem. ... A: Atopic Dermatitis is a genetic condition but usually resolves in the late teens. ... | |
| birthmark on 19 month old | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher. I am writing because I am concerned about a birthmark my 19 month old daughter has. It's ... A: As your daughter grows the epidermal nevus can also grow. If the lesion is surgically removed and ... | |
| Skin around eye dermatitis | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I have dermatitis around my eyes and was wondering if it was okay to use .05% OTC hydrocortisone ... A: Over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone ten is allright to use around the eyes for a limited amount of ... | |
| Possible fungal infection | 10/7/2008 |
| Q: my name is Wilson and I have a dermatology question. About two weeks ago I noticed a strong itch ... A: With the groin there is a topical medication that is two medications in one. The name of the ... | |
| stuck with a pencil in lip at age two.... | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, A dear lady I am acquainted with stuck a pencil right under the left side of her lip when ... A: I was stuck with a pencil in the 7th grade and still have what is called a lead tattoo in my right ... | |
| Fitzpatrick Skin Type | 10/6/2008 |
| Q: I am interested to know what my skin type would be according to the Fitzpatrick test, but I find ... A: http://www.spa-medical.com/fitzpatrick_skin_typing_test.htm Go to the above web page. This is one ... | |
| Skin problems | 10/3/2008 |
| Q: When rubbing in serums, creams, sunscreens, etc. do they have to be rubbed in completely? When I ... A: 1) The most thing that patients do is to apply to much cosmetics to their face. A pea size amount ... | |
| Raised bumps on hands and fingers | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Greetings Michael I am also on all experts under the massage therapy category. The question I have ... A: This type of skin lesion can be called Papular Urticaria. This can be caused by a bite ie spider or ... | |
| new mole on head | 10/2/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher. My name is Jayne. I have an 11 year old daughter. I noticed about three weeks ago, ... A: New moles can continue to grow during our life time. Growth of new moles is genetically determined. ... | |
| acne scars | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: What is the best cream of treatment for removing old acne scars. Theyre all over my face and ... A: The best cream depends on what you mean by scars. If you are talking about red marks on your face ... | |
| hands and feet | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: Fisher i have a question i have small bumps on a few of my finger tips with some dry skin the bumps ... A: You have what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of eczema comes on the hands and feet only. ... | |
| Insect Bites Scars | 8/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a lot of dark spots on my arms and legs. They are caused by insect bites. When I go outside ... A: The dark spots are called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the inflammation from ... | |
| Help | 8/18/2008 |
| Q: I was on a medicine for my face and my niece waxed my lip against my descretion. The first layer of ... A: There is an over the counter medication called mederma which is used to help reduce redness and ... | |
| Pores pussy around side of nose | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: Question Hi, I seem to have enlarged pores on my nose. When I apply pressure to them white puss ... A: As you stated, you have enlarged or dilated pores. When you squeeze the area dead skin cells ... | |
| Red Bumps Everywhere | 8/17/2008 |
| Q: This all started 2 months ago with a couple of spots on my feet that I first thought were bug bites. ... A: Red bumps that develop white heads are usually folliculitis which is an inflammation of the follicle ... | |
| celutitis | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Two days ago, I had a pneumonia shot. Last night, I woke up with a 101 degree temperature. At the ... A: Cellulitis is an infection of the superficial layers of the skin. Most likely the antibiotic will ... | |
| what is it? | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: I have a strange bump on my face that has been there for about 2 years. At first I thought it was ... A: The bump on your face could be many things: 1) a cysts which is a strucure in the deeper layers of ... | |
| Are skin allergies always itchy? | 8/16/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, My daughter used a extra large Curad bandage on a sore on her leg, worn overnight with ... A: Your daughter could have had a reaction to the latex of the bandaid or to the sticky part of the ... | |
| Spots on face | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey I am an African American woman who has light colored spots on my face? The spots are around my ... A: The first consideration to consider is if you have a skin condition called vitiligo. This is ... | |
| Skin discoloration and itching | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Am a female Ugandan aged 32years married with 3 children living in the western part of the country ... A: The darkness you describe is most likely postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that you ... | |
| Sudden bump | 8/15/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, A little less than a month ago a bump suddenly appeared next to a flat mole on my left ... A: The most likely cause of your bump is some type of skin irritation. Examples would be a bite ... | |
| Pregnancy Mask | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: I got pregnancy mask last summer when I was 7-9 months pregnant with my daughter. It faded over the ... A: You have a condition called MELASMA. This is related to hormones and is controllable but not ... | |
| painful blister like sores on fingertips | 8/14/2008 |
| Q: My son has developed cyst/blister like bumps on the end of all of his fingers since he has started ... A: There are a number of possibilities. Your son could have an allergic reaction to something that ... | |
| bump on palm of hand/rash?? | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: since last night, I've had a rash on my right arm (about a dozen bumps, and some are pus-filled.) ... A: Pus-filled bumps are infectious as in bacteria or yeast or fungus. The most common infection is ... | |
| Little bumps | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Many little bumps showed up on my right hand elbow a couple weeks ago. It’s getting to my forearm. ... A: Keratosis pilaris is common on the upper arms and thighs. This skin condition is genetic and ... | |
| digitate wart | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I have a wart on my upper forehead, close by scalp. I saw a dermatologist last week and did ... A: Freezing is a very effective method to treat warts. However if too aggressive you can have a white ... | |
| Repeated Cryosurgery | 8/12/2008 |
| Q: I have keratosis, neoplasms and lentigo and one application of freeze drying does not seem to get ... A: This is common. The problem you have is if the liquig nitrogen (cryosurgery) is too aggressive. If ... | |
| Itchy spot where earlobe meets head | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: I have 5 piercings in each ear and occasionally have problems with some of them, but never have I ... A: You could be developing an allergic reaction to the metal in the earings which is very common. The ... | |
| lump at back of head | 8/11/2008 |
| Q: i have a lump grew on the back of my head on the right side low down near to my neck ;i have had it ... A: You most likely have a scalp cyst. I just removed two of them today in the clinic. These type of ... | |
| face lift - lazer | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I believe I need both a lift with the tucks behind ears a in hairline AND removing lines by a lazer ... A: I would do the face lift first and then the laser second. There are some doctors that will do both ... | |
| Rash in breast | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I'm 42, have rash in my nipples which broke out in the summer. Same case happened in 2005. Do not ... A: You most likely have what is called nipple eczema. The treatment for this is a topical cortisone ... | |
| Red lumps on back with dark dots | 8/10/2008 |
| Q: I woke up this morning and my lower back was itchy. At first I thought it was a mosquito bite until ... A: Is there any pain or tenderness? If so you could have shingles! If there is an indentation in the ... | |
| squamous cell carcinoma | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: I have a small redish/whiteish/scaly spot on my arm. I went in to have a biopsy done. It came back ... A: 5 weeks is not too long to wait but what determines the treatment is whether the SCC is invasive. ... | |
| Itchy Bumps | 8/9/2008 |
| Q: About 4 days ago I noticed that my 2yr old son had several bumps around his wrist and questioned my ... A: There are a number of possibilities. Some type of insect bite is the most likely as in: Fleas, Fire ... | |
| Rash in breast | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: Female, 42, rash in nipples, no allergies to anything, very itchy and irritating. I can’t scratch ... A: You most likely have nipple eczema. You can try over the counter Cortaid or cortisone 10. If you ... | |
| Daughter's sunken scar | 8/8/2008 |
| Q: My daughter ( who is 4) fell about 1 year ago and now has a sunken scar between her eyebrows. We ... A: As your child grows the "sunken scar" can also grow. If you have surgery, the scar can also grow as ... | |
| Patches of Crust after Sunburn | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: The skin on my cheekbones have seemed to develop patches of dry skin (or maybe crust). The skin ... A: The crusts on the skin is nothing more than superficial skin damage due to the sun. The crust is ... | |
| raised huge scars | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: heyas, my ex-boyfriend used the blade of a razor to cut 4 massive slashes on my upper-arm. Stupidly ... A: You most likely have what are called Keloids. This is an overgrowth of scar tissue. If you cut the ... | |
| tiny bumps ontop of hand and feet | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: I have tiny bumps on the top of my hand and on the top of my feet no where else this occurred after ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the bumps on your feet. In the heat this bumps can be ... | |
| poison ivy rash | 8/6/2008 |
| Q: i was given clobex for poison ivy on my arm a few weeks ago...the bumps are gone but i still have a ... A: Clobex is very effective for Poison Ivy. I prescribe this topical all of the time. If the skin is ... | |
| Weird sore on thumb | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: At the beginning of the week, I had started to develop little fluid filled pockets near the sides ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin lesions. There is a skin condition called ... | |
| Bumps on ears - 5 year old | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: We are in the process of adopting a 5 year old and of recent weeks we have noticed that he had a ... A: Bumps on the ears can be: 1) cysts or pseudocysts - the difference is that a pseudocyst has no ... | |
| Hard white bump under Penis Glans | 5/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old sexually active (steady girlfriend) uncircumcised male with a dilemma. I've ... A: Most likely you have a type of cyst on the penis. Treatment of true cysts is surgery because true ... | |
| Bumps | 5/21/2008 |
| Q: I have these painful tiny clusters of blister like bumps on both hands (not alot) but a few on ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin condition is ... | |
| dry spot on lip | 5/20/2008 |
| Q: i have never had any problems with my skin, and in my 24 years i have never had a cold sore, but i ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the spot on your top lip. The spot could have been the ... | |
| a patch on the neck's skin | 5/19/2008 |
| Q: My son is age 15 now, since age of 11 when his adolescence started; a pink-red patch appeared on his ... A: If you are worried about the lesion on your son, then I would get a small biopsy as in a 2mm punch ... | |
| Micro dose continuous accutane | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: I have completed a course of accutane (120mg/kg) which has cleared my acne. I am currently on a ... A: I have never seen any abnormalities on low dose accutane(brand). That does not mean that you cannot ... | |
| Possible hand eczema?!... | 5/18/2008 |
| Q: My Fiance has been having these attacks on his hands where they get very itchy and achy, and all the ... A: Your fiance's skin condition is genetic as you suggested. This skin condition can be controlled but ... | |
| Blackheads | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a serious problem with blackheads on my nose,chin and my forehead.I've been told my skin is ... A: There is a new prescription topical that is helpful and not as irritating called ZIANA. Ziana is ... | |
| Pigment Loss with tiny red dot center | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed with late onset Type 1 Diabetes. About 6 months prior to the diagnosis... I noticed ... A: What the doctor did was called diascopy. When you push on a skin lesion and the redness goes away, ... | |
| BLOOD SPOTS??? | 5/17/2008 |
| Q: i have noticed on my scalp little blood spots,but some are big aswell.i have quiet a few they feel ... A: There are "blood spots" that can come up on your skin called angiomas but if you traumatize these ... | |
| Laser photorujuvenation vs. IPL | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, What are the main benefits of, and differences between, laser non-ablative ... A: Before you decide on a laser you need a clear indication as to what you want to accomplish. One of ... | |
| mole removal | 5/16/2008 |
| Q: i had a mole on my stomach for a long time and i wanted to have a dermatologist look at it,it didn't ... A: There is no right or wrong way to remove a mole. The method of removal is dependant on the doctor. ... | |
| vinegar for rosacea? | 5/15/2008 |
| Q: I have a mild to moderate case of rosacea; much of the time it is mostly not noticeable, but at ... A: I have never head of vinegar helping rosacea. Vineagar does have anitbiotic properties and is used ... | |
| mole with puss | 5/14/2008 |
| Q: My son has a mole on his stomach and it was itching,while he was scratching it puss started coming ... A: Your son's lesion is infected. I would go to a doctor and have the pus cultured to determine the ... | |
| odd skin wrinkles? | 5/13/2008 |
| Q: I am 25 years old and have recently (past 3-4 months) noticed that I have developed deep wrinkles on ... A: There are a number of possibilities for the skin lesions that you describe. The lesions could be ... | |
| nose sore | 5/12/2008 |
| Q: For several months i get what looks like, zits on the inside of my nose. They are so painful. If i ... A: You most likely have a staph abscess inside of your nose. This can be a common occurrence in some ... | |
| Moles | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: I'm currently 19 years old and I have many flat moles on my face. I wanted to get them removed and ... A: I am sorry to tell you that there is no effective ways to remove your flat moles. There is ... | |
| keloid skin and tattoos | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: i recently took out a piercing i had for about 5 months, a few weeks after having the piercing i ... A: If you have "Keloid Skin", the tattoo could cause the skin to keloid. I would not take the chance. ... | |
| lips and skin | 5/11/2008 |
| Q: i used some lip balm that apparently affected my lips. i have developed some rashes that look like ... A: For itching there is an over the counter medication called Sarna. If you have cold sores the ... | |
| little help? | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: how many centimeters of nerves are there in a square centimeter of skin? im studying to be a tattoo ... A: The number of nerves is dependent on the type of skin. On the finger there are more nerves per ... | |
| skin rashes | 5/10/2008 |
| Q: My elbows red scales,my big toe dry itchy cracky,my fingers dry scaly itchy,my arms to.my fingers ... A: There are a number of skin conditions that could cause what you describe. There is eczema which is ... | |
| Accutane | 5/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm a male, 35, from the Netherlands. I started taking accutane on 29th October 2007 and have 33 ... A: The correct dosage for accutane is 1mg/kg per day and for severe acne up to 2mg/kg. 80% of patients ... | |
| Vidalago | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: my daughter was just diagnosed with vidilago, she is 8 years old. I know about the disease because ... A: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body is fighting itself. Other autoimmune ... | |
| Balanitis ? | 5/8/2008 |
| Q: I am a 24 years old male. I have had this lesions that will not go away for almost 3 years now. They ... A: Psoriasis can come on the penis. Balanitis is nothing more than inflammation of the glans penis. ... | |
| facial redness/itching | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been sufering from a facial rash for about 2 years now. Its really itchy and from time to ... A: There are topical medications that are non steroids like Elidel and Protopic that are safe and ... | |
| pink bumps | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I have been getting these pink bumps randomly on different parts of my body for years now. They ... A: Your doctor thought that you had what is called folliculitis. Folliculitis is inflammation of the ... | |
| Dermatofibromas - regrowth after excision | 5/6/2008 |
| Q: I had what I believe was a dermatofibroma removed from my lower leg back in June 2007. It was ... A: There are two option of what has happened. 1) The doctor did not remove all of the dermatofibroma ... | |
| Dry patch of skin on knee | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had a thick dry patch of skin on my kneecap about the size of a quarter for months. It does ... A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. The thick patch of skin could be psoriasis in which ... | |
| Skin discoloration | 5/5/2008 |
| Q: i am 31/F living in a Gulf country where the temperature reaches 56 degrees Celsius. My face has a ... A: Your facial redness could be Rosacea. Go to the web page www.rosacea.org and look up the tripwires. ... | |
| Itchy, burning hands | 5/4/2008 |
| Q: They are flaking, itchy, cut up, bleeding and red. She has tried prescriptions and over the counter ... A: When your mom washes her hands she needs to use Cerave Cleanser which will also moisturizer her ... | |
| Tinea Capitis | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: My son if five, in October of 2007 he was diagnosed with Alopica (he had a few little clean bald ... A: From what you tell me, I doubt that your son has ringworm. After 4 weeks of griesoflulvin the ... | |
| Hair Follicles & Pimples | 5/3/2008 |
| Q: I used to have very bad acne. I started going to a dermatologist about a year and a half ago and I ... A: If you acne is that severe, why don't you try accutane. Accutane is the most effective medication ... | |
| sandpaper skin | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My son also has the skin colored sand paper skin on the trunk of his body. They tested him for Strep ... A: There are a number of causes of "sand paper" like skin. There is a condition called keratosis ... | |
| Flashlamps (intense pulsed light) | 5/2/2008 |
| Q: My daughter, 17, is having flashlamp treatments for dark hair(very fine like baby hair) on her upper ... A: In our practice we use the Gentlelase and we have never had any difficulty with increased hair ... | |
| skin condition | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I have (only on one hand) very small painful blister-like things on the pads of the fingertips only, ... A: You could have dyshidrotic eczema but this is just an unusual presentation. Vasculitis can also ... | |
| Petecchiae & Sudden Red Rash | 5/1/2008 |
| Q: I am a 51 yr. old caucasion woman suffering from numerous condtions, incl.: fibromyalgia, ... A: The burning bright red rash could be the start of shingles. It could be a contact dermatitis which ... | |
| Leprosy question | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: Good evening Doctor and thank you for your time. I'm doing some genealogical research and I'm ... A: http://www.stanford.edu/class/humbio103/ParaSites2005/Leprosy/index.htm ... | |
| Nodular ezcema? | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: I am driving myself crazy trying to find the true diagnosis of my condition. I have become a true ... A: You may have a skin condition called Prurigo Nodules. Prurigo Nodules are caused by scratching the ... | |
| pealing skin on my 3 year old hands and feet.(rash all over body as well..) | 4/29/2008 |
| Q: My 3 year old son has a rash on his body and this started about 1 month ago, all over including his ... A: Did you take your son to a dermatologist? Did you take your son to a pediatric dermatologist? Is ... | |
| 10 y/o son | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: my 10 year old has suffered from hives since the age of 3. he has been on zyrtec since then. he has ... A: Urticaria is a reaction to something that is systemic. Agents that cause urticaria are: thyroid ... | |
| Multiple Bumps on Hands | 4/28/2008 |
| Q: I've had these bumps on my hands since Last Thursday. I am planning on going to the doctors tomorrow ... A: Red bumps on the hands can be a form of eczema called Dyshidrotic eczema which is controlled by ... | |
| Unhealthy skin | 4/27/2008 |
| Q: I'm 14 years old and have red acne spots on face which won't fade (which is really embarassing ... A: Eczema is usually genetic. There are good cleansers which are over the counter that clean as well ... | |
| stinging skin on arms and lower legs | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I have started having stinging skin on my lower arms and legs. Also, I have noticed I am losing ... A: The first thing you should not is to visit your Internist and have blood work done to make sure ... | |
| Cosmetics and Acne | 4/26/2008 |
| Q: I use concealer to cover up my red spots and blackheads etc. and apart from that I only wear a bit ... A: In some patients makeup can clog pores resulting in acne. Each patient is different and thus this ... | |
| Skin cancer | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I had a malignant melanoma removed in 2005 and have been carefull since but enjoyed the beach etc ... A: Once you have a skin cancer you are prone to get another one. Thus, you have to be very careful and ... | |
| What acne product is best? | 4/25/2008 |
| Q: I have suffered from acne for 3 years now and I'm tired of looking at myself in the mirror. I have ... A: The products you need are based on the acne that you have. If you have black heads (comedones) then ... | |
| Skin Condition | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: Is there a link between oily hair, dandruff and acne? Do they share the same cause? Does one ... A: There is a link between oily hair and acne but not oily hair and dandruff. Dandruff is caused by a ... | |
| Help!!! | 4/24/2008 |
| Q: I am a 14 year old female in need of your help! About a year ago I had blackheads on my nose and a ... A: Acne can have many causes: diet, stress, hormones, genetics, and medications. Treatment of ... | |
| neurodermatitis | 4/23/2008 |
| Q: My husband's aunt has been diagnosed with neurodermatitis. It seems she's had it for at least 30 ... A: There are the non-steroid creams and ointments like Elidel and Protopic which are prescripiton. You ... | |
| anemia | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I have heard that if you take a penny and run it on your face and it makes a mark, it's a sign you ... A: I am sorry to tell you that rubbing a penny on your face which leaves a mark is NOT A SIGN OF ... | |
| Weird bumps manifesting all over body | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 21 year old female and recently, I noticed small circular, non-itching bumps on my arms. They ... A: Since I cannot see your skin, in this case it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this rash ... | |
| Focal Dermal Hypoplasia | 4/22/2008 |
| Q: In plian english (dermatology for dummies), what is FOCAL DERMAL HYPOPLASIA A: Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH) is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by distinctive skin ... | |
| Feeling of swelled tongue | 4/21/2008 |
| Q: I have the feeling of a swelled tongue ONLY in the morning when I first get up. Breakfast is very ... A: Swelling of the tongue can be many things including urticaria. Urticaris is usually caused by a ... | |
| My 3 yr. | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: My daughter had ehat looked like a small pimple on her thigh and I decided to put a band aid over it ... A: Your daughter has two issues. One is the allergy to the band aid. The other issue is the infection ... | |
| tiny itching watery blisters that spread | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: Many years ago when I was in my 20's, I began having tiny watery blisters between my fingers and on ... A: You have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This condition is genetic and occurs on the ... | |
| scalp sensitivity | 4/20/2008 |
| Q: I read a question with symptoms similar to mine from 2006 in your history of questions from a 55 yr ... A: When I answer questions the patients never send e-mails is to how they are doing. The only e-mails ... | |
| tongue | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a quick question but I will give a little background first. I have dated someone for about ... A: Since I cannot see your tongue, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, you most likely have a ... | |
| Rash on 4 year old | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I have a four year old daughter. Today, we were outside enjoying the lovely spring weather (sunny, ... A: It appears that your daughter developed a rash from the sun or heat. There is a skin condition ... | |
| Blackheads | 4/17/2008 |
| Q: I have a few black specks on my face just above my lip that look a little like blackheads, but they ... A: The lesions you describe could be blackheads or they could be tiny freckles or moles. Since I ... | |
| mole removal | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I have some concerns about getting treatment by laser for mole removal. I keep getting different ... A: The first issue is whether you have moles or freckles. If you treat freckles with a laser and then ... | |
| Dark circles under and syringoma | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: I went to a dermatologist about sever dark circles under my eye. He told me I had syringomas and ... A: Syringomas are small cysts under the eyes and are not usually responsible for dark circles. Google ... | |
| skin tags | 4/16/2008 |
| Q: Could you please tell me if it is possible for a dermatologist to remove a skin tag from a person's ... A: I remove skin tags all of the time. However, insurance does not usually cover the removal of skin ... | |
| Constantly spotty forehead and back | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 40 year-old female having skin problems for the first time in her life! For the past 6 ... A: From your description you most likely have acne. Acne can be caused by diet, stress, genetics, ... | |
| Treatment for pigmentation loss from Aldara usage | 2/14/2008 |
| Q: I was prescribed Aldara which resulted in some pigment loss at the area of application. I have been ... A: Treating pigmentation loss is very difficult and we are not that effective at treating this skin ... | |
| small lump on forehead | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I've gotten a small bump on the left side of my forehead half way between the eyebrow and the ... A: The lesion you describe could be an epidermoid cyst which is a sac like structure which needs to be ... | |
| intralesional electrodesiccation | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: Is equipment for intralesional electrodesiccation common to most dermatology practices. I have read ... A: The way I do intralesional electrodesication is as follows. I take the regular electrodesication ... | |
| Itch with NO rash | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old white female who has suffered from extremely itchy legs with No rash since I was ... A: There are some things you can do. You can try topical cortisone as in prescription Clobex Lotion ... | |
| moles&red spots | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I lived in Latin America my whole life, I am 26. Over a year ago i moved to a Nordic country in ... A: The red dots you describe are most likely cherry angiomas. The can come any time in your life. I ... | |
| laser treatment | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: Are there ways to lighten skin through laser treatment or anything like that if not what are all the ... A: Certain lasers can indeed lighten the skin but this is in specific sites and do to skin pigmentary ... | |
| skin spots | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I am have Round dry spots on my upper legs and hip area. they do not hurt at all. It almost looks ... A: You most likely have what is called nummular eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. Treatment ... | |
| Seriously Chapped Lips, possibly "chelitis" | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: At a young age i had chapped lips, probably from the usual causes (dry-skin or whatever). Had i of ... A: By definition you have a condition called Chelitis which means inflammation of the lips. There are ... | |
| Another question about the painful tumors under my skin | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: I recently wrote to you about my 6 year history of very painful lumps/lesions/?/ under my skin but ... A: By looking at the tissue the pathologist can tell the kind of tissue if it is obvious. However, if ... | |
| Acne | 2/10/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a teenager with mild acne. It's not horribly severe, but it's bad enough to make a ... A: The prescription medications are always stronger and more effective than the over the counter ... | |
| subcu tissue/muscles/?/ lumps that can't be palpated by some physicians | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: Over the past 6 years, I started getting very painful from tender to a burning sensation under my ... A: There is a list of painful tumors under the skin. The list is as follows: Angiolipoma, Neuromas, ... | |
| hi need help with skin | 2/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm just a teenager. i hope you can help me. i came to united state when i was 10 which is 4 year ... A: What you have described is not uncommon. I have seen this many times before. It usually occurs in ... | |
| losing eyebrows | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: My husband is 41 yrs old and in good health. He has neurofibromatosis type 1 but really no problems ... A: Hair loss can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, oral medications, severe stress, systemic ... | |
| swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ... A: If the lesions are palpable then you could have vasculitis. This is an antigen antibody complex ... | |
| swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ... A: Raynauds is a fairly common disorder. I have diagnosed Raynauds in 4 patients within the last two ... | |
| Vitiligo | 2/5/2008 |
| Q: I have had extreme itching in my perineal area that started about two years ago.I would only itch at ... A: This is not vitiligo. This is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This ... | |
| decades of recurrent, mysterious "rash" | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a woman in my fifties, and there's a problem I've been having regularly since I was in my ... A: Your "ass patch" could be a number of different skin conditions. If the patch comes up the same ... | |
| oily head | 2/3/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 11 years old and has oily hair she has dandruff also, the dandruff is only in the ... A: For oily hair you need to use a detergent shampoo to cut the oil on the scalp. Go to a salon or a ... | |
| Upper arm skin rash | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: For the past week I have been getting a 4cm red area(not itchy or pimply) on my right upper arm near ... A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there are a number of ... | |
| Scars?? | 2/2/2008 |
| Q: I wanted to get rid of the acne that I had so I used Benzac 2.5%. But, after three days, my face had ... A: The marks that you describe are from the acne--inflammation of the skin caused by acne. They ... | |
| sunken scars | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: On Dec. 11, I had surgery to stabilize a broken arm. The pins are now out, but two of the wounds ... A: Topical Retin A can help the appearance of the scar. If you have Vitamin C Palmitate 30% compounded ... | |
| burn | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently suffered what I think is a deep partial thickness burn on my arm caused by a thermal ... A: This will heal but should take some time. The best treatment for burns is Silvadene Cream which is ... | |
| Red mole-like spot | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: A dark red spot appeared overnight on my forearm. There is a lighter area in the middle. The spot is ... A: This type of skin lesion could be many things. If there is scale associated with he lesion this ... | |
| Litchen Scerosis | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: Treatment for litchen scerosis for a 21 year old female. Thank you A: I would start with Protopic Ointment 0.1% used twice a day for 4-8 weeks. Then I would try Clobex ... | |
| Wondering what these spots are | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ... A: Fordyce spots are usually small white dots. Some patients do not realize they have them unless they ... | |
| Dry skin | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: I have severely dry skin on my hands this winter. The palms are fine, but the rest of the hand, ... A: My wife likes Cutemol Cream because it is very thick. Cerave Cream is also helpful since it has ... | |
| Wondering what these spots are | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ... A: You have described a normal skin condition called Fordyce Spots and are on the border of the lip. ... | |
| Hair Loss | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: I got out of the shower the other day and this sticky crust was exuding out of the my hair follicle ... A: The only reasonable explanation is that your scalp/hair is oily and things stick to the oily hair. ... | |
| itchy area around my eyes | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: Gradually, over the past several months, the entire area around both my eyes peel & itch. It started ... A: You have a skin condition called eye lid dermatitis. This is an irritant or allergic reaction to ... | |
| I want to become a dermatologist because... | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 16 year-old teenager and I am looking forward to become a dermatologist. I live in ... A: You have a skin condition called Hyperhidrosis. Treatment can be with topicals like Glycopyrolate ... | |
| Chickenpox like blisters | 1/27/2008 |
| Q: My 2 year old has had 2 blisters for over a week and the doctors thought it was chickenpox. When ... A: There can be many causes of blisters in children. This can be a bacteria called Bullous Staph in ... | |
| itchy red spots | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: Between my ring and middle finger and my middle and pointer on my left hand is red, and itchy, and ... A: There are a number of possibilities. This could be hand eczema which is a form of dry skin. This ... | |
| skin discoloration | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: My son used ambi above his eyes and woke up with no color on one side of his forehead and eye. His ... A: There are a number of causes for the skin discoloration. This could be a reaction to the cream that ... | |
| peeling skin on my fingertips and toes | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I have a question that was asked before and I found a lot familiar cases on the internet related to ... A: I do not know where you live. But where I live, I see this all of the time with patients. Causes ... | |
| Dry skin & peeling on hands | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: about two weeks ago I started having a problem with my skin on my hands peeling, particularly on my ... A: From the picture it appears that you have hand eczema which is extremely dry skin. If you wash your ... | |
| Scar on nose | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: About 3 months ago I scraped the bridge of my nose on a copper pipe at work.It left a really nasty ... A: I would try the real mederma as the generic is sometimes not as effective. Laser can reduce the ... | |
| Prickly Itch with no rash | 1/24/2008 |
| Q: Fisher, My husband has been experiencing a prickly itch. It starts either on the top his hands or ... A: From what you describe, your husband has what is called a paresthesia. This means that there is no ... | |
| brown spot on thumb | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: sorry for being so paranoid but my friend was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and now I am ... A: If the freckle has the following changes, you should see a dermatologist. If the freckle has more ... | |
| Vasculitis | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: Two months ago I had a flu shot. I noticed a rash but it seemed to be fading. Then it kept ... A: Vasculitis is an antibody/antigen complex that depots in the skin usually the arms and legs but can ... | |
| 1% hydrocortisone cream on eyelids | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering if it is safe to use 1% hydrocortisone cream on your eyelids for dermatits? My doc ... A: Protopic is fine to use on your eyelids but do not get it in your eyes. Protopic is safe and the ... | |
| biopsy hasn't completely healed | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: i had some small lesions on my penis. A biopsy was taken and the lesions were diagnosed to be ... A: There are topical medications that can help the skin heal. I have used Benzaclin which can help the ... | |
| rashes | 1/22/2008 |
| Q: One month ago, I developed a red rash on the front of both shoulders, about silver dollar size, ... A: The first thing to do is to go to the dermatologist. Your rash could be nothing more than eczema or ... | |
| Rosecea | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I have terrible rosecea and its getting worse. I've tried everything. Natural, ... A: Rosacea can be controlled but not cured. You may want to try the laser ie Fraxel which is very ... | |
| itchy tiny bumps | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: Over a period of one or two weeks I have been experiencing an increasing number of tiny bumps. ... A: Where are the bumps as this makes a difference as far as diagnoses occurs? This could be eczema ... | |
| red, itchy, inflammed skin | 1/20/2008 |
| Q: it seems like wherever my fiance kisses me i itch very badly. i get red and kind of swell up like in ... A: Agents that can cause irritation and passed from one person to another are: Soaps, detergents, ... | |
| birthmark | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: Im 20 and have had a birthmark on my chest the whole of my life, its a grayish green/blue color ... A: Birthmarks are slightly more likely to change to melanoma than normal moles (5-6%). However, if the ... | |
| non-itchy, painless rash on both legs ! | 1/19/2008 |
| Q: *_.I am a 40 year old male who is in good health ; Developed an NON-ITCHY, PAINLESS RASH on both ... A: Rashes on the legs can be many things. This could be a drug eruption to medications or something ... | |
| Itching legs only when cold | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: My doctor seems clueless on this problem. Ever since I hit puberty if I walk outside when it's ... A: What happens if you wear special long under wear during the cold? Will this stop the itching. Cold ... | |
| soft, wrinkled skin | 1/17/2008 |
| Q: my mother is having a strange skin problem. it's compounded by the fact that that she suffered a ... A: There are a few possibilities. This could indeed be an irritant or allergic type reaction in which ... | |
| Pityriasis alba | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: My daughter is 2.2 years old. She has a white spot or patches on her arm and leg. The pediatrician ... A: There are better medications than aquaphor for Pityrisais Alba. Let me give you a few: Elidel, ... | |
| Spots On Penis | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: I have these flat spots on the head and under my foreskin of my penis that come and go away from ... A: The spots on the head of the penis can be from irritation. Naturally, cortisone can remove these ... | |
| red spots | 1/12/2008 |
| Q: hey I'm 16 and i never really had any acne problems but all the sudden i have a ton on my back and ... A: From what you describe you are developing cystic acne. This type of acne can be controlled by oral ... | |
| hives... | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I am a 37 yr old white male 5'11" @240 lbs. For the past 5-10 yrs, I've been taking meds for hbp and ... A: Lipitor can cause Hives. Lisinopril can cause Hives. How do you know that that oral medications ... | |
| bumps knots | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: The out side of the skin looks normal. But when I rub my fingers over her skin I feel bump or knots ... A: Since I cannot see the skin or feel the bumps, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, these ... | |
| possible mole on penis | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I noticed for the first time about 4 months ago a small, round, flat, brown lesion on ... A: This could be a mole. If the border is irregular, is the color is asymmetric, or if there are ... | |
| red bumps pale center that peels | 1/8/2008 |
| Q: About 3 weeks ago I found a small red bump on the palm of my hand. A couple of days later the bump ... A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have what is ... | |
| foot peeling | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 33 year old female living in puerto rico for about a year now and i just noticed that my feet ... A: The peeling of your feet can be caused by: eczema or dry skin, fungal infections, yeast infections, ... | |
| 10yr old,red hands, feets, elbows, knees, knuckles | 1/7/2008 |
| Q: My 10yr old son had a flu like virus 10mths ago and a week later almost overnight had red palms, ... A: I am not saying your child has psoriasis but a strep throat can trigger the onset of psoriasis in ... | |
| Acne | 1/6/2008 |
| Q: I have uterus didelphy and i have a problem with acne. My problem is trying to find a Birth Control ... A: Uterus didelphy is not the problem of your acne. This type of condition does not increase hormones ... | |
| Black dot | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: I've had this dark dot on my helmet (penis) since i can remember. It is indented in the skin & not ... A: The first question to ask is what is the cause of the lesion. Is this a blood vessel? Is this a ... | |
| Dark Blotches on /around neck | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I am a 35 year old black male who mostly shaves with electric clippers, which afterwards I have few ... A: You most likley have what is called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. The inflammation from the shaving ... | |
| dry scalp | 1/4/2008 |
| Q: I have very dry scalp, not dandruff. I have it every season-not just in the winter. I've used ... A: I would try over the counter Nizoral Shampoo or T-Gel or T-Sal. If this does not work then you ... | |
| cracked skin | 1/3/2008 |
| Q: I'm 14 and I have really bad skin on my knees. I think you call that cracked skin. People have skin ... A: If your skin is really that dry you need special moisturizers such as Prescription Keral Topical ... | |
| Skin Care | 1/2/2008 |
| Q: Do you have any tips for me so I can get rid of my blackheads and acne? Plus, what can I do daily to ... A: Washing your skin is the least affective way of controlling acne. There is over the counter ... | |
| Sudden rash and blisters | 1/1/2008 |
| Q: On new years eve I found I had a sudden red rash ( picture) , Torso, left arm and lower back the ... A: With the linear aspects of the rash, you most likely have what is called dermatographism and is a ... | |
| Allergic reaction using Pro Active Solution | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: I'm from Philippines...I use Pro Active,then i get allergic..after a weeks...my face is so itchy..I ... A: You are correct in that you have an allergic reaction to Pro Active which is Benzoyl Peroxide. I ... | |
| oily skin/acne | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: I am a 46 year old female still suffering with extremely oily skin and acne. It started in 3rd grade ... A: At the present time I have about 40 women on low dose accutane as that is the only treatment for ... | |
| Strange red spots spreading | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: Fisher I would be so grateful if you could help me. I apologise for the length of this email but ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be a contact dermatitis which is ... | |
| skin condition | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: I have a condition known as "seborrheic dermatitis" on the right side of my face. Can you give me ... A: Seborrheic dermatitis is a genetic condition than can be controlled but not cured. It is rare for ... | |
| acne face and back | 6/10/2007 |
| Q: My question is if you recommend I use oral pills to cure my acne. condition: I have had acne on my ... A: The strongest acne treatment is Accutane which is oral and is finished within 5 months. The next is ... | |
| Sebacious Cysts | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm 24 and every 3rd month or so I get these sebaceous cysts on my face (only one at a time). They ... A: There are two types of medications that can help with the types of cysts that you describe. The ... | |
| Spotty Body and Uneven skintone | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm 22, female, of Mediterranean origin with light olive skintone. The skin on my face is pretty ... A: Hydroquinone cream normally works for this type of skin condition but you may have to have it ... | |
| Red sores indented skin | 6/9/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 34yo WF with dx of connective tissue disease (or soft lupus). Since age 19 I've at one time ... A: The first thing that I would do is to get a biopsy of one of the sores to make a diagnosis. After ... | |
| Tiny red dots | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: My one year old son has a cold. Not sure if that has anything to do with it but you never ... A: This can be a number of things. This can be a reaction to a virus. This can be a reaction to ... | |
| skin | 6/8/2007 |
| Q: After having an hickie. I put toothpaste on my neck longer than expected and my that area has become ... A: You most likely have and adverse reaction to Neosporin. The best treatment is topical cortisone and ... | |
| Red Moles | 6/7/2007 |
| Q: How are you? I am 24 yr old male. and i have a few red moles on my body, a very tiny one on my ... A: What you describe is a benign lesion called an angioma. Angiomas are nothing more than superficial ... | |
| Whitening Pills | 6/6/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 14 year old Asian girl with medium dark skin. I was wondering if the permanent whitening pills ... A: I would not trust the superwhiteningpills. There are no scientific studies to show that they work. ... | |
| puffyness under eyes followed by irritated lips | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: two weeks ago my left under eye started to become puffy. It was also tender, and itchy. after a week ... A: What you have is not psoriasis! You may have what is called a contact dermatitis,meaning that ... | |
| Skin Sores- Shaving | 6/5/2007 |
| Q: I am a twenty year old female. Several years ago, I started shaving the light hair on my stomach. ... A: without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common problem ... | |
| Red Spotted Rash- Hands and Feet | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher- I have a question about a rash that I periodically and sporadically get on my hands and ... A: Since I cannot see your hands, I cannot be totally sure of the diagnosis. From what you tell me, ... | |
| seasonal hives | 6/4/2007 |
| Q: Fisher, Every summer in June, I break out in hives on my arms, legs, neck & chin. They last all ... A: You could have Solar Urticaria which is caused by the sun. There is another skin condition called ... | |
| Benadryl use | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: What are the side effects of long term use of Benadryl? I use this frequently at night to help ... A: Major side effects include: nypotension, wheezing, convulsions, neuritis, hemolytic anemia, ... | |
| Melanoma | 6/1/2007 |
| Q: My 34 year old boyfriend was diagnosed with nodular melanoma in November 2006. His mole was just ... A: The first place of spread of melanoma is the lymph nodes. Thus, the lymph nodes should be watched ... | |
| Possible lupus skin disorder? | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: Treatment for large blisters developing on digits on both hands and large lesions on bottom of feet ... A: If you have lupus there is blood work called an ANA which would be positive. You most likely have a ... | |
| folliculitis of the scalp | 5/31/2007 |
| Q: I have had reoccurring symptoms of folliculitis of the scalp for about 3 years (inflamed acne-like ... A: The first thing that should be done is to culture one of the pustular lesions to determine what type ... | |
| Bumps on face | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: Background: I have always had perfectly clear skin. About 9 weeks ago, bumps appeared on my ... A: I believe that you have two skin conditions. One is dry skin from the topical medications that you ... | |
| red rash | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I went walking on my school track yesterday(Tuesday) and I noticed my legs seemed to have a blotchy ... A: Rashes that you describe can be caused by oral medications, systemic infections, allergies to foods, ... | |
| Weird sore on my lips | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a weird sore on the bottom lip, now- its not in the corner, it sort of spread from the middle ... A: I would recommend that you visit your local dermatologist and get a biopsy of the skin lesion. You ... | |
| skin | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: I have a few little red bumps that itch a little bit on my chest, do you think its anything to worry ... A: Itchy bumps on the chest can be many things. This can be acne, this can be an allergic reaction, ... | |
| Peeling hands and feet on 19-month-old | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: My 19-month-old son has peeling hands and feet, just the soles and palms. When he was 3 months old ... A: Their are a number of possibilities for the skin reation on your childs skin. This could be an ... | |
| Persistent Scabies, please help | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: I need some advice, I am desperate. I was diagnosed with Scabies in Jan of 2006 and have since then ... A: You have been treated with the best medications for scabies. Ivermectin is the best and is 100% ... | |
| skin around the lower part of the eye | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, I sampled an eye gel from the Dead Sea Cosmetics company at a festival and the next day ... A: You have eye lid dermatitis caused by the Dead Sea Cosmetics. You can try over the counter Cortaid ... | |
| top layer of skin of lips missing in sections | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: For the last 20 months the skin from my lips has been shedding leaving red "sores", they also appear ... A: The diagnosis is chelitis which is inflammation of the lips. The treatment that I prescribe for ... | |
| strange rash that seems to puzzle doctors! | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: For about 8 years I have had red blotches on the lower parts of my legs. They are not raised and ... A: I recommend that you visit your local dermatologist and get a biopsy of the rash to be read by a ... | |
| rapidly elevating area in old mole | 5/29/2007 |
| Q: Fisher, My 30 yo fiance has a ~5mm mole on his forearm that is light brown with slightly irregular ... A: You are correct that changes with melanoma usually occur gradually. I would recommend a biopsy of ... | |
| chicken pox | 3/23/2007 |
| Q: Chicken pox-- My chicken pox have gradually begun to falll off, more easily so with the aqide of ... A: You ask a very difficult question. The only way to tell is time. Some patients heal without scaring ... | |
| Keratosis Pilaris questions | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ... A: As stated before, patients with eczema have a greater tendency to get keratosis pilaris. This skin ... | |
| Pimples at 27? | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: Hey Doctor, I appreciate you taking my question. I am 27 and am still experiencing acne. My forehead ... A: The first thing to do is to shave before you go to the shower with Benzashave 10% which is by ... | |
| Skin condition | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: I know that smoking depletes oxygen from your skin and it effects the cells. Right now I have ... A: If you stop smoking your facial skin will partially recover. A good type of treatment for this type ... | |
| White spots on face near hairline | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I've noticed these white spots on my forhead near my hairline ever since I finally weaned my son - ... A: White spots of the face can be caused by sun damage, inflammation of the facial skin, depigmenting ... | |
| I have scalp pimple? problem | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Fisher, First of all thank you for your time, also please excuse my limited English. Sometimes, not ... A: You have an infection of the scalp. A culture of the pimples should be done to find the type of ... | |
| sun damage. | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I recently did a tca peel on my face to help with some minor brown spots (sun damge) I started to ... A: The cause of the spots you are talking about is sun damage. Even if you remove the spots by peels, ... | |
| Skin Not Healing | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, My girlfriend, who I have been seeing for about a year has a handful of red open soars ... A: She could have a skin condition called folliculitis which is a superficial infection of the hair ... | |
| chronic dermatitis | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: Over the last 6 months I seem to have developed chronic dermatitis. The rash covers most of my ... A: When a rash does not resolve you need to have the rash biopsied to help find the cause of the skin ... | |
| Keratosis Pilaris questions | 3/21/2007 |
| Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ... A: Keratosis Pilaris is genetic and can be associated with eczema. KP can come on the arms, thighs, ... | |
| cysts | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I understand that they will not go away until I have surgery, but if a few of them have already ... A: Cysts have a sac and unless the sac is removed the cyst will re-grow or continue to grow. If the ... | |
| eczema herpetic | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: I am almost positive my nephew had an eczema herpetic flare. It cleared up in 3 weeks. Is there any ... A: There are no dangers to your nephew's skin. However, he may develop anothere flare of Eczema ... | |
| Dark Spots | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I am a black america with dark spots on my legs which was caused by insect bites 3yrs ago. What is ... A: You have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the trauma from the ... | |
| Dermatitis Herpetiformis & Celiac Disease | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: Is it possible to have a skin biopsy of a lesion and have it test negative? If a lesion is DH, does ... A: In people with DH a test called Direct Immunoflourescence is more specific for the disease. In ... | |
| cysts | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I have also had these bumps on my head that continue to grow and are very tender. I was told they ... A: You have what are called Tricholemmal Cysts. The only way to remove them is surgical excision. ... | |
| my face | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I am 17 years old and do not have severe acne, but quite often i will get a zit on or around my nose ... A: The best treatment for pores is to use a prescription topical medication called Differin which a ... | |
| fat deposit | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I am 48,in good health but overweight. When I was about 40 I started to feel a small hard lump under ... A: If it is a lipoma which is nothing more than fatty tissue,these growths are genetic. The only way ... | |
| Burn scar without a burn | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: My 14 year old daughter with no significant medical history developed a skin thickening in the area ... A: The only thing that I can think of is a keloid. Keloids are nothing more than excess scar tissue. ... | |
| atopic dermatitis | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: Dr Fisher I appreciate your fast response. It was very helpful. I have two more questions to ask. ... A: You may want to get another opinion. Since I cannot see your skin, I cannot be totally sure of the ... | |
| white spots on skin | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: I noticed that I have these white/less tan patches on my buttocks and I noticed there are some ... A: There are a couple of causes of your white spots. This could be a yeast like organism called ... | |
| little white bumps | 2/18/2007 |
| Q: i have little white bumps on my scrotum it looks like swollen hair follicals,you can squeeze and pop ... A: The white bumps could be hair follicles. The scrotal skin is very thin and thus it is easy to see ... | |
| White/Brown Skin on penis | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I have noticed that on the head of my penis the overall skin close to the urethra and on the ... A: This could be a condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that irritation of ... | |
| red dots and pregnant | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: Im 24wks pregnant and have noticed a problem with my feet. The sole and sides of my feet are drying ... A: If the red spots are raised and you can feel them, then you need to go to the doctor at once as this ... | |
| atopic dermatitis | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher I'm afraid this will be a long one. Three weeks ago I started having bumps and drying on ... A: From your description, you most likley have perioral dermatitis which is a varient of acne and more ... | |
| Frequent Bruises on Back of Hands | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a 66 year old male and for the last several years I get ugly bruises on the back of both hands, ... A: You most likley have what is called Batemans Purpura which is caused by sun damage. The sun damages ... | |
| Red Patches on Face | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: I am a 43 year old male with olive colored skin. I've NEVER had a skin condition on my face before ... A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have Seborrheic ... | |
| red follicles?? | 2/17/2007 |
| Q: Ever since I can remember, I have always had red dots on my legs and arms. These are not ingrown ... A: You most likley have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and ... | |
| how to darken skin | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: i am an african american woman and i light bright spots that has appeared on my face. i went to a ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that ... | |
| have a fungal nail infection | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: please, i have this three nails ( one on the last finger of my left hand and two on my right hand ... A: You have a nail disorder called onycholysis meaning the nail is eleved above the nail bed. You can ... | |
| melanoma | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: My husband has a black mole and he also had what looked like a small blister with a dark spot in the ... A: If the mole is really dark and black it needs to be biopsied. The biopsy procedure is very simple; ... | |
| new issue | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: I am a 48 white female who has already gone through menopause (finished 2 years ago) In the past ... A: Odor is usually due to the breakdown of sweat by bacteria. Thus, if you used a topical antibiotic ... | |
| re: itchy and bump foot | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: I don't know when it all started, I started to notice there are bumps that sometimes it fill with ... A: You may have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and occurs on the hands ... | |
| Skin Fungus | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I forgot to mention that when the rash appears I detect an odor in this area. Is this typical of ... A: An odor is not typical for Tinea Versicolor. What can cause an odor is something called an ... | |
| Itching | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: I am 28 years old, and I have had a problem of itching in the legs, the anterior and posterior ... A: Itching in the winter months is most likley caused by dry skin caused eczema. If your skin is not ... | |
| Question regarding Rogaine | 2/15/2007 |
| Q: Fisher, I've using Rogaine with 5% minoxidil solution, but they could get pretty expensive. I'm ... A: The only thing I would tell you is to try the Kirkland and see if it is effective. In some cases ... | |
| Scar-like sore on cheek | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: Major acne and skin problems runs in my family, so I'm used to getting pimples big and small. ... A: Scars should not continue to spread unless you are scratching or irritating the scar. Since this is ... | |
| Ezcema | 2/14/2007 |
| Q: For the past few months, I have been experiencing excema on the very delicate skin underneath my ... A: If you have flaking on the eyebrows, behind the ears, in the ears and the side of your nose you have ... | |
| athletes feet | 2/9/2007 |
| Q: My dad is 90 years old and has athletes feet to the point his toe nails are infected. He now gets an ... A: The only effective treatment for toe nail fungus is oral antifungal medication like Lamisil. The ... | |
| Sun Damage | 2/8/2007 |
| Q: I had dark spots on my face due to sun damage for about 4 years now. I have tried a lot of on ... A: The laser will romove the dark spots but if you go out in the sun during the spring or summer the ... | |
| white spots under skin | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: I will get white spots under my skin, primarily on my legs and occasionally on my arms....they look ... A: What you have described is a vascular issue. You have vasoconstricion of the blood vessels in the ... | |
| hand rash?? | 2/7/2007 |
| Q: On the palm of my hands I have these areas that get little clear blisters on them,when the blisters ... A: You have one of two skin conditions. You may have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or ... | |
| wet new skin | 2/3/2007 |
| Q: When skin is damaged and new skin is just growing, I understand that when wet, that new skin gets ... A: The transition time for a cell to get from the base to the outermost layer is about 30 days. In ... | |
| Ear Lobe | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher; Thank you for volunteering for this service. I have a psoriasis patch behind my left ... A: The condition you describe could be Seborrheic Dermatitis which can affect the ear and behind the ... | |
| scalp /burning pain, hair loss, brittle hair | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: Im suffering from a burning scalp coupled with hair loss and brittle dry hair. This happened out ... A: Burning scalp is indeed difficult to treat. The nerves in the scalp are inflammed leading to the ... | |
| hypopigmentation | 2/2/2007 |
| Q: I have two areas on my forehead that have pigment loss due to co2 laser. An extrac sounds promising ... A: You can go to the web site for the Xtrac laser which is www.photomedex.com and there is an area ... | |
| Red/burning face | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: All of the things that you listed have been completed. She has had the biopsy and the ANA testing ... A: Did you have a biopsy done? What were the results of the biopsy? You may want to visit a ... | |
| Red/burning face | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: My 14 yr old daughter developed a red/burning face over 1 year ago. The red/burning is constant and ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your daughters condition. There is a condition called ... | |
| red little dots | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old woman, and, for as long as i can remember (at least since i was 15, i don't ... A: From your description you are correct in the diagnosis. You have what is called folliculitis. ... | |
| Blush-Brush hair disappeared into my pore! | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: Ok, this will sound like a weird question but here goes: This morning after I took a shower, I ... A: If indeed the hair went down the follicle the body should expell it in time. The only thing you ... | |
| Tattoos and keloids. | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have a question about keloids developing from a tattoo. I am an African American person and my mom ... A: Keloids can occur from any trauma to the skin. Thus, a tatoo could also cause a keloid on your ... | |
| redness?? | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I have my redness in my face the other day.I don't know what happen cause i was shock when i look at ... A: The most likley cause of the redness on your face is the topical acne medication you are using. The ... | |
| scalp itch and bumps | 2/1/2007 |
| Q: I noticed a bump about the size of a medium sized pimple on my scalp about 2 months ago. since then ... A: If the bumps are pustules then you have folliculitis of the scalp which is usually a bacterial ... | |
| Dyshidrosis & Penicillin | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I am a 36 y/o white male and started having symptoms of Dyshidrosis at age 35. This has been ... A: Dyshidrosis is genetic and there is only one medication that can make the condition worse and that ... | |
| So many skin lightening products which to choose? | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I am a brown-skinned black female and I would like to lighten my skin. There are so many products I ... A: Dermatologists use hydroquinone all of the time withou any problems. Lustra is a good product but ... | |
| Skin rash on right cheek for the past week and now red and wont go away | 1/31/2007 |
| Q: I got my period last week, however before i get my period every other month i'll have bumpy itchy ... A: Some women have what is called hormonal acne. One week before their menstral cycle they can break ... | |
| fingernails? | 1/30/2007 |
| Q: I read about an iodine of some sort that can help make nails stronger after removal of acrylic ... A: I have not head this about iodine but you have to be very careful about oral iodine. Since effects ... | |
| mysterious rash | 1/29/2007 |
| Q: I visited the Philippines in the summer of 2005. A couple of months after I came back I gradually ... A: Itching can be caused by many things: drug reactions, infections, systemic disease, parasites, oral ... | |
| red redish dry out bumps on face and head itichy head | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: I to have red itchy bumps that look like pimples but are not (nothing inside them such as liquid or ... A: What you describe is the cystic type of acne. Treatment of these types of lesions is with an oral ... | |
| Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: Just to be sure, how often and how long should I soak my "finger in salt water or vinegar solution?" ... A: The strongest saline solution and the strongest vinegar solution should be used. I have my patients ... | |
| Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this question. My question deals more ... A: The nail plate should eventually heal itself but this could take 6-10 weeks. The problem you could ... | |
| Burning Scalp and Thinning Hair | 1/27/2007 |
| Q: On the left side of my head, I am having a burning, itchy and at times painful scalp condition with ... A: Since the area of your scalp hair loss is so specific, thyroid problems may not be the cause. ... | |
| BODY LICE OR BED BUGS | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: Well I have done that. I have thrown away clothing. The clothing that I kept I washed in scalding ... A: Have a biopsy of one of the skin lesions to make sure of the diagnosis. Also try topical cortisone ... | |
| BODY LICE OR BED BUGS | 1/26/2007 |
| Q: HELP. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR 4-5 MONTHS. MY HOME IS BRAND NEW AND I HAVE TREATED MYSELF ... A: Body Lice live in the lining of your clothing, thus treating your body is not much help. Scabies is ... | |
| Bald spot on head. | 1/25/2007 |
| Q: Well this isnt a followup.. this is another question I have...and its been buggin me for about a ... A: If the hair loss was in the area of the nodule or "bump" then the bump caused the hair loss. I see ... | |
| My eyes | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I'm only 25 years old. I turned 25 in late september. I have a problem with the skin under and ... A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis or treatment. If your eyes are puffy ... | |
| Perspiration | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: Hope you're well, My question is regarding sweating on the face. Basically when I get very hot or ... A: There are topical medications that can help control sweating called Hyperhidrosis. There is an oral ... | |
| seborrhea dermatitis | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I've had seborrhea dermatitis for sometime now and have tried many prescriptions. I'm right now on ... A: The problem with Seborrheic Dermatitis is not the pore size but a yeast like organism that colonizes ... | |
| Mole removal | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I am a man in his early 30's and have 3-4 largish moles on my mid and lower back. I have always ... A: The first question is how do you know that the mole is mildly dysplastic? Was a biopsy done? ... | |
| Red spots on penis.. | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: For the past 5 months or so I have had a couple red spots on my penis.. I think it started when I ... A: Psoriasis can come on the penis and that is a very common area for psoriasis to occur. Other ... | |
| White spots on face and neck | 1/24/2007 |
| Q: I am out in the sun and saltwater ocean frequently. I have started to notice slight discolorations ... A: The white spots can be a number of skin conditions. There is Pityriais Alba which is a skin ... | |
| Brusing | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: I've had schambergs for about a year now. The pathches of purpura had been reduced from red to a ... A: The change in color following a cut or trauma is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This ... | |
| athlete´s foot and syringoma | 1/23/2007 |
| Q: What can be an effective remedy for athlete´s foot that can be found at home? What can be a ... A: White vinegar soaks can can control athlete's foot. Soak the affected foot 1-2 times a day for ... | |
| Painful Bumps on Digits. | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I remebered something else. I also will get these bumps on my elbows, as well. Could it be a ... A: Bumps on the elbows are completely different from bumps on the hands or feet especially is you have ... | |
| retin-A and pregnancy | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I just found out that I am pregnant (only 3 weeks or so) and I have been using Retin-A on my face ... A: There are no studies done to see if topical Retin A will affect the baby. No woman would allow such ... | |
| skin under finger nails. | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: I don't know if you can help me, but I tried many sources to find an answer to my question but ... A: The reason the nails are white is that the nail is not attached to the bed. You nail may reattach ... | |
| clearer skin | 1/22/2007 |
| Q: Im a young female in my early twenties and i want a treatment done that will help with my minor acne ... A: The first thing you have to do is to get rid of your acne. There are a number of treatments: the ... | |
| red face + small veins | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I can see small veins on the top of my nose also. It flared up when i was very stressed and under ... A: You most likely have what is called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look up ... | |
| rash after bruising | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am a 41 year old female. I have lived in Arizona since 1997. In 1998 I broke 3 bones in my righ ... A: Your most likely diagnosis is stasis dermatitis. This can be treated with topical prescription ... | |
| dark circles | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I am suffering from dark circles around my eyes and I would like to know what sort of treatment ... A: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/dark_circles_under_eyes.htm Go to the above web site which gives ... | |
| ideal skincare routine | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I've read about how retinoids, antioxidants and AHA are shown to help in maintaining a youthful and ... A: If you have the finances there are two products that help your skin combat age. There is Tazorac ... | |
| 2 skin problem questions | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I have two questions concerning two skin related issues. 1. My first issue are these little tiny ... A: The tiny black dots on your nose are black heads or open comedones. Treatment is with topicals like ... | |
| What tto expect in the first visit to a Dermatologist? | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: I have an appointment with a dermatologist at the end of the month for severe dry skin to my face ... A: If you have not been you need a thorough skin exam, you need one. I have the men undress down to ... | |
| face fungus? | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: the corners of my mouth and chin area is always dry and scaly. the skin is also a little reddish. i ... A: The skin condition at the corners of your mouth is called angular chelitis which is nothing more ... | |
| Painful Bumps on Digits. | 1/20/2007 |
| Q: For several years, at times when I am feeling stressed, I get strange wart-like bumps on my fingers. ... A: You most likley have a skin disease called dyshidrosis. This skin condition is genetic and made ... | |
| vitiligo | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: i asked a question in early december 06,i think i have vitiligo on the head of my penis,what could i ... A: There are two topicals that would consider using on the head of the penis to help resolve pigmentary ... | |
| rash or acne | 1/19/2007 |
| Q: I have acne like bumps that start on my shoulders and follow were my triceps are, and start to ... A: There are a few possibilities for your rash. You could have acne and acne is not contagious ... | |
| Red Splotches under skin | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I have always had red/blue splotches appear under the skin. They happen at many different times. At ... A: There is a skin condition called Dermatographism where pressure causes the skin to redden and raise. ... | |
| Red Dots | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: Its only on my right arm that the follicules seem inflamed. These Red dots appear to be under my ... A: This could be a drug rash to effexor. You are in the correct time frame for an adverse reaction to ... | |
| Spironolactone | 1/18/2007 |
| Q: I desire softer skin of a women. What can I do to soften the skin besides shaving and epilating. I ... A: There is a new topical medication called NEOCUTIS. This product is sold at some doctors offices ie ... | |
| solar lentigo | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have had a large lentigo spot on my right cheek bone ever since I became pregnant with my first ... A: Laser treatment is a good option. The laser I would use is the Fraxel as there is little down time. ... | |
| hickey like mark | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: I have a hickey like mark on my shoulder blade and had one a couple weeks back on my neck, but know ... A: These types of marks are bruises in the skin. Causes can be medications that thin the blood. In ... | |
| Baby Acne | 1/17/2007 |
| Q: Can the baby acne change the skin color. My daughter is a month and a half and has baby acne. it is ... A: There is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that the ... | |
| mole peeling | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a mole at the hairline on my forehead that last week was hurting, but not bad, so I pretty ... A: I would visit your local dermatologist. Moles normally do not peel unless they are very irritated. ... | |
| red on tip of the lip | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: i had a cold sore about a month ago, it healed, but im afraid i had irritated it by touching it many ... A: The redness you describe will go away with time but this may take a few months. There is a topical ... | |
| androgel | 1/16/2007 |
| Q: Is it an acceptable practice or should it be an acceptable practice for a male patient using a high ... A: Androgel can have many side effects: acne, increased hair loss, heart failure, generalized edema, ... | |
| skin problem | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: Could there be some internal mechanism going on that has been missed ... what diagnostics can be ... A: A skin biopsy with tell you exactly if this is an eczematous condition. When the skin is scaley ... | |
| Sensitive , painful skin | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I seem to have inherited a skin condition from my mother. Our skin is painful to the touch for ... A: There is a skin condition called "Atypical Pain Syndrome". The only treatment that I know for this ... | |
| lesion on my scalp | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a small area right in the center of my about where my head starts to slope back. I have had ... A: You most likely have one of two type of lesions. There is a Seborrheic Keratosis which is benign ... | |
| hot cheeks | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Recently I have been randomly getting hot cheeks. Sometimes I get them while I'm just sitting and ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ... | |
| skin problem | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: Years ago I was told I had dyshidrotic eczema. I cannot find much info on it & lately my skin is ... A: You most likely have what is called Hand Eczema. This is where the skin on the hand becomes so dry ... | |
| laser treatment damage | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I'm sorry I didn't explain myself properly. I was told that the damaged caused to my skin (not ... A: You are correct in your knowledge of protopic it can help reduce the inflammation caused by the ... | |
| Scars | 11/30/2006 |
| Q: I have some scars from having laparoscopic abdominal surgery. I have medication (desoximetasone) a ... A: You can use the desoximetasone on the scars. This should help reduce the inflammation or redness. ... | |
| laser treatment damage | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have the Protopic ointment 0.03, however I had been told that I would "create" hyperpigmentation ... A: I have never seen Protopic create hyperpigmentation. Protopic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ... | |
| Dark Circles Around Mouth | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I have these dark marks on the corners of my mouth on each side. I have went to the dermatologist ... A: Dark circles are due to inflammation of the skin causing increased pigmentation. Treatment is with ... | |
| Hives? | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I was going to mention that I was given a shot of Vicoprofen for pain for a pinched sciotic nerve ... A: Vicroprofen can cause hives per the PDR which is the bible for drugs in the US. Hives usually ... | |
| Rosacea vs Sun Allergy | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: Approx. two years ago I developed a blotch itchy rash on my face while fishing in the Bahamas. I ... A: The medication that you are taking, lipitor, can make your skin more sunsensitive. But you need to ... | |
| eczema | 11/29/2006 |
| Q: I've had eczema on my hand for almost a year now on small patches on my hands. It's now between my ... A: Your premise is totally incorrect that the Internet has just as much to offer as a dermatologist. ... | |
| Hives? | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I believe that I have hives. I've had theses itching red bumps for 3 weeks. They started out on the ... A: medications, infections and systemic disease like thyroid or lupus. The first thing to do is to try ... | |
| sharp acute pain in tiny areas of the skin | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Fisher, in advance, for answering my questions. I have three dermatology questions, and I suspect ... A: Painful lesions of the skin go under the headding of "LEND AN EGG": leiomyoma, eccrine spiradenoma, ... | |
| laser treatment damage | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I had a laser treatment on my arms to reduce sun damage and staining. Now my skin has rows of white ... A: You have what is called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that inflammation from the ... | |
| scalp issues - dandruff vs. lice | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have had issues with dandruff and itchy scalp for years, but never severe enough to warrant seeing ... A: Lice apply there eggs to the hair shaft with a type of glue. Vinegar soaks to the scalp will help ... | |
| Bumps on Upper Arms | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I have had these bumps on my skin on my upper arms ever since I can remember. They kind of look and ... A: You have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and can occur on ... | |
| Lichen Planus- Dark Spots | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: Please advice on what I can use to clear up the Dark Spots from Lichen Planus.. I have had the spots ... A: Dark skin from inflammation can be cleared by using bleaching creams. The best prescription ... | |
| skin issues | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I tend to get red itchy bumps on my legs and arms. Of course I scratch them and they scab but never ... A: From your description it appears that you had what is called a contact dermatitis. That means you ... | |
| white spots | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: Do you think taking a supplement such as cinnamon may aid the decrease of these spots? Also ... A: Other forms of white spots on the skin can be caused by a yeast like organism called Tinea ... | |
| white spots | 11/22/2006 |
| Q: I have these light spots that seem to be subcutaneous they seem to be more apparent when I'm cold, ... A: You are correct in that this is a circulatory problem. The light spots are where you have less ... | |
| red cheeks | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: My name is Blake Garcia. I am a 20 year old college student. For as long as i could remember i ... A: The red cheeks are from increased blood flow. Thus, you could treat your cheeks with a laser to ... | |
| Lump in nose | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a lump in my nose. The lump is under the skin. However, I can feel the lump from the outside ... A: Without seeing your skin lesion, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have ... | |
| Acne Treatment Bangkok | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I'm 24 yo guy from Germany and still suffering from acne, plus I got some scarring (not too deep). ... A: The problem you have is the following. While taking Accutane you are more likely to scar. Thus, if ... | |
| ingrown hair | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I believe I have ingrown hair on my legs, and I have no idea why. I've never shaved or waxed ... A: There is no problem with waxing of infgrown hairs. The worst it could do would be to make the area ... | |
| Skin ailments | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have some patches of skin that are discolored and I'd like to have looked at to make sure that ... A: You can give send me the web site and I well try and tell you what you can do. The problem is that ... | |
| Upper Arm Rash | 11/21/2006 |
| Q: I have a rash on both my upper arms that has been there, as far as I know, my whole life. It doesnt ... A: You have a rash called Keratosis Pilaris. This rash is genetic and has to be exfoliated. There is ... | |
| Red, Hot Cheeks | 11/17/2006 |
| Q: Im 15,female, and have been having this wierd hot red cheeks thing been going on for about 2 ... A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ... | |
| hpv or skin tags | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Iam a 32 year old male who just this past Saturday noticed about 3 or 4 small pearl colored bumps ... A: The first thing you have to do is to find out what you have. I would get a biopsy of one of the ... | |
| The Green Peel | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: During an internet search for The Green Peel, I came across your answer in reference to the herbs it ... A: The leading medical author about chemical peels is Dr Brodie who lives in Atlanta. During his talks ... | |
| tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: What about the cancer concern with Elidel Cream? how long can it be safely used. And when should I ... A: Elidel does not cause cancer. The AAD wrote a letter to the FDA complaining about the warning. Of ... | |
| question | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: Ever since i can remember i have these back spots on my face. some are bigger than others. But they ... A: Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Black spots on the face can be Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra which ... | |
| Education requirements for undergraduate students | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm a biology major at coker college and I wanted to know the exact courses i should take inorder to ... A: You have to take courses to get you into medical school. Once you get into medical school the first ... | |
| Brownspots on back of head? | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I'm sorry here's the link.. Thanks in advance http://www.geocities.com/brucexiong777/head1.jpgCan ... A: There can be a number of causes of increased pigment in the skin. This can be caused by sun damage, ... | |
| history of a skin disease | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: How would I go about finding information of the history of cellulitis? I need to know when it was ... A: Cellulitis literally means inflammation of cellular tissue. This word was first coined between ... | |
| Sore inside the nose | 11/15/2006 |
| Q: I have something inside my nose, although I can't see anything but it hurts and my husband has the ... A: If the lesion is inside the nose you most likely have a Staph infection. The treatment for the ... | |
| Heavy Acne Scars | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: I am heavily scarred from body acne. I still get the occasional ance bump here or there but it isn't ... A: Keloids can be treated with intralesional steroid injections once a month until the keloids resolve ... | |
| Vitiligo | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: My son age 11,and his eyelash become white.Is there any medicine for this skin disase.Thanks. A: There is a difference between the eyelashes becoming white and the skin becoming white. If the skin ... | |
| bump on lip | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: http://i15.tinypic.com/29kz3ie.jpg this bump on my lip occurs every couple weeks. it doesnt always ... A: There are a number of possibilities: Urticaria can present this way and treatment would be an ... | |
| catheradin treatment | 11/14/2006 |
| Q: My son was diagnosed with molluscum today. His Dr. chose to give hime cantherone as a course of ... A: We use cantherone all of the time in the clinic and discuss the possible side effects of this ... | |
| tiny white lump/cyst under skin on finger | 11/11/2006 |
| Q: I recently noticed a tiny white cyst under the skin of my right index finger. It is tender if ... A: You most likely have what is called a myxoid cyst. This type of cyst is from the joint space. The ... | |
| eyelid/ear itch | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: i have had chronic itchy,flakiness on eyelids for years (20 years). eyelids constantly ... A: The flakiness on the eyelids may be a condition called seborrheic dermatitis which is genetic or may ... | |
| hello | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: i have a 5 year old granddaughter,she has bumps around here eyes seem to varie in sizes,i have taken ... A: The first thing you have to do is to get a diagnosis of what the bumps are called. Once you have a ... | |
| Dermatitis Herpetiformis | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: Is it possible to have Dermatitis Herpetiformis when every gastroenterology test has been taken and ... A: Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by an extremely pruritic, symmetrically grouped ... | |
| M.R.S.A. and using Prednisone | 11/10/2006 |
| Q: I recently battled and enourmous boil diagnosed as M.R.S.A. Had to get it lance and have it ... A: MRSA has become a real problem in clinics across the US. In the last month I have seen at least 15 ... | |
| Wrinkle Treatment | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: What is your opinion on Strivectin for wrinkles. Is it a safe and effect treatment for wrinkles? Or ... A: Strivectin for wrinkles is a waist of money. I have had many patients unhappy with the results of ... | |
| recurring fungal infection | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: i keep getting ringworm (or a similar fungal infection) around my eyes and neck. These areas are ... A: Are you sure you have a fungal infection? Has someone scraped the skin and looked at it under the ... | |
| Itchy red bumps below my knee | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: Just recently as the weather has gotten colder, i have gotten very itchy between my knees and my ... A: From your description you most likely have what is called Eczema or dry skin. Treatment is first ... | |
| RED SPOTS ON HANDS | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: I have these red spots on my palms since yesterday 11/07. they look like photos posted by someone ... A: Red spots on the hands can be caused by trauma as in doing pull ups. Red spots can be caused by dry ... | |
| 23 and suffering w/ acne...trying spirolactone now... | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I am 23 and ive been battling acne on my face for the past 7 or 8 years. its hard for me to talk ... A: Spironolactone is a good start if the acne is caused by hormonal abnormalities. However,the most ... | |
| Melanoma | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a very early stage (in itu?) melanoma. The mole has already ... A: When I have a patient diagnosed with a melanoma I send them to a surgical oncologist. This is a ... | |
| Boils??? | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I have been to the dermatologist about recurrent boils on my behind and under my arm. He prescribed ... A: The first thing that has to be done is to culture the "boils" and determine what is there cause. ... | |
| Bumps on hands | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Ive got these bumps on my hands that come and go. They are only on my hands. they dont itch or ... A: Lesions on the wrists and between the fingers can be a number of skin conditions. Scabies which is ... | |
| color around nipples | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old boy and I've got a question. When I was 12 or 13 (i can't remeber exactly) my ... A: The light areas are because of the inflammation around the breasts. The condition is called ... | |
| ring around the mouth | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: i think this ring around my mouth came from licking my lips. its very dark and thick and looks like ... A: You are correct in that licking your lips can cause skin irritation. If the skin is dark you need ... | |
| hands rash | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: My cousin is complaining of having a rash on his hands. This rash doesn't spread it is on his hands ... A: Your cousin has a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or Dyshidrotic Eczema. The skin condition is ... | |
| Acne | 11/8/2006 |
| Q: Do you know a good remedy for acne? My daughter has it and she doesn't like it and we have tried ... A: The most effective products for acne are by prescription. Topical prescription medications include ... | |
| Discoloration of the Palms | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I have noticed over the past week a pale rust colored hue on the palms of my hands, particularly in ... A: Your daughter could be right. Something came in contact with your skin that left a rust colored ... | |
| growth on areola | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Originally there was a very small area (as in 1-2mm)which was very slightly raised and ovalish in ... A: You most likely have what is called a "skin Tag". These are benign growths. The reason it turned ... | |
| my disease | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: when i'm out in the cold for too long my face and any of my body for that matter will bubble up it ... A: You most likely have what is called Cold Urticaria. Treatment for this condition is with ... | |
| Fingernail | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Since 2003 I have had a problem with one of my fingernails. There is a visible line going down the ... A: You most likely have what is called Median Nail Dystophy. This condition is usually caused by truma ... | |
| Radiesse | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Fisher: I am an Allexperts too, advising people on resume preparation, so I especially appreciate ... A: If the skin is "sagging" you might want to look into a thread lift. Thread lifts are perfect for ... | |
| sudden bumps | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: Ive been having recent outbursts of a cluster of red, itchy bumps on my cheek. It usually happens ... A: Have you changed your detergent or do you use Bounce or Cling. From what you describe this appears ... | |
| non-itchy, rash-like bumps all over face | 11/3/2006 |
| Q: My derm can't seem to diagnos my problem. First, I was given topical antibiotics, which made it ... A: What is your age? There is a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris where one has fine bunps on ... | |
| scalp burn | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I had a hair relaxer put on my hair on Tuesday 31st Oct by a local hair stylist. At the time after ... A: If your hair has become brittle then you must use a conditioner to moisturize the hair. This is the ... | |
| under-eye itching, burning bumps | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: About 3 months ago, I developed itching, burning, bumpy skin under my eyes, starting in the corners ... A: When the steroids cream do not work, I have the patient take oral steroids for 5 days. I use ... | |
| sores on face and ears | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: A month ago my son (6 years old) broke out in a strange rash of sorts on his face. It started with ... A: From your description it appears that your child has had an allergic reaction to something that got ... | |
| head cysts | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: i have a couple cysts on my head and have had 2 removed. i waited a year after the last surgery to ... A: A true cyst has a capsule and unless the capsule is removed the cyst will continue to grow. If you ... | |
| Tri-Luma | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: For the last couple of years I have been struggling with some sort of skin condition. I've ... A: Tri-luma is a bleaching cream and will only lighten your skin but not treat your primary skin ... | |
| Face rash? | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: about 2 years ago I had a tiny red fleck develop on my left cheek. That fleck is now about 2.5 ... A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be Rosacea. Go to www.rosacea.org ... | |
| acne scars | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: i have an acne scar that has been on my face for a month. how do i remove it? A: If you are describing red marks, then these type of skin lesions will resolve within 4-12 months. ... | |
| tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema | 11/2/2006 |
| Q: I have had lower eyelid swelling since June due to allergies and post nasal drip. Was wondering if a ... A: Elidel would be perfect around the eyelid as a mechanism to reduce inflammation. I write for elidel ... | |
| Hands & Feet, bumps and dead skin | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Fisher, I am a 36 y/o white male with no history of skin disorder for myself or my family. I do ... A: You most likley have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and stress ... | |
| daughter's face | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: .I kept waiting for it to go away - yesterday went to a dermatologist (not a pediatric one), who ... A: Blood vessels normally do not go away on their own but need to be treated. Laser is the best ... | |
| Seborrheic Keratosis ? | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I was experiencing extreme itching under my breasts and abdominal fold. Now a series of raised areas ... A: Seborrheic keratosis are acquired by genetics. This means you inherited these lesions from your ... | |
| A blister from walking? | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I have a job that am always on my feet and moving(really can't do my job standing there). On the ... A: Are you a diabetic? If so this could be an infection. Blisters are not normally green and white. ... | |
| blotchy skin on forehead - redness around eyes | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: Since I moved to Denmark a few years ago, I suffer from very red, cracking skin around my eyes and ... A: Redness around the eyes is called eyelid dermatitis. This is usually an allergic reaction from ... | |
| mole | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: it is a light brown fairly flat but when i woke up today it had a raised red bump at the end kinda ... A: It is very unlikely that you have cancer associated with this mole. You could have a pimple. You ... | |
| spots at side of rib cage | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I have small red spots with yellow heads, like the common pimple on either side of my ribs ... A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is nothing more than a superficial bacterial ... | |
| Allergic reaction to chicken blood? | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I work in a supermarket deli where we prep raw chicken (breading, and seasoning). Today when I was ... A: Raw chicken can have bacteria on the skin. The red bumps can be a superficial bacterial infection ... | |
| brown spots on back and feet&crawly skin under eyes and feet | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: why do or what is black or brownish red circles on my skin i have like 2 on my left forearm and ... A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. Freckle like circles on the bottom of ... | |
| birth control and acne | 11/1/2006 |
| Q: I was hoping you could give me some dermatological advice. i changed my birth control form ... A: Most likely, the change in birth control medication caused your acne to become worse. Changing back ... | |
| dandruff | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: im suffering from pretty bad dandruff and ive tried a few of the shampoos: selson blue, head and ... A: You can try over the counter tar shampoos. There is T-Gel and DHS Tar. There is also the over the ... | |
| Bumps on Hands | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have been getting these bumps on my hands for years. They used to only come in the summer time so ... A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis which can occur on the hands or feet or both. This ... | |
| ecsema | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Dr. Fisher, My son is 4 months old and has ecsema. His face is very red and irritated, and he also ... A: Your son has a skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis which is genetic. Most patients outgrow this ... | |
| do i have acne? | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have had problems underneath my chin. It looks like acne that is flared up. It always comes and ... A: There are a number of skin conditions that cause cause what you describe. There is ... | |
| Scrotum itches a lot, tiny white and black bumps on it | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I am a 25 years old male. Since 15 years of age the skin on my scrotum itches a lot, especially ... A: The black dots on your scrotum are Angiokeratomas which are nothing more that small blood vessels. ... | |
| White spots on palm of hand | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: I have white spots on the palm of my right hand. Sometimes this area gets very flaky with dry skin, ... A: White spots on the hands can be many different skin diseases. Hand eczema which is dry skin can ... | |
| painful blister under skin in fingers | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: Over the past year, I have started to develop small, deep 'blisters' under the skin in my fingers - ... A: You most likely have a skin condi | |