Dermatology/Questions Answered by Expert Michael S. Fisher, Ph.D., M.D.

SubjectDate Asked
red, slightly painful rash around mouth2/3/2012
  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 Skin2/1/2012
  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 mouth1/31/2012
  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 itches1/29/2012
  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 shaft1/28/2012
  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 glans1/26/2012
  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 ...
skin1/25/2012
  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 condition1/24/2012
  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 head1/23/2012
  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 glans1/22/2012
  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 forearm1/22/2012
  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 glans1/21/2012
  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 uticaria1/20/2012
  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 Elbow1/19/2012
  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 face1/18/2012
  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 blisters1/18/2012
  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 discoloration1/16/2012
  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 penis1/16/2012
  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 ...
scars1/15/2012
  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 ...
hairloss1/14/2012
  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 Texture1/14/2012
  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 reaction1/12/2012
  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 area1/11/2012
  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 moisture1/11/2012
  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 Head12/23/2011
  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 lips12/23/2011
  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 ...
Rash12/22/2011
  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 problem12/21/2011
  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 ...
ringworm12/21/2011
  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) - Transmitting12/20/2011
  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 problem12/20/2011
  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 ...
head12/19/2011
  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 breakout12/18/2011
  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 breakout12/18/2011
  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 ...
head12/18/2011
  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 buttocks12/17/2011
  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 ...
head12/17/2011
  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 irratation12/16/2011
  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 toxicity12/14/2011
  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 ...
Scabies12/14/2011
  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 face12/12/2011
  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 ...
Dermatology12/12/2011
  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 dermatitis12/11/2011
  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 ...
Aging12/11/2011
  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 bumps11/28/2011
  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 acne11/27/2011
  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 penis11/26/2011
  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 arms11/25/2011
  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 baby11/23/2011
  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 Staining11/23/2011
  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 problem11/20/2011
  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 me11/19/2011
  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/HS11/18/2011
  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 shaft11/18/2011
  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 ...
sweating11/17/2011
  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 mole11/16/2011
  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 marks11/16/2011
  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 ...
DSAP11/15/2011
  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 ...
DSAP11/14/2011
  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/bags11/13/2011
  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 ...
syringomas11/13/2011
  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 neck11/12/2011
  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 dryness11/12/2011
  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 ...
Rash11/11/2011
  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 Nevus11/11/2011
  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 oil11/8/2011
  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 sebaceous11/7/2011
  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. Keloid11/6/2011
  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 not11/4/2011
  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 Knuckles11/4/2011
  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 split11/2/2011
  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 penis10/31/2011
  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 scars10/28/2011
  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 finger10/27/2011
  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 ...
Skincare10/26/2011
  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 Removal10/26/2011
  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 ...
accutane10/25/2011
  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 cushings10/25/2011
  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 heads10/24/2011
  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 advice10/22/2011
  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 ...
hyperpigmentation10/21/2011
  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 Hand10/20/2011
  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 foot10/19/2011
  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 ...
scabies10/18/2011
  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 Penis10/17/2011
  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. ...
scabies10/17/2011
  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 foot10/17/2011
  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 Penis10/16/2011
  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 neck10/15/2011
  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 ...
Syringoma10/13/2011
  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 ...
Retinoids10/12/2011
  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 hands10/12/2011
  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 ...
Folliculitis10/11/2011
  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 ...
skin10/11/2011
  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 ...
Folliculitis10/10/2011
  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 circle10/10/2011
  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 face10/10/2011
  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 area10/8/2011
  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 eye10/7/2011
  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 Effects10/6/2011
  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 Rosecea10/5/2011
  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 surgery10/5/2011
  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 Rosecea10/4/2011
  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 / discoloration10/4/2011
  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 shaving10/3/2011
  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 ...
calluses9/30/2011
  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 water9/29/2011
  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 Crcles9/28/2011
  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 water9/28/2011
  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 peel9/28/2011
  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 sunburns9/24/2011
  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 ...
itching9/21/2011
  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 question9/20/2011
  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 head9/20/2011
  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 question9/19/2011
  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 thumbs9/15/2011
  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 bump9/15/2011
  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 burn9/14/2011
  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 ...
keloids9/13/2011
  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 flaking9/11/2011
  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 ...
sweating9/11/2011
  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 rash9/11/2011
  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 Spots9/10/2011
  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 skin9/7/2011
  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 Ulcers9/5/2011
  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 DSAP9/3/2011
  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 sores9/1/2011
  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 lip8/31/2011
  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 products8/30/2011
  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 back8/28/2011
  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 sore8/26/2011
  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 Issue8/24/2011
  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 changes8/23/2011
  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 ...
clubbing8/23/2011
  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 contagiosum8/15/2011
  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 Scar8/14/2011
  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 Dry8/14/2011
  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 shoulder8/10/2011
  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 bite8/9/2011
  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 toners8/8/2011
  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 hair8/7/2011
  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 hyperplasia8/6/2011
  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 alba8/4/2011
  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 neck8/3/2011
  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 growth7/30/2011
  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 marks7/30/2011
  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. ...
blisters7/28/2011
  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 nigricans7/27/2011
  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. ...
EAC7/26/2011
  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 ...
Help7/25/2011
  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 Scars7/25/2011
  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 ...
Help7/24/2011
  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 loss7/23/2011
  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 blemishes7/22/2011
  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 redness7/22/2011
  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 markings7/21/2011
  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 old7/19/2011
  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 Bumps7/19/2011
  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 weight7/16/2011
  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 outs7/13/2011
  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 body7/13/2011
  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 rash7/12/2011
  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. ...
syringomas7/10/2011
  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 Horn7/8/2011
  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 Mole7/6/2011
  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 nose7/6/2011
  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 ...
fingernails6/23/2011
  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 scalp6/22/2011
  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 forehead6/22/2011
  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 hands6/21/2011
  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 Feet6/21/2011
  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 spots6/19/2011
  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. ...
DErmatoligy5/16/2011
  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 lip5/15/2011
  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 Sclerosis5/15/2011
  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/mustache5/13/2011
  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 infections5/11/2011
  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 gland5/11/2011
  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 neck5/11/2011
  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 Nucleolar5/8/2011
  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 legs5/7/2011
  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 ...
rash5/7/2011
  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 Rash5/6/2011
  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 ...
rash5/6/2011
  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 night5/5/2011
  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 Betamethasone5/4/2011
  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 skin5/4/2011
  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 Warts5/4/2011
  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 ...
eczema5/3/2011
  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. ...
Milia5/2/2011
  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 penis5/2/2011
  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 infection5/1/2011
  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 skin5/1/2011
  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 ...
eczema5/1/2011
  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 Breakout4/28/2011
  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 neck4/27/2011
  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 treatment4/26/2011
  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 & Accutane4/24/2011
  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 burn4/23/2011
  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 ...
CTCL4/22/2011
  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 treatment4/21/2011
  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 Forehead4/20/2011
  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 Hyperpigmentation4/16/2011
  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 Expertise3/2/2011
  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 leg2/28/2011
  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 condition2/28/2011
  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 leg2/28/2011
  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 mouth2/27/2011
  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 sweating2/25/2011
  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 treatment2/25/2011
  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 arm2/24/2011
  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 itch2/23/2011
  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 cheeks2/23/2011
  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 hyperkeratosis2/22/2011
  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 head2/20/2011
  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 face2/19/2011
  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 problems2/18/2011
  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 forehead2/18/2011
  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 Gel2/17/2011
  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 ...
Acne2/17/2011
  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 creams2/17/2011
  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 Scalp2/16/2011
  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 stickiness2/16/2011
  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 preschooler2/15/2011
  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 mouth2/14/2011
  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 mouth2/11/2011
  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 sensation2/11/2011
  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 boyfriend2/10/2011
  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 issues2/10/2011
  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 ACNE2/9/2011
  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 rash2/8/2011
  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 spots2/6/2011
  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 ...
Cryolipolysis2/4/2011
  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 face2/4/2011
  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 girl2/4/2011
  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 warts2/3/2011
  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 breakouts2/1/2011
  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 glutathione1/30/2011
  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 ...
Staphylococcus1/30/2011
  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 whitening1/28/2011
  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 whitening1/27/2011
  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 Silvadine1/23/2011
  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 available1/21/2011
  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 results1/21/2011
  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 Simplex1/21/2011
  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 ...
permazit1/20/2011
  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 eyes1/19/2011
  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 ...
Accutane1/19/2011
  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, ...
Fingernails1/18/2011
  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 ...
question1/17/2011
  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/blotches1/15/2011
  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 winter1/15/2011
  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 Health1/14/2011
  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 ...
hi1/14/2011
  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 ...
warts1/13/2011
  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 & Tattoos1/13/2011
  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 skin1/12/2011
  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 eye1/12/2011
  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 itchiness1/11/2011
  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 Face1/11/2011
  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 forehead12/22/2010
  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 dandruff12/22/2010
  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 ingredients12/21/2010
  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 sunburn12/20/2010
  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 prominence12/19/2010
  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 acne12/19/2010
  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 crown12/17/2010
  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 lips12/15/2010
  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 thigh12/15/2010
  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 ...
Pimples12/13/2010
  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 ...
psorisis12/12/2010
  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 pigmentation12/11/2010
  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 blotches11/23/2010
  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 ...
Acne11/23/2010
  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 peeling11/21/2010
  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 burn11/21/2010
  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 reaction11/21/2010
  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 ...
pimples11/20/2010
  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 Accutane11/20/2010
  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 face11/18/2010
  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 problem11/18/2010
  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 Ointment11/17/2010
  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 melanoma11/16/2010
  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 eye11/16/2010
  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/pimples10/29/2010
  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 problems10/28/2010
  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 blisters10/28/2010
  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/pimples10/24/2010
  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 PLZ10/24/2010
  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 PLZ10/23/2010
  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 effectively10/22/2010
  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 feet10/22/2010
  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 skin10/21/2010
  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 penis10/20/2010
  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 skin10/19/2010
  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 issues10/18/2010
  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 pads10/18/2010
  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 dermatofibroma10/14/2010
  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 Nose10/13/2010
  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 old10/13/2010
  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 gain10/11/2010
  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 ...
Moles10/9/2010
  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 ...
Acne10/8/2010
  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 Nevus10/8/2010
  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 outbreak10/7/2010
  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 brush10/7/2010
  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/medications10/6/2010
  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 Dot10/5/2010
  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 face10/4/2010
  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 scalp10/3/2010
  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 blisters10/2/2010
  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 arm10/1/2010
  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 / shoulders9/30/2010
  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 problems9/29/2010
  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 skin9/29/2010
  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 blisters9/27/2010
  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 treatment9/27/2010
  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 itching9/26/2010
  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 itch9/26/2010
  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 Hips9/25/2010
  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 itching9/25/2010
  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 leg9/23/2010
  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 Questions9/22/2010
  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 ...
isotretinoin9/21/2010
  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 conditions9/20/2010
  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 ...
tinea9/20/2010
  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 ...
Blackheads9/18/2010
  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 ...
pimples9/18/2010
  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 concern9/18/2010
  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 ...
acne9/2/2010
  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 ...
Xeroderma9/1/2010
  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 knees9/1/2010
  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 odour8/31/2010
  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 dermatologist8/31/2010
  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 skin8/19/2010
  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 Skin8/19/2010
  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 Nose8/18/2010
  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 Removal8/16/2010
  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 ...
Melanonychia7/22/2010
  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 nose7/21/2010
  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 ...
Education7/20/2010
  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 Skin7/20/2010
  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 marks7/20/2010
  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 healing7/18/2010
  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 bumps7/17/2010
  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 ...
tattoo7/17/2010
  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 pain7/16/2010
  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 neck6/23/2010
  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 face6/22/2010
  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. ...
dermatographism6/21/2010
  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 bites6/20/2010
  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 Chest6/20/2010
  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 patches6/18/2010
  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 Bumps6/18/2010
  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 ...
Question6/17/2010
  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 ...
purpura6/16/2010
  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 acne6/10/2010
  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 spot6/10/2010
  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 bite6/9/2010
  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 ...
splinter6/9/2010
  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 ...
herpes6/6/2010
  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 ...
herpes6/6/2010
  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 discoloration6/3/2010
  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 scalp6/3/2010
  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...depressed6/3/2010
  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 poisoning6/1/2010
  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 ...
scabies6/1/2010
  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 treatment5/13/2010
  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 spots5/13/2010
  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 treatment5/12/2010
  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 spots5/11/2010
  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 hand5/10/2010
  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 groin5/9/2010
  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 peeling5/9/2010
  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 legs5/8/2010
  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 legs5/8/2010
  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 spots5/7/2010
  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 reg5/6/2010
  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 ...
Papillomatosis5/6/2010
  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 thigh4/10/2010
  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 spot4/9/2010
  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 acne4/9/2010
  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 situ4/9/2010
  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 dermatitis4/8/2010
  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 Foot4/7/2010
  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 rash4/7/2010
  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 rash4/6/2010
  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 spot4/5/2010
  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 tone4/4/2010
  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 ...
spots4/3/2010
  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 tone4/2/2010
  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 report4/1/2010
  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 Wart4/1/2010
  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 Skin3/30/2010
  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 eyes3/29/2010
  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 thumbnail3/28/2010
  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 thumb3/28/2010
  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 Cheeks3/27/2010
  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 ...
morpea3/27/2010
  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 Eyelids3/26/2010
  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 ...
hi3/26/2010
  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 torso3/25/2010
  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 thumb3/25/2010
  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 products3/23/2010
  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 ...
Folliculitis3/23/2010
  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 ...
MRSA3/22/2010
  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 Melanoma3/21/2010
  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 acne3/21/2010
  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 keratosis3/20/2010
  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 nose3/18/2010
  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 skin3/18/2010
  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 palm3/15/2010
  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 ACNE3/15/2010
  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 foreskine3/14/2010
  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 fingers3/14/2010
  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 swelling3/13/2010
  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 removal3/12/2010
  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 syndrome3/10/2010
  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 Bumps3/10/2010
  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 ...
Rash2/5/2010
  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/ Angioedma2/4/2010
  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 issues2/4/2010
  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 cream2/4/2010
  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 & Paraplegia2/3/2010
  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 treatments2/3/2010
  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 ...
mole2/2/2010
  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 Aclasta2/1/2010
  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 skin2/1/2010
  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 skin2/1/2010
  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 drugs1/31/2010
  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 face1/31/2010
  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 toenail1/30/2010
  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 face1/29/2010
  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 inflammation1/29/2010
  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 ...
Rash1/28/2010
  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 head1/28/2010
  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 itchiness1/27/2010
  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 ...
hello1/27/2010
  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 bumps1/26/2010
  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 ...
Changing1/26/2010
  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 ...
Rash1/25/2010
  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 back1/25/2010
  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 mouth1/25/2010
  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 pain1/24/2010
  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 Planus1/23/2010
  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 substance1/23/2010
  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 lesion1/21/2010
  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 nose1/21/2010
  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 hand1/17/2010
  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 ...
Rash1/17/2010
  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 scarring1/16/2010
  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. ...
hello1/16/2010
  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 acne1/15/2010
  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 feet1/15/2010
  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 labia1/14/2010
  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 fingertips1/14/2010
  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 penis1/14/2010
  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 ...
scleroderma1/13/2010
  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 lips1/13/2010
  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 lip1/13/2010
  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 ...
rash1/12/2010
  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 ...
birthmark1/12/2010
  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 ...
eyebrows1/11/2010
  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 eyes1/11/2010
  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 lips12/22/2009
  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 ...
rash12/22/2009
  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 scabs12/21/2009
  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&itching12/20/2009
  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 Boil12/18/2009
  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 problem12/18/2009
  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 lips12/17/2009
  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 ...
skincare12/16/2009
  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 rash12/15/2009
  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 ...
Microdermabrasion12/15/2009
  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 care12/14/2009
  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 neck12/14/2009
  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 bites12/13/2009
  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 cheeks12/11/2009
  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 ...
rash12/11/2009
  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 palm12/11/2009
  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 - arms12/10/2009
  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 smell12/10/2009
  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 Loss12/9/2009
  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 moisturizer12/9/2009
  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 origin11/19/2009
  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 Shrinkage11/18/2009
  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 issues11/18/2009
  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 fingertips11/18/2009
  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 hands11/17/2009
  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 ...
Herpes11/17/2009
  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 cyst11/17/2009
  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 question11/16/2009
  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 scalp11/16/2009
  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 finger11/15/2009
  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 acne11/15/2009
  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 EYE11/14/2009
  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 legs11/12/2009
  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 ...
skin11/11/2009
  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 Back11/11/2009
  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 Capitis11/10/2009
  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 pigment11/10/2009
  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 infection11/8/2009
  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 scars11/8/2009
  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 ...
dermatology11/8/2009
  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 face11/7/2009
  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 dermatitis11/6/2009
  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 Rash11/5/2009
  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 glands11/5/2009
  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 skin11/4/2009
  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 Skin11/4/2009
  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 rash11/3/2009
  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 like11/2/2009
  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 face11/1/2009
  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 Problems10/31/2009
  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 face10/31/2009
  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 ...
Acne10/30/2009
  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 ...
ayuda10/30/2009
  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 Annulare10/28/2009
  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 ...
Sunburn10/28/2009
  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 ...
Question10/27/2009
  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 thumb10/27/2009
  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 conditions10/26/2009
  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 ...
Solodyn10/25/2009
  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 lightening10/24/2009
  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 Moles10/24/2009
  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 ...
accutane10/23/2009
  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. ...
scabies10/22/2009
  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 ...
Cellulitis10/22/2009
  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 blackheads10/21/2009
  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 spots10/19/2009
  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 face10/19/2009
  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 ...
skin10/19/2009
  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 skin10/18/2009
  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 face10/16/2009
  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 blister10/16/2009
  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 buttocks9/25/2009
  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 rashes9/24/2009
  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 pores9/24/2009
  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 hands9/21/2009
  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 abdomen9/20/2009
  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 toenail9/20/2009
  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 spot9/19/2009
  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 ...
Hives9/18/2009
  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 bites9/17/2009
  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 loss9/16/2009
  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 question9/16/2009
  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 ...
Acne9/16/2009
  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 cysts9/15/2009
  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 bites9/15/2009
  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 Keratoacanthoma9/15/2009
  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 ...
Bumps8/13/2009
  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 Disease8/13/2009
  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 bumps8/12/2009
  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 ...
shingles8/12/2009
  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 discoloration8/11/2009
  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 ...
Cyst8/11/2009
  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 veins8/10/2009
  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 Heads8/9/2009
  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 ...
Rash8/9/2009
  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 SCAR8/8/2009
  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 eyes8/7/2009
  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 Spots8/4/2009
  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 teenager8/3/2009
  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 removal8/1/2009
  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 ...
help7/30/2009
  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 ...
help7/29/2009
  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 ...
Rash7/29/2009
  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 Foot7/28/2009
  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 Leg7/28/2009
  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 bumps7/27/2009
  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 spots7/27/2009
  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 mole5/29/2009
  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 Question5/28/2009
  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 acne5/28/2009
  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 tongue5/27/2009
  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 ...
eczema5/13/2009
  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 heal5/7/2009
  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 Scrotum5/6/2009
  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 spots5/5/2009
  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 ...
Acne5/4/2009
  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 neck5/4/2009
  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 fungus5/3/2009
  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 birthmarks5/3/2009
  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 sunburn5/1/2009
  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 general4/16/2009
  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 penis4/14/2009
  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 head4/14/2009
  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 Discoloration4/13/2009
  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 fingers4/12/2009
  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 ...
Skin4/11/2009
  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 eyes4/9/2009
  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 Penis4/9/2009
  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 problems4/9/2009
  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 legs4/3/2009
  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 Penis4/3/2009
  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 scar4/3/2009
  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 Hands4/2/2009
  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 itching4/2/2009
  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 tan4/2/2009
  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 workout3/31/2009
  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 - eczema3/30/2009
  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 bumps3/29/2009
  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 RASH3/28/2009
  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 penis3/27/2009
  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 eyes3/27/2009
  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 year3/26/2009
  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 rashes3/25/2009
  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 Scabies3/24/2009
  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 ...
Microablation3/23/2009
  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 ...
blisters3/23/2009
  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 affects3/22/2009
  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 skin3/21/2009
  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 time3/21/2009
  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 Boy3/21/2009
  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 Skin3/19/2009
  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 sunburn3/18/2009
  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, ...
nose3/17/2009
  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 nose3/17/2009
  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 scalp3/16/2009
  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 Hands3/14/2009
  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 lines3/14/2009
  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 palms3/13/2009
  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 lip3/11/2009
  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 acne3/10/2009
  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 Cysts3/10/2009
  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 scalp3/9/2009
  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/blemish3/9/2009
  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 penis3/9/2009
  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 ...
sunburn3/8/2009
  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 rectum3/8/2009
  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 hives3/6/2009
  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 overnight3/2/2009
  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 Dermatitis3/2/2009
  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, knees2/1/2009
  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 ...
rash1/31/2009
  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 allergy1/30/2009
  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 ...
scabies1/29/2009
  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 forehead1/29/2009
  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 line1/28/2009
  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 problem1/27/2009
  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 ...
sores1/26/2009
  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 excema1/26/2009
  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 male1/25/2009
  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 ...
Reaction1/25/2009
  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 throat1/24/2009
  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 bumps1/24/2009
  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 problems1/23/2009
  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 ...
exema1/22/2009
  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 Tones1/22/2009
  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 medicines1/22/2009
  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 Moisture1/21/2009
  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 cheek1/21/2009
  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 ...
pimples1/20/2009
  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 issues1/20/2009
  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 rash1/20/2009
  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 fingernails1/19/2009
  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 abnormality1/18/2009
  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 Problems1/17/2009
  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 dermatitis1/17/2009
  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 scrotum1/16/2009
  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 mouth1/15/2009
  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 treatment1/14/2009
  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 discoloration1/14/2009
  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 cheekbone1/13/2009
  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 skin1/13/2009
  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 ...
bump1/12/2009
  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 inflammation1/12/2009
  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 Removal1/12/2009
  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 eyebrows1/11/2009
  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 herpetiformis1/10/2009
  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 & Welts1/10/2009
  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 base1/10/2009
  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 Diabetes1/9/2009
  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 . blisters1/9/2009
  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 Tattoos1/8/2009
  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 finger1/7/2009
  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 hand1/7/2009
  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 ...
allergy1/7/2009
  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 penis1/6/2009
  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 skin12/13/2008
  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 toe12/13/2008
  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 legs12/12/2008
  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 rsah12/12/2008
  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 GROWH12/12/2008
  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 legs12/11/2008
  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 ...
Protopic12/10/2008
  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 questions12/9/2008
  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 clindamycin12/8/2008
  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 ECZEMA12/8/2008
  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 bumps12/7/2008
  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 scars12/6/2008
  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 scalp12/6/2008
  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 mouth12/5/2008
  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 ...
Scars12/5/2008
  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 skin12/5/2008
  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 scalp12/4/2008
  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 removal12/4/2008
  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 ...
eczema12/3/2008
  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 bumps12/3/2008
  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 blisters11/22/2008
  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 Groin11/22/2008
  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 penis11/20/2008
  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 skin11/20/2008
  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 ...
moles11/20/2008
  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 ...
circles11/18/2008
  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. ...
Cheilitis11/18/2008
  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 revision11/14/2008
  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 foot11/13/2008
  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 bumps11/13/2008
  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 skin11/12/2008
  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 ...
eczema11/11/2008
  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 body11/11/2008
  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 ...
Forehead11/11/2008
  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 bumps11/6/2008
  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 old11/5/2008
  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 loss11/4/2008
  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 ...
Lips11/4/2008
  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 rash11/2/2008
  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 rash11/2/2008
  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 tissue11/1/2008
  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 tissue11/1/2008
  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 ...
Acne10/31/2008
  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 face10/31/2008
  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 field10/30/2008
  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 field10/30/2008
  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 legs10/29/2008
  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 moles10/29/2008
  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 identification10/28/2008
  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 Control10/28/2008
  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 forehead10/28/2008
  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 skin10/23/2008
  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 oxide10/22/2008
  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 that10/22/2008
  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 ...
hi10/19/2008
  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, ...
exoliate10/19/2008
  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 arms10/17/2008
  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 scar10/17/2008
  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 ...
hi10/16/2008
  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 skin10/15/2008
  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 ...
hi10/15/2008
  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 - eczema10/14/2008
  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 old10/10/2008
  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 dermatitis10/9/2008
  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 infection10/7/2008
  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 Type10/6/2008
  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 problems10/3/2008
  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 fingers10/2/2008
  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 head10/2/2008
  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 scars8/21/2008
  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 feet8/19/2008
  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 Scars8/19/2008
  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 ...
Help8/18/2008
  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 nose8/17/2008
  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 Everywhere8/17/2008
  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 ...
celutitis8/16/2008
  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 face8/15/2008
  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 itching8/15/2008
  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 bump8/15/2008
  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 Mask8/14/2008
  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 fingertips8/14/2008
  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 bumps8/12/2008
  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 wart8/12/2008
  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 Cryosurgery8/12/2008
  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 head8/11/2008
  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 head8/11/2008
  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 - lazer8/10/2008
  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 breast8/10/2008
  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 dots8/10/2008
  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 carcinoma8/9/2008
  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 Bumps8/9/2008
  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 breast8/8/2008
  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 scar8/8/2008
  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 Sunburn8/7/2008
  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 scars8/7/2008
  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 feet8/6/2008
  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 rash8/6/2008
  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 thumb5/22/2008
  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 old5/22/2008
  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 Glans5/22/2008
  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 ...
Bumps5/21/2008
  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 lip5/20/2008
  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 skin5/19/2008
  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 accutane5/18/2008
  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 ...
Blackheads5/17/2008
  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 center5/17/2008
  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. IPL5/16/2008
  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 removal5/16/2008
  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 puss5/14/2008
  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 sore5/12/2008
  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 ...
Moles5/11/2008
  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 tattoos5/11/2008
  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 skin5/11/2008
  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 rashes5/10/2008
  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 ...
Accutane5/9/2008
  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 ...
Vidalago5/8/2008
  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/itching5/7/2008
  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 bumps5/7/2008
  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 excision5/6/2008
  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 knee5/5/2008
  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 discoloration5/5/2008
  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 hands5/4/2008
  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 Capitis5/3/2008
  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 & Pimples5/3/2008
  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 skin5/2/2008
  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 condition5/1/2008
  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 Rash5/1/2008
  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 question4/30/2008
  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 son4/28/2008
  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 Hands4/28/2008
  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 skin4/27/2008
  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 legs4/26/2008
  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 Acne4/26/2008
  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 cancer4/25/2008
  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 Condition4/24/2008
  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 ...
neurodermatitis4/23/2008
  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 ...
anemia4/22/2008
  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 body4/22/2008
  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 Hypoplasia4/22/2008
  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 tongue4/21/2008
  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 spread4/20/2008
  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 sensitivity4/20/2008
  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 ...
tongue4/19/2008
  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 old4/19/2008
  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 ...
Blackheads4/17/2008
  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 removal4/16/2008
  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 syringoma4/16/2008
  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 tags4/16/2008
  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 back2/14/2008
  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 usage2/14/2008
  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 forehead2/13/2008
  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 electrodesiccation2/12/2008
  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 rash2/12/2008
  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 spots2/11/2008
  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 treatment2/11/2008
  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 spots2/11/2008
  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 skin2/10/2008
  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 ...
Acne2/10/2008
  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 physicians2/9/2008
  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 skin2/8/2008
  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 eyebrows2/7/2008
  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 hand2/7/2008
  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 hand2/6/2008
  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 ...
Vitiligo2/5/2008
  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 head2/3/2008
  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 rash2/2/2008
  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 scars2/1/2008
  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 ...
burn2/1/2008
  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 spot2/1/2008
  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 Scerosis1/31/2008
  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 are1/30/2008
  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 skin1/30/2008
  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 are1/29/2008
  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 Loss1/29/2008
  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 eyes1/28/2008
  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 blisters1/27/2008
  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 spots1/26/2008
  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 discoloration1/26/2008
  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 toes1/26/2008
  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 hands1/25/2008
  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 nose1/25/2008
  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 rash1/24/2008
  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 thumb1/23/2008
  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 ...
Vasculitis1/23/2008
  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 eyelids1/22/2008
  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 healed1/22/2008
  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 ...
rashes1/22/2008
  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 ...
Rosecea1/21/2008
  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 bumps1/21/2008
  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 skin1/20/2008
  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, ...
birthmark1/19/2008
  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 cold1/18/2008
  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 skin1/17/2008
  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 alba1/16/2008
  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 Penis1/16/2008
  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 spots1/12/2008
  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 knots1/10/2008
  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 penis1/8/2008
  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 peels1/8/2008
  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 peeling1/7/2008
  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, knuckles1/7/2008
  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 ...
Acne1/6/2008
  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 dot1/5/2008
  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 neck1/4/2008
  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 scalp1/4/2008
  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 skin1/3/2008
  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 Care1/2/2008
  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 blisters1/1/2008
  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 Solution11/29/2007
  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/acne6/11/2007
  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 spreading6/11/2007
  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 condition6/10/2007
  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 back6/10/2007
  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 Cysts6/9/2007
  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 skintone6/9/2007
  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 skin6/9/2007
  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 dots6/8/2007
  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 ...
skin6/8/2007
  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 Moles6/7/2007
  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 Pills6/6/2007
  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 lips6/5/2007
  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- Shaving6/5/2007
  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 Feet6/4/2007
  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 hives6/4/2007
  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 use6/2/2007
  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, ...
Melanoma6/1/2007
  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 scalp5/31/2007
  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 face5/30/2007
  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 rash5/30/2007
  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 lips5/30/2007
  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 ...
skin5/30/2007
  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-old5/29/2007
  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 help5/29/2007
  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 eye5/29/2007
  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 sections5/29/2007
  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 mole5/29/2007
  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 pox3/23/2007
  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 questions3/22/2007
  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 condition3/22/2007
  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 hairline3/21/2007
  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? problem3/21/2007
  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 Healing3/21/2007
  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 dermatitis3/21/2007
  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 questions3/21/2007
  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, ...
cysts2/20/2007
  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 herpetic2/20/2007
  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 Spots2/19/2007
  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 Disease2/19/2007
  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 ...
cysts2/18/2007
  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 face2/18/2007
  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 deposit2/18/2007
  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 burn2/18/2007
  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 dermatitis2/18/2007
  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 skin2/18/2007
  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 bumps2/18/2007
  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 penis2/17/2007
  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 pregnant2/17/2007
  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 dermatitis2/17/2007
  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 Hands2/17/2007
  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 Face2/17/2007
  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 skin2/16/2007
  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 infection2/16/2007
  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 ...
melanoma2/16/2007
  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 issue2/16/2007
  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 foot2/16/2007
  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 Fungus2/15/2007
  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 ...
Itching2/15/2007
  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 Rogaine2/15/2007
  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 cheek2/14/2007
  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 ...
Ezcema2/14/2007
  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 feet2/9/2007
  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 Damage2/8/2007
  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 skin2/7/2007
  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 skin2/3/2007
  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 Lobe2/2/2007
  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 hair2/2/2007
  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 ...
hypopigmentation2/2/2007
  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 face2/1/2007
  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 face2/1/2007
  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 dots2/1/2007
  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 bumps2/1/2007
  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 & Penicillin1/31/2007
  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 away1/31/2007
  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 rash1/29/2007
  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 head1/27/2007
  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 Plate1/27/2007
  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 Plate1/27/2007
  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 Hair1/27/2007
  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 BUGS1/26/2007
  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 BUGS1/26/2007
  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 eyes1/24/2007
  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 ...
Perspiration1/24/2007
  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 dermatitis1/24/2007
  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 removal1/24/2007
  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 neck1/24/2007
  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 ...
Brusing1/23/2007
  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 syringoma1/23/2007
  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 pregnancy1/22/2007
  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 skin1/22/2007
  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 veins1/21/2007
  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 bruising1/21/2007
  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 circles1/21/2007
  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 routine1/21/2007
  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 questions1/21/2007
  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 ...
vitiligo1/19/2007
  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 acne1/19/2007
  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 skin1/18/2007
  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 Dots1/18/2007
  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 ...
Spironolactone1/18/2007
  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 lentigo1/17/2007
  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 mark1/17/2007
  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 Acne1/17/2007
  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 peeling1/16/2007
  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 lip1/16/2007
  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 ...
androgel1/16/2007
  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 problem12/1/2006
  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 skin12/1/2006
  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 scalp12/1/2006
  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 cheeks11/30/2006
  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 problem11/30/2006
  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 damage11/30/2006
  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 ...
Scars11/30/2006
  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 damage11/29/2006
  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 Mouth11/29/2006
  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 Allergy11/29/2006
  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 ...
eczema11/29/2006
  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 skin11/28/2006
  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 damage11/28/2006
  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. lice11/28/2006
  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 Arms11/28/2006
  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 Spots11/28/2006
  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 issues11/28/2006
  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 spots11/22/2006
  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 spots11/22/2006
  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 cheeks11/21/2006
  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 nose11/21/2006
  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 Bangkok11/21/2006
  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 hair11/21/2006
  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 ailments11/21/2006
  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 Rash11/21/2006
  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 Cheeks11/17/2006
  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 tags11/16/2006
  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 Peel11/16/2006
  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 edema11/16/2006
  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 ...
question11/16/2006
  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 students11/15/2006
  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 disease11/15/2006
  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 nose11/15/2006
  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 Scars11/14/2006
  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 ...
Vitiligo11/14/2006
  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 lip11/14/2006
  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 treatment11/14/2006
  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 finger11/11/2006
  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 itch11/10/2006
  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 ...
hello11/10/2006
  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 Herpetiformis11/10/2006
  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 Prednisone11/10/2006
  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 Treatment11/9/2006
  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 infection11/9/2006
  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 knee11/9/2006
  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 HANDS11/9/2006
  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 ...
Melanoma11/8/2006
  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 hands11/8/2006
  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 nipples11/8/2006
  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 mouth11/8/2006
  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 rash11/8/2006
  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 ...
Acne11/8/2006
  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 Palms11/7/2006
  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 areola11/7/2006
  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 disease11/7/2006
  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 ...
Fingernail11/7/2006
  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 ...
Radiesse11/7/2006
  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 bumps11/7/2006
  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 face11/3/2006
  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 burn11/2/2006
  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 bumps11/2/2006
  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 ears11/2/2006
  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 cysts11/2/2006
  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-Luma11/2/2006
  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 scars11/2/2006
  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 edema11/2/2006
  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 skin11/1/2006
  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 face11/1/2006
  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 eyes11/1/2006
  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 ...
mole11/1/2006
  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 cage11/1/2006
  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 feet11/1/2006
  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 acne11/1/2006
  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 ...
dandruff10/31/2006
  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 Hands10/31/2006
  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 ...
ecsema10/31/2006
  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 it10/31/2006
  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 hand10/31/2006
  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 fingers10/31/2006
  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