| Subject | Date Asked |
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| rash of unknown origin | 11/19/2009 |
Q: My daughter is 15 months old and currently has white raised small bumps circled by a flat red rash ...
A: Without seeing the rash, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. The differential would include a ...
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| Foreskin Shrinkage | 11/18/2009 |
Q: , Last December I suddenly started having trouble with complete retraction of foreskin. Now I see ...
A: The cause of your condition is unknown. However in Europe this disease has been linked to Borrelia ...
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| scalp issues | 11/18/2009 |
Q: My daughter has flakes in her hair near her scalp. I thought it was lice, but taking a closer look I ...
A: I would call the condition sebopsoriasis. You can try over the counter T-Gel which is usually very ...
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| wrinkled fingertips | 11/18/2009 |
Q: The fingertips on both my hands are wrinkled and slightly red and sensitive. This started on my left ...
A: You most likely have what is called hand eczema. Hand eczema is very common this time of year. ...
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| Skin condition on my hands | 11/17/2009 |
Q: About a week ago I noticed the skin of my hands were really sensitive. Now, starting a few days ago ...
A: You most likely have what is called an irritant or contact dermatitis. The latter is an allergic ...
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| Herpes | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Doc, I know you can help relieve me. I have had HSV-1 for years but recently I was in a relationship ...
A: 1) You can only contact herpes from the area that has had the sore. However, there is something ...
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| sebaceous cyst | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I have been pushing it in and trying to move it from being in the middle of my forehead to the side. ...
A: You have one of two skin conditions. You either have an epidermoid cyst or a lipoma. The only way ...
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| Another question | 11/16/2009 |
Q: again. I have another question. Four months ago I went to a car racing event and I didn't know I'd ...
A: For the darker lesions, you can use a prescription bleaching cream like Tri-Luma. Tri-luma is ...
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| 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 ...
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| A weird looking scalp | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Doctor. My boyfriend has greasy skin, including the scalp. Because we live in a hot place he ...
A: For this scalp condition we would use a cortisone based shampoo. There is a prescription shampoo ...
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| Small pimple like growths on tip of finger | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I have small pimple like growths on the tip of the finger.Center of the pimple is clear and ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. The treatment for this is topical ...
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| post menopausal acne | 11/15/2009 |
Q: I believe I may have a form or menopausal acne. Several small white (not inflamed) bumps ...
A: Most acne responds to the medication you are using. You may have what are called milia which is not ...
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| UNDER EYE | 11/14/2009 |
Q: Can you please tell me if there is an over the counter medication / cream or something that will ...
A: Here are some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles: Allergies Atopic dermatitis ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| lumps on my legs | 11/12/2009 |
Q: I'm 17, in good heath but overwieght. About 3 months ago I got a lump on my right shin. It looked ...
A: Painful bumps on your legs could be a condition called erythema nodosum. This condition is a ...
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| skin | 11/11/2009 |
Q: About 9 months ago I noticed a pink discoloration on the tip of my penis. Now I have noticed that ...
A: The lesion you describe could be a yeast or fungal infection which would need treatment otherwise ...
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| Indents On Back | 11/11/2009 |
Q: Now 2-3 months, I have these horizontal lines on my lower back. There are around 5 lines and vary in ...
A: The lines you describe could be a number of skin conditions. These could be stretch marks called ...
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| Kerion from Tinea Capitis | 11/10/2009 |
Q: My daughter Gracie, 4, had a Kerion following Tinea Capitis at the end of July - misdiagnosed for 4 ...
A: The two medications that we use most with children for tinea is oral Lamisil or oral Grieseofulvin. ...
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| white pigment | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I just recovered from a severe skin rash on my arm. It started as impetigo and after that went away ...
A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hypigmentation. This means the inflammation ...
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| Fungal infection | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ...
A: Fungal infections come from animals, other humans, and the soil. By touching the infected skin or ...
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| Itching and swelling of old scars | 11/8/2009 |
Q: I have two keloid scars on my forearms from over a year ago, and they have started itching and ...
A: The problems you describe may not be related. Keloid scars do not cause swollen lymph nodes unless ...
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| dermatology | 11/8/2009 |
Q: My uncle has white spots through out his body. He has consulted many doctors , but there was no use. ...
A: The first thing to do is go get a diagnosis. Are the spots Vitiligo which is a depigmenting ...
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| Loss of pigment on face | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I`m 21 year old African American Female. It wasn`t until my Mom pointed out the fact that my skin ...
A: You may have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. This condition is caused by irritation of the ...
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| 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 ...
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| seborrheic dermatitis | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Is there an over-the-counter product that I could buy to get rid of seborrheic dermatitis on my ...
A: You can try Cortaid or Cortisone 10. However, these topicals should not be used every day because ...
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| Itchy Rash | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have had this itchy rash on the sole of my foot for quite a while. I have tried all kinds of ...
A: You most likely have what is called Dyshidrotic Eczema. Treatment is with super potent cortisone ...
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| boils in sweat glands | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I have experienced boils (filled with blood/pus)in the armpits and in the groin area. I have also ...
A: You have a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suprative which is genetic. Treatment is with oral ...
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| dots on skin | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My son has brown dots that at one point we where able to get white puss out like popping a pimple. ...
A: If your son has a "fungus" it could be tinea versicolor which is yeast like organism. There is ...
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| Dry Skin | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have had a problem with dry skin for the past year. It is mostly around my right eye and my lips. ...
A: You could have an allergic reaction to something topical coming in contact with your right eye. I ...
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| skin rash | 11/3/2009 |
Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ...
A: You most likely have Papular Urticaia. This can be due to a bite reaction like fleas or mosquitos. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Skin lesion mosquito like | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ...
A: The lesions could be a number of different skin conditions. They could be papular urticaria which ...
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| Brown bump on face | 11/1/2009 |
Q: I have had this brown bump on the left side of my chin for quite a while, now. I began to scratch ...
A: The "brown bump" could be a number of skin conditions. This could be a mole or nevus. This could ...
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| Skin Problems | 10/31/2009 |
Q: I'm a 23 yr old male. I've been having weird symptoms lately. I noticed that my skin is not the ...
A: From your description, you most likely have what is called Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis can ...
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| Redness of the face | 10/31/2009 |
Q: Whenever my boyfriend drinks things such as captian morgans, or any beer containing any sort of ...
A: Your boyfriend has developed an allergy to some component in the beer. I recommend that he go to an ...
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| 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 ...
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| Acne | 10/30/2009 |
Q: I currently use Differin in the morning and Duac 5% peroxide in the evening for my treatment for ...
A: If the topicals you are using are not that effective, you should add an oral antibiotic like Solodyn ...
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| ayuda | 10/30/2009 |
Q: yesterday a lesbian prostitute gave me an extraordinary and long lasting blow-job for more than 15 ...
A: You assumption is not correct. If the prostitute has oral herpes, you can contract this disease. ...
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| Erythema Annulare | 10/28/2009 |
Q: Dr Fisher, I am a 63 year old female, and have had Erythema Annulare for over 15 years on my ...
A: Erythema annulare centrifugum has an incidence of 1/100,000 and may be associated with certain ...
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| Sunburn | 10/28/2009 |
Q: When I was 7 I was severely sunburned on my stomach (I am currently 15), a couple days later a spot ...
A: Since 8 years has passed, I doubt that the white area of the skin can resolve. The skin could have ...
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| Question | 10/27/2009 |
Q: Can you help me please? I have dermatitis in my hair and skin. I went to a dermatologist he only ...
A: Dermatitis in your hair is called seborrheic dermatitis and is treated with over the counter T-gel ...
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| White Spot on my thumb | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I reckon it's probably nothing but I'm asking just in case and because I've had it for about a ...
A: The white spot could be a cyst under the skin or it could be the beginning of a wart. The area of ...
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| weird, new skin conditions | 10/26/2009 |
Q: I have 2 skin issues. One is I have these small, almost clear bumps on my legs. It started out as ...
A: If the lesion above your lip does not heal then it needs a biopsy to make sure it is not a skin ...
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| Solodyn | 10/25/2009 |
Q: I've noticed in other questions you've talked about Solodyn to help with acne. First of all I wanted ...
A: When I place patients on Solodyn, I have them come back to the office in 6-8 weeks. If the acne is ...
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| skin lightening | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I have dark indian skin and was wondering what options I have to lighten my skin as much as ...
A: The typical topical agents used to lighten the skin are bleaching agents. The active ingredient in ...
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| Penis Moles | 10/24/2009 |
Q: I HAVE MOLES ON MY PENIS FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, BUT RECENTLY SOME OF THEM HAVE GROWN IN SIZE ...
A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the first thing to ...
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| accutane | 10/23/2009 |
Q: I took Accutane for 6 months 2 years ago. My acne was very mild but my dermatologist put me on 40mg ...
A: I need your weight to determine the dosage. You are supposed to take 1mg per kilogram per day. ...
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| scabies | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I was diagnosed with scabies about 3 years ago. At the time it went untreated because I did not have ...
A: The dark spots usually resolve in time which is 4-12 months. However some patient like my wife took ...
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| Cellulitis | 10/22/2009 |
Q: I developed a case of cellulitis post surgery on my knee. I was prescribed a round of IV drugs and ...
A: No what you describe is not normal. You may have an infection in the surgical site. You need to go ...
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| marks , pores and blackheads | 10/21/2009 |
Q: i am very fed up because my skin has become very very bad at such an early age i have red spots left ...
A: There are many good medications to help your acne. The first thing to do is to visit you local ...
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| White skin spots | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Over the summer my daughter developed dime sized white spots all over her arms and legs. It's as if ...
A: This is one of two skin conditions. This could be tinea versicolor which is a superficial yeast ...
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| rash on face | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Dr. i have had a rash on my right side chin for about a month. i tried various home remedies but ...
A: The rash could be a number of skin conditions. This could be an allergic reaction to something that ...
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| skin | 10/19/2009 |
Q: my friend has been taking foot cleanser treatments. He will take them one about every 3 or 4 hours. ...
A: You are correct. Foot cleanser treatments are more psychosomatic than factual. If he thinks it is ...
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| stretch marks on dark skin | 10/18/2009 |
Q: does laser surgery work well on dark skin? how can i prevent stretch marks? when i was younger i ...
A: Stretch marks or stria are very common. I also have stretch marks. Stretch marks have nothing to ...
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| 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 ...
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| Red Itchy Bumps on face | 10/16/2009 |
Q: On my face usually on either cheek. They come in bunches and they itch alot and hurt. I have gone ...
A: From your picture you have what is called perioral dermatitis. This skin condition is a form of ...
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| Mole that blister | 10/16/2009 |
Q: I have a mole or it could be a skin tag on my neck that recently turned into a blister. It stay that ...
A: Your mole or skin tag most likely got irritated or traumatized. In such a case, we would remove the ...
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| Red circular whelp on buttocks | 9/25/2009 |
Q: All of a sudden I discovered a 1.5" circular red whelp on my buttocks. It does not itch and I have ...
A: You should see a dermatologist. This could be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction on ...
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| Swollen lymph node, mysterious rashes | 9/24/2009 |
Q: So... about 4 weeks ago, I have my upper shoulder in pain. The pain travels from right shoulder, to ...
A: Does the rash have blisters? If so, you could have Shingles. You could have had an adverse ...
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| Large pores | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I am a 42-year-old female with dry/dehydrated skin and am not on any medications. For ...
A: Large pores are mainly genetic. There are a number of treatments you could try. There is laser ...
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| Pimples on palms of my hands | 9/21/2009 |
Q: What could they be?
A: This condition could be dyshidrotic eczema which you get tiny blisters on the hands or sides of the ...
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| non-itchy rash on abdomen | 9/20/2009 |
Q: This rash (see image) appeared 2 weeks ago (it's not quite as dark red as it appears in the photo). ...
A: The rash you should could be many different conditions. Without seeing the rash up close it is ...
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| Very dark toenail | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My left big toenail has turned a very dark plum-black color... I have no knowledge of injuring it in ...
A: The dark color under the nail could be blood, could be an infection, or could be a melanoma. ...
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| Possible skin cancer or precancerous spot | 9/19/2009 |
Q: I have a whitish, pinkish dry spot on my forehead since June 2009. The patch of dry skin started ...
A: Normally skin cancer does not grow that fast. It is usually slow growing. So my fist diagnosis ...
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| 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 ...
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| Hives | 9/18/2009 |
Q: Four days ago I had a tuna sanwich for lunch. I immediatley got hives covering my torso then later ...
A: Causes of hives includes food, medications, low grade infections, thyroid disease, severe stress and ...
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| persistent insect bites | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ...
A: If I have a patient that has rashes and the medications do not help resolve the condition, the next ...
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| Hair loss | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have thinning hair on the top/back of my head. I know it's too late to be asking since I've ...
A: You have what is called male pattern hair loss. Treatment is with topical rogaine or the oral ...
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| Procedure question | 9/16/2009 |
Q: My physician suggested that I go to a Dermatologist to have a procedure called "mapped" as I have ...
A: Mapping is where pictures of your skin are taken to map the moles. Not every dermatologist does ...
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| Acne | 9/16/2009 |
Q: how is acne treated normally? Antibiotics or ointment? Does the same treatment apply for psoriasis ...
A: Acne is treated with topical medications like Epiduo or Benzaclin or Retin A Micro or Ziana and oral ...
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| Recurrent sebaceous cysts | 9/15/2009 |
Q: For two years I have had "bumps" occur all over on my upper trunk. They are red, and very tender. ...
A: There is one medication that may contol these types of cysts. The medication is Accutane and is ...
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| persistent insect bites | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ...
A: Bites should resolve over 2-4 weeks but if you keep scratching they can turn in what is called a ...
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| papule or maybe Keratoacanthoma | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I have this small bump on my hand, its on the back of my hand not in my palm, it is round and solid, ...
A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This could be a low grade skin ...
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| 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 ...
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| Bumps | 8/13/2009 |
Q: There are tiny bumps on my skin that come in clusters or a line of tiny bump,whenever I scratch it ...
A: When you scratch your skin and it gets red that condition is called DERMATOGRAPHISM. The cause of ...
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| Peyronie's Disease | 8/13/2009 |
Q: I was recently diagnosed with Peyronie's disease. I am in my early 20's and can no longer have ...
A: Peyronie's disease is not treated by a dermatologist but by a urologist. During my residency this ...
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| Facial bumps | 8/12/2009 |
Q: I am 72 years old and too old for pimples. I have always had clear skin, but over the past year have ...
A: The first thing to do is to visit your local dermatologist to get a diagnosis. This could be acne ...
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| shingles | 8/12/2009 |
Q: i have them and i have this headache from hell my hips keep locking up and i feel like my breast ...
A: Shingles is treated with Valtrex 1gram three times a day for 7 days. Pain medications can also be ...
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| ambi fade cream caused discoloration | 8/11/2009 |
Q: I started using ambi fade cream which only had 3 ingredients. I figured it would be safe. It said i ...
A: The medication you are using is a bleaching cream and should only be used on dark spots and not to ...
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| Cyst | 8/11/2009 |
Q: and doctors around here are all different and never have an answer. For the past 3 years I have ...
A: You could have a skin condition called Hidradenitis which is a skin condition that is genetic and ...
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| skin and veins | 8/10/2009 |
Q: About 4 months ago I developed these tiny black spots on the top of my hands and on only my left ...
A: Tiny black spots on the skin can be blood vessels in the skin. The only condition that I know of ...
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| Black Heads | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have SO much trouble with black heads pretty much all over my face. I wear make only once a week ...
A: Black heads are treated with prescription medications like Retin A Micro, or Epiduo, or Ziana, or ...
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| Rash | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I have had a rash on the back of my head that has come and gone for the past year or so but now I ...
A: The rash in your groin is called an intertrigo and caused by too much moisture. The treatment is ...
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| LIP SCAR | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN HAVING CONSTANT CHAPPED LIPS NO MATTER HOW MUCH WATER I DRINK OR LIP OINTMENT ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to stop peeling the skin from your lip. Peeling the skin can ...
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| Skin is red and puffy under eyes | 8/7/2009 |
Q: What is causing the puffy redness under my eyes that usually occurs after I have been sweating? I ...
A: The dry skin on the upper eyelid is usually an irritant or contact dermatitis. This is usually ...
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| White Spots | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I recently spent three days fishing at the beach and have got tanner, though I have dark skin ...
A: You may have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. This skin condition is caused by yeast like ...
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| butt rash on my teenager | 8/3/2009 |
Q: how do you know what type of ointment or powder or does he need a prescription medication...it has ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that can cause this. There is what we call "Butt acne" which ...
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| laser hair removal | 8/1/2009 |
Q: how does it affect tattoos? i have a large one on my right calf and really hairy legs. i'd sacrifice ...
A: The hair laser treats brown and black hair but not grey or blond. If the tattoo has dark pigment the ...
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| help | 7/30/2009 |
Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ...
A: Continued flakiness of your skin on the penis is not normal. You should find the cause of this skin ...
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| 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 ...
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| help | 7/29/2009 |
Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ...
A: You have a skin condition called balanitis. Treatment is with emollients like Cerave cream which is ...
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| Rash | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I've had this recurring rash for the past 4 years - it always appears in winter, on my abdomen ...
A: With difficult rashes, the first thing to do is to get a skin biopsy of the rash to try and ...
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| Red Skin Foot | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Two weeks ago I got a red skin in my foot. In the beggining it was like dry skin and looked more ...
A: From your picture the skin condition appears to be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic ...
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| Bumps on Leg | 7/28/2009 |
Q: Every summer I get these red bumps on my lower legs. They are located on the inside of my calf. ...
A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is an inflammation or mild infection of the ...
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| 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 ...
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| Small white bumps | 7/27/2009 |
Q: My 1 1/2 year old son has small white bumps all over his body. About a month ago we had a big ...
A: A rash is a change in the color or texture of the skin. A skin rash can be flat, bumpy, scaly, red, ...
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| Brown skin spots | 7/27/2009 |
Q: For about three years now I have had brown spots on several parts of my skin. They started out on my ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. Treament is with topical medications ...
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| new mole | 5/29/2009 |
Q: I am a 27 year old blonde hair blue eyed male. I just noticed a brand new mole on my upper right ...
A: You should be concerned if the mole has asymmetry in regards to the pigmentation, if the mole has an ...
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| Scalp Question | 5/28/2009 |
Q: I noticed (about 1-2 days ago) an area on my part (toward the back that is pink/pale red in ...
A: Dandruff can be treated but not cured. You can try over the counter T-gel or T-sal and see if they ...
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| moderate acne | 5/28/2009 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I have had moderate acne for at least a century. I'm eighteen years old and get black ...
A: I would not try minocycline again because your body has developed an immunity to the medication. ...
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| Bump on tongue | 5/27/2009 |
Q: Pls help, i dated a girl sometime ago and intimate relationship and couple of months later developed ...
A: The small bumps or nodules of tissue on your tongue are called papillae. Your taste buds are ...
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| eczema | 5/13/2009 |
Q: my daughter is 20 month old , we have been battling eczema since she was 3 month old , just recently ...
A: The skin condition your daughter has is called Atopic Dermatitis which is a form of eczema. The ...
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| 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 ...
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| Cuts and scraps that will not heal | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I will soon hit 50 yo. For the last several years cuts, scraps or insect bites take ...
A: You most likely have eczema which is nothing more that dry irritated skin. The treatment for this ...
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| Red Scrotum | 5/6/2009 |
Q: I have had a red, itchy scrotum for over a year now since having a one night stand. The red area has ...
A: The pimples at the base of the head is most likely folliculitis which is a bacterial inflammation of ...
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| white spots | 5/5/2009 |
Q: i have patches of white spots on my neck and body, now i am getting them on top of my eye lids. what ...
A: The treatment depends on the cause. Tinea Versicolor which is a yeast like organism can cause white ...
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| Acne | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and have suddenly broken out with acne within the past few months. It's all over ...
A: Going off of birth control pills can cause acne. I have seen this happen many times. In order to ...
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| red welts on neck | 5/4/2009 |
Q: 3 weeks ago, i noticed large(dime sized) slightly red, itchy bumps on my neck. they begin at the ...
A: Without seeing the bumps it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be an insect bite ...
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| Toe fungus | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Fisher: What's the latest on big toe's nail fungus treatment? Are there any effective topical ...
A: The oral drugs include Lamisil, Diflucan and Sporonox and you have to have blood work to make sure ...
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| tattooing over birthmarks | 5/3/2009 |
Q: is it ok to tattoo over a flat 1and a 1/2 inch black flat bithmark on my thigh?
A: Under no circumstances would I ever suggest that you place a tattoo over a birth mark. The tattoo ...
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| 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 ...
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| Bad sunburn | 5/1/2009 |
Q: I recently acquired a bad sun burn on my face. I had red skin, then blisters on my cheeks, then ...
A: There are a number of prescription medications that are good for burns. One is silvadene cream but ...
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| Tazorac and Retinols in general | 4/16/2009 |
Q: I am currently using Tazorac 0.5% Gel in the PM and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% in the AM....and taking ...
A: If I were your doctor I would talk to you about accutane. 80% of patients who take accutane never ...
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| rash on penis | 4/14/2009 |
Q: i developed this non-itchy, non-painful rash on the head of my penis after swimming off the gulf ...
A: You most likely have what is called Swimmers Itch. Swimmer's itch, also called cercarial ...
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| cysts on head | 4/14/2009 |
Q: My 23 year old daughter has several cysts on her head that are growing. A couple are quite large ...
A: Cysts are sac like structures in the scalp. If you do not remove the entire sac the cysts will grow ...
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| 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 ...
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| Skin Discoloration | 4/13/2009 |
Q: A couple of years ago I first noticed a quarter-size skin discoloration in the crease of where my ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin discoloration. This could be a skin condition ...
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| red spots on fingers | 4/12/2009 |
Q: So I have gotten small red spots on my hands and fingers all my life and am just curious what they ...
A: Most red spots on the skin are angiomas and once they occur they never fade. If the lesions come ...
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| Skin | 4/11/2009 |
Q: On the glans of the penis, the skin is becoming black. What is it and what do I do?
A: The most likely answer is that you have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation for some form of ...
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| Dry skin, inflammation, under both eyes | 4/9/2009 |
Q: In December, I had a red spot under my eye, closer to the upper cheek. My doctor prescribed ...
A: You most likely have what is called a contact dermatitits. This is an allergic reaction to some ...
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| Moles on Penis | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ...
A: If the bumps are on the ridge of the glans penis they are called pearly penile papules which are ...
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| nose job, skin problems | 4/9/2009 |
Q: my skin used to be extremely oily, prone to acne, etc. I was then put on accutane, and my skin ...
A: To clean your face I would use Cetaphil or Dove which are very mild and less irritating to your ...
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| Itchy skin rash on lower legs | 4/3/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I am going to make a trip to my dermatologist soon, and I am not sure if much can be done as ...
A: The most likely cause of the rash on your legs is eczema. Treatment is with moisturizers like ...
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| Moles on Penis | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ...
A: If I were you, I would visit your local dermatologist and get a diagnosis. The lesion could be ...
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| ringworm scar | 4/3/2009 |
Q: My 3 year old daughter has a raised scar/growth on the top of her left foot and up her left shin. It ...
A: Your daughter most likely has what is called a keloid. A keloid is a scar. Treatment includes ...
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| Dry Skin and Sores on Hands | 4/2/2009 |
Q: Within in the past week-and-a-half, the skin on my wife's hands has been very dry, to the point that ...
A: Your wife most likely has what is called HAND ECZEMA. If she has her hands in water often that ...
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| really bad itching | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have had this rash, it started on my feet. On the tops of my feel, and then it appeared on one ...
A: If you have had a rash that has not gone away in 4 years, you need to have one of the skin lesions ...
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| spot that won't tan | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I have a circle about the shape of a dime in the middle of one of my cheeks that will not tan. I ...
A: Without seeing the light spot on your cheeks it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there ...
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| Mini rashes-probly from post workout | 3/31/2009 |
Q: I work out atleast 5-6days a weeks and sweat tremendously I make sure I shower almost immediately ...
A: You most likely have developed dry skin from working out and showering. You could try over the ...
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| Facial rashes - eczema | 3/30/2009 |
Q: I actually went to the doctor and he said I have eczema. I also have a light asthma but since I ...
A: If the desonide does not work in 7-10 days, you would have to try a different topical. Desonide is a ...
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| hand bumps | 3/29/2009 |
Q: i have 25 very small bumps on my left hand and 3 on my right hand. i am not sure if those are the ...
A: You most likely have what is called dyshidrosis. This condition is made worse with stress and is ...
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| FOREARM RASH | 3/28/2009 |
Q: FOR THE LAST 4M IVE HAD A NONITCHY RASH COME AND GO ON MY RIGHT AND LEFT FORARMS IT NAT BUMPY JUST ...
A: This kind of rash could be a number of different things. This could be an irritant dermatitis, this ...
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| black skin on and around penis | 3/27/2009 |
Q: i m 33 year old, single, 4m india. since 4/5 years my penis, scrotum and his surrounding area ...
A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that irritation ...
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| Red marks and wrinkles under eyes | 3/27/2009 |
Q: Dr Fisher, I'm 19 and I'm currently away from my hometown right so I cannot see a dermatologist. I ...
A: You are having an irritant or allergic reaction to the topical serum you are applying on your face. ...
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| unusual spots for a year | 3/26/2009 |
Q: My grand daughter broke out in spots on her temple and side of her face last March, 2008 (age 10 ...
A: It is difficult to make a diagnosis without seeing the skin, but from what I see this could be ...
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| Facial rashes | 3/25/2009 |
Q: I've never had any problems with acne or anything like that before. All my life my facial skin has ...
A: From what you describe, it appears that you have an acneiform rash. Causes of acne include ...
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| 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 ...
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| Resistant Scabies | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I have been diagnosed with scabies, taken the permethrin 5 percent and the invermectin twice and ...
A: With all of the treatment you have had the scabies organism should be dead. However, it does take ...
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| Microablation | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I have oily skin with large pores and leftover scars from acne (I used to pick at my pimples) and ...
A: The best treatment to remove scars is laser resurfacing. I would recommend the Fractionated C02 ...
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| blisters | 3/23/2009 |
Q: my husband came home from iraq and now gets small blisters on his fingers which never break open ...
A: Your husband most likely has what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin disorder just ...
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| warafin versus coumadin side affects | 3/22/2009 |
Q: I have recently started taking coumadin for a P.E. When in hospital I receive coumadin, then when ...
A: I see many more side effects with generic medication that with the branded product. I will give you ...
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| help worried about brown spot that appeared on skin | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I have a light brown spot that appeared on my skin about 6 months ago, it started out very small and ...
A: With any pigmented lesion that has changed over time, you need to visit your local dermatologist. ...
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| rash on lids, nails white, whole body aches all the time | 3/21/2009 |
Q: My eyes are red, scaly, itchy, swollen. My nails starting looking white and my body hurts badly. ...
A: If you have trouble getting up from the sitting position then you may have a condition called ...
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| Skin Condition on 11 Year Old Filipino Boy | 3/21/2009 |
Q: I am a part-time missionary to the Philippines, and have "adopted" multiple poor families there. ...
A: The rash is on a sunsensitive part of the skin. There are many types of sunsensitivity diseases: ...
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| 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 ...
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| brown spots on Skin | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I have brown spots on my skin, on the inside of my right arm, opposite the elbow. And 2 patches, one ...
A: From your picture, you have bleed under the skin. Do you take blood thinners ie aspirin etc. Have ...
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| Lichen Striatus became itchy with sunburn | 3/18/2009 |
Q: My very fair-skinned daughter was diagnosed with Lichen Striatus going up the length of her arm. As ...
A: Lichen striatus usually resolves spontaneously within 3-12 months, but occasionally lasts longer, ...
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| nose | 3/17/2009 |
Q: i have what I thought was a sebaceous hypreplasia on the side of my nose. One pa dermatologist ...
A: A fibrous papule can be cauterized or shaved. It will take about 7-10 days to heal depending on ...
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| Fibrous papule of the nose | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have a fibrous papule on the front of my nose. YOu indicate it will be shaven. What is this ...
A: For a fibrous papule on the nose we first inject the site so you can not feel the procedure. We ...
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| wart like structure on scalp | 3/16/2009 |
Q: my husband has developed a wart like structure on his scalp. initially it was a minute bump which he ...
A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most likely growth on ...
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| Bruised-looking Knuckles on Hands | 3/14/2009 |
Q: About 6 months ago the skin between each knuckle on my left hand started to get thick and dry (like ...
A: You most likely have what are called Knuckle Pads. These are nothing more that very thick skin over ...
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| Microdermabrasion for fine lines | 3/14/2009 |
Q: Fisher, I am a 48 years young female. I've just started to notice very slight wrinkles under my ...
A: Microdermabrasion is a waste of your time and money. The best treatment is laser resurfacing. You ...
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| Insight my palms | 3/13/2009 |
Q: I am so curious about insight my hands. Red color insight my palms. I will add one or two ...
A: You most likely what is called hand eczema. You need to wash with Cerave Cleanser and apply Cerave ...
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| Vesicles inside lips, rash under lower lip | 3/11/2009 |
Q: March 10th 2009 Hello. My name is George. I have, for about 8 months now, been experiencing ...
A: Your have taken oral antibiotics with no resolution which suggests that it is not a bacteria. You ...
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| permanent acne | 3/10/2009 |
Q: I have acne since 23 (now almost 28)that do not respond to any medications. I have been to 4 ...
A: Have you been on BRAND ACCUTANE for 5 months? Have you been on Bactrim? I have never seen anyone ...
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| Sebaceous Cysts | 3/10/2009 |
Q: My husband has had multiple sebaceous cysts removed. He has two on his back that were removed, but ...
A: Your husband has what are called epidermoid cysts. The whole in the back means that the cyst is ...
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| Hair loss/ itchey scalp | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I noticed my hair falling out about 3 months ago , it was falling out in handfuls when ever I ...
A: You could have what is called a telogen effluvium. That is where the hair goes into a shedding ...
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| painful acne/blemish | 3/9/2009 |
Q: I have noticed I've been getting these hard, painful bumps on my face. I've been researching quite a ...
A: You have what is called cystic acne. The only treatment for this type of skin condition is oral ...
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| Red flaky spots on penis | 3/9/2009 |
Q: could you help please. For about two years now I will get small red spots on my penis head that turn ...
A: Your skin condition is called balanitis. There can be many causes of this. Is there a family ...
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| sunburn | 3/8/2009 |
Q: My 15 yr. old son has fair complexion. He was helping at a car wash yesterday { Sat. } for 6 hrs. It ...
A: The yellow is most likely due to a secondary infection from the sun burn. Another possibility is ...
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| scab on penis & around rectum | 3/8/2009 |
Q: i have 3 little scabs on my penis which will not go away. they do not secrete anything, they just ...
A: The first thing you should do is to stop masturbating because the continued trauma is causing skin ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| bug bites or hives | 3/6/2009 |
Q: How can I tell if it is a bug bite or hives. 4 days ago i woke up with red bumps ranging from pea ...
A: But you can get ongoing lesions which would then resolve within 24 hours. The treatment of hives is ...
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| 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 ...
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| Brownish spots that appear on body overnight | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have a rather unique situation. I have these spots that appear randomly on my arms overnight. They ...
A: I do not know of any type of skin lesions that come up and then can be washed off. When pigmented ...
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| 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 ...
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| Nummular Dermatitis | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I have been looking at images of eczema online and what causes the different types, I'm pretty sure ...
A: The best treatment for eczema is Cerave Cleanser and Cerave Cream which are over the counter. ...
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| 2 yr. old child - rash on feet, hands, knees | 2/1/2009 |
Q: My two year old son has bumps that have appeared on his palms, tops of feet, knees, and bottom. ...
A: The bumps on the feet and hands can be a condition called dyshidrosis which is hereditary and ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| rash | 1/31/2009 |
Q: My 2 year old daughter had a cut on her side. We put a Band-Aid and Neosporin on it. Two days later ...
A: Your daughter most likely had an allergic reaction to the Neosporin. The treatment is with topical ...
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| skin allergy | 1/30/2009 |
Q: I have serious skin allergies that were diagnosed this summer through a patch test. My doctor ...
A: There are no products that I know of that contain sunscreen and retinol. I recommend that you visit ...
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| scabies | 1/29/2009 |
Q: My 87 year old father has had scabies for 16 weeks. He has had 3 courses of permethrin and two of ...
A: I have never heard of a patient given ivermectin and permethrin that still has scabies. In my ...
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| boney prominence on forehead | 1/29/2009 |
Q: There was a question you answered earlier on a similar subject. Mine appears and feels solid and ...
A: What you have is a bony prominence. This is usually caused by excessive bone growth due to some ...
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| Irritation around lip line | 1/28/2009 |
Q: For several years now, I have had off and on irritation occurring right at the start of the skin ...
A: If the skin lesions come up on the same place over and over again, I would still consider herpes. ...
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| 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 ...
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| right foot skin problem | 1/27/2009 |
Q: My husband had a liiver transplant when he was 2. He has been on Rifampin for the last few years ...
A: From what you describe this appears to be a nerve problem. There is a topical cream called Zonalen ...
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| sores | 1/26/2009 |
Q: i have lots of skin sores all over my body that itch and some times burn they seem to come and go ...
A: In difficult patients, we would recommend that you get a skin biopsy of one of the lesions to ...
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| dermatitus or excema | 1/26/2009 |
Q: I have rash from neck to feet. Gone for first biopsy and they said Auto immune. They did two ...
A: The lesions on your body have been excoriated meaning scratched. I would recommend that you try ...
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| daily skin care routine advice for a 50 year old male | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Currently, I use Dove moisturizer bar to cleanse my skin. This I found to be gentle on my skin. I ...
A: I would recommend a generic retinoid as they are cheaper than the brand. Retinoids help reduce skin ...
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| Reaction | 1/25/2009 |
Q: I have recently undergone a major knee surgery. Due to the size of the incision, I was using ...
A: You have had an allergic reaction to Benzoin Tincture. You can visit your local dermatologist and ...
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| 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 ...
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| Itchy skin bumps and patterns on throat | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 25 year old Caucasian female. Over the course of the past year I have randomly gotten ...
A: If your rash feels smooth then the reaction is coming from the inside of your body--medications, ...
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| facial bumps | 1/24/2009 |
Q: Fisher. I have had some bumps on my face for some time now. They do not look like moles or warts and ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common growth on ...
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| skin problems | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I have these fine bumps on my thigh that has been there for years. I do not shave my thigh because ...
A: You most likley have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and ...
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| exema | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have serious issues with eczema. I know that my mother also has this problem but does not have ...
A: The most important thing to do is to moisturize with a thick cream 6-10 times per day. I recommend ...
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| Uneven Skin Tones | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I have uneven skin tone. My face is darker than my other parts of the body due to the sun exposure ...
A: Lemon will make your condition worse. Lemon makes you more sun sensitive and your skin can darken ...
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| side effects of atopic dermatitus medicines | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I am battling medicaid to pay for mimyx cream for my sons atopic dermatitus. I have read the side ...
A: Mimyx is a not steroid and just a moisturizer. I have never seen any side effects from Mimyx. The ...
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| Vaseline DEEP Moisture | 1/21/2009 |
Q: Hey Dr. Fisher, I was wondering if it's possible that Vaseline DEEP Moisture Therapy Lotions (Active ...
A: I know of no studies that show that Vaseline Deep Moisture Therapy Lotions can cause a person to ...
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| pimple on son's cheek | 1/21/2009 |
Q: My son has had a pimple on his cheek since early August. I have taken him to our family physician ...
A: I doubt that it is serious but it would not hurt to check with a dermatologist to make sure of the ...
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| pimples | 1/20/2009 |
Q: ive always had these pimples or blisters that appear about 3cm above my penis in the pubic area. ...
A: Blisters in the genital area are either an allergic reaction to something that contacts the skin or ...
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| Several different skin issues | 1/20/2009 |
Q: Ok, first, I have this weird red area that has suddenly appeared on my chin (Pictures below). I am ...
A: 1) The red mark could be irritation from your mixture. The mark should resolve. You can try over ...
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| 5 year old rash | 1/20/2009 |
Q: my five year old son has a severe rash on his hands. it started about 24 hours ago only on his ...
A: I would go back to the doctor to make sure that your son has not developed an allergic reaction to ...
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| curly fingernails | 1/19/2009 |
Q: This is probably a really simple question for a dermatologist, but I have gone through ten pages of ...
A: When your finger nail lifts off from the nail bed you have what is called onycholysis. If this is ...
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| skin abnormality | 1/18/2009 |
Q: the skin on my upper left arm has brown spots that have a slightly rough feel. hair on this arm at ...
A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis. This is a superficial bacterial infection. ...
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| 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 ...
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| Foot Problems | 1/17/2009 |
Q: My feet are extremely dry and cracked so bad that when i get up in the morning it hurts a lot to ...
A: The first thing I would do is to visit your local dermatologist to make sure you do not have a ...
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| wrinkling under eyes from atopic dermatitis | 1/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a 48 yo white female. Up until last week, I had no wrinkling under my eyes. Sunday, I woke up ...
A: The result you see with the skin around your eyes is due to the dermatitis which should resolve with ...
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| 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 ...
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| Itching scrotum | 1/16/2009 |
Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years old healthy male. I have been experiencing itching on my scrotum lately. ...
A: In most cases an itchy is not caused by an infection. You can use over the counter Sarna which is ...
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| redness around mouth | 1/15/2009 |
Q: on and off for the last several months I have gotten a redness around the corners of my mouth. It ...
A: You have a skin condition called angular chelitis. This means there is inflammation of the corners ...
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| Acne treatment | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I have sensitive skin and have been using ProActiv for my acne treatments. The treatment I have been ...
A: You certainly can try the 7% but this may irritate your skin so you have to be careful. Another ...
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| skin discoloration | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am a 53 year old black female that developed dark discoloration o both sides of my face and my ...
A: Is the discoloration Melasma due to hormones? Or did the medication make you sun sensitive and thus ...
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| 22-year-old with deep depression/wrinkle under eye and across cheekbone | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I'm only 22 and otherwise my skin is in good condition, except that I have a deep indentation ...
A: There are a couple of treatments that you could do. One is Botox which would be helpful. Another ...
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| black things under inner thigh skin | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I have a few of these black things on my upper,inner thigh under my skin. I can squish the top of ...
A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. I would recommend that you visit ...
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| bump | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I've got a bump on my torso that's been there for about two months now. It looks and feels like a ...
A: If it is a bite reaction, one can inject the area with intralesional cortisone as 5mg/cc and this ...
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| winter toe inflammation | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I live in a very cold winter climate. Every winter, the toes next to my big toes swell, split open, ...
A: There are a number of possibilities: 1) this could just be dry skin called eczema which is treated ...
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| Laser Hair Removal | 1/12/2009 |
Q: My name is Ashley and for years I have suffered with sensitive pale skin and dark stubborn unwanted ...
A: Yes you should be a great candidate for the Hair laser. The issues are these: 1) insurance does not ...
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| Dryness on skin below eyebrows | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years healthy male. Not diabetic, thyroid disorders, etc. I have been suffering ...
A: You have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This condition can be controlled but not ...
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| dermatitis herpetiformis | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am 66 years old and was diagnosed with DH in June, 2008. I have had an endoscopy and was diagnosed ...
A: Treatment for DH usually involves a gluten free diet and oral Dapsone. If you cannot tolerate oral ...
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| Chronic Itch & Welts | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I have had itching & skin welts in my house for the past 2 years. It started severely & abruptly and ...
A: What you describe is called Urticaria. Urticaria can be caused by foods, medications, infections, ...
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| White stuff around hair base | 1/10/2009 |
Q: i have this white stuff (perhaps skin but it is kind of sticky) that seems to be forming around the ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for what you describe. There is condition called psoriasis ...
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| Type II Diabetes | 1/9/2009 |
Q: I am 65 years old. I have Type II Diabetes. For some while I have had very dry skin on my stomach ...
A: Most likely you have what is called eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. This can be genetic ...
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| reoccuring skin rash . blisters | 1/9/2009 |
Q: For almot two years I have been getting these reoccuring skin rashes. I have seen three doctors at ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin rash. On the hands or feet or both the skin ...
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| Regarding Tattoos | 1/8/2009 |
Q: My question(s) broadens over the spectrum of tattoos. I was wondering if you could point me into ...
A: The following information should be helpful for you. Medical News: Tattoos - Popular Decoration or ...
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| bubbles on finger | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I have always had a slight bubble on my finger. It dosn't hurt, itch, or tingle. Lately I have ...
A: There are two possibilities for the "bubbles" on your finger. You are having an allergic reaction ...
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| Scabs and lesions on hand | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I developed some kind of small "scab" like lesions on the back of the hand that appeared suddenly, ...
A: From your pictures you have a very superficial trauma to the outer layer of your skin called the ...
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| allergy | 1/7/2009 |
Q: before i tell you what happened, i know a little spanish, if that helps and i know you don't ...
A: There are a number of things that you can do. It appears that you have a reaction to the holy ...
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| [Help] Warts, dead skin & red area on my penis | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I am 25 & uncircumcised. I didn't have sex recently. To be franc I didn't have a good hygiene of the ...
A: You most likely have an irritant dermatitis from the topical medications that you used. I would try ...
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| Sensation of burning skin | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Transient sunburn like sensation proximal to the thumbnail on one hand only. No visible signs at ...
A: The burning sensation is called a parathesia. This means that the nerves are telling the brain that ...
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| abcess on toe | 12/13/2008 |
Q: a family member has what looks like an abcess on his great toe. It is a hard lump of skin tissue ...
A: If there is an infection then antibiotics are needed. If the nail is ingrown then the patient needs ...
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| Spots on arms and legs | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I gave birth 12 weeks ago. Shortly thereafter I broke out in spots all over my upper arms and thighs ...
A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis then you can find a ...
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| forehead rsah | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I ride a motorcyle with a helmet. On my forehead where the helmet foam like padding rides I have ...
A: You most likely have what is called occlusion folliculitis. You need to clean the helmet foam ...
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| HAIR GROWH | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am shiva 24 years old, i have one problem. My friends and collegues are having good hair in their ...
A: The problem you have is that most hair growth is genetic and some people grow a lot of hair and ...
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| Itching in the legs | 12/11/2008 |
Q: I have developed severe itching especially on both legs after i have come to Germany .it is more ...
A: You most likely have Eczema which is dry skin. You should use Cerave Cleanser. After the cleanser ...
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| Protopic | 12/10/2008 |
Q: Dr. I have a question regarding protopic. I have to use it on my eyelids for dermatitis and i ...
A: You do not have to worry. The cancer is a joke and more political than a reality. The FDA took ...
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| Shaving questions | 12/9/2008 |
Q: Fisher: I am male, 33 years old, white dry skin, and almost always, after shaving, I get small ...
A: You have a skin condition called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. I recommend that you shave with ...
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| erythromycin benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin | 12/8/2008 |
Q: i'm 19 years old and have some acne, particularly on my cheeks. i started using erythromycin ...
A: You may be using too much topical medication which is irritating your skin or you may be reacting to ...
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| WEEPING ECZEMA | 12/8/2008 |
Q: I AM A 30YRS OF AGE AND SINGLE. I WAS DIAGNOSED APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO. IT APPEARS ESPECIALLY ON ...
A: Eczema can be caused by many things. Eczema can be hereditary or can be caused by something ...
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| Red, itchy, dry, burning facial bumps | 12/7/2008 |
Q: Through out my life, during the cold weather, I break out in red, itchy, dry patches on my face. ...
A: From the picture you have a dermatitis. This type of reaction is either a contact or irritant ...
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| acne scars | 12/6/2008 |
Q: i am suffering from mild acne but every acne leaves behind a scar which last very long.in summers ...
A: Treatment of acne depends on the type of acne you have. If you get the cystic acne which is red ...
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| problems with hair and scalp | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ...
A: Where I trained they taught that if the ferritin is not above 50 you cannot grow hair that well. ...
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| black ring around mouth | 12/5/2008 |
Q: my son has very dry chapped lips. He has also developed a black ring around his entire mouth that ...
A: If your son licks his lips this is part of the problem. Saliva on the skin causes the skin to dry ...
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| Scars | 12/5/2008 |
Q: I am currently 19 years old and go to college. I have 2 questions that I need your advise. The ...
A: From what you described, you most likely have keloids on your chest. Keloids are raised scars from ...
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| Bump on skin | 12/5/2008 |
Q: About a year ago I had what I thought was an ingrown hair on the shaft of my penis about a half an ...
A: There are a couple of condition that could be going on in your skin. You could have developed a cyst ...
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| problems with hair and scalp | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ...
A: Gray cannot be stopped unless you use a hair dye. Hair loss can have many causes: oral medications, ...
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| nevus sebacious removal | 12/4/2008 |
Q: At age 14, 19 months ago, my daughter had an excision of a nevus sebaceous, 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm was ...
A: You can try prescription topical pain relievers like LMX4. You can visit a Neurologist and get a ...
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| 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 ...
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| eczema | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I've had eczema since for several years. I'm now 18 and it's pretty much gone away, except for a ...
A: There is a new prescription moisturizer which is effective called Epicerum which is very good. ...
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| red burning bumps | 12/3/2008 |
Q: about two weeks ago a small area on my hip began to itch, there was no bumps or rash. it itched for ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for this type of skin reaction. This could be an allergic ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| redness and blisters | 11/22/2008 |
Q: My son is 3.5 years old and last week he had (in his temple area) looked like a pimple, then on Sat ...
A: The lesion you describe is either a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to something ...
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| Itching in Groin | 11/22/2008 |
Q: theres a rash on the side of my scrotum and where the pubic hair grows. I noticed that i see flakes ...
A: Scratching will make the condition worse. I would try over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone 10 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Irregular shape and color spot on penis | 11/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 35 year old man who noticed an irregularly colored and shaped "freckle" on the tip of my ...
A: If the "freckle" is as irregular as you describe, you should visit your local dermatologist. The ...
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| loose skin | 11/20/2008 |
Q: Michael I have last a lot of weight with a combination of diet,weights,and cardio. I look better ...
A: There are no pills you can take to get rid of the loose skin. The only sure way to remove the loose ...
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| moles | 11/20/2008 |
Q: My mother has a mole on her scalp. It used to be small, but now has grown to pea-size proportion, ...
A: If the mole gets irritated by combing then I would have the mole removed. The doctor would shave ...
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| circles | 11/18/2008 |
Q: I have 2 rather large (about 2 inches across) perfect circles on my abdomen on the right side. they ...
A: You most likely have "ringworm" which is nothing more that a superficial fungal infection. ...
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| Cheilitis | 11/18/2008 |
Q: An older person was seen by a skin doctor who told her she has a cheilitis on her lip. It comes and ...
A: The exact diagnosis is called Angular Cheilitis. The cause of this condition is too much moisture ...
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| scar revision | 11/14/2008 |
Q: Fisher, I have an old (>5 years) cigarette burn on my forearm that is hypertrophic, but not large ...
A: The first thing you need to do is to find out if you have developed a Keloid. Thus, visit your ...
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| Peeling itchy foot | 11/13/2008 |
Q: For at least probably 5 years, my right foot has been peeling and gets extremely itchy at times ...
A: The first thing that has to be done is to scrape the skin and look at it under the microscope to ...
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| pimple like bumps | 11/13/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old son and I have pimple like bumps on our legs. I have several on my hips and two or so ...
A: When you have a hot tube you must make certain that the water is PH correctly otherwise a bacteria ...
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| 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 ...
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| Best oil for skin | 11/12/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know: which oil gets absorbed by the skin the fastest and does more good to the skin ...
A: The best oil to put on your skin is called Hill Moisturizer Riser. This type of oil is from peanuts ...
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| eczema | 11/11/2008 |
Q: My 4 year old son has eczema and also my 3 month old son. My 3 month old has it vey severely as did ...
A: Your son has a genetic condition called atopic dermatitis. These children must wear 100% cotton ...
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| Small red rash on random parts of body | 11/11/2008 |
Q: For the past several weeks I have had this small red rash in different spots throughout my body. The ...
A: The rash you describe is consistent with a systemic drug eruption or food allergy or systemic ...
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| Forehead | 11/11/2008 |
Q: I was hit a few times in the forehead i think it was bruised at that time than i used two fingers ...
A: The first thing to do is too find out what the two dents are. Is this a skin condition like Morphea ...
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| nose bumps | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i have a question. I dont have much of an acne problem but on my nose i have these bumps. I have no ...
A: The bumps on your nose appear to be comedones which is a form of acne. Treatment is with Retin A ...
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| Epidermal Nevus in 20 month old | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Dr. I asked a question previously about my daughter's birthmark and attached a photo in which you ...
A: Yes eczema can cause an Epidermal Nevus to become irritated. You can try over the counter Cortaid ...
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| Hair loss | 11/4/2008 |
Q: My age is 20.5 yrs.I have been loosing hairs over my forehead and sideways with receding of hair ...
A: Styling gels will not cause hair loss or slow growth of hair. Minoxidil or Finasteride do help grow ...
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| Lips | 11/4/2008 |
Q: I am 20 1/2 yrs old studying in 3rd yr MBBS. Actually, i have the habit of licking my lips quite ...
A: Your diagnosis is CHELITIS which means inflammation of the lips. The treatment is to stop licking ...
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| Itchy, painful rash | 11/2/2008 |
Q: About a week ago I developed some itchy red spots on my left side just under my breast area. They ...
A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you have a case of shingles which is the reactivation of ...
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| 10 year old with rash | 11/2/2008 |
Q: My son had a slight fever (101.2) and a few loose stools. The next day he developed a painful bright ...
A: If there there are whiteheads then that means a superficial infection such as bacterial or yeast. A ...
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| Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ...
A: A dermatopathologist does not do biopsies but reads the slides. Thus, sending you to a ...
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| Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ...
A: Painful tumors of the skin fall under the mnemonic of "LEND AN EGG TUMORS": leimyoma, eccrine ...
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| Acne | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I am a 15 year old girl and have moderate acne with many red marks on my face,it really upsets me ...
A: Acne has many causes: genetics, diet, stress, hormones, and oral medications. The reason that acne ...
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| small tiny holes in my face | 10/31/2008 |
Q: I have small holes in my face, and over some of those holes I have black marks left from acne bumps. ...
A: You have what are called open comedones which is an early form of acne. The treatment is Retin A ...
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| Jobs in this field | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ...
A: You can apply to PA school after graduating from college but you would need their requirement as in ...
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| 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 ...
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| Jobs in this field | 10/30/2008 |
Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ...
A: 1) You could be what is called a Physician Assistant. You graduate from college then go to PA ...
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| Red dots on legs | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have tiny reddish/brow dots on my legs- around the hair folicle- just underneath the skin. They ...
A: You most likely have what is called Schambergs Disease. This is nothing more than bleeding under ...
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| Black moles | 10/29/2008 |
Q: I have a flat black mole which seems to be under my skin. It is not the opulent one. My question is: ...
A: Flat black objects on the skin can be a number of skin conditions: moles, seborrheic keratosis which ...
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| rash identification | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have had this rash consistently for 5-6 months. It appears on my arms and neck only. It always ...
A: This rash could be caused by many different agents. The best thing to do is to go to your ...
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| Acne & Birth Control | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I am 27. I was on birth control called Yasmin for the past 5 years & everything went well. Sometimes ...
A: Acne can have many causes: going on or off of BCP or changing BCP, stress, diet, systemic issues ...
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| lesion on forehead | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i went to a doctor yesterday because i found a brown mark the size of 2&1/2 centimeters by 1 cen on ...
A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This skin lesion could be a ...
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| Lump under skin | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I recently noticed lump forming on my back right below the shoulder. I had squeezed it and some ...
A: You most likely have what is called an epidermoid cyst. This cyst has a sac and the wall of the sac ...
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| zinc oxide | 10/22/2008 |
Q: how much spf does pure zinc oxide in a jar give you i heard you can just put it on and it is ...
A: Pure Zinc Oxide used to be used as a sun block back in the fifties. It is considered a total block ...
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| Can I do that | 10/22/2008 |
Q: My problem is i have folliculitis of the scalp, it's been treated with accutane(isotretinoin) and ...
A: Folliculitis of the scalp is usually due to a bacterial infection. If you remove your hair and have ...
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| hi | 10/19/2008 |
Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
A: You will need to to go your local dermatologist and get a prescription cortisone. There is Cloderm, ...
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| exoliate | 10/19/2008 |
Q: ok im confused. i no ur supposed 2 clean,exoliate, and mostiorize your face. ok i wash my face with ...
A: The main thing you are supposed to do is to clean your face with a mild cleanser like Cerave ...
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| Pigmentation changes on upper arms | 10/17/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed a skin cream due to the extreme dyness of my upper arms. I just returned from Palm ...
A: You have a dry skin condition called eczema. Eczema is either genetic or acquired by having an ...
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| Sunken scar | 10/17/2008 |
Q: My 6 year old son was hit by a stick in a classroom accident. He suffered a small gash very close ...
A: Go to the store and get some Mederma. The Mederma will help reduce the redness and help reduce the ...
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| hi | 10/16/2008 |
Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
A: Toilet paper can irritate the skin tissue and make it worse. You can always get a finger cot to put ...
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| blotchy arms and skin | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i sometimes get blotchy patchy skin on my arms and legs and stomach. it looks like normal skin tone ...
A: The blotches if they come and go could be what is called Urticaria which is a type of allergic ...
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| hi | 10/15/2008 |
Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
A: This could be a number of skin issues. This could be a hemorrhoid in which case you would use ...
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| atopic dermatitis - eczema | 10/14/2008 |
Q: I am writing from Italy and I hope you can help me to clear up my mind about my daughter's problem. ...
A: Atopic Dermatitis is a genetic condition but usually resolves in the late teens. ...
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| birthmark on 19 month old | 10/10/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher. I am writing because I am concerned about a birthmark my 19 month old daughter has. It's ...
A: As your daughter grows the epidermal nevus can also grow. If the lesion is surgically removed and ...
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| Skin around eye dermatitis | 10/9/2008 |
Q: I have dermatitis around my eyes and was wondering if it was okay to use .05% OTC hydrocortisone ...
A: Over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone ten is allright to use around the eyes for a limited amount of ...
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| Possible fungal infection | 10/7/2008 |
Q: my name is Wilson and I have a dermatology question. About two weeks ago I noticed a strong itch ...
A: With the groin there is a topical medication that is two medications in one. The name of the ...
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| 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 ...
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| Fitzpatrick Skin Type | 10/6/2008 |
Q: I am interested to know what my skin type would be according to the Fitzpatrick test, but I find ...
A: http://www.spa-medical.com/fitzpatrick_skin_typing_test.htm Go to the above web page. This is one ...
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| Skin problems | 10/3/2008 |
Q: When rubbing in serums, creams, sunscreens, etc. do they have to be rubbed in completely? When I ...
A: 1) The most thing that patients do is to apply to much cosmetics to their face. A pea size amount ...
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| Raised bumps on hands and fingers | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Greetings Michael I am also on all experts under the massage therapy category. The question I have ...
A: This type of skin lesion can be called Papular Urticaria. This can be caused by a bite ie spider or ...
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| new mole on head | 10/2/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher. My name is Jayne. I have an 11 year old daughter. I noticed about three weeks ago, ...
A: New moles can continue to grow during our life time. Growth of new moles is genetically determined. ...
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| acne scars | 8/21/2008 |
Q: What is the best cream of treatment for removing old acne scars. Theyre all over my face and ...
A: The best cream depends on what you mean by scars. If you are talking about red marks on your face ...
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| hands and feet | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Fisher i have a question i have small bumps on a few of my finger tips with some dry skin the bumps ...
A: You have what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of eczema comes on the hands and feet only. ...
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| Insect Bites Scars | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of dark spots on my arms and legs. They are caused by insect bites. When I go outside ...
A: The dark spots are called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the inflammation from ...
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| Help | 8/18/2008 |
Q: I was on a medicine for my face and my niece waxed my lip against my descretion. The first layer of ...
A: There is an over the counter medication called mederma which is used to help reduce redness and ...
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| Pores pussy around side of nose | 8/17/2008 |
Q: Question Hi, I seem to have enlarged pores on my nose. When I apply pressure to them white puss ...
A: As you stated, you have enlarged or dilated pores. When you squeeze the area dead skin cells ...
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| Red Bumps Everywhere | 8/17/2008 |
Q: This all started 2 months ago with a couple of spots on my feet that I first thought were bug bites. ...
A: Red bumps that develop white heads are usually folliculitis which is an inflammation of the follicle ...
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| celutitis | 8/16/2008 |
Q: Two days ago, I had a pneumonia shot. Last night, I woke up with a 101 degree temperature. At the ...
A: Cellulitis is an infection of the superficial layers of the skin. Most likely the antibiotic will ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| Spots on face | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Hey I am an African American woman who has light colored spots on my face? The spots are around my ...
A: The first consideration to consider is if you have a skin condition called vitiligo. This is ...
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| Skin discoloration and itching | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Am a female Ugandan aged 32years married with 3 children living in the western part of the country ...
A: The darkness you describe is most likely postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that you ...
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| Sudden bump | 8/15/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, A little less than a month ago a bump suddenly appeared next to a flat mole on my left ...
A: The most likely cause of your bump is some type of skin irritation. Examples would be a bite ...
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| Pregnancy Mask | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I got pregnancy mask last summer when I was 7-9 months pregnant with my daughter. It faded over the ...
A: You have a condition called MELASMA. This is related to hormones and is controllable but not ...
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| painful blister like sores on fingertips | 8/14/2008 |
Q: My son has developed cyst/blister like bumps on the end of all of his fingers since he has started ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. Your son could have an allergic reaction to something that ...
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| 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 ...
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| Little bumps | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Many little bumps showed up on my right hand elbow a couple weeks ago. It’s getting to my forearm. ...
A: Keratosis pilaris is common on the upper arms and thighs. This skin condition is genetic and ...
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| digitate wart | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Fisher, I have a wart on my upper forehead, close by scalp. I saw a dermatologist last week and did ...
A: Freezing is a very effective method to treat warts. However if too aggressive you can have a white ...
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| Repeated Cryosurgery | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have keratosis, neoplasms and lentigo and one application of freeze drying does not seem to get ...
A: This is common. The problem you have is if the liquig nitrogen (cryosurgery) is too aggressive. If ...
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| Itchy spot where earlobe meets head | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have 5 piercings in each ear and occasionally have problems with some of them, but never have I ...
A: You could be developing an allergic reaction to the metal in the earings which is very common. The ...
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| lump at back of head | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i have a lump grew on the back of my head on the right side low down near to my neck ;i have had it ...
A: You most likely have a scalp cyst. I just removed two of them today in the clinic. These type of ...
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| face lift - lazer | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I believe I need both a lift with the tucks behind ears a in hairline AND removing lines by a lazer ...
A: I would do the face lift first and then the laser second. There are some doctors that will do both ...
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| Rash in breast | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 42, have rash in my nipples which broke out in the summer. Same case happened in 2005. Do not ...
A: You most likely have what is called nipple eczema. The treatment for this is a topical cortisone ...
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| Red lumps on back with dark dots | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I woke up this morning and my lower back was itchy. At first I thought it was a mosquito bite until ...
A: Is there any pain or tenderness? If so you could have shingles! If there is an indentation in the ...
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| squamous cell carcinoma | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have a small redish/whiteish/scaly spot on my arm. I went in to have a biopsy done. It came back ...
A: 5 weeks is not too long to wait but what determines the treatment is whether the SCC is invasive. ...
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| Itchy Bumps | 8/9/2008 |
Q: About 4 days ago I noticed that my 2yr old son had several bumps around his wrist and questioned my ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. Some type of insect bite is the most likely as in: Fleas, Fire ...
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| Rash in breast | 8/8/2008 |
Q: Female, 42, rash in nipples, no allergies to anything, very itchy and irritating. I can’t scratch ...
A: You most likely have nipple eczema. You can try over the counter Cortaid or cortisone 10. If you ...
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| Daughter's sunken scar | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My daughter ( who is 4) fell about 1 year ago and now has a sunken scar between her eyebrows. We ...
A: As your child grows the "sunken scar" can also grow. If you have surgery, the scar can also grow as ...
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| Patches of Crust after Sunburn | 8/7/2008 |
Q: The skin on my cheekbones have seemed to develop patches of dry skin (or maybe crust). The skin ...
A: The crusts on the skin is nothing more than superficial skin damage due to the sun. The crust is ...
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| raised huge scars | 8/7/2008 |
Q: heyas, my ex-boyfriend used the blade of a razor to cut 4 massive slashes on my upper-arm. Stupidly ...
A: You most likely have what are called Keloids. This is an overgrowth of scar tissue. If you cut the ...
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| tiny bumps ontop of hand and feet | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have tiny bumps on the top of my hand and on the top of my feet no where else this occurred after ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for the bumps on your feet. In the heat this bumps can be ...
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| poison ivy rash | 8/6/2008 |
Q: i was given clobex for poison ivy on my arm a few weeks ago...the bumps are gone but i still have a ...
A: Clobex is very effective for Poison Ivy. I prescribe this topical all of the time. If the skin is ...
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| Weird sore on thumb | 5/22/2008 |
Q: At the beginning of the week, I had started to develop little fluid filled pockets near the sides ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin lesions. There is a skin condition called ...
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| Bumps on ears - 5 year old | 5/22/2008 |
Q: We are in the process of adopting a 5 year old and of recent weeks we have noticed that he had a ...
A: Bumps on the ears can be: 1) cysts or pseudocysts - the difference is that a pseudocyst has no ...
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| Hard white bump under Penis Glans | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a 25 year old sexually active (steady girlfriend) uncircumcised male with a dilemma. I've ...
A: Most likely you have a type of cyst on the penis. Treatment of true cysts is surgery because true ...
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| Bumps | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I have these painful tiny clusters of blister like bumps on both hands (not alot) but a few on ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin condition is ...
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| dry spot on lip | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i have never had any problems with my skin, and in my 24 years i have never had a cold sore, but i ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for the spot on your top lip. The spot could have been the ...
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| a patch on the neck's skin | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My son is age 15 now, since age of 11 when his adolescence started; a pink-red patch appeared on his ...
A: If you are worried about the lesion on your son, then I would get a small biopsy as in a 2mm punch ...
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| Micro dose continuous accutane | 5/18/2008 |
Q: I have completed a course of accutane (120mg/kg) which has cleared my acne. I am currently on a ...
A: I have never seen any abnormalities on low dose accutane(brand). That does not mean that you cannot ...
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| 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 ...
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| Blackheads | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I have a serious problem with blackheads on my nose,chin and my forehead.I've been told my skin is ...
A: There is a new prescription topical that is helpful and not as irritating called ZIANA. Ziana is ...
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| Pigment Loss with tiny red dot center | 5/17/2008 |
Q: I was diagnosed with late onset Type 1 Diabetes. About 6 months prior to the diagnosis... I noticed ...
A: What the doctor did was called diascopy. When you push on a skin lesion and the redness goes away, ...
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| 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 ...
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| Laser photorujuvenation vs. IPL | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Fisher, What are the main benefits of, and differences between, laser non-ablative ...
A: Before you decide on a laser you need a clear indication as to what you want to accomplish. One of ...
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| mole removal | 5/16/2008 |
Q: i had a mole on my stomach for a long time and i wanted to have a dermatologist look at it,it didn't ...
A: There is no right or wrong way to remove a mole. The method of removal is dependant on the doctor. ...
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| 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 ...
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| mole with puss | 5/14/2008 |
Q: My son has a mole on his stomach and it was itching,while he was scratching it puss started coming ...
A: Your son's lesion is infected. I would go to a doctor and have the pus cultured to determine the ...
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| 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 ...
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| nose sore | 5/12/2008 |
Q: For several months i get what looks like, zits on the inside of my nose. They are so painful. If i ...
A: You most likely have a staph abscess inside of your nose. This can be a common occurrence in some ...
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| Moles | 5/11/2008 |
Q: I'm currently 19 years old and I have many flat moles on my face. I wanted to get them removed and ...
A: I am sorry to tell you that there is no effective ways to remove your flat moles. There is ...
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| keloid skin and tattoos | 5/11/2008 |
Q: i recently took out a piercing i had for about 5 months, a few weeks after having the piercing i ...
A: If you have "Keloid Skin", the tattoo could cause the skin to keloid. I would not take the chance. ...
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| lips and skin | 5/11/2008 |
Q: i used some lip balm that apparently affected my lips. i have developed some rashes that look like ...
A: For itching there is an over the counter medication called Sarna. If you have cold sores the ...
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| 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 ...
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| skin rashes | 5/10/2008 |
Q: My elbows red scales,my big toe dry itchy cracky,my fingers dry scaly itchy,my arms to.my fingers ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that could cause what you describe. There is eczema which is ...
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| Accutane | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I'm a male, 35, from the Netherlands. I started taking accutane on 29th October 2007 and have 33 ...
A: The correct dosage for accutane is 1mg/kg per day and for severe acne up to 2mg/kg. 80% of patients ...
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| Vidalago | 5/8/2008 |
Q: my daughter was just diagnosed with vidilago, she is 8 years old. I know about the disease because ...
A: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body is fighting itself. Other autoimmune ...
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| 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. ...
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| facial redness/itching | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have been sufering from a facial rash for about 2 years now. Its really itchy and from time to ...
A: There are topical medications that are non steroids like Elidel and Protopic that are safe and ...
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| pink bumps | 5/7/2008 |
Q: I have been getting these pink bumps randomly on different parts of my body for years now. They ...
A: Your doctor thought that you had what is called folliculitis. Folliculitis is inflammation of the ...
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| Dermatofibromas - regrowth after excision | 5/6/2008 |
Q: I had what I believe was a dermatofibroma removed from my lower leg back in June 2007. It was ...
A: There are two option of what has happened. 1) The doctor did not remove all of the dermatofibroma ...
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| Dry patch of skin on knee | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have had a thick dry patch of skin on my kneecap about the size of a quarter for months. It does ...
A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. The thick patch of skin could be psoriasis in which ...
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| Skin discoloration | 5/5/2008 |
Q: i am 31/F living in a Gulf country where the temperature reaches 56 degrees Celsius. My face has a ...
A: Your facial redness could be Rosacea. Go to the web page www.rosacea.org and look up the tripwires. ...
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| Itchy, burning hands | 5/4/2008 |
Q: They are flaking, itchy, cut up, bleeding and red. She has tried prescriptions and over the counter ...
A: When your mom washes her hands she needs to use Cerave Cleanser which will also moisturizer her ...
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| Tinea Capitis | 5/3/2008 |
Q: My son if five, in October of 2007 he was diagnosed with Alopica (he had a few little clean bald ...
A: From what you tell me, I doubt that your son has ringworm. After 4 weeks of griesoflulvin the ...
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| Hair Follicles & Pimples | 5/3/2008 |
Q: I used to have very bad acne. I started going to a dermatologist about a year and a half ago and I ...
A: If you acne is that severe, why don't you try accutane. Accutane is the most effective medication ...
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| sandpaper skin | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My son also has the skin colored sand paper skin on the trunk of his body. They tested him for Strep ...
A: There are a number of causes of "sand paper" like skin. There is a condition called keratosis ...
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| 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 ...
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| skin condition | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I have (only on one hand) very small painful blister-like things on the pads of the fingertips only, ...
A: You could have dyshidrotic eczema but this is just an unusual presentation. Vasculitis can also ...
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| Petecchiae & Sudden Red Rash | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 51 yr. old caucasion woman suffering from numerous condtions, incl.: fibromyalgia, ...
A: The burning bright red rash could be the start of shingles. It could be a contact dermatitis which ...
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| Leprosy question | 4/30/2008 |
Q: Good evening Doctor and thank you for your time. I'm doing some genealogical research and I'm ...
A: http://www.stanford.edu/class/humbio103/ParaSites2005/Leprosy/index.htm ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 10 y/o son | 4/28/2008 |
Q: my 10 year old has suffered from hives since the age of 3. he has been on zyrtec since then. he has ...
A: Urticaria is a reaction to something that is systemic. Agents that cause urticaria are: thyroid ...
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| Multiple Bumps on Hands | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I've had these bumps on my hands since Last Thursday. I am planning on going to the doctors tomorrow ...
A: Red bumps on the hands can be a form of eczema called Dyshidrotic eczema which is controlled by ...
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| Unhealthy skin | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 years old and have red acne spots on face which won't fade (which is really embarassing ...
A: Eczema is usually genetic. There are good cleansers which are over the counter that clean as well ...
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| stinging skin on arms and lower legs | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I have started having stinging skin on my lower arms and legs. Also, I have noticed I am losing ...
A: The first thing you should not is to visit your Internist and have blood work done to make sure ...
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| Cosmetics and Acne | 4/26/2008 |
Q: I use concealer to cover up my red spots and blackheads etc. and apart from that I only wear a bit ...
A: In some patients makeup can clog pores resulting in acne. Each patient is different and thus this ...
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| Skin cancer | 4/25/2008 |
Q: I had a malignant melanoma removed in 2005 and have been carefull since but enjoyed the beach etc ...
A: Once you have a skin cancer you are prone to get another one. Thus, you have to be very careful and ...
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| 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 ...
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| Skin Condition | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Is there a link between oily hair, dandruff and acne? Do they share the same cause? Does one ...
A: There is a link between oily hair and acne but not oily hair and dandruff. Dandruff is caused by a ...
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| 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 ...
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| neurodermatitis | 4/23/2008 |
Q: My husband's aunt has been diagnosed with neurodermatitis. It seems she's had it for at least 30 ...
A: There are the non-steroid creams and ointments like Elidel and Protopic which are prescripiton. You ...
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| anemia | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I have heard that if you take a penny and run it on your face and it makes a mark, it's a sign you ...
A: I am sorry to tell you that rubbing a penny on your face which leaves a mark is NOT A SIGN OF ...
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| Weird bumps manifesting all over body | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a 21 year old female and recently, I noticed small circular, non-itching bumps on my arms. They ...
A: Since I cannot see your skin, in this case it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this rash ...
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| Focal Dermal Hypoplasia | 4/22/2008 |
Q: In plian english (dermatology for dummies), what is FOCAL DERMAL HYPOPLASIA
A: Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH) is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by distinctive skin ...
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| Feeling of swelled tongue | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have the feeling of a swelled tongue ONLY in the morning when I first get up. Breakfast is very ...
A: Swelling of the tongue can be many things including urticaria. Urticaris is usually caused by a ...
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| 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 ...
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| tiny itching watery blisters that spread | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Many years ago when I was in my 20's, I began having tiny watery blisters between my fingers and on ...
A: You have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This condition is genetic and occurs on the ...
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| scalp sensitivity | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I read a question with symptoms similar to mine from 2006 in your history of questions from a 55 yr ...
A: When I answer questions the patients never send e-mails is to how they are doing. The only e-mails ...
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| tongue | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question but I will give a little background first. I have dated someone for about ...
A: Since I cannot see your tongue, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, you most likely have a ...
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| Rash on 4 year old | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have a four year old daughter. Today, we were outside enjoying the lovely spring weather (sunny, ...
A: It appears that your daughter developed a rash from the sun or heat. There is a skin condition ...
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| Blackheads | 4/17/2008 |
Q: I have a few black specks on my face just above my lip that look a little like blackheads, but they ...
A: The lesions you describe could be blackheads or they could be tiny freckles or moles. Since I ...
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| mole removal | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I have some concerns about getting treatment by laser for mole removal. I keep getting different ...
A: The first issue is whether you have moles or freckles. If you treat freckles with a laser and then ...
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| Dark circles under and syringoma | 4/16/2008 |
Q: I went to a dermatologist about sever dark circles under my eye. He told me I had syringomas and ...
A: Syringomas are small cysts under the eyes and are not usually responsible for dark circles. Google ...
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| skin tags | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please tell me if it is possible for a dermatologist to remove a skin tag from a person's ...
A: I remove skin tags all of the time. However, insurance does not usually cover the removal of skin ...
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| Constantly spotty forehead and back | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I'm a 40 year-old female having skin problems for the first time in her life! For the past 6 ...
A: From your description you most likely have acne. Acne can be caused by diet, stress, genetics, ...
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| Treatment for pigmentation loss from Aldara usage | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I was prescribed Aldara which resulted in some pigment loss at the area of application. I have been ...
A: Treating pigmentation loss is very difficult and we are not that effective at treating this skin ...
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| small lump on forehead | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I've gotten a small bump on the left side of my forehead half way between the eyebrow and the ...
A: The lesion you describe could be an epidermoid cyst which is a sac like structure which needs to be ...
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| intralesional electrodesiccation | 2/12/2008 |
Q: Is equipment for intralesional electrodesiccation common to most dermatology practices. I have read ...
A: The way I do intralesional electrodesication is as follows. I take the regular electrodesication ...
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| Itch with NO rash | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 21 year old white female who has suffered from extremely itchy legs with No rash since I was ...
A: There are some things you can do. You can try topical cortisone as in prescription Clobex Lotion ...
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| moles&red spots | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I lived in Latin America my whole life, I am 26. Over a year ago i moved to a Nordic country in ...
A: The red dots you describe are most likely cherry angiomas. The can come any time in your life. I ...
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| laser treatment | 2/11/2008 |
Q: Are there ways to lighten skin through laser treatment or anything like that if not what are all the ...
A: Certain lasers can indeed lighten the skin but this is in specific sites and do to skin pigmentary ...
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| skin spots | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am have Round dry spots on my upper legs and hip area. they do not hurt at all. It almost looks ...
A: You most likely have what is called nummular eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. Treatment ...
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| 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 ...
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| Another question about the painful tumors under my skin | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I recently wrote to you about my 6 year history of very painful lumps/lesions/?/ under my skin but ...
A: By looking at the tissue the pathologist can tell the kind of tissue if it is obvious. However, if ...
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| Acne | 2/10/2008 |
Q: Fisher, I am a teenager with mild acne. It's not horribly severe, but it's bad enough to make a ...
A: The prescription medications are always stronger and more effective than the over the counter ...
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| subcu tissue/muscles/?/ lumps that can't be palpated by some physicians | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Over the past 6 years, I started getting very painful from tender to a burning sensation under my ...
A: There is a list of painful tumors under the skin. The list is as follows: Angiolipoma, Neuromas, ...
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| hi need help with skin | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I'm just a teenager. i hope you can help me. i came to united state when i was 10 which is 4 year ...
A: What you have described is not uncommon. I have seen this many times before. It usually occurs in ...
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| losing eyebrows | 2/7/2008 |
Q: My husband is 41 yrs old and in good health. He has neurofibromatosis type 1 but really no problems ...
A: Hair loss can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, oral medications, severe stress, systemic ...
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| swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ...
A: If the lesions are palpable then you could have vasculitis. This is an antigen antibody complex ...
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| swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ...
A: Raynauds is a fairly common disorder. I have diagnosed Raynauds in 4 patients within the last two ...
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| Vitiligo | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have had extreme itching in my perineal area that started about two years ago.I would only itch at ...
A: This is not vitiligo. This is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This ...
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| 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 ...
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| oily head | 2/3/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 11 years old and has oily hair she has dandruff also, the dandruff is only in the ...
A: For oily hair you need to use a detergent shampoo to cut the oil on the scalp. Go to a salon or a ...
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| Upper arm skin rash | 2/2/2008 |
Q: For the past week I have been getting a 4cm red area(not itchy or pimply) on my right upper arm near ...
A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there are a number of ...
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| 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 ...
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| sunken scars | 2/1/2008 |
Q: On Dec. 11, I had surgery to stabilize a broken arm. The pins are now out, but two of the wounds ...
A: Topical Retin A can help the appearance of the scar. If you have Vitamin C Palmitate 30% compounded ...
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| burn | 2/1/2008 |
Q: I recently suffered what I think is a deep partial thickness burn on my arm caused by a thermal ...
A: This will heal but should take some time. The best treatment for burns is Silvadene Cream which is ...
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| Red mole-like spot | 2/1/2008 |
Q: A dark red spot appeared overnight on my forearm. There is a lighter area in the middle. The spot is ...
A: This type of skin lesion could be many things. If there is scale associated with he lesion this ...
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| Litchen Scerosis | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Treatment for litchen scerosis for a 21 year old female. Thank you
A: I would start with Protopic Ointment 0.1% used twice a day for 4-8 weeks. Then I would try Clobex ...
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| Wondering what these spots are | 1/30/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ...
A: Fordyce spots are usually small white dots. Some patients do not realize they have them unless they ...
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| Dry skin | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I have severely dry skin on my hands this winter. The palms are fine, but the rest of the hand, ...
A: My wife likes Cutemol Cream because it is very thick. Cerave Cream is also helpful since it has ...
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| Wondering what these spots are | 1/29/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ...
A: You have described a normal skin condition called Fordyce Spots and are on the border of the lip. ...
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| Hair Loss | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I got out of the shower the other day and this sticky crust was exuding out of the my hair follicle ...
A: The only reasonable explanation is that your scalp/hair is oily and things stick to the oily hair. ...
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| itchy area around my eyes | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Gradually, over the past several months, the entire area around both my eyes peel & itch. It started ...
A: You have a skin condition called eye lid dermatitis. This is an irritant or allergic reaction to ...
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| 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 ...
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| Chickenpox like blisters | 1/27/2008 |
Q: My 2 year old has had 2 blisters for over a week and the doctors thought it was chickenpox. When ...
A: There can be many causes of blisters in children. This can be a bacteria called Bullous Staph in ...
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| itchy red spots | 1/26/2008 |
Q: Between my ring and middle finger and my middle and pointer on my left hand is red, and itchy, and ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. This could be hand eczema which is a form of dry skin. This ...
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| skin discoloration | 1/26/2008 |
Q: My son used ambi above his eyes and woke up with no color on one side of his forehead and eye. His ...
A: There are a number of causes for the skin discoloration. This could be a reaction to the cream that ...
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| peeling skin on my fingertips and toes | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I have a question that was asked before and I found a lot familiar cases on the internet related to ...
A: I do not know where you live. But where I live, I see this all of the time with patients. Causes ...
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| Dry skin & peeling on hands | 1/25/2008 |
Q: about two weeks ago I started having a problem with my skin on my hands peeling, particularly on my ...
A: From the picture it appears that you have hand eczema which is extremely dry skin. If you wash your ...
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| Scar on nose | 1/25/2008 |
Q: About 3 months ago I scraped the bridge of my nose on a copper pipe at work.It left a really nasty ...
A: I would try the real mederma as the generic is sometimes not as effective. Laser can reduce the ...
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| Prickly Itch with no rash | 1/24/2008 |
Q: Fisher, My husband has been experiencing a prickly itch. It starts either on the top his hands or ...
A: From what you describe, your husband has what is called a paresthesia. This means that there is no ...
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| brown spot on thumb | 1/23/2008 |
Q: sorry for being so paranoid but my friend was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and now I am ...
A: If the freckle has the following changes, you should see a dermatologist. If the freckle has more ...
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| Vasculitis | 1/23/2008 |
Q: Two months ago I had a flu shot. I noticed a rash but it seemed to be fading. Then it kept ...
A: Vasculitis is an antibody/antigen complex that depots in the skin usually the arms and legs but can ...
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| 1% hydrocortisone cream on eyelids | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it is safe to use 1% hydrocortisone cream on your eyelids for dermatits? My doc ...
A: Protopic is fine to use on your eyelids but do not get it in your eyes. Protopic is safe and the ...
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| biopsy hasn't completely healed | 1/22/2008 |
Q: i had some small lesions on my penis. A biopsy was taken and the lesions were diagnosed to be ...
A: There are topical medications that can help the skin heal. I have used Benzaclin which can help the ...
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| rashes | 1/22/2008 |
Q: One month ago, I developed a red rash on the front of both shoulders, about silver dollar size, ...
A: The first thing to do is to go to the dermatologist. Your rash could be nothing more than eczema or ...
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| Rosecea | 1/21/2008 |
Q: I have terrible rosecea and its getting worse. I've tried everything. Natural, ...
A: Rosacea can be controlled but not cured. You may want to try the laser ie Fraxel which is very ...
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| itchy tiny bumps | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Over a period of one or two weeks I have been experiencing an increasing number of tiny bumps. ...
A: Where are the bumps as this makes a difference as far as diagnoses occurs? This could be eczema ...
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| red, itchy, inflammed skin | 1/20/2008 |
Q: it seems like wherever my fiance kisses me i itch very badly. i get red and kind of swell up like in ...
A: Agents that can cause irritation and passed from one person to another are: Soaps, detergents, ...
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| birthmark | 1/19/2008 |
Q: Im 20 and have had a birthmark on my chest the whole of my life, its a grayish green/blue color ...
A: Birthmarks are slightly more likely to change to melanoma than normal moles (5-6%). However, if the ...
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| 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 ...
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| Itching legs only when cold | 1/18/2008 |
Q: My doctor seems clueless on this problem. Ever since I hit puberty if I walk outside when it's ...
A: What happens if you wear special long under wear during the cold? Will this stop the itching. Cold ...
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| soft, wrinkled skin | 1/17/2008 |
Q: my mother is having a strange skin problem. it's compounded by the fact that that she suffered a ...
A: There are a few possibilities. This could indeed be an irritant or allergic type reaction in which ...
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| Pityriasis alba | 1/16/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 2.2 years old. She has a white spot or patches on her arm and leg. The pediatrician ...
A: There are better medications than aquaphor for Pityrisais Alba. Let me give you a few: Elidel, ...
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| Spots On Penis | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I have these flat spots on the head and under my foreskin of my penis that come and go away from ...
A: The spots on the head of the penis can be from irritation. Naturally, cortisone can remove these ...
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| red spots | 1/12/2008 |
Q: hey I'm 16 and i never really had any acne problems but all the sudden i have a ton on my back and ...
A: From what you describe you are developing cystic acne. This type of acne can be controlled by oral ...
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| 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 ...
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| bumps knots | 1/10/2008 |
Q: The out side of the skin looks normal. But when I rub my fingers over her skin I feel bump or knots ...
A: Since I cannot see the skin or feel the bumps, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, these ...
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| possible mole on penis | 1/8/2008 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I noticed for the first time about 4 months ago a small, round, flat, brown lesion on ...
A: This could be a mole. If the border is irregular, is the color is asymmetric, or if there are ...
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| red bumps pale center that peels | 1/8/2008 |
Q: About 3 weeks ago I found a small red bump on the palm of my hand. A couple of days later the bump ...
A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have what is ...
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| foot peeling | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I'm a 33 year old female living in puerto rico for about a year now and i just noticed that my feet ...
A: The peeling of your feet can be caused by: eczema or dry skin, fungal infections, yeast infections, ...
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| 10yr old,red hands, feets, elbows, knees, knuckles | 1/7/2008 |
Q: My 10yr old son had a flu like virus 10mths ago and a week later almost overnight had red palms, ...
A: I am not saying your child has psoriasis but a strep throat can trigger the onset of psoriasis in ...
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| Acne | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I have uterus didelphy and i have a problem with acne. My problem is trying to find a Birth Control ...
A: Uterus didelphy is not the problem of your acne. This type of condition does not increase hormones ...
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| Black dot | 1/5/2008 |
Q: I've had this dark dot on my helmet (penis) since i can remember. It is indented in the skin & not ...
A: The first question to ask is what is the cause of the lesion. Is this a blood vessel? Is this a ...
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| Dark Blotches on /around neck | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 35 year old black male who mostly shaves with electric clippers, which afterwards I have few ...
A: You most likley have what is called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. The inflammation from the shaving ...
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| dry scalp | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I have very dry scalp, not dandruff. I have it every season-not just in the winter. I've used ...
A: I would try over the counter Nizoral Shampoo or T-Gel or T-Sal. If this does not work then you ...
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| cracked skin | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I'm 14 and I have really bad skin on my knees. I think you call that cracked skin. People have skin ...
A: If your skin is really that dry you need special moisturizers such as Prescription Keral Topical ...
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| Skin Care | 1/2/2008 |
Q: Do you have any tips for me so I can get rid of my blackheads and acne? Plus, what can I do daily to ...
A: Washing your skin is the least affective way of controlling acne. There is over the counter ...
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| Sudden rash and blisters | 1/1/2008 |
Q: On new years eve I found I had a sudden red rash ( picture) , Torso, left arm and lower back the ...
A: With the linear aspects of the rash, you most likely have what is called dermatographism and is a ...
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| Allergic reaction using Pro Active Solution | 11/29/2007 |
Q: I'm from Philippines...I use Pro Active,then i get allergic..after a weeks...my face is so itchy..I ...
A: You are correct in that you have an allergic reaction to Pro Active which is Benzoyl Peroxide. I ...
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| oily skin/acne | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I am a 46 year old female still suffering with extremely oily skin and acne. It started in 3rd grade ...
A: At the present time I have about 40 women on low dose accutane as that is the only treatment for ...
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| Strange red spots spreading | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Fisher I would be so grateful if you could help me. I apologise for the length of this email but ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be a contact dermatitis which is ...
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| skin condition | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have a condition known as "seborrheic dermatitis" on the right side of my face. Can you give me ...
A: Seborrheic dermatitis is a genetic condition than can be controlled but not cured. It is rare for ...
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| acne face and back | 6/10/2007 |
Q: My question is if you recommend I use oral pills to cure my acne. condition: I have had acne on my ...
A: The strongest acne treatment is Accutane which is oral and is finished within 5 months. The next is ...
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| Sebacious Cysts | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I'm 24 and every 3rd month or so I get these sebaceous cysts on my face (only one at a time). They ...
A: There are two types of medications that can help with the types of cysts that you describe. The ...
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| Spotty Body and Uneven skintone | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I'm 22, female, of Mediterranean origin with light olive skintone. The skin on my face is pretty ...
A: Hydroquinone cream normally works for this type of skin condition but you may have to have it ...
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| Red sores indented skin | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I'm a 34yo WF with dx of connective tissue disease (or soft lupus). Since age 19 I've at one time ...
A: The first thing that I would do is to get a biopsy of one of the sores to make a diagnosis. After ...
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| Tiny red dots | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My one year old son has a cold. Not sure if that has anything to do with it but you never ...
A: This can be a number of things. This can be a reaction to a virus. This can be a reaction to ...
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| skin | 6/8/2007 |
Q: After having an hickie. I put toothpaste on my neck longer than expected and my that area has become ...
A: You most likely have and adverse reaction to Neosporin. The best treatment is topical cortisone and ...
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| Red Moles | 6/7/2007 |
Q: How are you? I am 24 yr old male. and i have a few red moles on my body, a very tiny one on my ...
A: What you describe is a benign lesion called an angioma. Angiomas are nothing more than superficial ...
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| Whitening Pills | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I'm a 14 year old Asian girl with medium dark skin. I was wondering if the permanent whitening pills ...
A: I would not trust the superwhiteningpills. There are no scientific studies to show that they work. ...
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| puffyness under eyes followed by irritated lips | 6/5/2007 |
Q: two weeks ago my left under eye started to become puffy. It was also tender, and itchy. after a week ...
A: What you have is not psoriasis! You may have what is called a contact dermatitis,meaning that ...
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| Skin Sores- Shaving | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I am a twenty year old female. Several years ago, I started shaving the light hair on my stomach. ...
A: without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common problem ...
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| Red Spotted Rash- Hands and Feet | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Dr. Fisher- I have a question about a rash that I periodically and sporadically get on my hands and ...
A: Since I cannot see your hands, I cannot be totally sure of the diagnosis. From what you tell me, ...
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| seasonal hives | 6/4/2007 |
Q: Fisher, Every summer in June, I break out in hives on my arms, legs, neck & chin. They last all ...
A: You could have Solar Urticaria which is caused by the sun. There is another skin condition called ...
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| Benadryl use | 6/2/2007 |
Q: What are the side effects of long term use of Benadryl? I use this frequently at night to help ...
A: Major side effects include: nypotension, wheezing, convulsions, neuritis, hemolytic anemia, ...
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| Melanoma | 6/1/2007 |
Q: My 34 year old boyfriend was diagnosed with nodular melanoma in November 2006. His mole was just ...
A: The first place of spread of melanoma is the lymph nodes. Thus, the lymph nodes should be watched ...
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| 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 ...
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| folliculitis of the scalp | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I have had reoccurring symptoms of folliculitis of the scalp for about 3 years (inflamed acne-like ...
A: The first thing that should be done is to culture one of the pustular lesions to determine what type ...
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| Bumps on face | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Background: I have always had perfectly clear skin. About 9 weeks ago, bumps appeared on my ...
A: I believe that you have two skin conditions. One is dry skin from the topical medications that you ...
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| red rash | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I went walking on my school track yesterday(Tuesday) and I noticed my legs seemed to have a blotchy ...
A: Rashes that you describe can be caused by oral medications, systemic infections, allergies to foods, ...
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| Weird sore on my lips | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a weird sore on the bottom lip, now- its not in the corner, it sort of spread from the middle ...
A: I would recommend that you visit your local dermatologist and get a biopsy of the skin lesion. You ...
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| skin | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I have a few little red bumps that itch a little bit on my chest, do you think its anything to worry ...
A: Itchy bumps on the chest can be many things. This can be acne, this can be an allergic reaction, ...
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| Peeling hands and feet on 19-month-old | 5/29/2007 |
Q: My 19-month-old son has peeling hands and feet, just the soles and palms. When he was 3 months old ...
A: Their are a number of possibilities for the skin reation on your childs skin. This could be an ...
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| Persistent Scabies, please help | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I need some advice, I am desperate. I was diagnosed with Scabies in Jan of 2006 and have since then ...
A: You have been treated with the best medications for scabies. Ivermectin is the best and is 100% ...
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| skin around the lower part of the eye | 5/29/2007 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I sampled an eye gel from the Dead Sea Cosmetics company at a festival and the next day ...
A: You have eye lid dermatitis caused by the Dead Sea Cosmetics. You can try over the counter Cortaid ...
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| top layer of skin of lips missing in sections | 5/29/2007 |
Q: For the last 20 months the skin from my lips has been shedding leaving red "sores", they also appear ...
A: The diagnosis is chelitis which is inflammation of the lips. The treatment that I prescribe for ...
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| 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 ...
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| rapidly elevating area in old mole | 5/29/2007 |
Q: Fisher, My 30 yo fiance has a ~5mm mole on his forearm that is light brown with slightly irregular ...
A: You are correct that changes with melanoma usually occur gradually. I would recommend a biopsy of ...
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| chicken pox | 3/23/2007 |
Q: Chicken pox-- My chicken pox have gradually begun to falll off, more easily so with the aqide of ...
A: You ask a very difficult question. The only way to tell is time. Some patients heal without scaring ...
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| Keratosis Pilaris questions | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ...
A: As stated before, patients with eczema have a greater tendency to get keratosis pilaris. This skin ...
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| 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 ...
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| Skin condition | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I know that smoking depletes oxygen from your skin and it effects the cells. Right now I have ...
A: If you stop smoking your facial skin will partially recover. A good type of treatment for this type ...
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| White spots on face near hairline | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I've noticed these white spots on my forhead near my hairline ever since I finally weaned my son - ...
A: White spots of the face can be caused by sun damage, inflammation of the facial skin, depigmenting ...
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| I have scalp pimple? problem | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Fisher, First of all thank you for your time, also please excuse my limited English. Sometimes, not ...
A: You have an infection of the scalp. A culture of the pimples should be done to find the type of ...
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| 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, ...
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| Skin Not Healing | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, My girlfriend, who I have been seeing for about a year has a handful of red open soars ...
A: She could have a skin condition called folliculitis which is a superficial infection of the hair ...
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| chronic dermatitis | 3/21/2007 |
Q: Over the last 6 months I seem to have developed chronic dermatitis. The rash covers most of my ...
A: When a rash does not resolve you need to have the rash biopsied to help find the cause of the skin ...
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| Keratosis Pilaris questions | 3/21/2007 |
Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ...
A: Keratosis Pilaris is genetic and can be associated with eczema. KP can come on the arms, thighs, ...
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| cysts | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I understand that they will not go away until I have surgery, but if a few of them have already ...
A: Cysts have a sac and unless the sac is removed the cyst will re-grow or continue to grow. If the ...
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| eczema herpetic | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am almost positive my nephew had an eczema herpetic flare. It cleared up in 3 weeks. Is there any ...
A: There are no dangers to your nephew's skin. However, he may develop anothere flare of Eczema ...
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| Dark Spots | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I am a black america with dark spots on my legs which was caused by insect bites 3yrs ago. What is ...
A: You have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the trauma from the ...
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| Dermatitis Herpetiformis & Celiac Disease | 2/19/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to have a skin biopsy of a lesion and have it test negative? If a lesion is DH, does ...
A: In people with DH a test called Direct Immunoflourescence is more specific for the disease. In ...
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| cysts | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I have also had these bumps on my head that continue to grow and are very tender. I was told they ...
A: You have what are called Tricholemmal Cysts. The only way to remove them is surgical excision. ...
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| my face | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I am 17 years old and do not have severe acne, but quite often i will get a zit on or around my nose ...
A: The best treatment for pores is to use a prescription topical medication called Differin which a ...
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| fat deposit | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I am 48,in good health but overweight. When I was about 40 I started to feel a small hard lump under ...
A: If it is a lipoma which is nothing more than fatty tissue,these growths are genetic. The only way ...
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| Burn scar without a burn | 2/18/2007 |
Q: My 14 year old daughter with no significant medical history developed a skin thickening in the area ...
A: The only thing that I can think of is a keloid. Keloids are nothing more than excess scar tissue. ...
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| atopic dermatitis | 2/18/2007 |
Q: Dr Fisher I appreciate your fast response. It was very helpful. I have two more questions to ask. ...
A: You may want to get another opinion. Since I cannot see your skin, I cannot be totally sure of the ...
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| white spots on skin | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I noticed that I have these white/less tan patches on my buttocks and I noticed there are some ...
A: There are a couple of causes of your white spots. This could be a yeast like organism called ...
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| little white bumps | 2/18/2007 |
Q: i have little white bumps on my scrotum it looks like swollen hair follicals,you can squeeze and pop ...
A: The white bumps could be hair follicles. The scrotal skin is very thin and thus it is easy to see ...
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| White/Brown Skin on penis | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I have noticed that on the head of my penis the overall skin close to the urethra and on the ...
A: This could be a condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that irritation of ...
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| red dots and pregnant | 2/17/2007 |
Q: Im 24wks pregnant and have noticed a problem with my feet. The sole and sides of my feet are drying ...
A: If the red spots are raised and you can feel them, then you need to go to the doctor at once as this ...
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| atopic dermatitis | 2/17/2007 |
Q: Dr. Fisher I'm afraid this will be a long one. Three weeks ago I started having bumps and drying on ...
A: From your description, you most likley have perioral dermatitis which is a varient of acne and more ...
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| Frequent Bruises on Back of Hands | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I am a 66 year old male and for the last several years I get ugly bruises on the back of both hands, ...
A: You most likley have what is called Batemans Purpura which is caused by sun damage. The sun damages ...
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| Red Patches on Face | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I am a 43 year old male with olive colored skin. I've NEVER had a skin condition on my face before ...
A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have Seborrheic ...
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| 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 ...
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| how to darken skin | 2/16/2007 |
Q: i am an african american woman and i light bright spots that has appeared on my face. i went to a ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that ...
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| have a fungal nail infection | 2/16/2007 |
Q: please, i have this three nails ( one on the last finger of my left hand and two on my right hand ...
A: You have a nail disorder called onycholysis meaning the nail is eleved above the nail bed. You can ...
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| melanoma | 2/16/2007 |
Q: My husband has a black mole and he also had what looked like a small blister with a dark spot in the ...
A: If the mole is really dark and black it needs to be biopsied. The biopsy procedure is very simple; ...
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| new issue | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I am a 48 white female who has already gone through menopause (finished 2 years ago) In the past ...
A: Odor is usually due to the breakdown of sweat by bacteria. Thus, if you used a topical antibiotic ...
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| re: itchy and bump foot | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I don't know when it all started, I started to notice there are bumps that sometimes it fill with ...
A: You may have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and occurs on the hands ...
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| Skin Fungus | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I forgot to mention that when the rash appears I detect an odor in this area. Is this typical of ...
A: An odor is not typical for Tinea Versicolor. What can cause an odor is something called an ...
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| Itching | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I am 28 years old, and I have had a problem of itching in the legs, the anterior and posterior ...
A: Itching in the winter months is most likley caused by dry skin caused eczema. If your skin is not ...
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| Question regarding Rogaine | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Fisher, I've using Rogaine with 5% minoxidil solution, but they could get pretty expensive. I'm ...
A: The only thing I would tell you is to try the Kirkland and see if it is effective. In some cases ...
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| Scar-like sore on cheek | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Major acne and skin problems runs in my family, so I'm used to getting pimples big and small. ...
A: Scars should not continue to spread unless you are scratching or irritating the scar. Since this is ...
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| Ezcema | 2/14/2007 |
Q: For the past few months, I have been experiencing excema on the very delicate skin underneath my ...
A: If you have flaking on the eyebrows, behind the ears, in the ears and the side of your nose you have ...
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| athletes feet | 2/9/2007 |
Q: My dad is 90 years old and has athletes feet to the point his toe nails are infected. He now gets an ...
A: The only effective treatment for toe nail fungus is oral antifungal medication like Lamisil. The ...
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| Sun Damage | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I had dark spots on my face due to sun damage for about 4 years now. I have tried a lot of on ...
A: The laser will romove the dark spots but if you go out in the sun during the spring or summer the ...
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| white spots under skin | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I will get white spots under my skin, primarily on my legs and occasionally on my arms....they look ...
A: What you have described is a vascular issue. You have vasoconstricion of the blood vessels in the ...
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| 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 ...
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| wet new skin | 2/3/2007 |
Q: When skin is damaged and new skin is just growing, I understand that when wet, that new skin gets ...
A: The transition time for a cell to get from the base to the outermost layer is about 30 days. In ...
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| Ear Lobe | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Dr. Fisher; Thank you for volunteering for this service. I have a psoriasis patch behind my left ...
A: The condition you describe could be Seborrheic Dermatitis which can affect the ear and behind the ...
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| scalp /burning pain, hair loss, brittle hair | 2/2/2007 |
Q: Im suffering from a burning scalp coupled with hair loss and brittle dry hair. This happened out ...
A: Burning scalp is indeed difficult to treat. The nerves in the scalp are inflammed leading to the ...
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| hypopigmentation | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have two areas on my forehead that have pigment loss due to co2 laser. An extrac sounds promising ...
A: You can go to the web site for the Xtrac laser which is www.photomedex.com and there is an area ...
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| Red/burning face | 2/1/2007 |
Q: All of the things that you listed have been completed. She has had the biopsy and the ANA testing ...
A: Did you have a biopsy done? What were the results of the biopsy? You may want to visit a ...
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| Red/burning face | 2/1/2007 |
Q: My 14 yr old daughter developed a red/burning face over 1 year ago. The red/burning is constant and ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your daughters condition. There is a condition called ...
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| red little dots | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I'm a 25 year old woman, and, for as long as i can remember (at least since i was 15, i don't ...
A: From your description you are correct in the diagnosis. You have what is called folliculitis. ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| scalp itch and bumps | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I noticed a bump about the size of a medium sized pimple on my scalp about 2 months ago. since then ...
A: If the bumps are pustules then you have folliculitis of the scalp which is usually a bacterial ...
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| Dyshidrosis & Penicillin | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 36 y/o white male and started having symptoms of Dyshidrosis at age 35. This has been ...
A: Dyshidrosis is genetic and there is only one medication that can make the condition worse and that ...
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| 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 ...
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| Skin rash on right cheek for the past week and now red and wont go away | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I got my period last week, however before i get my period every other month i'll have bumpy itchy ...
A: Some women have what is called hormonal acne. One week before their menstral cycle they can break ...
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| 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 ...
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| mysterious rash | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I visited the Philippines in the summer of 2005. A couple of months after I came back I gradually ...
A: Itching can be caused by many things: drug reactions, infections, systemic disease, parasites, oral ...
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| red redish dry out bumps on face and head itichy head | 1/27/2007 |
Q: I to have red itchy bumps that look like pimples but are not (nothing inside them such as liquid or ...
A: What you describe is the cystic type of acne. Treatment of these types of lesions is with an oral ...
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| Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate | 1/27/2007 |
Q: Just to be sure, how often and how long should I soak my "finger in salt water or vinegar solution?" ...
A: The strongest saline solution and the strongest vinegar solution should be used. I have my patients ...
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| Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate | 1/27/2007 |
Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this question. My question deals more ...
A: The nail plate should eventually heal itself but this could take 6-10 weeks. The problem you could ...
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| Burning Scalp and Thinning Hair | 1/27/2007 |
Q: On the left side of my head, I am having a burning, itchy and at times painful scalp condition with ...
A: Since the area of your scalp hair loss is so specific, thyroid problems may not be the cause. ...
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| BODY LICE OR BED BUGS | 1/26/2007 |
Q: Well I have done that. I have thrown away clothing. The clothing that I kept I washed in scalding ...
A: Have a biopsy of one of the skin lesions to make sure of the diagnosis. Also try topical cortisone ...
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| BODY LICE OR BED BUGS | 1/26/2007 |
Q: HELP. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR 4-5 MONTHS. MY HOME IS BRAND NEW AND I HAVE TREATED MYSELF ...
A: Body Lice live in the lining of your clothing, thus treating your body is not much help. Scabies is ...
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| 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 ...
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| My eyes | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I'm only 25 years old. I turned 25 in late september. I have a problem with the skin under and ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis or treatment. If your eyes are puffy ...
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| Perspiration | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Hope you're well, My question is regarding sweating on the face. Basically when I get very hot or ...
A: There are topical medications that can help control sweating called Hyperhidrosis. There is an oral ...
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| seborrhea dermatitis | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I've had seborrhea dermatitis for sometime now and have tried many prescriptions. I'm right now on ...
A: The problem with Seborrheic Dermatitis is not the pore size but a yeast like organism that colonizes ...
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| Mole removal | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I am a man in his early 30's and have 3-4 largish moles on my mid and lower back. I have always ...
A: The first question is how do you know that the mole is mildly dysplastic? Was a biopsy done? ...
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| 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 ...
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| White spots on face and neck | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I am out in the sun and saltwater ocean frequently. I have started to notice slight discolorations ...
A: The white spots can be a number of skin conditions. There is Pityriais Alba which is a skin ...
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| Brusing | 1/23/2007 |
Q: I've had schambergs for about a year now. The pathches of purpura had been reduced from red to a ...
A: The change in color following a cut or trauma is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This ...
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| athlete´s foot and syringoma | 1/23/2007 |
Q: What can be an effective remedy for athlete´s foot that can be found at home? What can be a ...
A: White vinegar soaks can can control athlete's foot. Soak the affected foot 1-2 times a day for ...
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| 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 ...
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| retin-A and pregnancy | 1/22/2007 |
Q: I just found out that I am pregnant (only 3 weeks or so) and I have been using Retin-A on my face ...
A: There are no studies done to see if topical Retin A will affect the baby. No woman would allow such ...
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| 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 ...
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| clearer skin | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Im a young female in my early twenties and i want a treatment done that will help with my minor acne ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to get rid of your acne. There are a number of treatments: the ...
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| red face + small veins | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I can see small veins on the top of my nose also. It flared up when i was very stressed and under ...
A: You most likely have what is called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look up ...
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| rash after bruising | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 year old female. I have lived in Arizona since 1997. In 1998 I broke 3 bones in my righ ...
A: Your most likely diagnosis is stasis dermatitis. This can be treated with topical prescription ...
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| dark circles | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I am suffering from dark circles around my eyes and I would like to know what sort of treatment ...
A: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/dark_circles_under_eyes.htm Go to the above web site which gives ...
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| ideal skincare routine | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I've read about how retinoids, antioxidants and AHA are shown to help in maintaining a youthful and ...
A: If you have the finances there are two products that help your skin combat age. There is Tazorac ...
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| 2 skin problem questions | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have two questions concerning two skin related issues. 1. My first issue are these little tiny ...
A: The tiny black dots on your nose are black heads or open comedones. Treatment is with topicals like ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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 ...
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| vitiligo | 1/19/2007 |
Q: i asked a question in early december 06,i think i have vitiligo on the head of my penis,what could i ...
A: There are two topicals that would consider using on the head of the penis to help resolve pigmentary ...
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| rash or acne | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I have acne like bumps that start on my shoulders and follow were my triceps are, and start to ...
A: There are a few possibilities for your rash. You could have acne and acne is not contagious ...
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| Red Splotches under skin | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I have always had red/blue splotches appear under the skin. They happen at many different times. At ...
A: There is a skin condition called Dermatographism where pressure causes the skin to redden and raise. ...
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| Red Dots | 1/18/2007 |
Q: Its only on my right arm that the follicules seem inflamed. These Red dots appear to be under my ...
A: This could be a drug rash to effexor. You are in the correct time frame for an adverse reaction to ...
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| Spironolactone | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I desire softer skin of a women. What can I do to soften the skin besides shaving and epilating. I ...
A: There is a new topical medication called NEOCUTIS. This product is sold at some doctors offices ie ...
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| solar lentigo | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have had a large lentigo spot on my right cheek bone ever since I became pregnant with my first ...
A: Laser treatment is a good option. The laser I would use is the Fraxel as there is little down time. ...
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| hickey like mark | 1/17/2007 |
Q: I have a hickey like mark on my shoulder blade and had one a couple weeks back on my neck, but know ...
A: These types of marks are bruises in the skin. Causes can be medications that thin the blood. In ...
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| Baby Acne | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Can the baby acne change the skin color. My daughter is a month and a half and has baby acne. it is ...
A: There is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that the ...
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| mole peeling | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I have a mole at the hairline on my forehead that last week was hurting, but not bad, so I pretty ...
A: I would visit your local dermatologist. Moles normally do not peel unless they are very irritated. ...
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| red on tip of the lip | 1/16/2007 |
Q: i had a cold sore about a month ago, it healed, but im afraid i had irritated it by touching it many ...
A: The redness you describe will go away with time but this may take a few months. There is a topical ...
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| androgel | 1/16/2007 |
Q: Is it an acceptable practice or should it be an acceptable practice for a male patient using a high ...
A: Androgel can have many side effects: acne, increased hair loss, heart failure, generalized edema, ...
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| skin problem | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Could there be some internal mechanism going on that has been missed ... what diagnostics can be ...
A: A skin biopsy with tell you exactly if this is an eczematous condition. When the skin is scaley ...
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| Sensitive , painful skin | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I seem to have inherited a skin condition from my mother. Our skin is painful to the touch for ...
A: There is a skin condition called "Atypical Pain Syndrome". The only treatment that I know for this ...
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| lesion on my scalp | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I have a small area right in the center of my about where my head starts to slope back. I have had ...
A: You most likely have one of two type of lesions. There is a Seborrheic Keratosis which is benign ...
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| hot cheeks | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Recently I have been randomly getting hot cheeks. Sometimes I get them while I'm just sitting and ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ...
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| skin problem | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Years ago I was told I had dyshidrotic eczema. I cannot find much info on it & lately my skin is ...
A: You most likely have what is called Hand Eczema. This is where the skin on the hand becomes so dry ...
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| laser treatment damage | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I'm sorry I didn't explain myself properly. I was told that the damaged caused to my skin (not ...
A: You are correct in your knowledge of protopic it can help reduce the inflammation caused by the ...
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| Scars | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have some scars from having laparoscopic abdominal surgery. I have medication (desoximetasone) a ...
A: You can use the desoximetasone on the scars. This should help reduce the inflammation or redness. ...
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| laser treatment damage | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have the Protopic ointment 0.03, however I had been told that I would "create" hyperpigmentation ...
A: I have never seen Protopic create hyperpigmentation. Protopic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...
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| Dark Circles Around Mouth | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I have these dark marks on the corners of my mouth on each side. I have went to the dermatologist ...
A: Dark circles are due to inflammation of the skin causing increased pigmentation. Treatment is with ...
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| 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 ...
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| Rosacea vs Sun Allergy | 11/29/2006 |
Q: Approx. two years ago I developed a blotch itchy rash on my face while fishing in the Bahamas. I ...
A: The medication that you are taking, lipitor, can make your skin more sunsensitive. But you need to ...
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| eczema | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I've had eczema on my hand for almost a year now on small patches on my hands. It's now between my ...
A: Your premise is totally incorrect that the Internet has just as much to offer as a dermatologist. ...
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| 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 ...
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| sharp acute pain in tiny areas of the skin | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Fisher, in advance, for answering my questions. I have three dermatology questions, and I suspect ...
A: Painful lesions of the skin go under the headding of "LEND AN EGG": leiomyoma, eccrine spiradenoma, ...
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| laser treatment damage | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I had a laser treatment on my arms to reduce sun damage and staining. Now my skin has rows of white ...
A: You have what is called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that inflammation from the ...
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| scalp issues - dandruff vs. lice | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have had issues with dandruff and itchy scalp for years, but never severe enough to warrant seeing ...
A: Lice apply there eggs to the hair shaft with a type of glue. Vinegar soaks to the scalp will help ...
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| Bumps on Upper Arms | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I have had these bumps on my skin on my upper arms ever since I can remember. They kind of look and ...
A: You have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and can occur on ...
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| Lichen Planus- Dark Spots | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Please advice on what I can use to clear up the Dark Spots from Lichen Planus.. I have had the spots ...
A: Dark skin from inflammation can be cleared by using bleaching creams. The best prescription ...
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| skin issues | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I tend to get red itchy bumps on my legs and arms. Of course I scratch them and they scab but never ...
A: From your description it appears that you had what is called a contact dermatitis. That means you ...
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| white spots | 11/22/2006 |
Q: Do you think taking a supplement such as cinnamon may aid the decrease of these spots? Also ...
A: Other forms of white spots on the skin can be caused by a yeast like organism called Tinea ...
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| white spots | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I have these light spots that seem to be subcutaneous they seem to be more apparent when I'm cold, ...
A: You are correct in that this is a circulatory problem. The light spots are where you have less ...
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| red cheeks | 11/21/2006 |
Q: My name is Blake Garcia. I am a 20 year old college student. For as long as i could remember i ...
A: The red cheeks are from increased blood flow. Thus, you could treat your cheeks with a laser to ...
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| Lump in nose | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a lump in my nose. The lump is under the skin. However, I can feel the lump from the outside ...
A: Without seeing your skin lesion, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have ...
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| Acne Treatment Bangkok | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I'm 24 yo guy from Germany and still suffering from acne, plus I got some scarring (not too deep). ...
A: The problem you have is the following. While taking Accutane you are more likely to scar. Thus, if ...
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| ingrown hair | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I believe I have ingrown hair on my legs, and I have no idea why. I've never shaved or waxed ...
A: There is no problem with waxing of infgrown hairs. The worst it could do would be to make the area ...
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| Skin ailments | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have some patches of skin that are discolored and I'd like to have looked at to make sure that ...
A: You can give send me the web site and I well try and tell you what you can do. The problem is that ...
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| Upper Arm Rash | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I have a rash on both my upper arms that has been there, as far as I know, my whole life. It doesnt ...
A: You have a rash called Keratosis Pilaris. This rash is genetic and has to be exfoliated. There is ...
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| Red, Hot Cheeks | 11/17/2006 |
Q: Im 15,female, and have been having this wierd hot red cheeks thing been going on for about 2 ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ...
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| hpv or skin tags | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Iam a 32 year old male who just this past Saturday noticed about 3 or 4 small pearl colored bumps ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to find out what you have. I would get a biopsy of one of the ...
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| The Green Peel | 11/16/2006 |
Q: During an internet search for The Green Peel, I came across your answer in reference to the herbs it ...
A: The leading medical author about chemical peels is Dr Brodie who lives in Atlanta. During his talks ...
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| tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema | 11/16/2006 |
Q: What about the cancer concern with Elidel Cream? how long can it be safely used. And when should I ...
A: Elidel does not cause cancer. The AAD wrote a letter to the FDA complaining about the warning. Of ...
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| question | 11/16/2006 |
Q: Ever since i can remember i have these back spots on my face. some are bigger than others. But they ...
A: Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Black spots on the face can be Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra which ...
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| Education requirements for undergraduate students | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I'm a biology major at coker college and I wanted to know the exact courses i should take inorder to ...
A: You have to take courses to get you into medical school. Once you get into medical school the first ...
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| 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, ...
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| history of a skin disease | 11/15/2006 |
Q: How would I go about finding information of the history of cellulitis? I need to know when it was ...
A: Cellulitis literally means inflammation of cellular tissue. This word was first coined between ...
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| Sore inside the nose | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I have something inside my nose, although I can't see anything but it hurts and my husband has the ...
A: If the lesion is inside the nose you most likely have a Staph infection. The treatment for the ...
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| Heavy Acne Scars | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am heavily scarred from body acne. I still get the occasional ance bump here or there but it isn't ...
A: Keloids can be treated with intralesional steroid injections once a month until the keloids resolve ...
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| Vitiligo | 11/14/2006 |
Q: My son age 11,and his eyelash become white.Is there any medicine for this skin disase.Thanks.
A: There is a difference between the eyelashes becoming white and the skin becoming white. If the skin ...
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| bump on lip | 11/14/2006 |
Q: http://i15.tinypic.com/29kz3ie.jpg this bump on my lip occurs every couple weeks. it doesnt always ...
A: There are a number of possibilities: Urticaria can present this way and treatment would be an ...
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| catheradin treatment | 11/14/2006 |
Q: My son was diagnosed with molluscum today. His Dr. chose to give hime cantherone as a course of ...
A: We use cantherone all of the time in the clinic and discuss the possible side effects of this ...
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| tiny white lump/cyst under skin on finger | 11/11/2006 |
Q: I recently noticed a tiny white cyst under the skin of my right index finger. It is tender if ...
A: You most likely have what is called a myxoid cyst. This type of cyst is from the joint space. The ...
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| eyelid/ear itch | 11/10/2006 |
Q: i have had chronic itchy,flakiness on eyelids for years (20 years). eyelids constantly ...
A: The flakiness on the eyelids may be a condition called seborrheic dermatitis which is genetic or may ...
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| hello | 11/10/2006 |
Q: i have a 5 year old granddaughter,she has bumps around here eyes seem to varie in sizes,i have taken ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to get a diagnosis of what the bumps are called. Once you have a ...
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| Dermatitis Herpetiformis | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to have Dermatitis Herpetiformis when every gastroenterology test has been taken and ...
A: Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by an extremely pruritic, symmetrically grouped ...
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| M.R.S.A. and using Prednisone | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I recently battled and enourmous boil diagnosed as M.R.S.A. Had to get it lance and have it ...
A: MRSA has become a real problem in clinics across the US. In the last month I have seen at least 15 ...
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| Wrinkle Treatment | 11/9/2006 |
Q: What is your opinion on Strivectin for wrinkles. Is it a safe and effect treatment for wrinkles? Or ...
A: Strivectin for wrinkles is a waist of money. I have had many patients unhappy with the results of ...
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| recurring fungal infection | 11/9/2006 |
Q: i keep getting ringworm (or a similar fungal infection) around my eyes and neck. These areas are ...
A: Are you sure you have a fungal infection? Has someone scraped the skin and looked at it under the ...
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| Itchy red bumps below my knee | 11/9/2006 |
Q: Just recently as the weather has gotten colder, i have gotten very itchy between my knees and my ...
A: From your description you most likely have what is called Eczema or dry skin. Treatment is first ...
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| RED SPOTS ON HANDS | 11/9/2006 |
Q: I have these red spots on my palms since yesterday 11/07. they look like photos posted by someone ...
A: Red spots on the hands can be caused by trauma as in doing pull ups. Red spots can be caused by dry ...
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| 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 ...
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| Melanoma | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a very early stage (in itu?) melanoma. The mole has already ...
A: When I have a patient diagnosed with a melanoma I send them to a surgical oncologist. This is a ...
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| 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. ...
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| Bumps on hands | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Ive got these bumps on my hands that come and go. They are only on my hands. they dont itch or ...
A: Lesions on the wrists and between the fingers can be a number of skin conditions. Scabies which is ...
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| color around nipples | 11/8/2006 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old boy and I've got a question. When I was 12 or 13 (i can't remeber exactly) my ...
A: The light areas are because of the inflammation around the breasts. The condition is called ...
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| ring around the mouth | 11/8/2006 |
Q: i think this ring around my mouth came from licking my lips. its very dark and thick and looks like ...
A: You are correct in that licking your lips can cause skin irritation. If the skin is dark you need ...
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| hands rash | 11/8/2006 |
Q: My cousin is complaining of having a rash on his hands. This rash doesn't spread it is on his hands ...
A: Your cousin has a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or Dyshidrotic Eczema. The skin condition is ...
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| Acne | 11/8/2006 |
Q: Do you know a good remedy for acne? My daughter has it and she doesn't like it and we have tried ...
A: The most effective products for acne are by prescription. Topical prescription medications include ...
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| Discoloration of the Palms | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I have noticed over the past week a pale rust colored hue on the palms of my hands, particularly in ...
A: Your daughter could be right. Something came in contact with your skin that left a rust colored ...
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| growth on areola | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Originally there was a very small area (as in 1-2mm)which was very slightly raised and ovalish in ...
A: You most likely have what is called a "skin Tag". These are benign growths. The reason it turned ...
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| my disease | 11/7/2006 |
Q: when i'm out in the cold for too long my face and any of my body for that matter will bubble up it ...
A: You most likely have what is called Cold Urticaria. Treatment for this condition is with ...
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| Fingernail | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Since 2003 I have had a problem with one of my fingernails. There is a visible line going down the ...
A: You most likely have what is called Median Nail Dystophy. This condition is usually caused by truma ...
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| Radiesse | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Fisher: I am an Allexperts too, advising people on resume preparation, so I especially appreciate ...
A: If the skin is "sagging" you might want to look into a thread lift. Thread lifts are perfect for ...
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| sudden bumps | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Ive been having recent outbursts of a cluster of red, itchy bumps on my cheek. It usually happens ...
A: Have you changed your detergent or do you use Bounce or Cling. From what you describe this appears ...
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| non-itchy, rash-like bumps all over face | 11/3/2006 |
Q: My derm can't seem to diagnos my problem. First, I was given topical antibiotics, which made it ...
A: What is your age? There is a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris where one has fine bunps on ...
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| scalp burn | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I had a hair relaxer put on my hair on Tuesday 31st Oct by a local hair stylist. At the time after ...
A: If your hair has become brittle then you must use a conditioner to moisturize the hair. This is the ...
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| under-eye itching, burning bumps | 11/2/2006 |
Q: About 3 months ago, I developed itching, burning, bumpy skin under my eyes, starting in the corners ...
A: When the steroids cream do not work, I have the patient take oral steroids for 5 days. I use ...
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| sores on face and ears | 11/2/2006 |
Q: A month ago my son (6 years old) broke out in a strange rash of sorts on his face. It started with ...
A: From your description it appears that your child has had an allergic reaction to something that got ...
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| head cysts | 11/2/2006 |
Q: i have a couple cysts on my head and have had 2 removed. i waited a year after the last surgery to ...
A: A true cyst has a capsule and unless the capsule is removed the cyst will continue to grow. If you ...
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| Tri-Luma | 11/2/2006 |
Q: For the last couple of years I have been struggling with some sort of skin condition. I've ...
A: Tri-luma is a bleaching cream and will only lighten your skin but not treat your primary skin ...
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| 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 ...
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| acne scars | 11/2/2006 |
Q: i have an acne scar that has been on my face for a month. how do i remove it?
A: If you are describing red marks, then these type of skin lesions will resolve within 4-12 months. ...
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| tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I have had lower eyelid swelling since June due to allergies and post nasal drip. Was wondering if a ...
A: Elidel would be perfect around the eyelid as a mechanism to reduce inflammation. I write for elidel ...
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| Hands & Feet, bumps and dead skin | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I am a 36 y/o white male with no history of skin disorder for myself or my family. I do ...
A: You most likley have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and stress ...
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| daughter's face | 11/1/2006 |
Q: .I kept waiting for it to go away - yesterday went to a dermatologist (not a pediatric one), who ...
A: Blood vessels normally do not go away on their own but need to be treated. Laser is the best ...
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| 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 ...
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| 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. ...
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| blotchy skin on forehead - redness around eyes | 11/1/2006 |
Q: Since I moved to Denmark a few years ago, I suffer from very red, cracking skin around my eyes and ...
A: Redness around the eyes is called eyelid dermatitis. This is usually an allergic reaction from ...
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| mole | 11/1/2006 |
Q: it is a light brown fairly flat but when i woke up today it had a raised red bump at the end kinda ...
A: It is very unlikely that you have cancer associated with this mole. You could have a pimple. You ...
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| spots at side of rib cage | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I have small red spots with yellow heads, like the common pimple on either side of my ribs ...
A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is nothing more than a superficial bacterial ...
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| 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 ...
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| brown spots on back and feet&crawly skin under eyes and feet | 11/1/2006 |
Q: why do or what is black or brownish red circles on my skin i have like 2 on my left forearm and ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. Freckle like circles on the bottom of ...
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| birth control and acne | 11/1/2006 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me some dermatological advice. i changed my birth control form ...
A: Most likely, the change in birth control medication caused your acne to become worse. Changing back ...
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| dandruff | 10/31/2006 |
Q: im suffering from pretty bad dandruff and ive tried a few of the shampoos: selson blue, head and ...
A: You can try over the counter tar shampoos. There is T-Gel and DHS Tar. There is also the over the ...
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| Bumps on Hands | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have been getting these bumps on my hands for years. They used to only come in the summer time so ...
A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis which can occur on the hands or feet or both. This ...
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| ecsema | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, My son is 4 months old and has ecsema. His face is very red and irritated, and he also ...
A: Your son has a skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis which is genetic. Most patients outgrow this ...
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| 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 ...
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| Scrotum itches a lot, tiny white and black bumps on it | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am a 25 years old male. Since 15 years of age the skin on my scrotum itches a lot, especially ...
A: The black dots on your scrotum are Angiokeratomas which are nothing more that small blood vessels. ...
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| White spots on palm of hand | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I have white spots on the palm of my right hand. Sometimes this area gets very flaky with dry skin, ...
A: White spots on the hands can be many different skin diseases. Hand eczema which is dry skin can ...
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| painful blister under skin in fingers | 10/31/2006 |
Q: Over the past year, I have started to develop small, deep 'blisters' under the skin in my fingers - ...
A: You most likely have a skin conditon called Dyshidrosis which can appear on the fingers, hands, toes ...
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| Tattoo | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a tattoo that was done 30 years ago and "touched up" about 12 years ago. I would like to get ...
A: I have never seen a product that can fade tatoos. The problem is that the ink from the tatoo goes ...
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| hello | 10/11/2006 |
Q: it is about how hectic med school is and such. how busy are u? what about in college, like if i ...
A: College couses include biology, physics, chemistry, and humanities. What you take in hight school ...
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| untransigent foliculitis | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Fisher, Have you ever heard of any form of foliculitis that is incurable? I'm in my early 50s, ...
A: I would culture the folliculitis to determine what type of bacteria is causing the problem and what ...
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| Red Dots all over body | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I saw my dermatologist yesterday for a rash I was getting on my hand and forearms. He said that it ...
A: Evidently your dermatologist believes that you have an allergic reaction to Rhus which is the active ...
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| Eczema | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Are they anywhere close to a cure for Eczema? It is very uncomfortable living with that disease. :( ...
A: There is no cure for eczema on the horizon. Researchers know that the condition is genetic. Some ...
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| Eczema | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Are they anywhere close to a cure for Eczema? It is very uncomfortable living with that disease. :(
A: At the present time there is no cure for eczema as it is hereditary. However, there are a lot of ...
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| discoloration after injury | 10/10/2006 |
Q: Recently I was involving in an accident that placed a couple abrasions across my face. I have been ...
A: You most likley have a skin condition called post-inflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that ...
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| Burning and in pain | 10/10/2006 |
Q: " Since winter season is arriving, it is flaring up again (symptoms are much worse when it gets ...
A: From your description you have a skin condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This can affect the ...
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| rash and itchiness at my upper thigh parts at the sides of my sex organs | 10/6/2006 |
Q: Im a 22 year old male i have serious problem on my thigh since i was high school till now! ...
A: From your description you most likley have a skin condition called dermatographism. This skin ...
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| Sebacious scalp cyst | 10/6/2006 |
Q: I do appreciate it and its so traumatic to see a bald spot appear suddenly It is a perfect circle, ...
A: From your recent description, I ageee that the cyst caused your decreased hair growth. Cysts do ...
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| Skin discoloration (like burnt) | 10/6/2006 |
Q: My brother had facial skin irritation and he was prescribed to use Betamethasone DIP 0.05% ointment. ...
A: The first thing is that Betamethasone is too strong for the face and it is good that your brother ...
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| skin on lips peels | 10/5/2006 |
Q: My lips can get very dry, cracked and painful. When I use chapstick, lip gloss and/or lipstick, the ...
A: You have a skin condition called Chelitis or inflammation of your lips. If you lick your lips this ...
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| undereye skin and circles | 10/5/2006 |
Q: 23 yrs old. I have dark circles under my eyes, is there something you could suggest that i can pick ...
A: Go to the following web site that talks about the 8 causes of dark circles ...
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| White mark on my face. | 10/5/2006 |
Q: I am 64 years old. About six months ago a white dot appeared on my face and has not gone away. It ...
A: A white dot could be many types of skin lesion. This white dot could be a milia which is a type of ...
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| Warts | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, Recently, my 2yr. old presented with skin colored bumps on his right knee. These bumps ...
A: Without seeing the skin lesions it is difficult to make a diagnose. However, I would guess that ...
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| Pimples on my 4-year old | 10/5/2006 |
Q: For about a month, my 4-yr old son has been slowly accumulating pimple-like, puss-filled spots on ...
A: Your son most likley has a skin condition called Molluscum Contagiosum. If not treated the ...
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| What are these mysterious large red/pink blotches on my skin? | 10/5/2006 |
Q: Yesterday morning I noticed that I had a quarter size dark reddish pink spot on the inside of my ...
A: From what you describe you most likely have what is called a "hypersensitivity Reaction". This ...
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| white spots on skin | 10/5/2006 |
Q: i having some white spots on my skin for about 2 years now. I saw 3 on my arms near the inside of ...
A: You most likley have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. This means that inflammation from the ...
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| Sebacious scalp cyst | 10/5/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi so its normal for it to fall out immediatly? it came out within a day ...
A: It is normal for hair to fall out above a cyst. Once the cyst is removed the hair should regrow. ...
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| Bump on back | 10/4/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend has a bump on his back, around the ribcage area, and a bit smaller than a dime. It ...
A: Bumps under the skin can be lipomas which are nothing more than fattly tissue. Lipomas can grow in ...
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| Sebacious scalp cyst | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I have had a cyst on my scalp for over a year. It has never become painful just grows and shrinks ...
A: The only way to remove scalp cysts is to have them surgically removed. Scalp cysts have a sac and ...
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| purple spots. for Uribe. | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I e-mailed you before about my purple brownish,in my lower legs,you asked me to e-mail you some ...
A: The subject of your E-Mail states purple spots for Uribe. You sent me the E-Mail, Dr Fisher, but I ...
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| dermatology | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I had small break out(bumpy rash) in the corner of my eye a few weeks ago. I put Neosporiene on it ...
A: Any dark or black freckle should be biopsied to make sure it is not abnormal. Most freckles are a ...
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| Sotret and alcohol | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I've looked Sotret up online and it says don't frequently use alcohol with it...but what is ...
A: When I treat patients with Sotret or Accutane, I tell them that they cannot have any alcohol. ...
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| Bullous Pemphigoid | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I have developed this recently and it does seem to be a reaction from perspiration in heat, citric ...
A: I am not clear as to your diagnosis. If you have bullous pemphigoid this is an autoimmune disease ...
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| becker nervus | 9/30/2006 |
Q: HALLO THERE DOC I AM A 32 YEAR OLD MALE WITH A B.NERVUS THE SIZE OF MY HAND ON MY CHEST,RIGHT SIDE ...
A: Why don't you see a dermatologist that uses lasers. Laser therapy can reduce the appearance of the ...
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| genital warts? | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I just read about a new treatment called intralesional immunotherapy (http://tinyurl.com/zknd5), ...
A: The reaction is called an innocent bystander. This means that the reaction is specific initially ...
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| Rash on fingers | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Once in a while I get this breakout on my fingers which look like little bubbles with water in it. I ...
A: You have a skin condition called dyshidrosis or dyshidrotic eczema. This skin condition only ...
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| Pee sized lumps on inner lips and inner cheeks | 9/29/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for your previous response. Do you think this is something that I should be ...
A: If the lesions are lymph nodes, you would want to find out what the lymph nodes are inlarged. Is ...
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| Reddish brown spots on groin area? | 9/29/2006 |
Q: About 3 months ago I noticed 4 spots on both of my inner thighs near my vagina, They don't hurt and ...
A: Anything that spreads could be infectious. There is a skin condition called Molluscum ...
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| rash | 9/29/2006 |
Q: i am 58 years old i got rash on my stomach an the waste line bit itchy and with pimples
A: The most likely diagnosis is folliculitis which is a superfical bacterial infection of the follicles ...
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| Blood bumps | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I have blood filled bumps that if popped bleed alot until they clot.They don't hurt or itch or any ...
A: You have a skin condition called angiokeratoma of the scrotum or fordyce angiokeratomas. This ...
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| genital warts? | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I'm a 24 yr. old gay male. My sexual history involves 3 oral and mutual masturbation contacts. ...
A: Your description is more consistent with Genital Warts than with any other skin disease. Treatment ...
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| Black under armas! | 9/28/2006 |
Q: Why do woman get black under arms? How can we prevent or get rid of them?
A: In patients with increased pigment in their skin, any kind of irritation or inflammation causes ...
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| red rash(around mouth) | 9/28/2006 |
Q: My daughter is 2 and she has had a rash around her mouth on and off for 6 months. It first came 1 ...
A: Betamethasone is too strong to be used on the face. There is a condition called Steroid Rosacea. ...
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| Pee sized lumps on inner lips and inner cheeks | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Fisher, For as long as I can remember I have been aware that I have numerous pee sized lumps 25 - ...
A: The lumps you describe can be a number of different entities. The lumps could be lymph nodes which ...
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| red around nose | 9/27/2006 |
Q: This is going to be hard to explain, but for years now I have had red lines running from the corners ...
A: You have one of two conditions. You could have a skin condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This ...
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| Red and Itchy skin around the eyes | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Recently I have been experiencing a rash around my eyes (mainly underneath). The rash has been very ...
A: The rash you describe is an allergic type of rash. Causes include makeup, fingernail polish, things ...
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| exzema | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have suffered from exzema all my life. I have it on my hands and they are covered with small ...
A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrotic Eczema. This skin condition forms tiny blisters on the ...
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| cystic acne | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I'm a 44 yr old fem who suffers from occasional cystic acne. I've had an ongoing problem with this ...
A: Cystic acne is very difficult to control. If you do not want the full course of accutane which is ...
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| scar/mole | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I used a mole removal product on my face, it got rid of it , but it left me with a hard raised ...
A: I do not know what you used to get rid of the mole but from what you described the material caused ...
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| Bump on Forehead | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have a bump on the right side of my forehead which is larger than a quarter and smaller than a ...
A: This bump could be a number of different skin lesions. On the forehead it is common to develop ...
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| discoloration around mouth area | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I am writing with a similar problem to the question being asked about the rash around the ...
A: There is a solution for your problem. There are prescription bleaching creams that will help ...
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| Red bumps on my legs | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I have these red bumps on my legs for many years. It started to appear when I pluck my leg hairs. I ...
A: Red bumps on the legs associated with the hair follicles is called Folliculitis. Folliculitis is ...
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| nose bubble | 9/22/2006 |
Q: i have a white and reddish bubble or blister in my nose and ive popped it a few times it bleeds alot ...
A: The bubble on your nose can be a number of different skin lesions. This could be what is called an ...
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| Scar treatment | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I tend to get acne on my arms and I have scars from it. The skin has healed but it is darker than ...
A: You have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the inflammation from ...
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| plantar wart | 9/21/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To i asked if alcohol would kill the virus on objects off of ...
A: If you leave the instruments in the alchol for 5-10 minutes that can help reduce infection on the ...
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| Please help... addicted to make up, too many skin problems. | 9/21/2006 |
Q: .. I am a 19 year old girl and I hate that I can't go anywhere or let anyone see me without make up ...
A: The strongest medication to treat acne is Accutane. Accutane is high dose vitamin A given for 5 ...
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| plantar wart | 9/21/2006 |
Q: my daughter has many plantars warts on her feet and we've been treating them for about 4 months. 2 ...
A: Your friend is correct in that alcohol will not kill warts. Treatment of planter warts include Duct ...
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| shingles | 9/21/2006 |
Q: i have hep c also would that cause me to have them so often?i was sent to an infectios disease ...
A: You could be disabled from this skin condition. You need to be placed on Valtrex 1 gram a day to ...
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| bumpy skin | 9/21/2006 |
Q: my brother has white bubley lines like he got burned. he has them on his palm and his foot. can you ...
A: Your brother has a skin condition called dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and affects the ...
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| Acne | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I have had a lot of acne over the past few years. I have been put on weak perscriptions, tried ...
A: There are no good non-prescription medications for acne. Proactive is the best but it is not always ...
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| scalp | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I've had an itchy scalp for about two years. I've tried every single over-the-counter shampoo and ...
A: Itchy scalp is normal a skin condition called Seborrhei Dermatitis. Treatment of this condition can ...
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| white spots on my back and face | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i noticed my face has a portion of white spots and its getting big and on my back i have lots of ...
A: Treatment depends on the cause. White spots can be caused by dry skin or eczema called Pityriasis ...
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| dry hands | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i just recently started getting dry spots on my hands. they start out as a patch of what looks like ...
A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This skin condition is genetic and effects the hands ...
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| shingles | 9/20/2006 |
Q: i am 50 and i 've been getting shingles outbreaks app.6 to 7 times a year for the last 11 years.do ...
A: I doubt if you get shingles that often since this would be very rare. The only type of patients ...
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| red puffy rough irritated skin on face | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I don't normally have sensitive skin but now my face (last few days) puffy,is red ,irritated , ...
A: For your Rosacea there is a new Metrogel 1%. The 1% is far superior to the .75%. From your ...
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| scrotadynia | 9/20/2006 |
Q: After reading about the symtoms, I think I have scrotadynia and jock itch. I thought it was jock ...
A: You apparently have scrotadynia. This is a very difficult skin problem to solve. In some patients ...
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| itchy spots | 9/19/2006 |
Q: About a week or so ago I noticed what seemed like 3 or 4 tiny, red, hard insect bites on my ankles ...
A: If the red bumps have pustules then you have folliculitis which is a superficial bacterial infection ...
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| Study | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I am very interested in becoming a dermatologist myself, however I am unsure as to what a ...
A: To be a dermatologist one generally goes to college for 4 years and must take biology, physics, ...
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| irritated burning scalp | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I have been experiencing an irritated scalp problem for a little over a month now. In the beginning, ...
A: With patients that have inflammed scalp, one needs to prescribe a topical cortisone in addition to ...
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| skin pain | 9/19/2006 |
Q: My husband over the last 3 months has had random spots on his body with superficial skin pain. It ...
A: There are a number of skin diseases that can cause this. There is a skin condition called ...
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| facial rash especially around eyes | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I never had acne as youth,now at 50 I am especially in warm weather getting small bumps--like a ...
A: Rashes around the eyes are usually caused by something that gets on the skin and irritates. Acne ...
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| Post Acne | 9/15/2006 |
Q: I am in my early twenties and have suffered with acne for the past 4 years. Luckily with the ...
A: If the marks are darker than your skin, the treatment would be to use prescription bleaching creams ...
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| Red rash on legs | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I was on vacation last week at Disney World and did a LOT of walking. Around my ankles I got red ...
A: You most likely had peripheral edema which is nothing more than swelling of the lower extremeties. ...
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| White spots on my under arms from wrist to armpit and on inner legs as well | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I notice sometimes that these little white spots appear on my skin and are more noticable sometimes ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to quit smoking. Smoking damages the skin and reduces healing and ...
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| Enlarged pores | 9/14/2006 |
Q: I went to the estatision about what I thought was a huge blackhead on my chin. She gave me a facial ...
A: Large pores can be treated with Renova or Retin A cream both of which are prescriptions. Neocutis ...
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| debilitating skin irrritation | 9/14/2006 |
Q: For over 1o months I have had a condition diagnosed initially as Hives and then Scabies. Now after ...
A: Itchy skin can be caused by thyroid disease, anemia, liver disease kidney disease, oral medications, ...
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| Hives: Medication Reaction or Lupus? | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I started on Wellbutrin and after two weeks broke out in hives (for the first time in my life). I ...
A: Like you say, lupus can present as hives. However, this is very rare for lupus to present this way. ...
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| skin problem | 9/13/2006 |
Q: I have a rash on my shin for the last 6 months. It is dry and itchy. The skin is reddish. A applying ...
A: You most likely have what is called eczema. You need to use mild soaps like Dove or Cetaphil. You ...
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| Small Fluid Filled Blisters on Feet | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I have been getting small (yellowish) slightly itchy bumps on the sole or outside of my feet. They ...
A: You most likely have what is called dyshidrosis. This is a form of eczema that is inherited. ...
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| Skin problem... worried | 9/8/2006 |
Q: What medication would you have prescribed for me? As you mentioned that you would have prescribed a ...
A: I would prescribe a topical mediation like Elidel which is anti-inflammatory and not a cortisone ...
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| Eyebrow Bumps | 9/8/2006 |
Q: For years I have had two large bumps underneath my eyebrow caused by tweezing hairs. How can I ...
A: If the bumps are inflammatory then cortisone injections into the lesions will decrease their size as ...
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| spots on fingers | 9/8/2006 |
Q: in the last month, I have had 2 'bruiselooking' spots come out above the nail on my left ring ...
A: Without seeing the skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis but from you description you could have ...
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| Skin problem... worried | 9/8/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26 yr old healthy female and have NEVER in my entire life had any skin problems whatsoever. I ...
A: From what you tell me, I agree with the diagnosis. Seborrheic Dermatitis is caused by a yeast like ...
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| white spots | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I have already read some of the other questions/answers people asked similar to my question, but I ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. You could have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor which ...
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| Chicken Pox marks | 9/7/2006 |
Q: My sister who is 28 is just recovering from chicken pox. she has black marks all over her body ...
A: If the marks are just increased pigment then the following prescription medications can be used: ...
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| Psoriosis | 9/7/2006 |
Q: I know that there is no cure for my disease. However, I can not believe that with todys technology ...
A: There is a new topical prescription medication called Taclonex that is used once a day that can be ...
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| Diagnose of a condition presumably allergic | 9/6/2006 |
Q: My question is about a person who is experiencing redness (almost like a sunburn) all over her body, ...
A: The person you describe is having an allergic reaction to something going on internally. Causes can ...
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| Small red bump/mole/blood blister under eyebrow | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I woke up this morning with what looks like to me a very small blood blister under my eyebrow. It is ...
A: You most likely have what is called an Angioma. Angiomas are benign and never lead to cancer. ...
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| Shaving | 9/6/2006 |
Q: For the last few years I have been only able to shave with an electric shaver. However, I would ...
A: Have your physician write you a prescription for Benzashave 10% which is a medicated shaving cream. ...
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| Hives | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I have had spreading hives for about 3 weeks now, maybe more. Started on small itchies on head, some ...
A: Urticaria or hives can just be associated with the skin and have no systemic symptoms at all. Most ...
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| skin peeling | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I started working as a secretary in a school office about a month ago. I handle a lot of paper. My ...
A: Some patients can get allergies to paper products. Treatment for your condition are prescription ...
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| Strange itchy blisters | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I had a small rash develop on my ring finger after wearing a particular ring overnight. It started ...
A: You most likely have what is called dyshidrosis. This skin condition come on the fingers/hands or ...
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| Possible eczema | 9/5/2006 |
Q: Dr Doc, I have developed a rash at the base of my hair line and neck. It started last Oct. It ...
A: The first thing that I would try is over the counter Cortisone 10 or Cortaid. This medication is an ...
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| Pityriasis Rosea Recurrence | 9/5/2006 |
Q: In 2001 I suffered a mild bout of pityriasis. An oral cycle of Prednisone and some topical ...
A: Most patients do not get Pityriasis Rosea(PR)twice. PR is caused by a virus and thus there is ...
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| Redmarks left from acne | 9/4/2006 |
Q: What are the most effective treatments for redmarks left from acne? Be it laser, light or ...
A: Some topical medications are helpful at reducing redness. There is an over the counter medication ...
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| seborrheia | 9/3/2006 |
Q: I went to my doctor and he said I had seborrheia. When I told him that I stay indoors all day and ...
A: Where I went to school, I was taught that going outdoors had nothing to do with seborrhea. ...
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| morgellons/lymes | 9/3/2006 |
Q: ive been ill since 86.was in contact with deer and had many bad things happen soon after.i was now ...
A: There is a group of doctors that have added a new type of skin disease called Morgellons. No one ...
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| skin | 9/3/2006 |
Q: name the 3 layers of skin and their purpose list the functions of the skin
A: The layers of the Epidermis include: The outermost layer which is the Stratum Corneum and this acts ...
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| Skin stings | 9/2/2006 |
Q: My 12 yo son has been having very acute episodes of feeling stinging sensation--like "hornets or ...
A: There is a condition called Cholinergic Urticaria which can cause a similar sensation. This skin ...
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| Red Spots on Legs. | 9/2/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend just started developing some red, pimple-like spots on his legs. There are about 5 ...
A: Your boy friend most likely has a skin condition called folliculits which is nothing more that a ...
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| skin concern | 9/2/2006 |
Q: i have a spot on the area about 3/4 " above my upper lip that i've noticed has become increasingly ...
A: There are two types of skin lesions that could be causing your problem. There is one called an ...
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| itch head | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I itch in the eveninings -- 5 o'clock on until I shower. I have tried all things that I know ...
A: The typical treatment for your scalp condition is a prescription cortisone. I prescribe Olux Foam, ...
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| facial rash | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I developed a red, itchy rash under my eyes 4 months ago with other patches popping up every so ...
A: The rash under your eyes could be many things. This could be an allergic reaction to something that ...
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| Capillaritis | 9/1/2006 |
Q: I've read that Capillaritis will go away by itself if its not on the legs, does that mean if it IS ...
A: Capillarits will go away on the legs but it can take longer. It depents on how much blood has ...
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| Irritated Legs | 9/1/2006 |
Q: My legs get very irritated when I shave and then especially if I put on lotion afterwards. I use ...
A: The best treatment for your skin conditon on the legs is to use a prescription shaving cream called ...
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| hairloss | 9/1/2006 |
Q: IM a 29 yr old female with thinning hair for 8 yrs after the birth of my daughter. I have very very ...
A: What you have describle is called female pattern alopecia or hair loss. This type of hair loss is ...
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| Question for my Dad | 7/25/2006 |
Q: This is hard to explain, so please bear with me! My Dad has tried his best to describe his problem ...
A: This is really out of my expertise. The doctor to ask would be an ENT which deals with Ears for one ...
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| Melasma | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of questions. About a year ago I developed light brown patches just slightly ...
A: Melasma can be caused by Birth Control Pills or natural hormones. The trait for melasma is to have ...
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| facial moles | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I noticed that I have a single white hair in my mole. Is that a sign of a malignant mole? Also, I ...
A: Hairs growing from the mole do not mean that the mole is malignant. Moles that have hair mean that ...
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| eye rash | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I have a really bizarre little inlammation at the corner of my eye that has occured only twice now. ...
A: Most likley you have an irritant or allergice type of rash. The cause is most likley agents/things ...
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| itching all over | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I've been itching all over without a rash for a couple of years or maybe longer. For a long time it ...
A: Itching can have many causes: thyroid disease, liver disease, kidney disease, oral medications, ...
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| Skin Biopsy | 7/20/2006 |
Q: If I have a skin biopsy done, what are the possible category diagnoses? I want to know what type of ...
A: You can have more than one test done on a skin biopsy. Most of the tests done are through different ...
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| skin bumps | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Iam a 62 year old man that has 8 bumps on my right arm and 5 on my left. I also have 3 on my scalp ...
A: If you scratch your skin and you get a bump or welt that is called dermatographism which is a form ...
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| why me and not my wife? | 7/20/2006 |
Q: It seems that I am more of tasty meal more than my wife or in fact most other people. I,m talking ...
A: There are a number of good web sites that talk about mosquitos. One site is ...
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| Worried about Seborrheic Derm | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I am very concerned about this. I'm 25 and before i noticed this, figured i'd been safe. I ...
A: Almost all of the patients that I see both men and women that have Seb Derm do not have AIDS. Seb ...
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| sores/rash at the back of man's head | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My husband has a recurring rash or sores sometimes it's inflamed and bleeds at the back of his head. ...
A: Your husband most likley has folliculitis of the scalp which is a superficial bacterial infection of ...
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| rough spots on skin | 7/20/2006 |
Q: A couple summers ago I started developing rough patches of sligtly discolored skin. It is dry ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Pityriais Alba. What this means is that your skin gets ...
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| spots on chest/stomach | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I have these wierd perfect round, slightly red, spots on my chest/stomach area. I had one for a ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. These skin lesions could be what are ...
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| Questions about red bumps | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My husband is suffering from reoccurring red bumps all over his body. They started appearing ...
A: The bumps are most likely a hypersensitivity reaction to an oral medication or low grade systemic ...
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| Dead Skin | 7/20/2006 |
Q: My Father is 68 years old and has what appears to be layers of dead skin on the sides of his feet ...
A: Your father most likely has what is called Keratoderma meaning thickened skin. You can have him ...
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| Post Accutane Acne | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I recently finished my second course of accutane, and for a month or so after completing the course, ...
A: You have other options. There is Blue Light with Levulonic acid that is helpful for acne but ...
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| Tattoos and Eczema | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I am a 17 year old girl and it is important to me to get a tattoo. I was born with eczema, I was ...
A: There is no good spot for you to get a tatoo. People with eczema can be more sensitive to a tatoo. ...
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| facial itching | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Every time I have acrylic nails removed and start biting my nails, my face begins to itch horribly. ...
A: You have an adverse reaction to the adhesives which bind the nails or the reagent to remove the ...
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| severity with no other symptoms : ( | 7/19/2006 |
Q: This question is actually for my 79 year old grandmother: She is experiencing severe itching, and ...
A: Itching can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, anemia, infections, infestations like ...
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| Worried about Seborrheic Derm | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Mike. I was diagnosed by my GP with a mild case of SD which recurs in the folds of my nose. He ...
A: Most of the patients that I treat with Seborrheic Dermatitis are not HIV positive. Seborrheic ...
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| painful blisters under skin on my fingers--seems to be spreading. | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I have never previously had any problem with my skin, but two months ago something strange started ...
A: You most likley have a skin condition called DYSHIDROSIS. This skin condition is genetic and stress ...
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| ice pick scars | 7/19/2006 |
Q: What is the difference in prices. There are 3 generations with this problem. thank you for helping ...
A: The price for the Fraxel laser depends on the area treated. For the whole face it costs from ...
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| ice pick scars | 7/19/2006 |
Q: what is a fraxel laserHello, Im interested in dissovling ice pick scars. thanks Answer - ...
A: The Fraxel Laser is one of the new lasers that has very little down time meaning there is not a lot ...
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| ice pick scars | 7/19/2006 |
Q: Im interested in dissovling ice pick scars. thanks
A: Laser resurficing with the new Fraxel laser is the best treatment. You can also have the scars ...
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| psoriasis | 7/19/2006 |
Q: i have psoriasis on my scalp only. white flaking and itching. i was on clobex shampoo which seem to ...
A: The best treatment for both Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis is one of the new biologics called ...
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| My father's skin condition | 7/18/2006 |
Q: You mention folliculitis and vasculitis. I don't think it is folliculitis since he has been on ...
A: Vasculitis is an antibody antigen complex that depots in the skin causing a rash. Causes of ...
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| follicultis | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with folliculitis which i have on my upper legs and buttocks. there are really dark ...
A: Folliculitis is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair follicles. On the legs I treat this ...
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| Dry skin and swelling in area around the eyes | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I have recently started using prescription lotion and a Benzoyle Peroxide wash for my face. I think ...
A: You are correct in that you are having an allergic or irritant reaction to the Benzoyl Peroxide. ...
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| Bumps in a line | 7/18/2006 |
Q: For the past two weeks I noticed that I have been getting these itchy bumps on my left leg and foot. ...
A: When bumps are in a line there are a couple of possibilities. There is insect bits and insects ...
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| Blistering skin | 7/18/2006 |
Q: my name is Alexis and I have a question about my aunt. She came to visit us in Michigan from Chicago ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for cause of the blisters. There is a bullous (blister)drug ...
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| Skin creams and self tanner | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I just started using Prevage MD and love to use self tanner. How would you recommend I apply/use ...
A: Self tanners are very good because you do not have to use the sun. In rare cases there can be ...
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| skin conditions | 7/18/2006 |
Q: I've had a rash or a condition on my arms only for over a year now. They are little red bumps, they ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have a skin ...
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| Spots on baby | 7/13/2006 |
Q: My Son is one and has been getting spots that look like pimples that come and go in the exact same ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that can present as you describe. There is Acne Neonatorum ...
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| Lichen Sclerosis | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I am a 54 year old female that was diagnosed with lichen sclerosis 15-20 years ago but was told I ...
A: Topical treament includes: Protopic Ointment, Clobetasol,Betamethasone, 2% testosterone Propionate ...
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| My father's skin condition | 7/13/2006 |
Q: My father has had a painful, itching rash for three weeks. His dermatologist diagnosed it as ...
A: Your father could have a superficial skin infection called folliculitis. Folliculitis is usually ...
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| skin on the hand s and feeds | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i am not shore if i ask right person, my boyfriend have big problems with the skin on the hands ...
A: The best thing for you to do is to go to a Medical School Dermatology Department. Doctors at ...
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| bites and itchy skin | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i am having a problem with my palms of my hands just itching to the max and a burning sensation ...
A: Itching can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, anemia, oral medications, chemicals, internal ...
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| Bump on Lip | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have two round bumps on my upper lip. One is slightly larger than the other and they are right ...
A: The most common diagnosis for this condition is a myxoid cyst which is caused by a clogged salivary ...
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| re:strange oozing spots | 7/13/2006 |
Q: Im 25 and suffered from acne when I was younger, but a course of roaccutane cleared this up, and I ...
A: Go to the web page www.rosacea.org and look up the tripwires. Tripwires are agents that make the ...
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| Red Spot On Skin | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have a red spot on my skin that has been growing slowly for about 9 months. It started out pin ...
A: The area you describe could be an actinic keratosis which is a precancerous skin condition. This ...
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| skin discoloration | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have their might be potential cancer risk for both of these drugs. what do you thinkSkin color: ...
A: Two million patients have used these types drugs, Elidel and Protopic. There have been no cancers ...
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| dermatology | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I was diagnosed with a skin condition - I can't remember the full name - part of it is called ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This condition is genetic and can ...
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| rash on neck | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I wonder if you can enlighten me. I was on Dianette for contraception and to clear my skin for ...
A: Going on or off of hormones like Dianette can cause hair loss and even acne. I would expect that ...
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| skin discoloration | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Skin color: Black Origin country: African Problem: Skin turning biege (is not white white is just ...
A: The treatment of this is to reverse the pigment loss. This can be done with Elidel or Protopic. If ...
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| eritrosi, rosacea and vasocostriction | 7/12/2006 |
Q: First of all, I'm italian and then excuse for my english. My problem is this: I have red cheeks, ...
A: The web page for the rosacea society is www.rosacea.org and is very good. The web page gives all of ...
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| bumps on my hands | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I have always had real dry skin. Especally in the winter. I use Eucerin Cream to help that. But now ...
A: You may have a skin condition that is called Dyshidrosis. This condition forms clear vessicles on ...
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| Why do I get black heads? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I am wondering why people get blackhead on their nose? it looks so iffy and i dislike it...I really ...
A: Blacks head are a normal result of acne. The oil the skin produces cause skin cells to clump in the ...
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| Mederma after cryosurgery? | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Michael. I'm hoping you can help me. I asked my question to the other doctor under dermatology, ...
A: What you describe is normal for liquid nitrogen treatment. Forming a scar by liquid nitrogen is ...
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| light spots | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I have noticed light spots on my face,under lip, beside lip, and on left cheek. They also itch just ...
A: You most likley have what is called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that there was ...
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| Laugh lines | 7/11/2006 |
Q: How do you smooth out laugh lines, what are some good products for that? Thank you
A: The products that can smooth out laugh lines are: Botox, fillers as in Restalyne, laser resufacing ...
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| blisterihg hands and feet then they peel | 7/8/2006 |
Q: my granddaughter is 10 years old. Her hands and feet just started getting blisters on them and they ...
A: Your granddaughter may have a skin condition called dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and made ...
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| nail matrix biopsy | 7/8/2006 |
Q: How do I find a very qualified Doctor to do this procedure on my daughter (age 19)? A local hand ...
A: There are a number of doctors that I would trust. There is a hand surgeon in Atlanta called Bonier ...
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| acne and skin cae products | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I am 28 and have adult acne since I had my daughter in 1999- Im starting Trinessa whenever my period ...
A: If you want to stop aging the most important thing you can do is to stay out of the sun. The sun ...
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| acne | 7/8/2006 |
Q: Ive had persistent moderate-severe acne for about 10 years off and on. Im now 21 and im currently on ...
A: There is another form of accutane treatment that I use in women like yourself. Those women that ...
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| Tiny blisters, but different | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I had just gotten home from the gym and was changing clothes when I noticed many tiny (pin head ...
A: Blisters meaning clear fluid inside have many causes. Shingles can cause blisters but is usually ...
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| what, if anything to do, about age-spots/sun-spots | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I am a woman in her 50s whose skin is generally in excellent shape but who wishes she had sun-bathed ...
A: Porcelana is not as effective for bleaching as the percentage of Hydroquinone is less than the ...
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| bumps all over my face | 7/8/2006 |
Q: After the forth of july, the next day i found all these little bumps on my face. I'm eleven. ...
A: Without seeing the skin lesions, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be an ...
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| elidel | 7/8/2006 |
Q: i have had eczema all my life mainly on the other sides of my elbow and knee joints. I used elidel ...
A: Use the elidel as it does not cause cancer. The American Academy of Dermatology wrote a letter to ...
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| Brown spots and lines | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Last week my husband notices a brown spot that I never had on my lower back. It is about 1/2 inch ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have what is ...
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| Navel Piercing | 7/7/2006 |
Q: *I realize my question may not fall under your area of expertise, but I wasn't sure who else to ask ...
A: When you pierce your skin you can cause scaring. Scar tissue contracts and thus the holes are not ...
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| Skin rash | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I am 12 weeks pregnant and about two weeks ago I was sick throwing up ect. but for the first time ...
A: The rash on your face is most likley from vomiting. The pressure from the vomiting caused the small ...
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| Abnormal cells in dysplastic nevus | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Over the years I have had several abnormal moles removed that I was told had abnormal cells, but ...
A: There is no blood tests to determine if you have melanoma. There is what is called a PET scan that ...
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| burning sensation, no rash | 7/7/2006 |
Q: i am writing to you to ask this question as i am unable at the moment to get an appointment with my ...
A: If you have a burning sensation without a rash, you could have what is called a paresthesia which is ...
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| Shoulder Bumps | 7/7/2006 |
Q: On my shoulders i have some sort of bumps, they appeared when i got sunburned, but havnt disappered. ...
A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. The bumps could be folliculitis which is nothing more ...
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| itchy all over | 7/6/2006 |
Q: Hallo, about 3 months ago,at work(IT) i started to feel very itchy all over my body,i went to see ...
A: The first thing to do is to make sure that your are not taking any medications that can cause this ...
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| Under eye bubbles | 7/6/2006 |
Q: Fisher I have these little bubbles under my eyes, they look like little little white heads but there ...
A: You have what are called Milia. Milia are small cysts under the skin. The cause of milia is ...
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| deep tiny blisters w/cracking of skin on tip of thumb | 7/6/2006 |
Q: For the past 4 months I have developed a skin condition on the tip of my right thumb. it seems to ...
A: You could have a number of different skin diseases. You could have what is called Dyshidrosis which ...
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| SKIN | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have had a skin rash around my mouth for about a year I have went to several doctors they have ...
A: You most likely have what is called Peri-Oral dermatitis which is a varient of acne and is more ...
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| white spots on face | 7/6/2006 |
Q: i am 30 years old and for as long as i can remember i have had tiny white spots on my face, which is ...
A: You most likley have what are called Milia. These are small cysts in the skin. They can be caused ...
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| facial skin butterfly mark, dryness, abrasions | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am a 64 year old male. For many years, I have had a butterfly shaped area on my cheeks and across ...
A: You have either Rosacea which responds to Metrogel 1% and oral antibiotics like Minocin or Doryx. ...
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| Skin Rash | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have had bad skin from my teenage years, and about a year ago i found out i have polycystic ...
A: You most likley have what is called Peri-oral Dermatitis which is a varient of acne and is more ...
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| EXCEMA | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I have numerous bumps on the back, side and top of my head. This began about 14 days ago. It itched ...
A: The bumps on the back of your head are now most likely infected and you would need to be placed on ...
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| Is there a safe level of light tanning? | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am fair skinned, and can develop a light tan without burning if I'm very careful, but can also ...
A: There is no safe way to tan using sun light. Going in the tanning salon is worse than going out in ...
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| FACE | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I HAVE BUMPS IN THE MIDDLE PART OF MY FACE BUT ARE VISIBLE UPCLOSE REALLY AND THERE IS ON THAT IS ...
A: From your description it appears that you have what is called comedonal acne. This type of acne is ...
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| Rosacea/ Metrogel AND doxycycline? | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Fisher, You have a lot of expertise-- I wish I had a more exciting question for you! I am a 41 ...
A: You need to continue both medications, the metrogel 1% and the Doxycycline. Rosacea can be ...
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| RASH OF MY FEET | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I HAVE DEVELOPED A RASH ON BOTH OF MY FEET. I HAVE RAISED HARD BUMPS ON MY FEET. THE BUMPS ARE ...
A: There are a number of skin disorders that can cause a rash on the feet. There is a form of eczema ...
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| Morphia | 6/30/2006 |
Q: My daughter has morphia on her leg and has been treated with anti biotics as well as a topical. It ...
A: The cause of Morphia is unknown. I like to use the nonsteroids because the steroids can induce ...
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| facial dilema | 6/30/2006 |
Q: i have always had clear skin but lately i noticed some rash around my mouth and my skin is darker ...
A: The first issue to address is whether you have a skin condition called MELASMA. Melasma is caused ...
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| Tight, itchy wrinkled skin on fingers | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Ive got 2 very wrinkled fingers and have no idea why, sometimes they can be very itchy and tiny ...
A: Withou seeing your skin it is difficult to diagnosis but you could have hand eczema or dyshidrosis ...
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| New Acne Problems | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I've struggled with forms of acne for years and am now 23. I finally have clear skin with only some ...
A: You have what is called pustular acne. The treatment of this is with an oral antibiotic like ...
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| acne left bruise like skin discoloration on my face | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am a 45 year old female. I had 2 nasty pimples on my face over 2 months ago and when they finally ...
A: These type of lesions from acne can last from 4-12 months before they resovle. You can use over the ...
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| bruise | 6/29/2006 |
Q: Fisher -- A few weeks ago I fell and had a very deep bruise on my butt. Over three weeks later, ...
A: The lump will most likely go away. It is most like an area of blood under the skin from the fall. ...
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| Laser Hair Removal vs. Electrolysis | 6/29/2006 |
Q: neck, and side of my face. They are dark, coarse, & brittle and also very annoying! They look ...
A: The hair laser is the best and does not take as much time as electrolysis. I tell patients that it ...
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| skin cancer | 6/29/2006 |
Q: I have a history of skin cancer, having several cut off and some frozen. Since they use liquid ...
A: Liquid nitrogen is not sold over the counter. The over the counter freezing reaches a minus 55 ...
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| white pigmentation | 6/29/2006 |
Q: During puperty I started to have white patches on my back and my stomatch. They become more obvious ...
A: If you have a yeat infection called Tinea Versicolor terbinafine will not work as it does not affect ...
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| WHITE PATCHES | 6/29/2006 |
Q: MY TWO CHILDREN HAVE WHITE DISCOLORED ROUND PATCHES IN SEVERAL PLACES ON THEIR FACES. THEY ARE OUT ...
A: Your children could have what is called Pityriasis Alba. This is a skin condition where the skin ...
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| feet | 6/28/2006 |
Q: I have spots on the top of my feet. They started out little pinkish circle on the top of my foot. ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there are some possibilities. ...
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| skin laser surgery | 6/28/2006 |
Q: how much would it cost to get a dark spot the size of a fist removed from the chest with laser ...
A: The best laser to remove the pigment is the Fraxel Laser. You could need anywhere from 1-4 ...
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| Large, Painful Boils | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I recently started getting very large, very (very, very...) painful Boils... I got poison oak about ...
A: You most likely have a bacterial infection. You need to have the boils drained an cultured to ...
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| redness in face and neck | 6/27/2006 |
Q: I will be 40 this year for the last couple of years I have started getting really hot and my face ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for what you describe. There is a condition called Poikiloderma ...
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| Retin A | 6/16/2006 |
Q: Fisher, Hi Dr. Fisher, I wrote to you before. I am 31 years old and have very dry skin. I have ...
A: What you describe is not normal. Is the Retin A too drying for you. You might want to use a ...
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| intense itching, and bumpy skin after | 6/16/2006 |
Q: for the past year I have been off and on an intense itching on my back toward the side of my ribs, ...
A: Itching can be caused by medications, dry skin, thyroid disease, severe stress, anemia, liver ...
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| Little bumps on my upper arms | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with my question. For the last two years every summer I get ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. You could have a condtion called keratosis pilaris which can ...
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| allergies | 6/16/2006 |
Q: i hope you can answer my question. my allergies hav flared up and my nose is constantly running. i ...
A: When my wife has this problem she takes what is called Mucinex D which is over the counter and she ...
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| random pimply spots | 6/16/2006 |
Q: Over the past month or so I have noticed the random and unexplained appearance of tiny (2mm) pimply ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called folliculitis. Folliculitis is caused by a superficial ...
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| Dry spots on face | 6/15/2006 |
Q: This past year I have had bad acne and blackheads on my face. A few months ago it cleared up but now ...
A: There is an over the counter moisturizer called CERAVE. This moisturizer has ceramides that help ...
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| Lustra (AGAIN!!!) | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Here I am AGAIN. I keep thinking of new questions. You said to use my Lustra twice a day, which is ...
A: There is a form of Lustra that also has a sun screen associated with it. Otherwise regular Lustra ...
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| diane 35 the best answer for acne? | 6/15/2006 |
Q: well i've had moderate-severe acne for around two years, i just started to take accutane and i'm on ...
A: This is my advice and remember that there is more that one way to treat a patient. If I place a ...
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| topical derm | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I went to the beach last weekend and was very liberal with the sunscreen. I did not think I was ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. The sun screen could not have been put on evenly and you ...
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| Osler Node Appearance | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Recently I was sent to the ER after seeing a doctor for what he believed may be Osler's nodes, which ...
A: The first thing to do is to get a biopsy of one of the lesions. You could have what is called a ...
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| uneven skin tone | 6/15/2006 |
Q: around my stomach and on my hips i have uneven skin tone, some areas are lighter color in bunches, ...
A: On your stomach you could have a yeast like infection called Tinea Versicolor causing the lighter ...
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| skin | 6/15/2006 |
Q: How deep is the epidermal layer in the shoulder/ shoulder blade/ upper back area of an adult female? ...
A: The skin layers vary depending on the area of the skin. The deepest skin layers are on the hands ...
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| Hand problems | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I started having a small callous on the inside of my middle finger about 6 years ago when I was ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Dyshidrotic Eczema. This form of eczema is genetic and ...
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| skin lightening cream | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - I have a brown birthmark on my leg. My doctor has me trying to lighten it ...
A: You would use the bleaching cream twice a day until the desired color was obtained. The bleaching ...
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| White skin spots | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Okay, well do you think there's a possibility it could be a skin fungus of some type. The spots are ...
A: There is a yeast like orgainism called Tinea Versicolor which does cause white spots but I have ...
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| skin lightening cream | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have a brown birthmark on my leg. My doctor has me trying to lighten it using a cream called ...
A: The brown would not fade with the rest of your tan. I always tell the patients that the best way to ...
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| skin lightening cream | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I have a brown birthmark on my leg. My doctor has me trying to lighten it using a cream called ...
A: Lustra-AF is made to be applied as a thin layer. Sunscreens should be applied 20-30 prior to sun ...
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| Bumps on my nose | 6/13/2006 |
Q: In middle school I started getting big pimples on my nose and i would get rid of them by putting hot ...
A: The lesions on your nose can be the result of acne and you can have intralesional cortisone ...
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| red cheeks | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I am 46 years old. Around the age of 13-14 I developed very red cheeks which I have had ever since. ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web page www.rosacea.org ang look ...
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| my niece has a unknown skin condition | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher- My 5 year old niece has been breaking out with small bumps on her skin. They are ...
A: Your niece most likely has a skin condition called MOLLUSCUM CONTAGIOSIM. If the skin lesions from ...
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| Shingles - again | 6/7/2006 |
Q: My husband was diagnosed with Shingles three weeks ago by a general practitioner. He was given a ...
A: Recurrent shingles is rare but occurs in HIV patients and in patients that have a depressed immune ...
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| swollen mouth & lips | 6/7/2006 |
Q: My Mother's mouth & lips have been swollen and raw feeling for a couple of days it comes and goes. ...
A: Your mother has what is called angioedema which is swelling of the lips. This condition is a form ...
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| peeling lips | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I used to take doxycycline for my acne but that was a year ago. I use clindamycin ph and tretinon ...
A: Tretinoin and clindamycin do not cause the problem you are having. Lip stick, glosses or other ...
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| pimple-like sores in underarm | 6/7/2006 |
Q: My husband and I both have pimple-like sores under our arms. My husband is on antibiotics for a ...
A: You have what is called folliculitis. Folliculitis is usually caused by a superficial bacteria ...
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| red sensitive skin | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I am an 18 year old student. I am Indian and I have an olive completion. I have very sensitive skin. ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and ...
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| Small Blisters/Redness on Hands/Arms | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I was at the beach this weekend and my arms and hands became extremely itchy. I was putting on ...
A: You could have had a reaction to the sunscreen that was applied to the skin. You could have a skin ...
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| Do you buy the inflammation sensation? | 6/6/2006 |
Q: What's the deal with every expert on public television talking about the harms of inflammation? ...
A: The reason your skin is red with acne is because of the inflammation caused by the bacteria in your ...
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| excema | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I'm writing an article for Delicious Living Magazine on how to treat excema, and am hoping ...
A: Eczema is nothing more than dry skin. The problem with dry skin is that the barrier function is ...
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| Is there any point to going to a derm while pregnant for acne tx? | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Fisher, Is there anything that a derm can do for moderate acne for a pregnant or trying to get ...
A: The only medication that I prescribe for my pregnanct women is something called Emgel which is ...
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| Red raised bumps at base of skull/back of neck | 6/6/2006 |
Q: My husband has itchy red bumps on the back of his neck. It's been unrelieved for 3 years. He ...
A: Bumps on the back of the neck are usually ingrown hairs called acne keloidalis nuchae. The ...
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| Scalp Frustration | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Fisher: I have been experiencing problems with my scalp for abotu 3 years. It started with mild ...
A: You may want to visit a Neurologist for the burning of your scalp. He or she could put you on a ...
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| Facial Redness | 6/6/2006 |
Q: For all of my life I've had red cheeks. I've discussed this with my dermatologist, who seems to ...
A: Before you say that this is not Rosacea go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look up the ...
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| 33 black female diagnosed w/melanoma | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I'm a black female that was recently told that early acral lentiginous melanoma in situ could not be ...
A: I doubt if your son has melanoma as he is so young. He could have what is called a dysplastic nevus ...
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| skin on fire | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Why are the areas behind the elbows, under the knees, and the neck are so prone to excema? What is ...
A: The skin tends to be thinner there and thus more prone to irritation and trauma. The skin condition ...
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| itchy bumps | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have had a couple of small circular flat bumps on my arm below my wrist. I noticed awhile back ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. You could have a skin condition called Granuloma annulare ...
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| peeling lips | 6/5/2006 |
Q: every three days or so my lips peel. I have tried alot of lip balms but none work. I have heard that ...
A: You have a skin condition called chelitis. Chelitis can be caused by the sun, oral medications that ...
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| Reoccuring facial sore | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I am a 31 year old white male, and I have a reoccuring facial sore that lasts about a week or two. I ...
A: You could have an abscess or you could just have a different form of acne. If there is pus, it ...
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| Mosquito bite | 6/5/2006 |
Q: It all started when I got this mosquito bite on my left hand...then I go this light reddish rash on ...
A: I do not believe that the mosquito bite caused your skin condition. You most likely have what is ...
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| brown rash | 6/5/2006 |
Q: My husband has a brown, splotchy rash on just the top of his feet and continues just on the front of ...
A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be a condition ...
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| Cocoa Butter | 6/5/2006 |
Q: This might sound dumb, but I am quite overweight (I started packing the pounds around age 13-22). ...
A: Cocoa Butter is not that effective for stretch marks or stria as they are called. There is Mederma ...
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| Hand Excema/Staph? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher: My Father has been having these attacks on his hands where they get very itchy and ...
A: There is a new topical medication that may help your father. I would try Taclonex Ointment used ...
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| dermatology | 6/4/2006 |
Q: My dr. prescribed westcort(hydrocortisone valerate ointment) ointment for me because my face was ...
A: You have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This skin condition is commonly called ...
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| hair needs air? | 6/4/2006 |
Q: I havn't cut my hair in 3 years. Is this bad? Is it true that the scalp needs to "breathe" air?
A: The hair follicles are deep in the skin and never have environmental air. The hair follicles get ...
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| Skin Infection | 6/4/2006 |
Q: Sir, Thank you for your prompt reply.Local skin specialist suggested skin biopsy after secondary ...
A: From your description you do have a skin infection. The honey colored crust should be cultured and ...
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| White skin spots | 6/4/2006 |
Q: There was a question someone asked in the white skin spots section that is the exact same thing I ...
A: Your white spots are most likely caused by decreased blood flow in some areas of your body. There ...
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| dry hands. | 6/3/2006 |
Q: For the past few weeks I am having a problem with the palms of my hands. They feel dry all the time, ...
A: If you wash your hands alot or if you have your hands in water a lot this can be drying. Some oral ...
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| Skin Infection | 6/3/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am 42 year old diabetic and had small round blackish spots on the skin of my lower leg. On ...
A: With any infection and specificially with diabetics, a skin culture should be done to determine the ...
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| Extreme itchness on elbows forarms and back nap of head | 6/3/2006 |
Q: that looks like scars raised on the skin. I have tried all kinds of itch cream but none of them ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Dermatographism. This condition is a form of ...
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| poison oak and recent surgical scar | 6/3/2006 |
Q: i recently had a tummy tuck and my scar is healing well. (may 10)...i am concerned because i got ...
A: Poison Ivy or Oak is caused by the oil of the plant getting on the skin. The oil then binds to skin ...
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| Red splotches on legs | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I have these red splotches on both of my legs for years. They seemed to have spread all over my ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. Rashes on the legs can be caused by ...
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| Moles | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding my moles. I recently visited my GP to have him take a look at my moles ...
A: If I were you, I would visit a dermatologist and have him/her look at your moles. If some moles are ...
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| IPL | 6/1/2006 |
Q: How long before I should start seeing results from IPL treatments ex: diminished redness from broken ...
A: Normally in 3-5 treatment you should see improvement. The problem with the brown spots is that if ...
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| IPL & Pregnancy | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I am not pregnant, nor am I trying to get pregnant. However, I can't help but be a little paranoid ...
A: The lasers that are currently on the market just target the skin. The skin is made of two layers, ...
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| Pediatric dermatology RASH | 6/1/2006 |
Q: No tick bite as far as I know. We do live near deer ticks because we are in Texas but I live in the ...
A: If I were you, I would take your daughter a dermatology center at a medical school. The medical ...
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| WHITE SPOTS ON MY FACE | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I have clear olive skin with the exception of these white splotches that have recently appeared. I ...
A: You could have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. This skin condition is initially caused by ...
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| Pediatric dermatology RASH | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I have a 16 month old daughter who has seen both her Pediatrician and a Dermatologist for a ...
A: Has your daughter been bitten by a tick? Tick bites can cause this type of rash. This rash could ...
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| Scalp infection | 6/1/2006 |
Q: For a couple of years now I have had a recurring scalp infection consisting of round pustules that, ...
A: You have folliculitis of the scalp which is a superficial bacterial infection of the hair follicles. ...
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| red hive, tissue swelling | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My husband has, for about the past 2 months, had reoccuring swelling all over his body. It started ...
A: Your husband most likely has URTICARIA or hives. The swelling is caused by histamine release. The ...
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| Wrinkled fingers at 30 | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Im close to 30 years old but Ive been struggling with wrinkled fingers ever since I was 18 or may be ...
A: There is a prescription moisturizer that may be helpful in your skin condition. The name is ...
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| extremely itchy, bumpy rash on arm | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I had shoulder surgery almost two weeks ago, and four days after the surgery I noticed a ...
A: There are a number of possibilities. You could have developed what is called a contact dermatitis ...
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| Skin bumps on child | 6/1/2006 |
Q: My 3 year old has developed 3 bumps on her skin. They are skin toned, smooth, raised like a wart, ...
A: What you have described in called Molluscum Contagiosum. I have already seen 8 cases this weeks. ...
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| hand eczema | 6/1/2006 |
Q: I am 41 years old and the skin peel of on three of my fingers. Normally what causes it and will the ...
A: There are new creams and ointments that are not steroids. The two new topical medications are Elidel ...
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| hydroquinone & tretinoin | 5/23/2006 |
Q: I am an olive toned asian. For the past 11 months, I have been using liquid topical solution ...
A: Common side effects of hydroquinone used topically are allergic reactions, dryness, fissuring, ...
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| Stria on legs | 5/20/2006 |
Q: Diana, my 14 years old daughter, is concerned about some stria that had been developed in her legs, ...
A: There are a number of treatments for stria: 1) Retin A Cream helps stria, 2)Laser treatment is the ...
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| skin | 5/20/2006 |
Q: Last year in April (05) my 3 year old started itching little bumps and she would scratch until they ...
A: When there is a difficult case as you describe there are a number of options. You can find a ...
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| Tiny marks | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I have tiny marks that have appeared recently under my breasts, on the side of one of my breasts, ...
A: Without seeing the skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the skin lesions could be what ...
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| Acne and skin tone | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I have been having trouble with my skin non stop but I can not find any reason why. My skin type is ...
A: Most acne is genetic thus you are not doning anything wrong. If your menstral cycles are irregular ...
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| Temporary, Painless Flushing/Reddening of Arms/Legs | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I've looked around a lot for an answer to this to no avail, so I hope you may be able to shed some ...
A: I just came back from a medical meeting where one of the speakers discussed Rosacea and stated that ...
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| Dry, flaky lips | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Fischer, For the past 2 years, I've had dry, peeling lips. They never seem to heal completely but ...
A: Angular Chelitis is a rather common condition that we see. The usual cause in drooling when ...
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| redness in groin | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Fisher I am a 19 year old female. Recently i've found a lump in my left groin between where my left ...
A: You could have folliculitis which is usually a superficial bacterial infection and is treated with ...
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| New info added to bumps on my lip | 5/18/2006 |
Q: i posted a question a couple of days ago regarding bumps on my lip. well i picked at it and it ...
A: The bleeding can be caused by a lesion called an angioma or venous lake. Both of these lesions are ...
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| Small bumps on hands | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have recently been getting small bumps on my fingers that almost look like blisters but there is ...
A: From your description, you have what is called Dyshidrotic Eczema. This skin condition can be ...
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| ring worms | 5/18/2006 |
Q: Does ring worms leave scars after treatment?
A: Ring worm is usually caused by a superficial fungal infection and does not leave scars. Even the ...
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| water on lips | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My dermatologist said that getting water on lips dries them up like on the desert. So should people ...
A: You dermatologist was correct that mositure on the lips can dry them out. However, most people can ...
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| Eye Rings | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I have dark rings underneath my eyes. No surprise- my Mom also has them. I'm looking ...
A: http://allergies.about.com/od/darkcircles/a/aa071304.htm Go to the above web site for the causes of ...
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| Bumps on my lip | 5/17/2006 |
Q: i have bumps on my lip. There are two and they are both on my upper lip. i don't have time to go to ...
A: There are a number of possibilities to explain the bumps on your lips. These could be venous lakes ...
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| Company Question | 5/17/2006 |
Q: DR. Fisher, I am currently in the pharmaceutical industry and have been for 8 years. I am ...
A: The products from Medicis are very good. We write for dynacin all the time, Loprox shampoo is used ...
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| repeated boils and styes on 3 yr old | 5/17/2006 |
Q: My daughter has been getting reoccuring boils mostly on her backside along with styes on her eye. ...
A: The first thing that has to be done is to culture one of the boils to determine what the bacteria is ...
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| Skin discoloration caused by drug inflammation (Cephalexin) | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I'M A DARK BROWN SKIN AFRICAN AMERICAN, AND I WAS TOLD BY MY DERMATOLOGIST THAT MY SKIN MAY NOT GET ...
A: Lasers can take care of the pigmentation but this would be very expensive. The color should fade ...
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| Facial Waxing | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Two days ago I waxed my upper lip for the first time and now I have little raised bumps.I have also ...
A: You most likely have what is called folliculits caused by the waxing. This skin problem is caused ...
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| genital warts | 5/16/2006 |
Q: i got prescriped aldara and am in my first week. i am very nervous as i have read many things about ...
A: Genital warts can be a problem for women in that they may cause cervical dysplasia leading to ...
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| Under eyes- pink, itchy, flaky, wrinkly | 5/16/2006 |
Q: For about 1 month, the skin under my eyes has been leathery-dry, very wrinkled, pink (as if ...
A: You most likely have an irritant or contact dermatitis(allergic reaction). Likely candidates include ...
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| white spots on back, arms and chest | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Last year I noticed white spots that wouldn't disappear on my back and arms. I didn't really pay ...
A: This condition could be Tinea Versicolor which is a superficial yeast infection of the skin that is ...
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| Oily face | 5/15/2006 |
Q: In the past I've had a big problem with acne but it's getting a lot better now that I am getting ...
A: There are two products that are over the counter to help decrease oil production: 1) Floridia Foam, ...
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| Burn scars in children | 5/15/2006 |
Q: My 1.5 years old daughter received a deep second degree burn on her right arm. It happened 4 months ...
A: There is a brand new cream that is very effective at healing the skin. The name of the product is ...
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| Burned by a relaxer | 5/15/2006 |
Q: A month and a half ago, I was burned on my scalp by a chemical relaxer at a hair salon. I remember ...
A: Scaring occurs with deep second degree burns and third degree burns. You can get what is called ...
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| skin tears in elderly | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, My 96 year old grandmother suffered a stroke 2 months ago and is now bedridden. Her ...
A: There is one cream that may help thicken the skin. The cream is compounded at a pharmacy meaning ...
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| bruise has gotten significantly larger | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I had a nice tumble into a hole the other day, and noticed a roughly rectangular dark purple bruise ...
A: With your history, I would visit a doctor and get another blood test. Patients with leukemia do ...
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| hard growth next to fingernail | 5/15/2006 |
Q: Several months ago a growth appeared next to my fingernail. It is hard and has almost a shiny look ...
A: This could be what is called a fibroma which is a benign lesion but should be removed by surgery. ...
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| Peeling of skin on fingertips & heels of feet | 5/15/2006 |
Q: My son age 2yrs8mths, has this peeling of skin on all his fingertips,it is as far as the first joint ...
A: I really doubt that your child has a vitamin problem for the following reasons. Usually with lack ...
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| trichloroacetic acid for skin treatment | 5/14/2006 |
Q: Can you please tell me if there are any health risks using TCA as a skin treatment? First a little ...
A: There are no real heal risks to have a TCA peel. However, TCA peels can cause increased pigment in ...
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| first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips | 5/14/2006 |
Q: On 3/24/2006, a person posted links(below) to pictures of a condition that he gets on the palms of ...
A: From the pictures you showed, you could have dyshidrosis which is genetic and exacerbated with ...
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| Wrinkle formation under eyes | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I am currently 17 and wrinkles have recently appeared underneathe my eye area. I suspect it is due ...
A: You are correct that rubbing your eyes can lead to dry irritated skin. You can try the new ...
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| skin tone color went away | 5/13/2006 |
Q: Generally any products - any of the products that you mentioned, how many days will it get my skin ...
A: Bleaching creams lighten your skin and you do not feel anything with application. However, if your ...
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| lips/mouth area | 5/13/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I desperately need your advice. I've had an ongoing problem with my lips. They are ...
A: You have a skin condition called Chelitis. This can be caused by many products or even the sun. ...
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| comedone and scaly nose | 5/13/2006 |
Q: Dr.Fisher, I have lots of comedone on my nose. I have to squeeze them out regularly. I know it's a ...
A: Treatment for comedones includes prescription Differin Cream, Retin A Micro, Benzaclin, and Glycolic ...
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| Black Spots in unusal places | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I hope you can help me. I have about 5-6 black spots (or freckles - as my doctor has called them) ...
A: There are a number of skin lesions that can prevent as dark spots. 1)vascular lesions as in a ...
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| pepper spray | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I have a question in regards to pepper spray. We are going to be getting sprayed as a ...
A: I would apply a barrier such as Aquaphor Ointment on the skin. There is another product that is a ...
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| head cysts | 5/12/2006 |
Q: years ago i had cyst on my head and got it removed through the years i got one on the back of my ...
A: Scalp cysts are genetic. My father had these types of cysts and I have already had three removed. ...
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| acne | 5/12/2006 |
Q: I am a thirty year old woman, no childrn. and i was diagnosed with poly cystic ovarian syndrome and ...
A: There are a number of treatments that you can use. Spironolactone is effective for your kind of ...
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| feeling itchy all over | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26yo white male and I've, over the past couple of weeks, felt itchy all over my body. This ...
A: Itching can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, anemia, liver disease, kidney disease, rarely ...
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| My 8 year old's facial skin | 5/11/2006 |
Q: My 8yr old has light spots on different areas of his face. Does this mean that there is a low amount ...
A: This skin condition is either post-inflammatory hypopigmentation meaning that irriation or dryness ...
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| Two kind of rashes in one week. How to treat them? | 5/11/2006 |
Q: Fisher, A week ago I went to a cosmetic centre and had my hair depilated with vax. And I got that ...
A: The rash on your chest is called folliculitis. This can be caused by bacteria or irritation of the ...
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| skin discoloration | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I have dark spots (kind of line-like) on the anterior of my legs. It almost looks like bruising in a ...
A: You could have what is called post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that irritation of ...
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| skin pain in certain areas,what may be the cause? | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I sometimes have sever pain on my outer thighs,top of my legs and also the upper part of my arms. At ...
A: You may have paresthesias meaning the nerves are telling the brain that there is a problem where ...
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| dermatology mole removal | 5/11/2006 |
Q: I am 31 years old and I have about 40 moles. 20 I've had since childhood, the other 20 has been from ...
A: The reason the dermatologists will not take them off is that insurance will not pay for their ...
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| Skin-Hidradenitis Suppurativa(HS | 5/11/2006 |
Q: After suffering for 5 years and being told by a dr. that what I had was genital herpes... I have had ...
A: HS does not cause boils and cysts. I agree with your dermatologist that you have Hidradenitis ...
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| tiny bumps in a line | 5/11/2006 |
Q: My son, 14, has a strange line of tiny bumps that start from the mid-thigh down his leg to his ankle ...
A: Your son most likely has a skin condition called Lichen Striatus. Lichen Striatus is a self-limiting ...
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| self tanning and sun tanning | 5/11/2006 |
Q: Dr Fischer, does self-tanning reduce Sun's efect in terms of melanocytes formation? What I mean is ...
A: If your skin is tan, that helps protect you from excessive sun exposure. Thus, if you use a self ...
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| uticaria | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I have suffered with uticaria for about 2 years. I get the kind that you can write your name in ...
A: You have what is called DERMATOGRAPHISM. I like two different antihistamines. I like Zyrtec 10mg ...
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| scaley patch on my back? | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old man with a scaley patch on my back. It first appeared when i was about 13 or 14. I ...
A: If this is truley a form of eczema or dry skin like your dermatologist told you then there should be ...
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| Retin A and moisturizer | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I am 47 years old and was prescribed Retin-A Micro .04%to aid in wrinkle reduction/skin clarity. I ...
A: Studies show that there is no adverse effect if Retin A and Moisturizers are used together. I like ...
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| BIG PORES ON MY LEGS | 5/10/2006 |
Q: I have huge pores all over my legs as you can imagine I am terrified of wearing shorts or a bathing ...
A: There are a number prescription topical medications that can help reduce pore size. There is Renova ...
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| Jock Itch | 5/9/2006 |
Q: A dermatologist recommends Zeazorb AF powder for jock itch. Desenex contains the identical active ...
A: Desenex can be subsituted but if it does not work then go back to the Zeasorb AF. The most likely ...
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| chapped lips?? | 5/9/2006 |
Q: Every morning it seems as though I wake up with like a "plastic" film on my lips that makes them ...
A: You have a skin condition called Chelitis which is inflammation of the lips. Causes include sun ...
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| Blotchy Skin | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I am a 22 year old Italian woman who has an olive skin tone and tans quite easily. I have regularly ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that can cause this problem. There is a fungus called Tinea ...
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| Dots | 5/9/2006 |
Q: I have three round dots on my chest, slightly more pink than the rest of my skin. I used to only ...
A: This skin condition could be: 1)eczema which is noting more than dry skin and is treated with ...
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| Red rash | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I just got back from a week in New Orleans. I slept in a regular bed and also in a FEMA trailer. ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be a fungal infection, this could be ...
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| "invisibe acne" | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I get bumpy stuff of the side of my arm. When I put on Vaseline on it, it go's away. I assume it's ...
A: You most likely have a genetic condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition can be ...
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| cradle cap | 5/8/2006 |
Q: My grandson has cradle cap, not only on his head, but on his hands, face, body, and legs. What is ...
A: Cradle cap only occurs on the scalp. Your grandson may have a skin condition called Atopic ...
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| Multiple Melanoma Spots Risen Suddenly! | 5/8/2006 |
Q: My Bro in Law has suddenly come up with several melanoma spots in the past few months. 3 came up & 3 ...
A: I have seen patients with 3 melanomas at one time. The main worry is that the melanomas are derived ...
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| Dr. Fisher,
Appreciate... | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, Appreciate the quick response. What is MRSA and how would I know if I had it? As far as ...
A: There is a new community acquired Staph infection called MRSA. This just means that he staph is ...
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| skin irritaiton | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I have very unusual skin irritation under only one of my arms. There is no rash but it is very ...
A: Skin irritation can be caused by many things. Clothing other than cotton can cause irritation, ...
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| Dr. Fisher,
After examining... | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, After examining my problem and after a blood test, my ID specialist has diagnosed that ...
A: Staph is a common contaminent of the skin and there is no way that you can rid your skin of staph. ...
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| no bathing | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Curious to know the worst thing that can happen a person that does not shower in days? Like a week ...
A: If you do not shower then these things can happen: Increased body odor, Increased oil on the skin ...
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| best method for discoloration. | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Fisher, What are the best,safest permanent methods for getting rid of broken corpuscles, age spots ...
A: Lasers are the best way to get rid of capillaries. On the legs the Lyra laser is the best. One the ...
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| bumps and scars | 5/5/2006 |
Q: hey doc i got a ques i know for a fact i got bumps on my upper arms where the hair is growin and its ...
A: Your skin condition is most likely Keratosis Pilaris which is genetic. Treatment is to exfoliate ...
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| rash on hands | 5/5/2006 |
Q: I was reading that someone else had my same problem with the rash that pops up on the back of my ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that present with bumps on the hands. There is a form of ...
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| Circles under eyes | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Perhaps this is not a skin problem, but that is where it presents itself. I noticed dark circles ...
A: There are many causes of dark circles under the eyes. 1)Dark circles under the eyes are usually an ...
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| Itch underneath skin | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I have an itch UNDERNEATH my skin, just below my belly button. It came on very ...
A: You could be correct in that you are starting to regain feeling in your skin. You could also be ...
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| brown spots HEAD TO TOE | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I am 28 (female) and have had very severe asthma/COPD since I was an infant. About 1 year ago, I got ...
A: There are many reasons for increased pigment in the skin. Many systemic disorders can cause ...
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| Yeast infection | 5/3/2006 |
Q: A few weeks ago I just ended a long bout (5 weeks) of the antibiotic doxycycline. I stopped using ...
A: I would call your dermatologist and ask for a prescription of Vytone Cream 1%. This is a ...
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| irritation on the edge of the lips | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have been suffering from irritation around the edge of my mouth for about 7 years. For about 4 ...
A: You have a skin condition called Angular Chelitis or inflammation of the corners of your mouth. ...
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| Strange rash on my temple.. won't go away | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering if you could shed any light on this issue. I have a little red rash on my left temple, ...
A: I looked at the picture and the rash could be nothing more that just dry skin called eczema which is ...
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| growth on the side of nose | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have a growth on the side of my nose that mysteriously appeared approximately 10 months ago. It ...
A: This could be a vascular lesion, in which case you could have a laser remove the growth. If you push ...
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| Scalp at top of head oversensitive to pressure/touch. | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Profile: Male. 55 yrs old. No known acute illnesses. Vasomotor rhinitis, and symptoms of (if not ...
A: If the cause of the pain or irritation where do to detergents in the shampoos then I would expect ...
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| oily and moisture | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I often read that I should moisturize right after washing to better trap in moisture. I'm scared ...
A: Oily and mositurizing are two different processes. Oily skin means that your skin produces to much ...
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| TOE NAIL FUNGUS/FINGER NAILS | 5/2/2006 |
Q: MY QUESTION IS IT HAS TRANSFERED TO MY FINGER NAILS OF BOTH HANDS AND I WAS WONDERING IF U HAD ANY ...
A: The fungus you mentioned called trichophyton Rubrum is a very common fungus and we treat it all the ...
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| I have two small bumps inside my lips... | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I have these two tiny pin sized bumps together on the inside of my lower lip (not all the way hidden ...
A: Since I cannot see your skin, I cannot be totally sure of the diagnosis. The lesions your describe ...
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| TOE NAIL FUNGUS/FINGER NAILS | 5/1/2006 |
Q: MY QUESTION IS IT HAS TRANSFERED TO MY FINGER NAILS OF BOTH HANDS AND I WAS WONDERING IF U HAD ANY ...
A: You could have transferred the toenail fungus to your fingers by touch which is very common. The ...
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| Stretch Marks | 5/1/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher - Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am East Asian, and have a dark ...
A: There is an over the counter medication called MEDERMA which if used 4-5 times a day on the strech ...
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| skin lips regrowth time length | 5/1/2006 |
Q: My skin has connected to the top layer. It it quite white. I noticed from it being part of the ...
A: The inflammation of the lips is called chelitis. Many things can cause this: sun damage, lips ...
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| skin tone color went away | 5/1/2006 |
Q: I had used Vaseline for acne. Used on my face and back, and a liitle part of my abdomen. The ...
A: The vaseline did not take away your skin color. You have what is called post-inflammatory ...
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| pityriasis alba | 4/24/2006 |
Q: what is the cause of pityriasis alba? treatment includes antibiotics in any way? I was told some ...
A: Pityriasis alba is caused by inflammation or irritation of the skin. The inflammation or irritation ...
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| brown spots on back of thighs and buttocks | 4/24/2006 |
Q: I am a 33-year-old black female of light brown complexion. I, along with my sister and a couple of ...
A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have what is ...
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| SKIN PEELING | 4/24/2006 |
Q: THE SKIN ON THE PALMS OF BOTH HANDS ARE PEELING. i APPLY MOSTURIZER CREAM, BUT AS SOON AS IT IS ...
A: There can be many causes of peeling of the skin. If your hands sweat a lot this is called ...
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| Heat rash or excema? | 4/23/2006 |
Q: About four days ago I developed a rash on my upper arms. Near the inside of my elbows there are ...
A: The rash you describe can be a number of things. This could be eczema as you describe. This could ...
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| red face | 4/23/2006 |
Q: i mean is it because the blood rushes to our face and our cardiovascular system gets going? thanks ...
A: When you get embarased the superficial blood vessels on the face dilate meaning they open up. When ...
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| Enough moisturizer | 4/23/2006 |
Q: My skin normally needs moisturizers but sometimes I feel that my skin gets irritated from using too ...
A: The amounts used on the skin are as follows: Hand-dime size, Elbow-dime size, knee-nickel size, arm ...
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| Blackheads | 4/22/2006 |
Q: could you please tell me what's the most efficient way for removing the blachheads on the nose. ...
A: You can try the Biore Strips that are over the counter. You can go to an esthetician and get a deep ...
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| Pregnant and Atypical Mole Removal | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I am 7 months pregnant and after having a mole in the middle of my chest biopsied, it came back ...
A: My opinion is with the OB for the following reasons. If you get the mole removed after the baby is ...
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| green peel products | 4/20/2006 |
Q: green peel is a technique of peeling off aged skin and replacing it by younger and smoother skin. ...
A: Before you get a Green Peel, you may want to look at this site ...
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| Clearogen | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I would like to get your opinion on a new acne treatment called Clearogen (www.clearogen.com). It ...
A: I went to the web site but could not determine what the product consists of. The science certainly ...
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| Eczema | 4/19/2006 |
Q: I am 46 years old and have no allergies that I am aware of, however I have a pretty bad case of ...
A: Most eczema is genetic meaning that you have a predisposition to the skin condition. Other causes ...
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| fingernails | 4/19/2006 |
Q: All of my fingernails have very large luma; it takes up practically the whole fingernail. My family ...
A: You have what is called Leuconychia. Causes of leuconychia include: cirrhosis, congestive heart ...
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| different patches of skin | 4/17/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if I could get your opinion on a problem I have. My face seems to have many ...
A: If you get flushed easily, you have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web page ...
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| Red dry skin around eyes | 4/17/2006 |
Q: In the last 6 months I have been getting this irrated red dry skin around my eyes usually on the lid ...
A: You have what is a contact dermatitis which is nothing more than an allergic reaction to something ...
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| Oily Hair | 4/14/2006 |
Q: Fisher, Recently my hair has become very oily, it feels like there is something in it no matter how ...
A: The body does change over time and the oily hair may be one of those changes. What you need to do ...
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| Sensitive Skin | 4/13/2006 |
Q: Could recommend an over the counter cleanser and moisturizer you think is good for fair skinned and ...
A: Cetaphil is a very mild cleanser and moisturizer. There is a new moisturizer called Cerave. Cerave ...
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| skin lips regrowth time length | 4/12/2006 |
Q: Within how much time will the new skin will be strong enough to protect it's own? Where as water ...
A: Do not pull the skin from your lips as it will take longer for the skin to heal. When you pull the ...
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| BRown chapped elbows | 4/11/2006 |
Q: Someone else asked this question. I have the same problem and I am unsure of how to help my brown ...
A: You can use a moisturizer called Cerave Cream which will help dry skin. Cortisone creams are also ...
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| Skin problems | 4/11/2006 |
Q: For almost a year now I have had this rash that itches like CRAZY...Its little red bumps that appear ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be eczema which is nothing more than ...
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| tanning | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what your take is on tanning beds, are they really worse than the sun itself. I ...
A: The data is as follows. The World Health Organization wants parents to have to allow their children ...
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| keloid scars | 4/11/2006 |
Q: ..for the past 5 years, I have had to deal with 2 unsightly keloids, both of which are on my ...
A: In our clinic, we treat keloids. The fist thing to do is to debulk the keloid by surgical ...
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| series of microdermabrasions | 4/11/2006 |
Q: I Dr. Fisher, I've been reading conflicting things towards long term effects of microderbrasions. ...
A: I have had a number of patients tell me that they thought microdermabrasion was a waste of money. ...
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| c 145 HPV nosodes | 3/30/2006 |
Q: I found your opinion on biogetica to be quite judgemental and narrow and would like you clariy it. ...
A: Most medications that doctors prescribe are from plants or herbs. However, even these natural ...
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| Accutane without Parabens? | 3/30/2006 |
Q: I'm an acne sufferer. Have been since puberty. Early on, a dermatologist put me on Accutane. I ...
A: There are generic forms of accutane Sotret, Amnesteem and one other. I looked up Amnesteem in the ...
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| About Dermatology | 3/29/2006 |
Q: my name is Ryann Roberts and I am in the tenth grade. I attend Providence-st.mel school, located on ...
A: 1) I grew up by the beach in San Diego and saw a lot of skin problems and thus became interested in ...
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| itchy rash on arm | 3/26/2006 |
Q: I've been suffering from a rash that started maybe a year ago. It started on my right arm, jumped to ...
A: You could have a number of skin diseases. You could have what is called eczema which is nothting ...
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| Retinol & Acne | 3/26/2006 |
Q: Dr. Fisher - Thank you for your help. Post-accutane, my dermatologist has suggested I use a 0.025% ...
A: There are other products you can use to help with your acne. I went to a recent meeting about acne ...
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| first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips | 3/24/2006 |
Q: Fisher for the fast response. Yes, I looked at Dyshidrosis photos online of and none of them looks ...
A: When looking at the pictures of your hand, you could have a skin condition called vasculitis. This ...
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| red "spots" | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I have several small red spots on my stomach and back. Two of them are not raised from the skin. I ...
A: If the red dots just appeared you could have problems with your liver. The red spots are called ...
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| first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips | 3/23/2006 |
Q: Fisher, Thank you for reading my question. I hope so much you can help me. I have seen three ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or Dyshidrotic Eczema. The treatment is ...
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| IPL treatment | 3/23/2006 |
Q: I recently had my second IPL treatment the side effects have left me with blistered red skin it was ...
A: You need to get a cortisone cream to place on the affected. I would call the person who did the IPL ...
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| skin disorder | 3/22/2006 |
Q: starting approximately 4 days ago i'm experiencing the following the symptoms: the skin on the back ...
A: You have what is called a paresthesia. The nerves are telling the brain that there is ...
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| toner and essential oils | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I just want to take care of my face. I was the first in my class to get acne, and I outgrew it ...
A: There are a lot of good prescriptions for the acne lesions you develop. There are Differin, ...
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| toner and essential oils | 3/22/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to take better care of my skin and someone told me I could make a toner with distilled ...
A: I normally do not recommend the use of essentials oils. Oils can clog pores and lead to acne. ...
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| Sulphur Reaction | 3/22/2006 |
Q: For bronchitis, a doctor gave me Bactrim...sulphur. The pills were very effective; I felt better ...
A: I have never seen a patient with an allergy to Bactrim also have an allergy to eggs. However, if ...
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| itchy skin on legs | 3/21/2006 |
Q: For the past several months I have had intermittently insanely itchy legs below the knees. My skin ...
A: HCT can make you sun sensitive. If you go in the sun then the itching could be caused by a reaction ...
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| Bumps around eye area | 3/21/2006 |
Q: A few months ago I noticed small, white bumps around my eyes. They're in a patch of about 20, and ...
A: You most likely have what are called milia. Milia are caused by sun exposure, cosmetics and ...
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| retinol and pregnancy | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I have a question. I am 13 weeks pregnant and didn't realize until just a couple days ago that the ...
A: It is true thatretinol is a derivative of Retin A. The oral form of retin A called isotretinoin can ...
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| "butt rash"" | 3/21/2006 |
Q: This is a little embarrassing but I have a rash in my butt that can really itch sometimes. It has ...
A: There are a number of skin conditions that can cause a rash on the butt. There is a contact ...
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| irritated skin from common cold | 3/20/2006 |
Q: I think I must have incredibly sensitive skin. Every time I get a bad cold, my nose and cheeks get ...
A: From what you describe, you most likely have what is called ROSACEA. Go to the web page ...
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| skin lightening | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I have heard and read many articles that state hyrdoquinone is extremely dangerous. They say that if ...
A: I have written prescription hydroquinone as is Lustra AF, Epiquine, Tri-Luma for years. All of ...
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| dark circles | 3/16/2006 |
Q: Is there anything that can minimize dark circles under the eyes? I have tried concealers with ...
A: Dark circles are difficult to treat. First, I would try a bleaching cream that has hydroquinone ...
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| Skin | 3/16/2006 |
Q: I know this is not serious but i just want to know why it happens. When you feel cold usually (most ...
A: You may have a skin condition called livido reticularis. This is usually a being skin condition. ...
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| Acne sufferer | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I am 27 yrs old and have suffered acne for years since I was 15. Having tried various creams eg ...
A: The strongest medication for acne is accutane. 80% of people who take acne do not have acne again. ...
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| Burn question referal | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I received the following question on the "Burns" subject: 17 days ago, my son and daughter were ...
A: The green pigment is most likely pseudomonas. She needs to get medical help or she may not be able ...
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| Cyst on Head | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have been pretty much ignoring a cyst that appeared on the back of my head a couple of years ago. ...
A: The growth of the cyst pushes against the hair follicles causing the hair to grow in abnormal ways. ...
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| a sore inside my nose | 3/14/2006 |
Q: ok my daughter hit me in the nose with her head about 8 months ago, and i had this sore inside the ...
A: You most likely have a Staph infection. Treatment can be with presription topical Centany Ointment ...
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| skin lightening | 3/13/2006 |
Q: Is it possible to decrease the melanin production of your skin by 100%? Or lighten you skin several ...
A: There are bleaching creams with the main component being HYDROQUINONE. Hydroquinone is the active ...
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| acne problem | 3/12/2006 |
Q: I have an issue regarding acne that is frequently appear around my jar and chin areas. I have both ...
A: There are three main types of therapy for acne: 1) oral antibiotics like Doryx or Dynacin or Keflex ...
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| rash on chin? | 3/10/2006 |
Q: my daughter (9) has had a "rash" on her chin, below the bottom lip, since December as far as I can ...
A: The rash on the chin below the lower lip can be caused by many things. If she licks her lips then ...
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| The skin area around my neck. | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I have 2 questions regarding the skin area around my neck. 1- I have this wierd, black looking ...
A: 1) you most likely have what is called a skin tag or a pedunculated seborrheic keratosis. If you ...
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| Rash | 3/10/2006 |
Q: For the past week and a half, I have had a rash over my body, primarily thighs, backs of legs around ...
A: Without seeing your rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. You can have a rash to a virus, you ...
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| acne problem | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I am tired of going to see dermatogists. My condition is not getting better. They don't even spend ...
A: For acne there are only three types of intervention. 1) Oral antibiotics like Minocin or Doryx or ...
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| eye care | 3/9/2006 |
Q: I have a major problem with puffiness of the eyes. It doesn't matter how much or how well I sleep, ...
A: Puffy eyes can be hereditary. My wife had puffy lower eye lids and she had a surgery to remove the ...
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| Very Dry Skin on forhead after shower and shampooing hair | 3/9/2006 |
Q: Is there a Shampoo that will not dry out hair and skin I use Pert now.
A: Shampoos are drying to some patients skin. You may have to use a moisturizer on your forehead such ...
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| skin blotchiness | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I am a normal, healthy, 13 year old girl. Unfortunately, my skin takes on a very embarressing ...
A: The lighter areas of the skin are usually where there is decreased blood flow. Purplish or darker ...
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| Help my brother, Thanks | 3/2/2006 |
Q: My 35 year old brother for 7 days has these puss blisters on the left side of his face. From the ...
A: The correct dose for shingles with acyclovir is 800mg 5x/day for 7-10 days. Valtrex is 1gram 3x/day ...
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| Blood spot | 3/2/2006 |
Q: My girl friend has a red spot on her back. It is located just underneath and to the right of her ...
A: Your girl friend most likely has what is called an Angioma. Angiomas are benign lesions and are ...
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| black eyes | 3/2/2006 |
Q: For years now the skin around my eyes has been very dark, often causing people to ask if i've been ...
A: Most dark circles around the eyes are genetic. If can be caused by blood pigment around the eyes or ...
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| Skin Issues | 3/2/2006 |
Q: Couple of quick questions. First off let me tell you I have been waging war against excema since I ...
A: There are two prescription moisturizers that are excellent. One is called Mimmyx and the other is ...
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| Red bump near hysterectomy scar | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I am a Caucasian 50 year old female. In 9/03 I had an abdominal hysterectomy which left a scar very ...
A: There are a number of possiblities for the the raised bump. This could be a suture granuloma which ...
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| Chicken Pox and Shingles | 3/1/2006 |
Q: My brother that i don't live with. He found out today that he has either Chicken pox or Shingles ...
A: Shingles is the reactivation of the chicken pox virus. Once you have chicken pox the virus remains ...
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| Acne problem | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Greetings to you. I will like to seek for your consultation on an Acne problem of mine, on my face. ...
A: When we place a person on antibiotics we see them back in six weeks. If the acne is not improved ...
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| mark of face | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I have a mark on my face which is on the high cheek area it is maybe an 1/8 in diamater, smooth, ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most likely diagnosis is ...
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| Unknown pimple-like bumps on lip surfaces | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I traveled to the Philippines for a month this summer, and within a week and a half of my arrival, I ...
A: Lichenoid Eruptions can be due to oral medications, allergic reactions to something that has touched ...
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| rosec | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I am 72 and have severe rosecea. I flush constantly and am very red all the time. I have crusted ...
A: The typical treatment for rosacea is prescription oral antibiotics like Doryx or Dynacin and ...
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| skin breakouts | 2/27/2006 |
Q: My fiance is really prone to very bad skin breakouts. He uses all kinds of products on his face, ...
A: If your fiance has severe acne breakouts then he may need to go on prescription oral antibiotics ...
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| Ingrown hairs | 2/26/2006 |
Q: For about 5 years now Ive been getting these bumps/pimples on my arms, chest and back. Just ...
A: There are a number of products for pimples/folliculits of the skin which is a superficial skin ...
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| Lotions for damaged skin | 2/26/2006 |
Q: I am a 64 year old male that gets injections of Decadron for severe pain and inflammation of my ...
A: There is a skin cream that can help thicken your skin. 30%Vitamin C Palmitate can increase the ...
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| skin surrounding eyes | 2/26/2006 |
Q: Fisher: I have taken my 82 year old mom to several doctors. A dermatologist, an opthalmologist, and ...
A: The next step for your mother would be a small skin biopsy of the eye lid when the eye lid is ...
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| tanning salons, a rationalization? | 2/25/2006 |
Q: I am going to Australia in a week for about a 2-week stay, mostly on the beach, and I have pretty ...
A: Going to the tanning salon increases your chance of developing skin cancer. This is a proven ...
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| proven ingredients | 2/24/2006 |
Q: but that really wasn't what I meant. (I went to the website anyway and it just says to go to a ...
A: In answer to your question, there is no web page that compares one topical to another. This would ...
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| 9 year old with spider angiomas | 2/23/2006 |
Q: My son has been getting red marks on his skin that never go away since he was a toddler. When he was ...
A: Although spider angiomas can be associated with liver disease, pregnancy, and estrogen therapy, they ...
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| body odor | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I am 60 years old and have suffered from bad body odor all my life. I have come to the conclusion ...
A: Most body odor is from the breakdown of sweat or other products by bacteria. There is a ...
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| Compound mole with unusual features | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I recently developed a fast growing mole in my groin and I had it biopsied. The result that came ...
A: Was the mole considered dysplastic? Dysplasia is graded as Mild, Moderate, or Severe. Was the mole ...
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| Cystic Acne Alternatives | 2/23/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I've had cystic acne for years, and it's pretty consistent. I'm on 500mg cephalexin, and it ...
A: Just because you had pseudotumor cerebri with minocycline does not mean that you will have the same ...
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| Rashes on head after pregnancy | 2/22/2006 |
Q: I delivered my baby in Oct 2005. Since then, I've noticed raised rashes at the edge of my scalp (on ...
A: Rashes in the scalp are usually Seborrheic Dermatitis until proven otherwise. The other rash that ...
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| Bier Spots? | 2/15/2006 |
Q: My 6 year old son has developed what I think is Bier spots. They are small white spots with a tiny ...
A: I am not familier with he term Bier Spots. With any vascular lesions one has to worry if there are ...
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| bumps on fingers | 2/15/2006 |
Q: As far a medications, what about Elocon cream or it's generic? Can this be used as treatment?I ...
A: Elocon or the generic can be used. Both of these medications are class two cortisone. Class one is ...
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| Scalp Problem | 2/15/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello How can I communicate with the writer of "Burning red scalp" massage ...
A: If hair loss is the problem then the following can be done. A biopsy of the scalp is done to ...
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| bandaid reaction in children | 2/15/2006 |
Q: I read your comment in regards to a bandaid reaction and wanted to ask a question regarding my son. ...
A: Reactions to bandaids is rather common and is do to the adhesive. However, are you putting a ...
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| very dry skin | 2/14/2006 |
Q: I have NEVER had dry skin in my life, however... This past winter my skin has been very dry with ...
A: You most likely have a skin condition called eczema. Eczema is nothing more than dry skin. Eczema ...
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| bumps on fingers | 2/14/2006 |
Q: I recently noticed a tiny bump, with a dot in the middle, on my thumb , and I only noticed it ...
A: The most likely skin condition that you have is called dyshidrotic eczema. This skin condition can ...
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| Pediatric Dermatology | 2/14/2006 |
Q: My 7 y/o son has already been diagnosed with acne. However, the rash that appears mainly on his ...
A: The rash on the scalp is most likely a condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis which is dandruff. ...
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| Scalp Problem | 2/14/2006 |
Q: How can I communicate with the writer of "Burning red scalp" massage (e-mail Address)? I have ...
A: There is no way that I have to communicate with a person unless they write me an E-mail. I do not ...
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| Intense Pulse Light Side Effects | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I have recently undergone IPL treatment focusing on skin rejuvenation(lightening pigmentation). I ...
A: There is a skin condition called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that any irritation ...
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| Mild Eczema | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Ok, so does this kind of thing usually get worse with age? I noticed that it seems to get worse ...
A: Most eczema is hereditary and it does get worse in cold weather especially when the heat is turned ...
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| tattoos | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I've heard of all these risks, actually. Are there any figures about the actual incidence of ...
A: In the textbook called contact Dermatitis on page 812 it states: In tatoos, mercury red, chrome ...
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| Skin 'tags'? | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I have started noticing these little fleshy raised bumps on my skin. There are a few on my neck and ...
A: What you described are indeed called skin tags but the medical name is acrochordon. I normally ...
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| Mild Eczema | 2/12/2006 |
Q: I am 32 and I went to a dermatologist about a year ago and was told I had a mild case of eczema. At ...
A: The first thing you have to do is to use moisturizers like Cerave Cream which is very effective and ...
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| Dark, Slightly Raised Dry Spots | 2/11/2006 |
Q: I am an african american woman and recently I developed three dark, slightly raised circular dry ...
A: The condition at the corners of your mouth is called Angular Chelitis. It is caused by too much ...
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| Hyperplastic Dermatitis | 2/11/2006 |
Q: Fisher, I have been using Hydrocortisone cream for this on my nose with poor results. What other ...
A: The answer to your question depends on what you mean by "Hyperplastic Dermatitis". I am not ...
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| Nails look scratched | 2/11/2006 |
Q: As I was of 5kg overweight, I have been on diet for a year. I took more of vegetables and less of ...
A: You will have to take the iron supplements for more than two months. In the US there is something ...
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| tattoos | 2/10/2006 |
Q: What are the health risks associated with getting a tattoo? Have you ever seen any skin ...
A: There are many health risks for getting a tatoo. 1) you can become allergic to the pigment used in ...
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| young skin | 1/28/2006 |
Q: I'm 20 and I've never been to see a dermatologist before. I don't have acne or anything, but I'm ...
A: The best advice I can give you for taking care of your facial skin is to stay out of the sun. The ...
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| blisters on fingers | 1/27/2006 |
Q: I have reoccuring knots/blisters on my hands(mostly on the joints and at the top part of fingers). ...
A: You could have a skin condition called dyshidrosis which is a fom of eczema where the blisters only ...
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| rashes | 1/27/2006 |
Q: Another question though, would I need to stop taking the Spironolactone to have this done (would it ...
A: Since Spironolactone does not cause urticaria or hives you would not need to stop this medication. ...
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| rashes | 1/26/2006 |
Q: my skin has been developing these annoying little rashes that come and go within a day. They pop up ...
A: What you have describe is a skin condition called URTICARIA or HIVES. The cause of this skin ...
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| Staff/MRCA infections | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I am afraid that my children are going to contact MRCA, my sister was recently diagnosed with this ...
A: MRSA has become quite common. When we are born we only have a few bacteria on our skin. In time, ...
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| skin problems | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I do have a question regarding my skin. Iget little bumps on the back of my arms and on my legs. ...
A: You have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and usually ...
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| lips | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I am 55 yrs old --I have been addicted to chapstick since high school when a football cleet ripped ...
A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis but there are some possibilities: you ...
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| Purple spots & neck lump | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering if you could explain a couple of skin problems I have. I have had excema since birth ...
A: 1) The structure is a cyst. These type of cysts are part of the acne process. The only medication ...
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| blue/red light therapy for acne | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I was looking into blue/red light therapy for acne and possibly buying a unit for home use. Do you ...
A: Blue light therapy for acne is not very effective. Thus you would be waisting your money. There is ...
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| laser hair removal | 1/24/2006 |
Q: I hear a lot about laser hair removal, but once I look into the procedure I find out that it is ...
A: We use the Gentle Laser for hair removal in our office. We tell patients that it can take 6-10 ...
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| I think I have anal skin tabs, help! | 1/24/2006 |
Q: About 6-8 months ago, I noticed a small painless bump very close to my anal opening. They've slowly ...
A: The picture that you had me look at is not skin tags but genital warts. These warts are due to a ...
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| Swollen area's in armpit | 1/24/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am a 55 year old man and sent you question that you responded to yesterday. Hope you can find ...
A: What you most likely have are cysts. There are different types of acne, nodulocyctic, comedonal or ...
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| Rash due to chlorine sensitivity | 1/23/2006 |
Q: Every time (no exceptions) I swim in any public pool or water park, whether it is chlorinated by the ...
A: The first thing I would do is to try placing Aquaphor on the affected skin before you go into the ...
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| xanthoma | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I was treated for xanthoma on the eyelid with trichloroacetic acid/neutralized by calamine. The ...
A: You may not have a scar but a condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentaion ...
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| wrinkles | 1/18/2006 |
Q: Are there any products over the counter that really help minimize wrinkles? I need something for ...
A: There are no good over the counter products that help reduce fine lines and wrinkles. All of the ...
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| spider angiomoa | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I have a spider angiomoa on the very end of my nose. It has been there for about 3 years. I went to ...
A: For angiomas we use the KTP laser which is very effective. You have to have 2-3 treatments to remove ...
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| Skin irritation after Tanning bed | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I've started tanning in the "Ultrabronze" bed. This bed is supposed to remove the UV rays and you ...
A: I do not believe that the "Ultrabronze" bed removes the UV rays. The UV rays are what causes a tan. ...
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| blackish circular patch on left upper arm | 1/17/2006 |
Q: I notice a blackish circular patch on left upper arm for the last 3-4 days. Could you pleases tell ...
A: The blackish circular patch can be pigment in the skin. This could be bleeding under the skin. ...
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| drinking effects on the skin | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I've always heard that drinking alcohol is not so great for the skin, but I've also heard that red ...
A: The best statement when it comes to alcohol is moderation in all things. There are some people that ...
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| Erythroheratoderma variablis | 1/16/2006 |
Q: My partner has been diagnosed with the rare skin condition called Erythroheratoderma variablis, ...
A: www.emedicine.com/derm/topic143.htm Go to the web site that you see as this is a good overview of ...
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| Microdermabrasion | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I have what appear to be a few acne scars; almost like very small potholes in my skin.(forehead, ...
A: Microdermabrasion is a very superficial procedure. In fact most offices sell packages of 4-6 ...
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| Acne Care | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I just turned 30 and I still have a lot of "black heads" on nose and face. What is the best way, ...
A: There are a number of prescription medication that will help reduce blackheads. There is Retin A, ...
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| long term benadryl use | 1/10/2006 |
Q: Quick question here. I take benadryl almost every night to help me sleep and for night time ...
A: Long term benedryl is fairly safe. Benedryl can even be given to pregnant women. Serious reactions ...
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| growth on nose | 1/8/2006 |
Q: I have a growth on my nose, it looks like a big zit, but its just a bump. I had an identical one ...
A: If the growth is a cyst then oral antibiotics can be used or a shot of cortisone in the cyst. If ...
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| Minocycline for acne | 1/7/2006 |
Q: I'm 34 years old and was put on minocycline about 2 years ago because I kept getting cystic pimples ...
A: In patients that are on long term antibiotics, blood work needs to be done at least once a year. ...
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| Skin | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am hoping that you can help me. For years I have been dealing with skin issues and I am tired of ...
A: From what you describe your could have two issues. The dry skin around the nose is most likely ...
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| eye lid growth | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am curious about how to remove a growth on my lower eye lid.Its probably some type of wort and I ...
A: On the lower lid you could have a skin tag, or a seborrheic keratosis or even a wart. If the lesion ...
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| PA dermotalogy | 1/5/2006 |
Q: 1. What kind of school education is needed to become a PA Dermotalogyst? 2. Will a PA dermotologyst ...
A: First you graduate from college and then you apply to PA school. Where I work in Atlanta, Emory has ...
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| Eczema | 1/5/2006 |
Q: Fisher, My son's pediatrician diagnosed my 5 month old son as having eczema. They've prescribed a ...
A: There are new emollients that help moisturize the skin. One of these is Atopiclair and is used ...
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| unusual red skin spots | 1/3/2006 |
Q: my sister lives with my 6 month old daughter and i and earlier today she showed me 3 red circular ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for these red spots. This could be nothing more than eczema ...
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| baby mariyah skin condition | 1/3/2006 |
Q: fisher I have been to 4 dermatolgist with my one year old. and two of them acted like they were ...
A: You need to visit a Pediatric Dermatologist and get a biopsy of one the skin lesions to make sure of ...
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| face rash | 12/19/2005 |
Q: I am a 34 year old female and seem to keep an unsual rash between my eyes, in the creases of my ...
A: You most likely have a medical condition called Seborrheic Dermatitis. This is a form of dandruff. ...
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| acne | 12/19/2005 |
Q: i'm 37 years old and still have pimples, why is this so? not just pimples but cystic pimples it's ...
A: Acne in most cases is genetic. Other causes include oral medications, hormonal abnormalities, severe ...
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| acne | 12/18/2005 |
Q: It has began since I was 13-14. I was told it is acne. Now I am 25 and still have skin problem. I ...
A: The most common time frame for acne is from 14-25 years of age but there are those that continue to ...
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| glycerin | 12/17/2005 |
Q: I recently asked you a question about whether or not glycerin being in a moisturizer would make the ...
A: Glycerol (glycerin) is a sweet, oily fluid, obtained by the saponification(conversion into soap) of ...
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| Severe oily skin, rosacea | 12/17/2005 |
Q: Doctor, I have rosacea and severely oily skin. My nose is really bad. I can completely soak a ...
A: There are two ways to take accutane. The typical treatment is to take accutane for 5 months. The ...
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| back acne | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I'm a 27 y.o female with acne and scares on my back. I'm unable to cleanse my back ...
A: If you just have scars on your back, you can use over the counter MEDERMA which helps reduce scar ...
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| Dermoscopy | 12/16/2005 |
Q: Greetings, Dr. Fisher, My mother (64) has had a large (1.5cm), slightly raised mole since birth on ...
A: The best diagnosis is through a biopsy. Dermoscopy has come a long way but it still is not that ...
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| facial skin irritation | 12/15/2005 |
Q: Dr. Fisher, I'm 25 years old and am 5 months along in my 2nd pregnancy. About a week ago I used a ...
A: Just for your information, if your acne flares while prenant you will most likely have a boy. Most ...
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| Sever itching on scrotum area | 12/14/2005 |
Q: My husband is a normal healthy man of 30, he has had no history of sexual diseases and is monogamus. ...
A: Your husband has a skin condition called scrotadynia. Your husband needs to visit the local ...
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| acne | 12/12/2005 |
Q: Maybe this is more of a psychological question, but it does have alot to do w/ skin. My roomate has ...
A: Your roomate has an Eating Disorder called PICA. Although the etiology of pica is unknown, numerous ...
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| 1st degree sunburn | 12/12/2005 |
Q: I came back from Brazil(my honeymoon)this past Wednesday. I did get sunburned and Friday I started ...
A: Your dermatologist prescribed the right treatment for a first degree burn. A moisturizer, Cerave is ...
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| Rosacea | 12/11/2005 |
Q: What's the best treatment for flushing which results in terrible burning/ or is there ANY SURE ...
A: There are a number of treatment options for the control of rosacea. Rosacea can be controlled but ...
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| back hair | 12/11/2005 |
Q: My question is, how do I get rid of and stop the hair on my back. This makes me very very self ...
A: Hair growth is genetically determined. Thus, you have a relative somewhere that has a lot of hair ...
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| Toe nails | 12/11/2005 |
Q: First, recently an Anesthesiologist noticed my fingernails before putting me under for surgery and ...
A: Dermatologists do treat nail fungus on either the fingers or toes. The nail plate is different ...
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| beard | 12/8/2005 |
Q: I'm growing out a beard for the first time and I've noticed more pimples on my face then before. Is ...
A: Beards can cause acne through the folowing: more oil which clogs the pores, more dirt and oil ...
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| skin growth | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I have noticed a strange bump on the back of my head. It is colorless, about the size of a pencil ...
A: The bump on the back of your head could be what is called a nevus (mole). Treatment would be to ...
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| Skin care | 12/7/2005 |
Q: i am doing a paper on skin care, i was just wondering if you could just tell me a little about good ...
A: The most important thing to do is to keep your face out of the sun. If you must be in the sun, you ...
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| spot on ear | 12/7/2005 |
Q: hey, i have asked you many questions and appreciate your answer!. here goes, i had a redish/brown ...
A: You ask a difficult question for the following reason. Since I cannot see the lesion, I cannot tell ...
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| a skin problem | 12/6/2005 |
Q: I have a skin problem around both of my eyes. It is very red, wet, scaley and sometimes itchy. I ...
A: You either have a contact dermatitis (allergic reaction) or an irritant reaction. Causes can be ...
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| glycerin and oily skin | 12/6/2005 |
Q: So, if I have acne prone skin, it would be ok to use a product that has glycerin in it?Hi. I was ...
A: If you have acne you can use the product. The only issue you have to deal with is if the glycerin ...
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| pink dark brownish scar on penis | 12/5/2005 |
Q: i am 16 years old and i have been noticing a pink dark brownish scar on the skin of my penis about ...
A: The "pimples" that you describe on the scrotum are nothing more than hair follicles which are ...
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| psoriasis | 12/1/2005 |
Q: My 7-year old son has been having a reoccuring cycle of symptoms. He begins with a low fever x 1 ...
A: You are correct in that Guttate Psoriasis does not present the way you describe. Guttate means drop ...
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| Body Odor | 12/1/2005 |
Q: My mom wants to know what she can do to get rid of chronic body odor. Her family doctor told her ...
A: Body Odor is usually caused by the breakdown of sweat by bacteria. Thus, by decreasing the ...
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| ichthyosis vulgaris | 12/1/2005 |
Q: Respected sir, i'm asking this question with a lot of tears in my eyes.i'm having a lot od black ...
A: Ichthyosis Vulgaris is a genetic skin disease which means that there is no cure. However, this skin ...
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| Skin products enters into our bodies | 11/30/2005 |
Q: Skin products enters into our bodies Public Board 11/18/05 I heard that any products we put on our ...
A: Anthing that we put on our skin can be absorbed into the body. Some agents are more absorbed than ...
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| pores | 11/30/2005 |
Q: I have what i can only describe as a rather large pore on my right ear just as the top of the ear ...
A: There are a number of possibilities for what you have. If you have had this large pore on your ear ...
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| Isolutrol | 11/29/2005 |
Q: One reason I'm interested in Isolutrol is that it seems like it would be a good adjunct to Benzoyl ...
A: Treatment of oil production by isolutrol would most likely not work. Most acne medications are ...
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| possible skintag on lip | 11/29/2005 |
Q: My son who is 11 years old has a possible skintag on his bottom lip. I first thought that it might ...
A: There is nothing that you can do at home that is really safe. Now if this is a skin tag then it can ...
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| ear piercings | 11/29/2005 |
Q: I have had my ears pierced since I was a baby. (I am 32 yrs old.) After the delivery of my son 3 ...
A: You most likely have an allergy to nickel. This is a very common problem with costume jewlery. Now ...
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| skin problems on the face. | 11/29/2005 |
Q: im a 16 yr old boy and i have alot of facial problems.im constanly havin pimples and at times they ...
A: The only medication that can control oil production in the skin is Accutane. Accutane is taken for ...
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| Clear bumps on skin | 11/28/2005 |
Q: My 2 year old son has small, clear, pimple like bumps-but there isn't any pus in them-all over his ...
A: Your son has a very contagious skin condition called Molluscum Contagiosum. If left untread the ...
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| Hair dyes allergy | 11/28/2005 |
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