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About Michael S. Fisher, <B>Ph.D., M.D.</B>
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Questions Answered By Expert  Michael S. Fisher, <B>Ph.D., M.D.</B> 
In Category  Dermatology

SubjectDate Asked

rash of unknown origin11/19/2009
  Q: My daughter is 15 months old and currently has white raised small bumps circled by a flat red rash ...
  A: Without seeing the rash, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. The differential would include a ...
Foreskin Shrinkage11/18/2009
  Q: , Last December I suddenly started having trouble with complete retraction of foreskin. Now I see ...
  A: The cause of your condition is unknown. However in Europe this disease has been linked to Borrelia ...
scalp issues11/18/2009
  Q: My daughter has flakes in her hair near her scalp. I thought it was lice, but taking a closer look I ...
  A: I would call the condition sebopsoriasis. You can try over the counter T-Gel which is usually very ...
wrinkled fingertips11/18/2009
  Q: The fingertips on both my hands are wrinkled and slightly red and sensitive. This started on my left ...
  A: You most likely have what is called hand eczema. Hand eczema is very common this time of year. ...
Skin condition on my hands11/17/2009
  Q: About a week ago I noticed the skin of my hands were really sensitive. Now, starting a few days ago ...
  A: You most likely have what is called an irritant or contact dermatitis. The latter is an allergic ...
Herpes11/17/2009
  Q: Doc, I know you can help relieve me. I have had HSV-1 for years but recently I was in a relationship ...
  A: 1) You can only contact herpes from the area that has had the sore. However, there is something ...
sebaceous cyst11/17/2009
  Q: I have been pushing it in and trying to move it from being in the middle of my forehead to the side. ...
  A: You have one of two skin conditions. You either have an epidermoid cyst or a lipoma. The only way ...
Another question11/16/2009
  Q: again. I have another question. Four months ago I went to a car racing event and I didn't know I'd ...
  A: For the darker lesions, you can use a prescription bleaching cream like Tri-Luma. Tri-luma is ...
How to obtain a prescription for accutane?11/16/2009
  Q: Fisher, I have been seeing a dermatologist since i was 13 years old for mild to moderate acne and ...
  A: See a different dermatologist!!! His excuse for not treating you with accutane is STUPID. I treat ...
A weird looking scalp11/16/2009
  Q: Doctor. My boyfriend has greasy skin, including the scalp. Because we live in a hot place he ...
  A: For this scalp condition we would use a cortisone based shampoo. There is a prescription shampoo ...
Small pimple like growths on tip of finger11/15/2009
  Q: I have small pimple like growths on the tip of the finger.Center of the pimple is clear and ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. The treatment for this is topical ...
post menopausal acne11/15/2009
  Q: I believe I may have a form or menopausal acne. Several small white (not inflamed) bumps ...
  A: Most acne responds to the medication you are using. You may have what are called milia which is not ...
UNDER EYE11/14/2009
  Q: Can you please tell me if there is an over the counter medication / cream or something that will ...
  A: Here are some of the most common causes of true under-eye circles: Allergies Atopic dermatitis ...
2 parts- acne and strange lump..11/13/2009
  Q: I believe that I have mild cystic acne. I'd say that 1 in every 5 pimples I get turns into a cyst ...
  A: From your description you have cystic acne. Treatment of this is oral prescription medications like ...
Could it be vitiligo?11/13/2009
  Q: My daughter is 4 years old. She has very light white patches on her left side of her face(cheek, a ...
  A: Your child most likely has what is called Pityriasis Alba. This is postinflammatory ...
Blisters On Scars?11/12/2009
  Q: I have some scars on my upper arm from some second degree burns I got slightly over a month ago. I ...
  A: Blisters on the skin can be caused by: medications, infections, viruses, genetic diseases, and ...
lumps on my legs11/12/2009
  Q: I'm 17, in good heath but overwieght. About 3 months ago I got a lump on my right shin. It looked ...
  A: Painful bumps on your legs could be a condition called erythema nodosum. This condition is a ...
skin11/11/2009
  Q: About 9 months ago I noticed a pink discoloration on the tip of my penis. Now I have noticed that ...
  A: The lesion you describe could be a yeast or fungal infection which would need treatment otherwise ...
Indents On Back11/11/2009
  Q: Now 2-3 months, I have these horizontal lines on my lower back. There are around 5 lines and vary in ...
  A: The lines you describe could be a number of skin conditions. These could be stretch marks called ...
Kerion from Tinea Capitis11/10/2009
  Q: My daughter Gracie, 4, had a Kerion following Tinea Capitis at the end of July - misdiagnosed for 4 ...
  A: The two medications that we use most with children for tinea is oral Lamisil or oral Grieseofulvin. ...
white pigment11/10/2009
  Q: I just recovered from a severe skin rash on my arm. It started as impetigo and after that went away ...
  A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hypigmentation. This means the inflammation ...
Fungal infection11/8/2009
  Q: Fisher, I have a fungal infection (something similar to microsporum/tinea/ringworm). I think I got ...
  A: Fungal infections come from animals, other humans, and the soil. By touching the infected skin or ...
Itching and swelling of old scars11/8/2009
  Q: I have two keloid scars on my forearms from over a year ago, and they have started itching and ...
  A: The problems you describe may not be related. Keloid scars do not cause swollen lymph nodes unless ...
dermatology11/8/2009
  Q: My uncle has white spots through out his body. He has consulted many doctors , but there was no use. ...
  A: The first thing to do is go get a diagnosis. Are the spots Vitiligo which is a depigmenting ...
Loss of pigment on face11/7/2009
  Q: I`m 21 year old African American Female. It wasn`t until my Mom pointed out the fact that my skin ...
  A: You may have a skin condition called Pityriasis Alba. This condition is caused by irritation of the ...
Keratosis pilaris?11/6/2009
  Q: I am experiencing red ‘spot like’ bumps on my legs and buttocks. I have had these as long as I can ...
  A: These lesions you describe could be keratosis pilaris which is a genetic disease and is treated with ...
seborrheic dermatitis11/6/2009
  Q: Is there an over-the-counter product that I could buy to get rid of seborrheic dermatitis on my ...
  A: You can try Cortaid or Cortisone 10. However, these topicals should not be used every day because ...
Itchy Rash11/5/2009
  Q: I have had this itchy rash on the sole of my foot for quite a while. I have tried all kinds of ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Dyshidrotic Eczema. Treatment is with super potent cortisone ...
boils in sweat glands11/5/2009
  Q: I have experienced boils (filled with blood/pus)in the armpits and in the groin area. I have also ...
  A: You have a skin condition called Hidradenitis Suprative which is genetic. Treatment is with oral ...
dots on skin11/4/2009
  Q: My son has brown dots that at one point we where able to get white puss out like popping a pimple. ...
  A: If your son has a "fungus" it could be tinea versicolor which is yeast like organism. There is ...
Dry Skin11/4/2009
  Q: I have had a problem with dry skin for the past year. It is mostly around my right eye and my lips. ...
  A: You could have an allergic reaction to something topical coming in contact with your right eye. I ...
skin rash11/3/2009
  Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ...
  A: You most likely have Papular Urticaia. This can be due to a bite reaction like fleas or mosquitos. ...
Skin Lesions Mosquito like (with pictures)11/2/2009
  Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ...
  A: When you get lesions that are difficult to diagnosis, the best thing to do is to get a biopsy of one ...
Skin lesion mosquito like11/2/2009
  Q: I have been getting these skin lesions on for approx 2-3 weeks now. They each last about a 4 days. ...
  A: The lesions could be a number of different skin conditions. They could be papular urticaria which ...
Brown bump on face11/1/2009
  Q: I have had this brown bump on the left side of my chin for quite a while, now. I began to scratch ...
  A: The "brown bump" could be a number of skin conditions. This could be a mole or nevus. This could ...
Skin Problems10/31/2009
  Q: I'm a 23 yr old male. I've been having weird symptoms lately. I noticed that my skin is not the ...
  A: From your description, you most likely have what is called Atopic Dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis can ...
Redness of the face10/31/2009
  Q: Whenever my boyfriend drinks things such as captian morgans, or any beer containing any sort of ...
  A: Your boyfriend has developed an allergy to some component in the beer. I recommend that he go to an ...
what could that be?10/30/2009
  Q: i don't have any bacterial diseases or anything but i just want to know what could cause my ‘vulval ...
  A: If you have had this condition throughout your life, the increased pigment is genetic. If you have ...
Acne10/30/2009
  Q: I currently use Differin in the morning and Duac 5% peroxide in the evening for my treatment for ...
  A: If the topicals you are using are not that effective, you should add an oral antibiotic like Solodyn ...
ayuda10/30/2009
  Q: yesterday a lesbian prostitute gave me an extraordinary and long lasting blow-job for more than 15 ...
  A: You assumption is not correct. If the prostitute has oral herpes, you can contract this disease. ...
Erythema Annulare10/28/2009
  Q: Dr Fisher, I am a 63 year old female, and have had Erythema Annulare for over 15 years on my ...
  A: Erythema annulare centrifugum has an incidence of 1/100,000 and may be associated with certain ...
Sunburn10/28/2009
  Q: When I was 7 I was severely sunburned on my stomach (I am currently 15), a couple days later a spot ...
  A: Since 8 years has passed, I doubt that the white area of the skin can resolve. The skin could have ...
Question10/27/2009
  Q: Can you help me please? I have dermatitis in my hair and skin. I went to a dermatologist he only ...
  A: Dermatitis in your hair is called seborrheic dermatitis and is treated with over the counter T-gel ...
White Spot on my thumb10/27/2009
  Q: I reckon it's probably nothing but I'm asking just in case and because I've had it for about a ...
  A: The white spot could be a cyst under the skin or it could be the beginning of a wart. The area of ...
weird, new skin conditions10/26/2009
  Q: I have 2 skin issues. One is I have these small, almost clear bumps on my legs. It started out as ...
  A: If the lesion above your lip does not heal then it needs a biopsy to make sure it is not a skin ...
Solodyn10/25/2009
  Q: I've noticed in other questions you've talked about Solodyn to help with acne. First of all I wanted ...
  A: When I place patients on Solodyn, I have them come back to the office in 6-8 weeks. If the acne is ...
skin lightening10/24/2009
  Q: I have dark indian skin and was wondering what options I have to lighten my skin as much as ...
  A: The typical topical agents used to lighten the skin are bleaching agents. The active ingredient in ...
Penis Moles10/24/2009
  Q: I HAVE MOLES ON MY PENIS FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, BUT RECENTLY SOME OF THEM HAVE GROWN IN SIZE ...
  A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the first thing to ...
accutane10/23/2009
  Q: I took Accutane for 6 months 2 years ago. My acne was very mild but my dermatologist put me on 40mg ...
  A: I need your weight to determine the dosage. You are supposed to take 1mg per kilogram per day. ...
scabies10/22/2009
  Q: I was diagnosed with scabies about 3 years ago. At the time it went untreated because I did not have ...
  A: The dark spots usually resolve in time which is 4-12 months. However some patient like my wife took ...
Cellulitis10/22/2009
  Q: I developed a case of cellulitis post surgery on my knee. I was prescribed a round of IV drugs and ...
  A: No what you describe is not normal. You may have an infection in the surgical site. You need to go ...
marks , pores and blackheads10/21/2009
  Q: i am very fed up because my skin has become very very bad at such an early age i have red spots left ...
  A: There are many good medications to help your acne. The first thing to do is to visit you local ...
White skin spots10/19/2009
  Q: Over the summer my daughter developed dime sized white spots all over her arms and legs. It's as if ...
  A: This is one of two skin conditions. This could be tinea versicolor which is a superficial yeast ...
rash on face10/19/2009
  Q: Dr. i have had a rash on my right side chin for about a month. i tried various home remedies but ...
  A: The rash could be a number of skin conditions. This could be an allergic reaction to something that ...
skin10/19/2009
  Q: my friend has been taking foot cleanser treatments. He will take them one about every 3 or 4 hours. ...
  A: You are correct. Foot cleanser treatments are more psychosomatic than factual. If he thinks it is ...
stretch marks on dark skin10/18/2009
  Q: does laser surgery work well on dark skin? how can i prevent stretch marks? when i was younger i ...
  A: Stretch marks or stria are very common. I also have stretch marks. Stretch marks have nothing to ...
Flaky face, red bumps, irritated red spots over upper lip, bumps on shoulders back and chest.10/18/2009
  Q: I'm curious as to what the cause of these following symptoms may be. I CONSTANTLY struggle with ...
  A: The flaky face is most likely Seborrheic Dermatitis and is usually treated with a prescription ...
Red Itchy Bumps on face10/16/2009
  Q: On my face usually on either cheek. They come in bunches and they itch alot and hurt. I have gone ...
  A: From your picture you have what is called perioral dermatitis. This skin condition is a form of ...
Mole that blister10/16/2009
  Q: I have a mole or it could be a skin tag on my neck that recently turned into a blister. It stay that ...
  A: Your mole or skin tag most likely got irritated or traumatized. In such a case, we would remove the ...
Red circular whelp on buttocks9/25/2009
  Q: All of a sudden I discovered a 1.5" circular red whelp on my buttocks. It does not itch and I have ...
  A: You should see a dermatologist. This could be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction on ...
Swollen lymph node, mysterious rashes9/24/2009
  Q: So... about 4 weeks ago, I have my upper shoulder in pain. The pain travels from right shoulder, to ...
  A: Does the rash have blisters? If so, you could have Shingles. You could have had an adverse ...
Large pores9/24/2009
  Q: Dr. Fisher, I am a 42-year-old female with dry/dehydrated skin and am not on any medications. For ...
  A: Large pores are mainly genetic. There are a number of treatments you could try. There is laser ...
Pimples on palms of my hands9/21/2009
  Q: What could they be?
  A: This condition could be dyshidrotic eczema which you get tiny blisters on the hands or sides of the ...
non-itchy rash on abdomen9/20/2009
  Q: This rash (see image) appeared 2 weeks ago (it's not quite as dark red as it appears in the photo). ...
  A: The rash you should could be many different conditions. Without seeing the rash up close it is ...
Very dark toenail9/20/2009
  Q: My left big toenail has turned a very dark plum-black color... I have no knowledge of injuring it in ...
  A: The dark color under the nail could be blood, could be an infection, or could be a melanoma. ...
Possible skin cancer or precancerous spot9/19/2009
  Q: I have a whitish, pinkish dry spot on my forehead since June 2009. The patch of dry skin started ...
  A: Normally skin cancer does not grow that fast. It is usually slow growing. So my fist diagnosis ...
new to dis.9/18/2009
  Q: My legs on my right thigh is lighter then the rest of my body. Now it has speaded to the back of ...
  A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. But this could be an allergic ...
Hives9/18/2009
  Q: Four days ago I had a tuna sanwich for lunch. I immediatley got hives covering my torso then later ...
  A: Causes of hives includes food, medications, low grade infections, thyroid disease, severe stress and ...
persistent insect bites9/17/2009
  Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ...
  A: If I have a patient that has rashes and the medications do not help resolve the condition, the next ...
Hair loss9/16/2009
  Q: I have thinning hair on the top/back of my head. I know it's too late to be asking since I've ...
  A: You have what is called male pattern hair loss. Treatment is with topical rogaine or the oral ...
Procedure question9/16/2009
  Q: My physician suggested that I go to a Dermatologist to have a procedure called "mapped" as I have ...
  A: Mapping is where pictures of your skin are taken to map the moles. Not every dermatologist does ...
Acne9/16/2009
  Q: how is acne treated normally? Antibiotics or ointment? Does the same treatment apply for psoriasis ...
  A: Acne is treated with topical medications like Epiduo or Benzaclin or Retin A Micro or Ziana and oral ...
Recurrent sebaceous cysts9/15/2009
  Q: For two years I have had "bumps" occur all over on my upper trunk. They are red, and very tender. ...
  A: There is one medication that may contol these types of cysts. The medication is Accutane and is ...
persistent insect bites9/15/2009
  Q: I received 20 insect (confirmed bug bite) bites over a month period while sleeping in bed on my ...
  A: Bites should resolve over 2-4 weeks but if you keep scratching they can turn in what is called a ...
papule or maybe Keratoacanthoma9/15/2009
  Q: I have this small bump on my hand, its on the back of my hand not in my palm, it is round and solid, ...
  A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This could be a low grade skin ...
seborrheic dermatitis?8/13/2009
  Q: Fisher, I wanted to ask your take on a few concerns i have. I've had a recurring redness, ...
  A: 1.Ketoconazole is not a steroid but an anti-yeast/fungal medication. 2.There is no cure for ...
Bumps8/13/2009
  Q: There are tiny bumps on my skin that come in clusters or a line of tiny bump,whenever I scratch it ...
  A: When you scratch your skin and it gets red that condition is called DERMATOGRAPHISM. The cause of ...
Peyronie's Disease8/13/2009
  Q: I was recently diagnosed with Peyronie's disease. I am in my early 20's and can no longer have ...
  A: Peyronie's disease is not treated by a dermatologist but by a urologist. During my residency this ...
Facial bumps8/12/2009
  Q: I am 72 years old and too old for pimples. I have always had clear skin, but over the past year have ...
  A: The first thing to do is to visit your local dermatologist to get a diagnosis. This could be acne ...
shingles8/12/2009
  Q: i have them and i have this headache from hell my hips keep locking up and i feel like my breast ...
  A: Shingles is treated with Valtrex 1gram three times a day for 7 days. Pain medications can also be ...
ambi fade cream caused discoloration8/11/2009
  Q: I started using ambi fade cream which only had 3 ingredients. I figured it would be safe. It said i ...
  A: The medication you are using is a bleaching cream and should only be used on dark spots and not to ...
Cyst8/11/2009
  Q: and doctors around here are all different and never have an answer. For the past 3 years I have ...
  A: You could have a skin condition called Hidradenitis which is a skin condition that is genetic and ...
skin and veins8/10/2009
  Q: About 4 months ago I developed these tiny black spots on the top of my hands and on only my left ...
  A: Tiny black spots on the skin can be blood vessels in the skin. The only condition that I know of ...
Black Heads8/9/2009
  Q: I have SO much trouble with black heads pretty much all over my face. I wear make only once a week ...
  A: Black heads are treated with prescription medications like Retin A Micro, or Epiduo, or Ziana, or ...
Rash8/9/2009
  Q: I have had a rash on the back of my head that has come and gone for the past year or so but now I ...
  A: The rash in your groin is called an intertrigo and caused by too much moisture. The treatment is ...
LIP SCAR8/8/2009
  Q: I HAVE BEEN HAVING CONSTANT CHAPPED LIPS NO MATTER HOW MUCH WATER I DRINK OR LIP OINTMENT ...
  A: The first thing you have to do is to stop peeling the skin from your lip. Peeling the skin can ...
Skin is red and puffy under eyes8/7/2009
  Q: What is causing the puffy redness under my eyes that usually occurs after I have been sweating? I ...
  A: The dry skin on the upper eyelid is usually an irritant or contact dermatitis. This is usually ...
White Spots8/4/2009
  Q: I recently spent three days fishing at the beach and have got tanner, though I have dark skin ...
  A: You may have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. This skin condition is caused by yeast like ...
butt rash on my teenager8/3/2009
  Q: how do you know what type of ointment or powder or does he need a prescription medication...it has ...
  A: There are a number of skin conditions that can cause this. There is what we call "Butt acne" which ...
laser hair removal8/1/2009
  Q: how does it affect tattoos? i have a large one on my right calf and really hairy legs. i'd sacrifice ...
  A: The hair laser treats brown and black hair but not grey or blond. If the tattoo has dark pigment the ...
help7/30/2009
  Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ...
  A: Continued flakiness of your skin on the penis is not normal. You should find the cause of this skin ...
I have horrible scars.. treatment options?7/30/2009
  Q: I used to be a cutter and I have some really thick, protruding, red scars all over my arms. It is ...
  A: If you are talking about keloid scars there is a treatment. Keloids can be lessoned by ...
help7/29/2009
  Q: i am 20 years old male. my problem is that since one year the skin of the head of my penis is having ...
  A: You have a skin condition called balanitis. Treatment is with emollients like Cerave cream which is ...
Rash7/29/2009
  Q: I've had this recurring rash for the past 4 years - it always appears in winter, on my abdomen ...
  A: With difficult rashes, the first thing to do is to get a skin biopsy of the rash to try and ...
Red Skin Foot7/28/2009
  Q: Two weeks ago I got a red skin in my foot. In the beggining it was like dry skin and looked more ...
  A: From your picture the skin condition appears to be a contact dermatitis which is an allergic ...
Bumps on Leg7/28/2009
  Q: Every summer I get these red bumps on my lower legs. They are located on the inside of my calf. ...
  A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is an inflammation or mild infection of the ...
Please Help me.7/28/2009
  Q: I have just noticed that on my left small toe is a light brownish spot. It feels just like my skin ...
  A: You have a mole on the side of your toe. If the pigment is asymmetrical meaning not even, if the ...
Small white bumps7/27/2009
  Q: My 1 1/2 year old son has small white bumps all over his body. About a month ago we had a big ...
  A: A rash is a change in the color or texture of the skin. A skin rash can be flat, bumpy, scaly, red, ...
Brown skin spots7/27/2009
  Q: For about three years now I have had brown spots on several parts of my skin. They started out on my ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called Tinea Versicolor. Treament is with topical medications ...
new mole5/29/2009
  Q: I am a 27 year old blonde hair blue eyed male. I just noticed a brand new mole on my upper right ...
  A: You should be concerned if the mole has asymmetry in regards to the pigmentation, if the mole has an ...
Scalp Question5/28/2009
  Q: I noticed (about 1-2 days ago) an area on my part (toward the back that is pink/pale red in ...
  A: Dandruff can be treated but not cured. You can try over the counter T-gel or T-sal and see if they ...
moderate acne5/28/2009
  Q: Dr. Fisher, I have had moderate acne for at least a century. I'm eighteen years old and get black ...
  A: I would not try minocycline again because your body has developed an immunity to the medication. ...
Bump on tongue5/27/2009
  Q: Pls help, i dated a girl sometime ago and intimate relationship and couple of months later developed ...
  A: The small bumps or nodules of tissue on your tongue are called papillae. Your taste buds are ...
eczema5/13/2009
  Q: my daughter is 20 month old , we have been battling eczema since she was 3 month old , just recently ...
  A: The skin condition your daughter has is called Atopic Dermatitis which is a form of eczema. The ...
Pityriasis Rosea? Unsure...5/12/2009
  Q: I've attached a photo of the rash that has started to spread over my legs and torso and lower back. ...
  A: The rash on your legs could be a herald patch. However, PR follows the lines of tension and forms a ...
Cuts and scraps that will not heal5/7/2009
  Q: Fisher, I will soon hit 50 yo. For the last several years cuts, scraps or insect bites take ...
  A: You most likely have eczema which is nothing more that dry irritated skin. The treatment for this ...
Red Scrotum5/6/2009
  Q: I have had a red, itchy scrotum for over a year now since having a one night stand. The red area has ...
  A: The pimples at the base of the head is most likely folliculitis which is a bacterial inflammation of ...
white spots5/5/2009
  Q: i have patches of white spots on my neck and body, now i am getting them on top of my eye lids. what ...
  A: The treatment depends on the cause. Tinea Versicolor which is a yeast like organism can cause white ...
Acne5/4/2009
  Q: I am 20 years old and have suddenly broken out with acne within the past few months. It's all over ...
  A: Going off of birth control pills can cause acne. I have seen this happen many times. In order to ...
red welts on neck5/4/2009
  Q: 3 weeks ago, i noticed large(dime sized) slightly red, itchy bumps on my neck. they begin at the ...
  A: Without seeing the bumps it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this could be an insect bite ...
Toe fungus5/3/2009
  Q: Fisher: What's the latest on big toe's nail fungus treatment? Are there any effective topical ...
  A: The oral drugs include Lamisil, Diflucan and Sporonox and you have to have blood work to make sure ...
tattooing over birthmarks5/3/2009
  Q: is it ok to tattoo over a flat 1and a 1/2 inch black flat bithmark on my thigh?
  A: Under no circumstances would I ever suggest that you place a tattoo over a birth mark. The tattoo ...
Skin Condition - Post Scarlet Fever/Allergies/ Not sure myself...5/2/2009
  Q: Fisher, I would firstly like to thank you for donating your time to websites like these to help ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris which is genetic. This means that ...
Bad sunburn5/1/2009
  Q: I recently acquired a bad sun burn on my face. I had red skin, then blisters on my cheeks, then ...
  A: There are a number of prescription medications that are good for burns. One is silvadene cream but ...
Tazorac and Retinols in general4/16/2009
  Q: I am currently using Tazorac 0.5% Gel in the PM and Benzoyl Peroxide 5% in the AM....and taking ...
  A: If I were your doctor I would talk to you about accutane. 80% of patients who take accutane never ...
rash on penis4/14/2009
  Q: i developed this non-itchy, non-painful rash on the head of my penis after swimming off the gulf ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Swimmers Itch. Swimmer's itch, also called cercarial ...
cysts on head4/14/2009
  Q: My 23 year old daughter has several cysts on her head that are growing. A couple are quite large ...
  A: Cysts are sac like structures in the scalp. If you do not remove the entire sac the cysts will grow ...
Cyst?4/13/2009
  Q: I have a very large bump behind my left ear it has been growing larger over the past year and a ...
  A: You most likely have what is called an epidermoid cyst. Cytsts have a sac wall and unless this sac ...
Skin Discoloration4/13/2009
  Q: A couple of years ago I first noticed a quarter-size skin discoloration in the crease of where my ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin discoloration. This could be a skin condition ...
red spots on fingers4/12/2009
  Q: So I have gotten small red spots on my hands and fingers all my life and am just curious what they ...
  A: Most red spots on the skin are angiomas and once they occur they never fade. If the lesions come ...
Skin4/11/2009
  Q: On the glans of the penis, the skin is becoming black. What is it and what do I do?
  A: The most likely answer is that you have postinflammatory hyperpigmentation for some form of ...
Dry skin, inflammation, under both eyes4/9/2009
  Q: In December, I had a red spot under my eye, closer to the upper cheek. My doctor prescribed ...
  A: You most likely have what is called a contact dermatitits. This is an allergic reaction to some ...
Moles on Penis4/9/2009
  Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ...
  A: If the bumps are on the ridge of the glans penis they are called pearly penile papules which are ...
nose job, skin problems4/9/2009
  Q: my skin used to be extremely oily, prone to acne, etc. I was then put on accutane, and my skin ...
  A: To clean your face I would use Cetaphil or Dove which are very mild and less irritating to your ...
Itchy skin rash on lower legs4/3/2009
  Q: Fisher, I am going to make a trip to my dermatologist soon, and I am not sure if much can be done as ...
  A: The most likely cause of the rash on your legs is eczema. Treatment is with moisturizers like ...
Moles on Penis4/3/2009
  Q: I'm 26 yr old male, currently studying for the step one exam. I dunno if it is due to the great ...
  A: If I were you, I would visit your local dermatologist and get a diagnosis. The lesion could be ...
ringworm scar4/3/2009
  Q: My 3 year old daughter has a raised scar/growth on the top of her left foot and up her left shin. It ...
  A: Your daughter most likely has what is called a keloid. A keloid is a scar. Treatment includes ...
Dry Skin and Sores on Hands4/2/2009
  Q: Within in the past week-and-a-half, the skin on my wife's hands has been very dry, to the point that ...
  A: Your wife most likely has what is called HAND ECZEMA. If she has her hands in water often that ...
really bad itching4/2/2009
  Q: I have had this rash, it started on my feet. On the tops of my feel, and then it appeared on one ...
  A: If you have had a rash that has not gone away in 4 years, you need to have one of the skin lesions ...
spot that won't tan4/2/2009
  Q: I have a circle about the shape of a dime in the middle of one of my cheeks that will not tan. I ...
  A: Without seeing the light spot on your cheeks it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there ...
Mini rashes-probly from post workout3/31/2009
  Q: I work out atleast 5-6days a weeks and sweat tremendously I make sure I shower almost immediately ...
  A: You most likely have developed dry skin from working out and showering. You could try over the ...
Facial rashes - eczema3/30/2009
  Q: I actually went to the doctor and he said I have eczema. I also have a light asthma but since I ...
  A: If the desonide does not work in 7-10 days, you would have to try a different topical. Desonide is a ...
hand bumps3/29/2009
  Q: i have 25 very small bumps on my left hand and 3 on my right hand. i am not sure if those are the ...
  A: You most likely have what is called dyshidrosis. This condition is made worse with stress and is ...
FOREARM RASH3/28/2009
  Q: FOR THE LAST 4M IVE HAD A NONITCHY RASH COME AND GO ON MY RIGHT AND LEFT FORARMS IT NAT BUMPY JUST ...
  A: This kind of rash could be a number of different things. This could be an irritant dermatitis, this ...
black skin on and around penis3/27/2009
  Q: i m 33 year old, single, 4m india. since 4/5 years my penis, scrotum and his surrounding area ...
  A: You most likely have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that irritation ...
Red marks and wrinkles under eyes3/27/2009
  Q: Dr Fisher, I'm 19 and I'm currently away from my hometown right so I cannot see a dermatologist. I ...
  A: You are having an irritant or allergic reaction to the topical serum you are applying on your face. ...
unusual spots for a year3/26/2009
  Q: My grand daughter broke out in spots on her temple and side of her face last March, 2008 (age 10 ...
  A: It is difficult to make a diagnosis without seeing the skin, but from what I see this could be ...
Facial rashes3/25/2009
  Q: I've never had any problems with acne or anything like that before. All my life my facial skin has ...
  A: From what you describe, it appears that you have an acneiform rash. Causes of acne include ...
cuts on the skin and bacteria with food.3/24/2009
  Q: Just wondering: Is the covering of cuts and abrasions when working with food more for protecting ...
  A: It is both. With open wounds there is a greater chance for infection because the barrier function ...
Resistant Scabies3/24/2009
  Q: I have been diagnosed with scabies, taken the permethrin 5 percent and the invermectin twice and ...
  A: With all of the treatment you have had the scabies organism should be dead. However, it does take ...
Microablation3/23/2009
  Q: I have oily skin with large pores and leftover scars from acne (I used to pick at my pimples) and ...
  A: The best treatment to remove scars is laser resurfacing. I would recommend the Fractionated C02 ...
blisters3/23/2009
  Q: my husband came home from iraq and now gets small blisters on his fingers which never break open ...
  A: Your husband most likely has what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin disorder just ...
warafin versus coumadin side affects3/22/2009
  Q: I have recently started taking coumadin for a P.E. When in hospital I receive coumadin, then when ...
  A: I see many more side effects with generic medication that with the branded product. I will give you ...
help worried about brown spot that appeared on skin3/21/2009
  Q: I have a light brown spot that appeared on my skin about 6 months ago, it started out very small and ...
  A: With any pigmented lesion that has changed over time, you need to visit your local dermatologist. ...
rash on lids, nails white, whole body aches all the time3/21/2009
  Q: My eyes are red, scaly, itchy, swollen. My nails starting looking white and my body hurts badly. ...
  A: If you have trouble getting up from the sitting position then you may have a condition called ...
Skin Condition on 11 Year Old Filipino Boy3/21/2009
  Q: I am a part-time missionary to the Philippines, and have "adopted" multiple poor families there. ...
  A: The rash is on a sunsensitive part of the skin. There are many types of sunsensitivity diseases: ...
Allergic to boyfriend's semen/saliva?3/19/2009
  Q: I have an acute reaction to unprotected sex with my boyfriend. This what I have assumed is an ...
  A: What you describe does exist. People can be allergic to other people. The saliva can be a cause or ...
brown spots on Skin3/19/2009
  Q: I have brown spots on my skin, on the inside of my right arm, opposite the elbow. And 2 patches, one ...
  A: From your picture, you have bleed under the skin. Do you take blood thinners ie aspirin etc. Have ...
Lichen Striatus became itchy with sunburn3/18/2009
  Q: My very fair-skinned daughter was diagnosed with Lichen Striatus going up the length of her arm. As ...
  A: Lichen striatus usually resolves spontaneously within 3-12 months, but occasionally lasts longer, ...
nose3/17/2009
  Q: i have what I thought was a sebaceous hypreplasia on the side of my nose. One pa dermatologist ...
  A: A fibrous papule can be cauterized or shaved. It will take about 7-10 days to heal depending on ...
Fibrous papule of the nose3/17/2009
  Q: I have a fibrous papule on the front of my nose. YOu indicate it will be shaven. What is this ...
  A: For a fibrous papule on the nose we first inject the site so you can not feel the procedure. We ...
wart like structure on scalp3/16/2009
  Q: my husband has developed a wart like structure on his scalp. initially it was a minute bump which he ...
  A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most likely growth on ...
Bruised-looking Knuckles on Hands3/14/2009
  Q: About 6 months ago the skin between each knuckle on my left hand started to get thick and dry (like ...
  A: You most likely have what are called Knuckle Pads. These are nothing more that very thick skin over ...
Microdermabrasion for fine lines3/14/2009
  Q: Fisher, I am a 48 years young female. I've just started to notice very slight wrinkles under my ...
  A: Microdermabrasion is a waste of your time and money. The best treatment is laser resurfacing. You ...
Insight my palms3/13/2009
  Q: I am so curious about insight my hands. Red color insight my palms. I will add one or two ...
  A: You most likely what is called hand eczema. You need to wash with Cerave Cleanser and apply Cerave ...
Vesicles inside lips, rash under lower lip3/11/2009
  Q: March 10th 2009 Hello. My name is George. I have, for about 8 months now, been experiencing ...
  A: Your have taken oral antibiotics with no resolution which suggests that it is not a bacteria. You ...
permanent acne3/10/2009
  Q: I have acne since 23 (now almost 28)that do not respond to any medications. I have been to 4 ...
  A: Have you been on BRAND ACCUTANE for 5 months? Have you been on Bactrim? I have never seen anyone ...
Sebaceous Cysts3/10/2009
  Q: My husband has had multiple sebaceous cysts removed. He has two on his back that were removed, but ...
  A: Your husband has what are called epidermoid cysts. The whole in the back means that the cyst is ...
Hair loss/ itchey scalp3/9/2009
  Q: I noticed my hair falling out about 3 months ago , it was falling out in handfuls when ever I ...
  A: You could have what is called a telogen effluvium. That is where the hair goes into a shedding ...
painful acne/blemish3/9/2009
  Q: I have noticed I've been getting these hard, painful bumps on my face. I've been researching quite a ...
  A: You have what is called cystic acne. The only treatment for this type of skin condition is oral ...
Red flaky spots on penis3/9/2009
  Q: could you help please. For about two years now I will get small red spots on my penis head that turn ...
  A: Your skin condition is called balanitis. There can be many causes of this. Is there a family ...
sunburn3/8/2009
  Q: My 15 yr. old son has fair complexion. He was helping at a car wash yesterday { Sat. } for 6 hrs. It ...
  A: The yellow is most likely due to a secondary infection from the sun burn. Another possibility is ...
scab on penis & around rectum3/8/2009
  Q: i have 3 little scabs on my penis which will not go away. they do not secrete anything, they just ...
  A: The first thing you should do is to stop masturbating because the continued trauma is causing skin ...
enquiry about IPL,Microderm abrasion,electrolysis and...3/7/2009
  Q: Fisher As an interested Colleague I would like to know a lot about IPL,Microderm abrasion and ...
  A: Electrolysis is for removing hair. One uses a needle placed in the skin and a small current. The ...
scar?3/7/2009
  Q: i think i may have already talked to you regarding this issue, but it's getting worse. i had an ...
  A: If you have an acne type reaction on your forehead topical cortisone will not help this condition. ...
bug bites or hives3/6/2009
  Q: How can I tell if it is a bug bite or hives. 4 days ago i woke up with red bumps ranging from pea ...
  A: But you can get ongoing lesions which would then resolve within 24 hours. The treatment of hives is ...
skin rash maybe?3/3/2009
  Q: My boyfriend discovered these small purple spots on my face this morning at about 9am. It is now ...
  A: The spots on your chin could be a number of things. This could be a follicular rash meaning that ...
Brownish spots that appear on body overnight3/2/2009
  Q: I have a rather unique situation. I have these spots that appear randomly on my arms overnight. They ...
  A: I do not know of any type of skin lesions that come up and then can be washed off. When pigmented ...
help!3/2/2009
  Q: Since I was about 12 (I'm 16 now# I've had pretty severe acne. However, as I got older, it kept ...
  A: With your type of acne, you should be placed on Accutane. There are three generic accutanes but I ...
Nummular Dermatitis3/2/2009
  Q: I have been looking at images of eczema online and what causes the different types, I'm pretty sure ...
  A: The best treatment for eczema is Cerave Cleanser and Cerave Cream which are over the counter. ...
2 yr. old child - rash on feet, hands, knees2/1/2009
  Q: My two year old son has bumps that have appeared on his palms, tops of feet, knees, and bottom. ...
  A: The bumps on the feet and hands can be a condition called dyshidrosis which is hereditary and ...
R. leg soft tissue infection/ deterioration ?2/1/2009
  Q: I am a 30 year old female. Weight 226. Roughly a year ago a cat clawed my thighs. Later that week, I ...
  A: You could have a skin condition called Lipodystrophy.Lipodystrophy is a medical condition ...
Hematoma, growth, or cyst?1/31/2009
  Q: I have had this growth on the back of my shoulder near the base of my neck for the past 20 years. It ...
  A: The skin lesion could be a number of things: This could be a skin cancer like a Basal Cell ...
rash1/31/2009
  Q: My 2 year old daughter had a cut on her side. We put a Band-Aid and Neosporin on it. Two days later ...
  A: Your daughter most likely had an allergic reaction to the Neosporin. The treatment is with topical ...
skin allergy1/30/2009
  Q: I have serious skin allergies that were diagnosed this summer through a patch test. My doctor ...
  A: There are no products that I know of that contain sunscreen and retinol. I recommend that you visit ...
scabies1/29/2009
  Q: My 87 year old father has had scabies for 16 weeks. He has had 3 courses of permethrin and two of ...
  A: I have never heard of a patient given ivermectin and permethrin that still has scabies. In my ...
boney prominence on forehead1/29/2009
  Q: There was a question you answered earlier on a similar subject. Mine appears and feels solid and ...
  A: What you have is a bony prominence. This is usually caused by excessive bone growth due to some ...
Irritation around lip line1/28/2009
  Q: For several years now, I have had off and on irritation occurring right at the start of the skin ...
  A: If the skin lesions come up on the same place over and over again, I would still consider herpes. ...
seborrheic dermatitis temporary?1/28/2009
  Q: Fisher, I went to my doctor a week ago and I was diagnosed with seborrheic dermatitis. Over the ...
  A: 1) I would stop after one week like your doctor suggested. If the condition comes back you will ...
right foot skin problem1/27/2009
  Q: My husband had a liiver transplant when he was 2. He has been on Rifampin for the last few years ...
  A: From what you describe this appears to be a nerve problem. There is a topical cream called Zonalen ...
sores1/26/2009
  Q: i have lots of skin sores all over my body that itch and some times burn they seem to come and go ...
  A: In difficult patients, we would recommend that you get a skin biopsy of one of the lesions to ...
dermatitus or excema1/26/2009
  Q: I have rash from neck to feet. Gone for first biopsy and they said Auto immune. They did two ...
  A: The lesions on your body have been excoriated meaning scratched. I would recommend that you try ...
daily skin care routine advice for a 50 year old male1/25/2009
  Q: Currently, I use Dove moisturizer bar to cleanse my skin. This I found to be gentle on my skin. I ...
  A: I would recommend a generic retinoid as they are cheaper than the brand. Retinoids help reduce skin ...
Reaction1/25/2009
  Q: I have recently undergone a major knee surgery. Due to the size of the incision, I was using ...
  A: You have had an allergic reaction to Benzoin Tincture. You can visit your local dermatologist and ...
Cutaneous candidiasis?1/24/2009
  Q: Is it candida? History: Not sexually active. day 1. solitary half-inch itchy plaque near left groin ...
  A: Your rash does look follicular but not a typical type of yeast infection(candida) There is a ...
Itchy skin bumps and patterns on throat1/24/2009
  Q: I am a 25 year old Caucasian female. Over the course of the past year I have randomly gotten ...
  A: If your rash feels smooth then the reaction is coming from the inside of your body--medications, ...
facial bumps1/24/2009
  Q: Fisher. I have had some bumps on my face for some time now. They do not look like moles or warts and ...
  A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common growth on ...
skin problems1/23/2009
  Q: I have these fine bumps on my thigh that has been there for years. I do not shave my thigh because ...
  A: You most likley have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and ...
exema1/22/2009
  Q: I have serious issues with eczema. I know that my mother also has this problem but does not have ...
  A: The most important thing to do is to moisturize with a thick cream 6-10 times per day. I recommend ...
Uneven Skin Tones1/22/2009
  Q: I have uneven skin tone. My face is darker than my other parts of the body due to the sun exposure ...
  A: Lemon will make your condition worse. Lemon makes you more sun sensitive and your skin can darken ...
side effects of atopic dermatitus medicines1/22/2009
  Q: I am battling medicaid to pay for mimyx cream for my sons atopic dermatitus. I have read the side ...
  A: Mimyx is a not steroid and just a moisturizer. I have never seen any side effects from Mimyx. The ...
Vaseline DEEP Moisture1/21/2009
  Q: Hey Dr. Fisher, I was wondering if it's possible that Vaseline DEEP Moisture Therapy Lotions (Active ...
  A: I know of no studies that show that Vaseline Deep Moisture Therapy Lotions can cause a person to ...
pimple on son's cheek1/21/2009
  Q: My son has had a pimple on his cheek since early August. I have taken him to our family physician ...
  A: I doubt that it is serious but it would not hurt to check with a dermatologist to make sure of the ...
pimples1/20/2009
  Q: ive always had these pimples or blisters that appear about 3cm above my penis in the pubic area. ...
  A: Blisters in the genital area are either an allergic reaction to something that contacts the skin or ...
Several different skin issues1/20/2009
  Q: Ok, first, I have this weird red area that has suddenly appeared on my chin (Pictures below). I am ...
  A: 1) The red mark could be irritation from your mixture. The mark should resolve. You can try over ...
5 year old rash1/20/2009
  Q: my five year old son has a severe rash on his hands. it started about 24 hours ago only on his ...
  A: I would go back to the doctor to make sure that your son has not developed an allergic reaction to ...
curly fingernails1/19/2009
  Q: This is probably a really simple question for a dermatologist, but I have gone through ten pages of ...
  A: When your finger nail lifts off from the nail bed you have what is called onycholysis. If this is ...
skin abnormality1/18/2009
  Q: the skin on my upper left arm has brown spots that have a slightly rough feel. hair on this arm at ...
  A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis. This is a superficial bacterial infection. ...
My 5 year old has acne?1/18/2009
  Q: My daughter suddenly developed signs of pimples on her chin, cheek, and corner of her mouth. This ...
  A: Most likely the pimples where caused by her cold and fever. I would expect this to resolve in 7-14 ...
Foot Problems1/17/2009
  Q: My feet are extremely dry and cracked so bad that when i get up in the morning it hurts a lot to ...
  A: The first thing I would do is to visit your local dermatologist to make sure you do not have a ...
wrinkling under eyes from atopic dermatitis1/17/2009
  Q: I'm a 48 yo white female. Up until last week, I had no wrinkling under my eyes. Sunday, I woke up ...
  A: The result you see with the skin around your eyes is due to the dermatitis which should resolve with ...
Dyshidrotic Eczema -- genetic/fungal/allergic -- which is it?1/16/2009
  Q: In what way is Dyshidrosis a 'genetic condition' and what does this mean? Which gene/genes are ...
  A: Genetic means that it is hereditary or it is passed on in the genes from the parents to the ...
Itching scrotum1/16/2009
  Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years old healthy male. I have been experiencing itching on my scrotum lately. ...
  A: In most cases an itchy is not caused by an infection. You can use over the counter Sarna which is ...
redness around mouth1/15/2009
  Q: on and off for the last several months I have gotten a redness around the corners of my mouth. It ...
  A: You have a skin condition called angular chelitis. This means there is inflammation of the corners ...
Acne treatment1/14/2009
  Q: I have sensitive skin and have been using ProActiv for my acne treatments. The treatment I have been ...
  A: You certainly can try the 7% but this may irritate your skin so you have to be careful. Another ...
skin discoloration1/14/2009
  Q: I am a 53 year old black female that developed dark discoloration o both sides of my face and my ...
  A: Is the discoloration Melasma due to hormones? Or did the medication make you sun sensitive and thus ...
22-year-old with deep depression/wrinkle under eye and across cheekbone1/13/2009
  Q: I'm only 22 and otherwise my skin is in good condition, except that I have a deep indentation ...
  A: There are a couple of treatments that you could do. One is Botox which would be helpful. Another ...
black things under inner thigh skin1/13/2009
  Q: I have a few of these black things on my upper,inner thigh under my skin. I can squish the top of ...
  A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. I would recommend that you visit ...
bump1/12/2009
  Q: I've got a bump on my torso that's been there for about two months now. It looks and feels like a ...
  A: If it is a bite reaction, one can inject the area with intralesional cortisone as 5mg/cc and this ...
winter toe inflammation1/12/2009
  Q: I live in a very cold winter climate. Every winter, the toes next to my big toes swell, split open, ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities: 1) this could just be dry skin called eczema which is treated ...
Laser Hair Removal1/12/2009
  Q: My name is Ashley and for years I have suffered with sensitive pale skin and dark stubborn unwanted ...
  A: Yes you should be a great candidate for the Hair laser. The issues are these: 1) insurance does not ...
Dryness on skin below eyebrows1/11/2009
  Q: Fisher: I am a 33 years healthy male. Not diabetic, thyroid disorders, etc. I have been suffering ...
  A: You have a skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. This condition can be controlled but not ...
dermatitis herpetiformis1/10/2009
  Q: I am 66 years old and was diagnosed with DH in June, 2008. I have had an endoscopy and was diagnosed ...
  A: Treatment for DH usually involves a gluten free diet and oral Dapsone. If you cannot tolerate oral ...
Chronic Itch & Welts1/10/2009
  Q: I have had itching & skin welts in my house for the past 2 years. It started severely & abruptly and ...
  A: What you describe is called Urticaria. Urticaria can be caused by foods, medications, infections, ...
White stuff around hair base1/10/2009
  Q: i have this white stuff (perhaps skin but it is kind of sticky) that seems to be forming around the ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for what you describe. There is condition called psoriasis ...
Type II Diabetes1/9/2009
  Q: I am 65 years old. I have Type II Diabetes. For some while I have had very dry skin on my stomach ...
  A: Most likely you have what is called eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. This can be genetic ...
reoccuring skin rash . blisters1/9/2009
  Q: For almot two years I have been getting these reoccuring skin rashes. I have seen three doctors at ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin rash. On the hands or feet or both the skin ...
Regarding Tattoos1/8/2009
  Q: My question(s) broadens over the spectrum of tattoos. I was wondering if you could point me into ...
  A: The following information should be helpful for you. Medical News: Tattoos - Popular Decoration or ...
bubbles on finger1/7/2009
  Q: I have always had a slight bubble on my finger. It dosn't hurt, itch, or tingle. Lately I have ...
  A: There are two possibilities for the "bubbles" on your finger. You are having an allergic reaction ...
Scabs and lesions on hand1/7/2009
  Q: I developed some kind of small "scab" like lesions on the back of the hand that appeared suddenly, ...
  A: From your pictures you have a very superficial trauma to the outer layer of your skin called the ...
allergy1/7/2009
  Q: before i tell you what happened, i know a little spanish, if that helps and i know you don't ...
  A: There are a number of things that you can do. It appears that you have a reaction to the holy ...
[Help] Warts, dead skin & red area on my penis1/6/2009
  Q: I am 25 & uncircumcised. I didn't have sex recently. To be franc I didn't have a good hygiene of the ...
  A: You most likely have an irritant dermatitis from the topical medications that you used. I would try ...
Sensation of burning skin12/13/2008
  Q: Transient sunburn like sensation proximal to the thumbnail on one hand only. No visible signs at ...
  A: The burning sensation is called a parathesia. This means that the nerves are telling the brain that ...
abcess on toe12/13/2008
  Q: a family member has what looks like an abcess on his great toe. It is a hard lump of skin tissue ...
  A: If there is an infection then antibiotics are needed. If the nail is ingrown then the patient needs ...
Spots on arms and legs12/12/2008
  Q: I gave birth 12 weeks ago. Shortly thereafter I broke out in spots all over my upper arms and thighs ...
  A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. Once you have a diagnosis then you can find a ...
forehead rsah12/12/2008
  Q: I ride a motorcyle with a helmet. On my forehead where the helmet foam like padding rides I have ...
  A: You most likely have what is called occlusion folliculitis. You need to clean the helmet foam ...
HAIR GROWH12/12/2008
  Q: I am shiva 24 years old, i have one problem. My friends and collegues are having good hair in their ...
  A: The problem you have is that most hair growth is genetic and some people grow a lot of hair and ...
Itching in the legs12/11/2008
  Q: I have developed severe itching especially on both legs after i have come to Germany .it is more ...
  A: You most likely have Eczema which is dry skin. You should use Cerave Cleanser. After the cleanser ...
Protopic12/10/2008
  Q: Dr. I have a question regarding protopic. I have to use it on my eyelids for dermatitis and i ...
  A: You do not have to worry. The cancer is a joke and more political than a reality. The FDA took ...
Shaving questions12/9/2008
  Q: Fisher: I am male, 33 years old, white dry skin, and almost always, after shaving, I get small ...
  A: You have a skin condition called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. I recommend that you shave with ...
erythromycin benzoyl peroxide and clindamycin12/8/2008
  Q: i'm 19 years old and have some acne, particularly on my cheeks. i started using erythromycin ...
  A: You may be using too much topical medication which is irritating your skin or you may be reacting to ...
WEEPING ECZEMA12/8/2008
  Q: I AM A 30YRS OF AGE AND SINGLE. I WAS DIAGNOSED APPROXIMATELY 4 YEARS AGO. IT APPEARS ESPECIALLY ON ...
  A: Eczema can be caused by many things. Eczema can be hereditary or can be caused by something ...
Red, itchy, dry, burning facial bumps12/7/2008
  Q: Through out my life, during the cold weather, I break out in red, itchy, dry patches on my face. ...
  A: From the picture you have a dermatitis. This type of reaction is either a contact or irritant ...
acne scars12/6/2008
  Q: i am suffering from mild acne but every acne leaves behind a scar which last very long.in summers ...
  A: Treatment of acne depends on the type of acne you have. If you get the cystic acne which is red ...
problems with hair and scalp12/6/2008
  Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ...
  A: Where I trained they taught that if the ferritin is not above 50 you cannot grow hair that well. ...
black ring around mouth12/5/2008
  Q: my son has very dry chapped lips. He has also developed a black ring around his entire mouth that ...
  A: If your son licks his lips this is part of the problem. Saliva on the skin causes the skin to dry ...
Scars12/5/2008
  Q: I am currently 19 years old and go to college. I have 2 questions that I need your advise. The ...
  A: From what you described, you most likely have keloids on your chest. Keloids are raised scars from ...
Bump on skin12/5/2008
  Q: About a year ago I had what I thought was an ingrown hair on the shaft of my penis about a half an ...
  A: There are a couple of condition that could be going on in your skin. You could have developed a cyst ...
problems with hair and scalp12/4/2008
  Q: Mr. Fisher My problems with hair and scalp consist of: -massive hair loss -gray hair -reddening and ...
  A: Gray cannot be stopped unless you use a hair dye. Hair loss can have many causes: oral medications, ...
nevus sebacious removal12/4/2008
  Q: At age 14, 19 months ago, my daughter had an excision of a nevus sebaceous, 2.5 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm was ...
  A: You can try prescription topical pain relievers like LMX4. You can visit a Neurologist and get a ...
hand eczemaaaa ):12/4/2008
  Q: I've realized that I've had eczema for 4 years now, and every year it gets worse. in the first ...
  A: You need to use Cerave Cleanser when you wash your hands as it also moisturizes your skin. Cerave ...
eczema12/3/2008
  Q: I've had eczema since for several years. I'm now 18 and it's pretty much gone away, except for a ...
  A: There is a new prescription moisturizer which is effective called Epicerum which is very good. ...
red burning bumps12/3/2008
  Q: about two weeks ago a small area on my hip began to itch, there was no bumps or rash. it itched for ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for this type of skin reaction. This could be an allergic ...
impetigo?12/2/2008
  Q: my 4 year old daughter had something that came up below her bottom lip (right below the corner.) ...
  A: This could be a form of angular chelitis. If your daughter drools during sleep this can cause this ...
Please help.12/2/2008
  Q: I am a 28 year old female.I have recurrent problem with the herpes simplex virus.generally near the ...
  A: I normally recommend Valtrex to control Herpes. There are three ways to take the medication. 500mg ...
redness and blisters11/22/2008
  Q: My son is 3.5 years old and last week he had (in his temple area) looked like a pimple, then on Sat ...
  A: The lesion you describe is either a contact dermatitis which is an allergic reaction to something ...
Itching in Groin11/22/2008
  Q: theres a rash on the side of my scrotum and where the pubic hair grows. I noticed that i see flakes ...
  A: Scratching will make the condition worse. I would try over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone 10 ...
Skin problem!11/21/2008
  Q: My name is Louis, and I have been having some skin problems. At first, I thought they were bed bugs' ...
  A: You centainly could have a skin allergy. But the first thing I would do is to go to a dermatologist ...
Irregular shape and color spot on penis11/20/2008
  Q: I am a 35 year old man who noticed an irregularly colored and shaped "freckle" on the tip of my ...
  A: If the "freckle" is as irregular as you describe, you should visit your local dermatologist. The ...
loose skin11/20/2008
  Q: Michael I have last a lot of weight with a combination of diet,weights,and cardio. I look better ...
  A: There are no pills you can take to get rid of the loose skin. The only sure way to remove the loose ...
moles11/20/2008
  Q: My mother has a mole on her scalp. It used to be small, but now has grown to pea-size proportion, ...
  A: If the mole gets irritated by combing then I would have the mole removed. The doctor would shave ...
circles11/18/2008
  Q: I have 2 rather large (about 2 inches across) perfect circles on my abdomen on the right side. they ...
  A: You most likely have "ringworm" which is nothing more that a superficial fungal infection. ...
Cheilitis11/18/2008
  Q: An older person was seen by a skin doctor who told her she has a cheilitis on her lip. It comes and ...
  A: The exact diagnosis is called Angular Cheilitis. The cause of this condition is too much moisture ...
scar revision11/14/2008
  Q: Fisher, I have an old (>5 years) cigarette burn on my forearm that is hypertrophic, but not large ...
  A: The first thing you need to do is to find out if you have developed a Keloid. Thus, visit your ...
Peeling itchy foot11/13/2008
  Q: For at least probably 5 years, my right foot has been peeling and gets extremely itchy at times ...
  A: The first thing that has to be done is to scrape the skin and look at it under the microscope to ...
pimple like bumps11/13/2008
  Q: My 4 year old son and I have pimple like bumps on our legs. I have several on my hips and two or so ...
  A: When you have a hot tube you must make certain that the water is PH correctly otherwise a bacteria ...
Formication.11/13/2008
  Q: I have the sensation of an insect crawling rapidly in a small portion of my skin, on the lower left ...
  A: You have what is called a paresthesia. This means that the nerve in your thigh is telling the brain ...
Best oil for skin11/12/2008
  Q: I wanted to know: which oil gets absorbed by the skin the fastest and does more good to the skin ...
  A: The best oil to put on your skin is called Hill Moisturizer Riser. This type of oil is from peanuts ...
eczema11/11/2008
  Q: My 4 year old son has eczema and also my 3 month old son. My 3 month old has it vey severely as did ...
  A: Your son has a genetic condition called atopic dermatitis. These children must wear 100% cotton ...
Small red rash on random parts of body11/11/2008
  Q: For the past several weeks I have had this small red rash in different spots throughout my body. The ...
  A: The rash you describe is consistent with a systemic drug eruption or food allergy or systemic ...
Forehead11/11/2008
  Q: I was hit a few times in the forehead i think it was bruised at that time than i used two fingers ...
  A: The first thing to do is too find out what the two dents are. Is this a skin condition like Morphea ...
nose bumps11/6/2008
  Q: i have a question. I dont have much of an acne problem but on my nose i have these bumps. I have no ...
  A: The bumps on your nose appear to be comedones which is a form of acne. Treatment is with Retin A ...
Epidermal Nevus in 20 month old11/5/2008
  Q: Dr. I asked a question previously about my daughter's birthmark and attached a photo in which you ...
  A: Yes eczema can cause an Epidermal Nevus to become irritated. You can try over the counter Cortaid ...
Hair loss11/4/2008
  Q: My age is 20.5 yrs.I have been loosing hairs over my forehead and sideways with receding of hair ...
  A: Styling gels will not cause hair loss or slow growth of hair. Minoxidil or Finasteride do help grow ...
Lips11/4/2008
  Q: I am 20 1/2 yrs old studying in 3rd yr MBBS. Actually, i have the habit of licking my lips quite ...
  A: Your diagnosis is CHELITIS which means inflammation of the lips. The treatment is to stop licking ...
Itchy, painful rash11/2/2008
  Q: About a week ago I developed some itchy red spots on my left side just under my breast area. They ...
  A: The first thing that comes to mind is that you have a case of shingles which is the reactivation of ...
10 year old with rash11/2/2008
  Q: My son had a slight fever (101.2) and a few loose stools. The next day he developed a painful bright ...
  A: If there there are whiteheads then that means a superficial infection such as bacterial or yeast. A ...
Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue11/1/2008
  Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ...
  A: A dermatopathologist does not do biopsies but reads the slides. Thus, sending you to a ...
Lumps/toxins possibly/under skin in fatty tissue11/1/2008
  Q: I have a pretty deep question(s) that are complex and I have been unable to get any type of tests ...
  A: Painful tumors of the skin fall under the mnemonic of "LEND AN EGG TUMORS": leimyoma, eccrine ...
Acne10/31/2008
  Q: I am a 15 year old girl and have moderate acne with many red marks on my face,it really upsets me ...
  A: Acne has many causes: genetics, diet, stress, hormones, and oral medications. The reason that acne ...
small tiny holes in my face10/31/2008
  Q: I have small holes in my face, and over some of those holes I have black marks left from acne bumps. ...
  A: You have what are called open comedones which is an early form of acne. The treatment is Retin A ...
Jobs in this field10/30/2008
  Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ...
  A: You can apply to PA school after graduating from college but you would need their requirement as in ...
red moles or freckles?10/30/2008
  Q: These started on my legs and over the years have moved up to my face. I am covered in these red ...
  A: The picture you sent is not very clear but you could have what are called angiomas which are nothing ...
Jobs in this field10/30/2008
  Q: I am interested in a career in something around the field of dermatology but i do not want to be a ...
  A: 1) You could be what is called a Physician Assistant. You graduate from college then go to PA ...
Red dots on legs10/29/2008
  Q: I have tiny reddish/brow dots on my legs- around the hair folicle- just underneath the skin. They ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Schambergs Disease. This is nothing more than bleeding under ...
Black moles10/29/2008
  Q: I have a flat black mole which seems to be under my skin. It is not the opulent one. My question is: ...
  A: Flat black objects on the skin can be a number of skin conditions: moles, seborrheic keratosis which ...
rash identification10/28/2008
  Q: I have had this rash consistently for 5-6 months. It appears on my arms and neck only. It always ...
  A: This rash could be caused by many different agents. The best thing to do is to go to your ...
Acne & Birth Control10/28/2008
  Q: I am 27. I was on birth control called Yasmin for the past 5 years & everything went well. Sometimes ...
  A: Acne can have many causes: going on or off of BCP or changing BCP, stress, diet, systemic issues ...
lesion on forehead10/28/2008
  Q: i went to a doctor yesterday because i found a brown mark the size of 2&1/2 centimeters by 1 cen on ...
  A: Without seeing the skin lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. This skin lesion could be a ...
Lump under skin10/23/2008
  Q: I recently noticed lump forming on my back right below the shoulder. I had squeezed it and some ...
  A: You most likely have what is called an epidermoid cyst. This cyst has a sac and the wall of the sac ...
zinc oxide10/22/2008
  Q: how much spf does pure zinc oxide in a jar give you i heard you can just put it on and it is ...
  A: Pure Zinc Oxide used to be used as a sun block back in the fifties. It is considered a total block ...
Can I do that10/22/2008
  Q: My problem is i have folliculitis of the scalp, it's been treated with accutane(isotretinoin) and ...
  A: Folliculitis of the scalp is usually due to a bacterial infection. If you remove your hair and have ...
hi10/19/2008
  Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
  A: You will need to to go your local dermatologist and get a prescription cortisone. There is Cloderm, ...
exoliate10/19/2008
  Q: ok im confused. i no ur supposed 2 clean,exoliate, and mostiorize your face. ok i wash my face with ...
  A: The main thing you are supposed to do is to clean your face with a mild cleanser like Cerave ...
Pigmentation changes on upper arms10/17/2008
  Q: I was prescribed a skin cream due to the extreme dyness of my upper arms. I just returned from Palm ...
  A: You have a dry skin condition called eczema. Eczema is either genetic or acquired by having an ...
Sunken scar10/17/2008
  Q: My 6 year old son was hit by a stick in a classroom accident. He suffered a small gash very close ...
  A: Go to the store and get some Mederma. The Mederma will help reduce the redness and help reduce the ...
hi10/16/2008
  Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
  A: Toilet paper can irritate the skin tissue and make it worse. You can always get a finger cot to put ...
blotchy arms and skin10/15/2008
  Q: i sometimes get blotchy patchy skin on my arms and legs and stomach. it looks like normal skin tone ...
  A: The blotches if they come and go could be what is called Urticaria which is a type of allergic ...
hi10/15/2008
  Q: is there any over the counter medicine for anal blisters , i never had sex it cant be a std , im a ...
  A: This could be a number of skin issues. This could be a hemorrhoid in which case you would use ...
atopic dermatitis - eczema10/14/2008
  Q: I am writing from Italy and I hope you can help me to clear up my mind about my daughter's problem. ...
  A: Atopic Dermatitis is a genetic condition but usually resolves in the late teens. ...
birthmark on 19 month old10/10/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher. I am writing because I am concerned about a birthmark my 19 month old daughter has. It's ...
  A: As your daughter grows the epidermal nevus can also grow. If the lesion is surgically removed and ...
Skin around eye dermatitis10/9/2008
  Q: I have dermatitis around my eyes and was wondering if it was okay to use .05% OTC hydrocortisone ...
  A: Over the counter Cortaid or Cortisone ten is allright to use around the eyes for a limited amount of ...
Possible fungal infection10/7/2008
  Q: my name is Wilson and I have a dermatology question. About two weeks ago I noticed a strong itch ...
  A: With the groin there is a topical medication that is two medications in one. The name of the ...
stuck with a pencil in lip at age two....10/6/2008
  Q: Fisher, A dear lady I am acquainted with stuck a pencil right under the left side of her lip when ...
  A: I was stuck with a pencil in the 7th grade and still have what is called a lead tattoo in my right ...
Fitzpatrick Skin Type10/6/2008
  Q: I am interested to know what my skin type would be according to the Fitzpatrick test, but I find ...
  A: http://www.spa-medical.com/fitzpatrick_skin_typing_test.htm Go to the above web page. This is one ...
Skin problems10/3/2008
  Q: When rubbing in serums, creams, sunscreens, etc. do they have to be rubbed in completely? When I ...
  A: 1) The most thing that patients do is to apply to much cosmetics to their face. A pea size amount ...
Raised bumps on hands and fingers10/2/2008
  Q: Greetings Michael I am also on all experts under the massage therapy category. The question I have ...
  A: This type of skin lesion can be called Papular Urticaria. This can be caused by a bite ie spider or ...
new mole on head10/2/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher. My name is Jayne. I have an 11 year old daughter. I noticed about three weeks ago, ...
  A: New moles can continue to grow during our life time. Growth of new moles is genetically determined. ...
acne scars8/21/2008
  Q: What is the best cream of treatment for removing old acne scars. Theyre all over my face and ...
  A: The best cream depends on what you mean by scars. If you are talking about red marks on your face ...
hands and feet8/19/2008
  Q: Fisher i have a question i have small bumps on a few of my finger tips with some dry skin the bumps ...
  A: You have what is called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of eczema comes on the hands and feet only. ...
Insect Bites Scars8/19/2008
  Q: I have a lot of dark spots on my arms and legs. They are caused by insect bites. When I go outside ...
  A: The dark spots are called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the inflammation from ...
Help8/18/2008
  Q: I was on a medicine for my face and my niece waxed my lip against my descretion. The first layer of ...
  A: There is an over the counter medication called mederma which is used to help reduce redness and ...
Pores pussy around side of nose8/17/2008
  Q: Question Hi, I seem to have enlarged pores on my nose. When I apply pressure to them white puss ...
  A: As you stated, you have enlarged or dilated pores. When you squeeze the area dead skin cells ...
Red Bumps Everywhere8/17/2008
  Q: This all started 2 months ago with a couple of spots on my feet that I first thought were bug bites. ...
  A: Red bumps that develop white heads are usually folliculitis which is an inflammation of the follicle ...
celutitis8/16/2008
  Q: Two days ago, I had a pneumonia shot. Last night, I woke up with a 101 degree temperature. At the ...
  A: Cellulitis is an infection of the superficial layers of the skin. Most likely the antibiotic will ...
what is it?8/16/2008
  Q: I have a strange bump on my face that has been there for about 2 years. At first I thought it was ...
  A: The bump on your face could be many things: 1) a cysts which is a strucure in the deeper layers of ...
Are skin allergies always itchy?8/16/2008
  Q: Fisher, My daughter used a extra large Curad bandage on a sore on her leg, worn overnight with ...
  A: Your daughter could have had a reaction to the latex of the bandaid or to the sticky part of the ...
Spots on face8/15/2008
  Q: Hey I am an African American woman who has light colored spots on my face? The spots are around my ...
  A: The first consideration to consider is if you have a skin condition called vitiligo. This is ...
Skin discoloration and itching8/15/2008
  Q: Am a female Ugandan aged 32years married with 3 children living in the western part of the country ...
  A: The darkness you describe is most likely postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that you ...
Sudden bump8/15/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher, A little less than a month ago a bump suddenly appeared next to a flat mole on my left ...
  A: The most likely cause of your bump is some type of skin irritation. Examples would be a bite ...
Pregnancy Mask8/14/2008
  Q: I got pregnancy mask last summer when I was 7-9 months pregnant with my daughter. It faded over the ...
  A: You have a condition called MELASMA. This is related to hormones and is controllable but not ...
painful blister like sores on fingertips8/14/2008
  Q: My son has developed cyst/blister like bumps on the end of all of his fingers since he has started ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities. Your son could have an allergic reaction to something that ...
bump on palm of hand/rash??8/13/2008
  Q: since last night, I've had a rash on my right arm (about a dozen bumps, and some are pus-filled.) ...
  A: Pus-filled bumps are infectious as in bacteria or yeast or fungus. The most common infection is ...
Little bumps8/12/2008
  Q: Many little bumps showed up on my right hand elbow a couple weeks ago. It’s getting to my forearm. ...
  A: Keratosis pilaris is common on the upper arms and thighs. This skin condition is genetic and ...
digitate wart8/12/2008
  Q: Fisher, I have a wart on my upper forehead, close by scalp. I saw a dermatologist last week and did ...
  A: Freezing is a very effective method to treat warts. However if too aggressive you can have a white ...
Repeated Cryosurgery8/12/2008
  Q: I have keratosis, neoplasms and lentigo and one application of freeze drying does not seem to get ...
  A: This is common. The problem you have is if the liquig nitrogen (cryosurgery) is too aggressive. If ...
Itchy spot where earlobe meets head8/11/2008
  Q: I have 5 piercings in each ear and occasionally have problems with some of them, but never have I ...
  A: You could be developing an allergic reaction to the metal in the earings which is very common. The ...
lump at back of head8/11/2008
  Q: i have a lump grew on the back of my head on the right side low down near to my neck ;i have had it ...
  A: You most likely have a scalp cyst. I just removed two of them today in the clinic. These type of ...
face lift - lazer8/10/2008
  Q: I believe I need both a lift with the tucks behind ears a in hairline AND removing lines by a lazer ...
  A: I would do the face lift first and then the laser second. There are some doctors that will do both ...
Rash in breast8/10/2008
  Q: I'm 42, have rash in my nipples which broke out in the summer. Same case happened in 2005. Do not ...
  A: You most likely have what is called nipple eczema. The treatment for this is a topical cortisone ...
Red lumps on back with dark dots8/10/2008
  Q: I woke up this morning and my lower back was itchy. At first I thought it was a mosquito bite until ...
  A: Is there any pain or tenderness? If so you could have shingles! If there is an indentation in the ...
squamous cell carcinoma8/9/2008
  Q: I have a small redish/whiteish/scaly spot on my arm. I went in to have a biopsy done. It came back ...
  A: 5 weeks is not too long to wait but what determines the treatment is whether the SCC is invasive. ...
Itchy Bumps8/9/2008
  Q: About 4 days ago I noticed that my 2yr old son had several bumps around his wrist and questioned my ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities. Some type of insect bite is the most likely as in: Fleas, Fire ...
Rash in breast8/8/2008
  Q: Female, 42, rash in nipples, no allergies to anything, very itchy and irritating. I can’t scratch ...
  A: You most likely have nipple eczema. You can try over the counter Cortaid or cortisone 10. If you ...
Daughter's sunken scar8/8/2008
  Q: My daughter ( who is 4) fell about 1 year ago and now has a sunken scar between her eyebrows. We ...
  A: As your child grows the "sunken scar" can also grow. If you have surgery, the scar can also grow as ...
Patches of Crust after Sunburn8/7/2008
  Q: The skin on my cheekbones have seemed to develop patches of dry skin (or maybe crust). The skin ...
  A: The crusts on the skin is nothing more than superficial skin damage due to the sun. The crust is ...
raised huge scars8/7/2008
  Q: heyas, my ex-boyfriend used the blade of a razor to cut 4 massive slashes on my upper-arm. Stupidly ...
  A: You most likely have what are called Keloids. This is an overgrowth of scar tissue. If you cut the ...
tiny bumps ontop of hand and feet8/6/2008
  Q: I have tiny bumps on the top of my hand and on the top of my feet no where else this occurred after ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for the bumps on your feet. In the heat this bumps can be ...
poison ivy rash8/6/2008
  Q: i was given clobex for poison ivy on my arm a few weeks ago...the bumps are gone but i still have a ...
  A: Clobex is very effective for Poison Ivy. I prescribe this topical all of the time. If the skin is ...
Weird sore on thumb5/22/2008
  Q: At the beginning of the week, I had started to develop little fluid filled pockets near the sides ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your skin lesions. There is a skin condition called ...
Bumps on ears - 5 year old5/22/2008
  Q: We are in the process of adopting a 5 year old and of recent weeks we have noticed that he had a ...
  A: Bumps on the ears can be: 1) cysts or pseudocysts - the difference is that a pseudocyst has no ...
Hard white bump under Penis Glans5/22/2008
  Q: I'm a 25 year old sexually active (steady girlfriend) uncircumcised male with a dilemma. I've ...
  A: Most likely you have a type of cyst on the penis. Treatment of true cysts is surgery because true ...
Bumps5/21/2008
  Q: I have these painful tiny clusters of blister like bumps on both hands (not alot) but a few on ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This type of skin condition is ...
dry spot on lip5/20/2008
  Q: i have never had any problems with my skin, and in my 24 years i have never had a cold sore, but i ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for the spot on your top lip. The spot could have been the ...
a patch on the neck's skin5/19/2008
  Q: My son is age 15 now, since age of 11 when his adolescence started; a pink-red patch appeared on his ...
  A: If you are worried about the lesion on your son, then I would get a small biopsy as in a 2mm punch ...
Micro dose continuous accutane5/18/2008
  Q: I have completed a course of accutane (120mg/kg) which has cleared my acne. I am currently on a ...
  A: I have never seen any abnormalities on low dose accutane(brand). That does not mean that you cannot ...
Possible hand eczema?!...5/18/2008
  Q: My Fiance has been having these attacks on his hands where they get very itchy and achy, and all the ...
  A: Your fiance's skin condition is genetic as you suggested. This skin condition can be controlled but ...
Blackheads5/17/2008
  Q: I have a serious problem with blackheads on my nose,chin and my forehead.I've been told my skin is ...
  A: There is a new prescription topical that is helpful and not as irritating called ZIANA. Ziana is ...
Pigment Loss with tiny red dot center5/17/2008
  Q: I was diagnosed with late onset Type 1 Diabetes. About 6 months prior to the diagnosis... I noticed ...
  A: What the doctor did was called diascopy. When you push on a skin lesion and the redness goes away, ...
BLOOD SPOTS???5/17/2008
  Q: i have noticed on my scalp little blood spots,but some are big aswell.i have quiet a few they feel ...
  A: There are "blood spots" that can come up on your skin called angiomas but if you traumatize these ...
Laser photorujuvenation vs. IPL5/16/2008
  Q: Fisher, What are the main benefits of, and differences between, laser non-ablative ...
  A: Before you decide on a laser you need a clear indication as to what you want to accomplish. One of ...
mole removal5/16/2008
  Q: i had a mole on my stomach for a long time and i wanted to have a dermatologist look at it,it didn't ...
  A: There is no right or wrong way to remove a mole. The method of removal is dependant on the doctor. ...
vinegar for rosacea?5/15/2008
  Q: I have a mild to moderate case of rosacea; much of the time it is mostly not noticeable, but at ...
  A: I have never head of vinegar helping rosacea. Vineagar does have anitbiotic properties and is used ...
mole with puss5/14/2008
  Q: My son has a mole on his stomach and it was itching,while he was scratching it puss started coming ...
  A: Your son's lesion is infected. I would go to a doctor and have the pus cultured to determine the ...
odd skin wrinkles?5/13/2008
  Q: I am 25 years old and have recently (past 3-4 months) noticed that I have developed deep wrinkles on ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for the skin lesions that you describe. The lesions could be ...
nose sore5/12/2008
  Q: For several months i get what looks like, zits on the inside of my nose. They are so painful. If i ...
  A: You most likely have a staph abscess inside of your nose. This can be a common occurrence in some ...
Moles5/11/2008
  Q: I'm currently 19 years old and I have many flat moles on my face. I wanted to get them removed and ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you that there is no effective ways to remove your flat moles. There is ...
keloid skin and tattoos5/11/2008
  Q: i recently took out a piercing i had for about 5 months, a few weeks after having the piercing i ...
  A: If you have "Keloid Skin", the tattoo could cause the skin to keloid. I would not take the chance. ...
lips and skin5/11/2008
  Q: i used some lip balm that apparently affected my lips. i have developed some rashes that look like ...
  A: For itching there is an over the counter medication called Sarna. If you have cold sores the ...
little help?5/10/2008
  Q: how many centimeters of nerves are there in a square centimeter of skin? im studying to be a tattoo ...
  A: The number of nerves is dependent on the type of skin. On the finger there are more nerves per ...
skin rashes5/10/2008
  Q: My elbows red scales,my big toe dry itchy cracky,my fingers dry scaly itchy,my arms to.my fingers ...
  A: There are a number of skin conditions that could cause what you describe. There is eczema which is ...
Accutane5/9/2008
  Q: I'm a male, 35, from the Netherlands. I started taking accutane on 29th October 2007 and have 33 ...
  A: The correct dosage for accutane is 1mg/kg per day and for severe acne up to 2mg/kg. 80% of patients ...
Vidalago5/8/2008
  Q: my daughter was just diagnosed with vidilago, she is 8 years old. I know about the disease because ...
  A: Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder. This means that the body is fighting itself. Other autoimmune ...
Balanitis ?5/8/2008
  Q: I am a 24 years old male. I have had this lesions that will not go away for almost 3 years now. They ...
  A: Psoriasis can come on the penis. Balanitis is nothing more than inflammation of the glans penis. ...
facial redness/itching5/7/2008
  Q: I have been sufering from a facial rash for about 2 years now. Its really itchy and from time to ...
  A: There are topical medications that are non steroids like Elidel and Protopic that are safe and ...
pink bumps5/7/2008
  Q: I have been getting these pink bumps randomly on different parts of my body for years now. They ...
  A: Your doctor thought that you had what is called folliculitis. Folliculitis is inflammation of the ...
Dermatofibromas - regrowth after excision5/6/2008
  Q: I had what I believe was a dermatofibroma removed from my lower leg back in June 2007. It was ...
  A: There are two option of what has happened. 1) The doctor did not remove all of the dermatofibroma ...
Dry patch of skin on knee5/5/2008
  Q: I have had a thick dry patch of skin on my kneecap about the size of a quarter for months. It does ...
  A: The first thing to do is to get a diagnosis. The thick patch of skin could be psoriasis in which ...
Skin discoloration5/5/2008
  Q: i am 31/F living in a Gulf country where the temperature reaches 56 degrees Celsius. My face has a ...
  A: Your facial redness could be Rosacea. Go to the web page www.rosacea.org and look up the tripwires. ...
Itchy, burning hands5/4/2008
  Q: They are flaking, itchy, cut up, bleeding and red. She has tried prescriptions and over the counter ...
  A: When your mom washes her hands she needs to use Cerave Cleanser which will also moisturizer her ...
Tinea Capitis5/3/2008
  Q: My son if five, in October of 2007 he was diagnosed with Alopica (he had a few little clean bald ...
  A: From what you tell me, I doubt that your son has ringworm. After 4 weeks of griesoflulvin the ...
Hair Follicles & Pimples5/3/2008
  Q: I used to have very bad acne. I started going to a dermatologist about a year and a half ago and I ...
  A: If you acne is that severe, why don't you try accutane. Accutane is the most effective medication ...
sandpaper skin5/2/2008
  Q: My son also has the skin colored sand paper skin on the trunk of his body. They tested him for Strep ...
  A: There are a number of causes of "sand paper" like skin. There is a condition called keratosis ...
Flashlamps (intense pulsed light)5/2/2008
  Q: My daughter, 17, is having flashlamp treatments for dark hair(very fine like baby hair) on her upper ...
  A: In our practice we use the Gentlelase and we have never had any difficulty with increased hair ...
skin condition5/1/2008
  Q: I have (only on one hand) very small painful blister-like things on the pads of the fingertips only, ...
  A: You could have dyshidrotic eczema but this is just an unusual presentation. Vasculitis can also ...
Petecchiae & Sudden Red Rash5/1/2008
  Q: I am a 51 yr. old caucasion woman suffering from numerous condtions, incl.: fibromyalgia, ...
  A: The burning bright red rash could be the start of shingles. It could be a contact dermatitis which ...
Leprosy question4/30/2008
  Q: Good evening Doctor and thank you for your time. I'm doing some genealogical research and I'm ...
  A: http://www.stanford.edu/class/humbio103/ParaSites2005/Leprosy/index.htm ...
Nodular ezcema?4/29/2008
  Q: I am driving myself crazy trying to find the true diagnosis of my condition. I have become a true ...
  A: You may have a skin condition called Prurigo Nodules. Prurigo Nodules are caused by scratching the ...
pealing skin on my 3 year old hands and feet.(rash all over body as well..)4/29/2008
  Q: My 3 year old son has a rash on his body and this started about 1 month ago, all over including his ...
  A: Did you take your son to a dermatologist? Did you take your son to a pediatric dermatologist? Is ...
10 y/o son4/28/2008
  Q: my 10 year old has suffered from hives since the age of 3. he has been on zyrtec since then. he has ...
  A: Urticaria is a reaction to something that is systemic. Agents that cause urticaria are: thyroid ...
Multiple Bumps on Hands4/28/2008
  Q: I've had these bumps on my hands since Last Thursday. I am planning on going to the doctors tomorrow ...
  A: Red bumps on the hands can be a form of eczema called Dyshidrotic eczema which is controlled by ...
Unhealthy skin4/27/2008
  Q: I'm 14 years old and have red acne spots on face which won't fade (which is really embarassing ...
  A: Eczema is usually genetic. There are good cleansers which are over the counter that clean as well ...
stinging skin on arms and lower legs4/26/2008
  Q: I have started having stinging skin on my lower arms and legs. Also, I have noticed I am losing ...
  A: The first thing you should not is to visit your Internist and have blood work done to make sure ...
Cosmetics and Acne4/26/2008
  Q: I use concealer to cover up my red spots and blackheads etc. and apart from that I only wear a bit ...
  A: In some patients makeup can clog pores resulting in acne. Each patient is different and thus this ...
Skin cancer4/25/2008
  Q: I had a malignant melanoma removed in 2005 and have been carefull since but enjoyed the beach etc ...
  A: Once you have a skin cancer you are prone to get another one. Thus, you have to be very careful and ...
What acne product is best?4/25/2008
  Q: I have suffered from acne for 3 years now and I'm tired of looking at myself in the mirror. I have ...
  A: The products you need are based on the acne that you have. If you have black heads (comedones) then ...
Skin Condition4/24/2008
  Q: Is there a link between oily hair, dandruff and acne? Do they share the same cause? Does one ...
  A: There is a link between oily hair and acne but not oily hair and dandruff. Dandruff is caused by a ...
Help!!!4/24/2008
  Q: I am a 14 year old female in need of your help! About a year ago I had blackheads on my nose and a ...
  A: Acne can have many causes: diet, stress, hormones, genetics, and medications. Treatment of ...
neurodermatitis4/23/2008
  Q: My husband's aunt has been diagnosed with neurodermatitis. It seems she's had it for at least 30 ...
  A: There are the non-steroid creams and ointments like Elidel and Protopic which are prescripiton. You ...
anemia4/22/2008
  Q: I have heard that if you take a penny and run it on your face and it makes a mark, it's a sign you ...
  A: I am sorry to tell you that rubbing a penny on your face which leaves a mark is NOT A SIGN OF ...
Weird bumps manifesting all over body4/22/2008
  Q: I'm a 21 year old female and recently, I noticed small circular, non-itching bumps on my arms. They ...
  A: Since I cannot see your skin, in this case it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, this rash ...
Focal Dermal Hypoplasia4/22/2008
  Q: In plian english (dermatology for dummies), what is FOCAL DERMAL HYPOPLASIA
  A: Focal dermal hypoplasia (FDH) is an uncommon genetic disorder characterized by distinctive skin ...
Feeling of swelled tongue4/21/2008
  Q: I have the feeling of a swelled tongue ONLY in the morning when I first get up. Breakfast is very ...
  A: Swelling of the tongue can be many things including urticaria. Urticaris is usually caused by a ...
My 3 yr.4/20/2008
  Q: My daughter had ehat looked like a small pimple on her thigh and I decided to put a band aid over it ...
  A: Your daughter has two issues. One is the allergy to the band aid. The other issue is the infection ...
tiny itching watery blisters that spread4/20/2008
  Q: Many years ago when I was in my 20's, I began having tiny watery blisters between my fingers and on ...
  A: You have a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. This condition is genetic and occurs on the ...
scalp sensitivity4/20/2008
  Q: I read a question with symptoms similar to mine from 2006 in your history of questions from a 55 yr ...
  A: When I answer questions the patients never send e-mails is to how they are doing. The only e-mails ...
tongue4/19/2008
  Q: I have a quick question but I will give a little background first. I have dated someone for about ...
  A: Since I cannot see your tongue, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, you most likely have a ...
Rash on 4 year old4/19/2008
  Q: I have a four year old daughter. Today, we were outside enjoying the lovely spring weather (sunny, ...
  A: It appears that your daughter developed a rash from the sun or heat. There is a skin condition ...
Blackheads4/17/2008
  Q: I have a few black specks on my face just above my lip that look a little like blackheads, but they ...
  A: The lesions you describe could be blackheads or they could be tiny freckles or moles. Since I ...
mole removal4/16/2008
  Q: I have some concerns about getting treatment by laser for mole removal. I keep getting different ...
  A: The first issue is whether you have moles or freckles. If you treat freckles with a laser and then ...
Dark circles under and syringoma4/16/2008
  Q: I went to a dermatologist about sever dark circles under my eye. He told me I had syringomas and ...
  A: Syringomas are small cysts under the eyes and are not usually responsible for dark circles. Google ...
skin tags4/16/2008
  Q: Could you please tell me if it is possible for a dermatologist to remove a skin tag from a person's ...
  A: I remove skin tags all of the time. However, insurance does not usually cover the removal of skin ...
Constantly spotty forehead and back2/14/2008
  Q: I'm a 40 year-old female having skin problems for the first time in her life! For the past 6 ...
  A: From your description you most likely have acne. Acne can be caused by diet, stress, genetics, ...
Treatment for pigmentation loss from Aldara usage2/14/2008
  Q: I was prescribed Aldara which resulted in some pigment loss at the area of application. I have been ...
  A: Treating pigmentation loss is very difficult and we are not that effective at treating this skin ...
small lump on forehead2/13/2008
  Q: I've gotten a small bump on the left side of my forehead half way between the eyebrow and the ...
  A: The lesion you describe could be an epidermoid cyst which is a sac like structure which needs to be ...
intralesional electrodesiccation2/12/2008
  Q: Is equipment for intralesional electrodesiccation common to most dermatology practices. I have read ...
  A: The way I do intralesional electrodesication is as follows. I take the regular electrodesication ...
Itch with NO rash2/12/2008
  Q: I am a 21 year old white female who has suffered from extremely itchy legs with No rash since I was ...
  A: There are some things you can do. You can try topical cortisone as in prescription Clobex Lotion ...
moles&red spots2/11/2008
  Q: I lived in Latin America my whole life, I am 26. Over a year ago i moved to a Nordic country in ...
  A: The red dots you describe are most likely cherry angiomas. The can come any time in your life. I ...
laser treatment2/11/2008
  Q: Are there ways to lighten skin through laser treatment or anything like that if not what are all the ...
  A: Certain lasers can indeed lighten the skin but this is in specific sites and do to skin pigmentary ...
skin spots2/11/2008
  Q: I am have Round dry spots on my upper legs and hip area. they do not hurt at all. It almost looks ...
  A: You most likely have what is called nummular eczema which is nothing more than dry skin. Treatment ...
Seriously Chapped Lips, possibly "chelitis"2/10/2008
  Q: At a young age i had chapped lips, probably from the usual causes (dry-skin or whatever). Had i of ...
  A: By definition you have a condition called Chelitis which means inflammation of the lips. There are ...
Another question about the painful tumors under my skin2/10/2008
  Q: I recently wrote to you about my 6 year history of very painful lumps/lesions/?/ under my skin but ...
  A: By looking at the tissue the pathologist can tell the kind of tissue if it is obvious. However, if ...
Acne2/10/2008
  Q: Fisher, I am a teenager with mild acne. It's not horribly severe, but it's bad enough to make a ...
  A: The prescription medications are always stronger and more effective than the over the counter ...
subcu tissue/muscles/?/ lumps that can't be palpated by some physicians2/9/2008
  Q: Over the past 6 years, I started getting very painful from tender to a burning sensation under my ...
  A: There is a list of painful tumors under the skin. The list is as follows: Angiolipoma, Neuromas, ...
hi need help with skin2/8/2008
  Q: I'm just a teenager. i hope you can help me. i came to united state when i was 10 which is 4 year ...
  A: What you have described is not uncommon. I have seen this many times before. It usually occurs in ...
losing eyebrows2/7/2008
  Q: My husband is 41 yrs old and in good health. He has neurofibromatosis type 1 but really no problems ...
  A: Hair loss can be caused by many things: thyroid disease, oral medications, severe stress, systemic ...
swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand2/7/2008
  Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ...
  A: If the lesions are palpable then you could have vasculitis. This is an antigen antibody complex ...
swollen fingertips now red painful dots on hand2/6/2008
  Q: I was told I had raynauds no tests or anything were done, my fingertips one by one started getting ...
  A: Raynauds is a fairly common disorder. I have diagnosed Raynauds in 4 patients within the last two ...
Vitiligo2/5/2008
  Q: I have had extreme itching in my perineal area that started about two years ago.I would only itch at ...
  A: This is not vitiligo. This is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This ...
decades of recurrent, mysterious "rash"2/4/2008
  Q: I am a woman in my fifties, and there's a problem I've been having regularly since I was in my ...
  A: Your "ass patch" could be a number of different skin conditions. If the patch comes up the same ...
oily head2/3/2008
  Q: My daughter is 11 years old and has oily hair she has dandruff also, the dandruff is only in the ...
  A: For oily hair you need to use a detergent shampoo to cut the oil on the scalp. Go to a salon or a ...
Upper arm skin rash2/2/2008
  Q: For the past week I have been getting a 4cm red area(not itchy or pimply) on my right upper arm near ...
  A: Without seeing the lesion it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, there are a number of ...
Scars??2/2/2008
  Q: I wanted to get rid of the acne that I had so I used Benzac 2.5%. But, after three days, my face had ...
  A: The marks that you describe are from the acne--inflammation of the skin caused by acne. They ...
sunken scars2/1/2008
  Q: On Dec. 11, I had surgery to stabilize a broken arm. The pins are now out, but two of the wounds ...
  A: Topical Retin A can help the appearance of the scar. If you have Vitamin C Palmitate 30% compounded ...
burn2/1/2008
  Q: I recently suffered what I think is a deep partial thickness burn on my arm caused by a thermal ...
  A: This will heal but should take some time. The best treatment for burns is Silvadene Cream which is ...
Red mole-like spot2/1/2008
  Q: A dark red spot appeared overnight on my forearm. There is a lighter area in the middle. The spot is ...
  A: This type of skin lesion could be many things. If there is scale associated with he lesion this ...
Litchen Scerosis1/31/2008
  Q: Treatment for litchen scerosis for a 21 year old female. Thank you
  A: I would start with Protopic Ointment 0.1% used twice a day for 4-8 weeks. Then I would try Clobex ...
Wondering what these spots are1/30/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ...
  A: Fordyce spots are usually small white dots. Some patients do not realize they have them unless they ...
Dry skin1/30/2008
  Q: I have severely dry skin on my hands this winter. The palms are fine, but the rest of the hand, ...
  A: My wife likes Cutemol Cream because it is very thick. Cerave Cream is also helpful since it has ...
Wondering what these spots are1/29/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher, Thanks for taking the time to read my question! I am a 35 year old male. About 3 weeks ...
  A: You have described a normal skin condition called Fordyce Spots and are on the border of the lip. ...
Hair Loss1/29/2008
  Q: I got out of the shower the other day and this sticky crust was exuding out of the my hair follicle ...
  A: The only reasonable explanation is that your scalp/hair is oily and things stick to the oily hair. ...
itchy area around my eyes1/28/2008
  Q: Gradually, over the past several months, the entire area around both my eyes peel & itch. It started ...
  A: You have a skin condition called eye lid dermatitis. This is an irritant or allergic reaction to ...
I want to become a dermatologist because...1/27/2008
  Q: Fisher, I am a 16 year-old teenager and I am looking forward to become a dermatologist. I live in ...
  A: You have a skin condition called Hyperhidrosis. Treatment can be with topicals like Glycopyrolate ...
Chickenpox like blisters1/27/2008
  Q: My 2 year old has had 2 blisters for over a week and the doctors thought it was chickenpox. When ...
  A: There can be many causes of blisters in children. This can be a bacteria called Bullous Staph in ...
itchy red spots1/26/2008
  Q: Between my ring and middle finger and my middle and pointer on my left hand is red, and itchy, and ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities. This could be hand eczema which is a form of dry skin. This ...
skin discoloration1/26/2008
  Q: My son used ambi above his eyes and woke up with no color on one side of his forehead and eye. His ...
  A: There are a number of causes for the skin discoloration. This could be a reaction to the cream that ...
peeling skin on my fingertips and toes1/26/2008
  Q: I have a question that was asked before and I found a lot familiar cases on the internet related to ...
  A: I do not know where you live. But where I live, I see this all of the time with patients. Causes ...
Dry skin & peeling on hands1/25/2008
  Q: about two weeks ago I started having a problem with my skin on my hands peeling, particularly on my ...
  A: From the picture it appears that you have hand eczema which is extremely dry skin. If you wash your ...
Scar on nose1/25/2008
  Q: About 3 months ago I scraped the bridge of my nose on a copper pipe at work.It left a really nasty ...
  A: I would try the real mederma as the generic is sometimes not as effective. Laser can reduce the ...
Prickly Itch with no rash1/24/2008
  Q: Fisher, My husband has been experiencing a prickly itch. It starts either on the top his hands or ...
  A: From what you describe, your husband has what is called a paresthesia. This means that there is no ...
brown spot on thumb1/23/2008
  Q: sorry for being so paranoid but my friend was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and now I am ...
  A: If the freckle has the following changes, you should see a dermatologist. If the freckle has more ...
Vasculitis1/23/2008
  Q: Two months ago I had a flu shot. I noticed a rash but it seemed to be fading. Then it kept ...
  A: Vasculitis is an antibody/antigen complex that depots in the skin usually the arms and legs but can ...
1% hydrocortisone cream on eyelids1/22/2008
  Q: I was wondering if it is safe to use 1% hydrocortisone cream on your eyelids for dermatits? My doc ...
  A: Protopic is fine to use on your eyelids but do not get it in your eyes. Protopic is safe and the ...
biopsy hasn't completely healed1/22/2008
  Q: i had some small lesions on my penis. A biopsy was taken and the lesions were diagnosed to be ...
  A: There are topical medications that can help the skin heal. I have used Benzaclin which can help the ...
rashes1/22/2008
  Q: One month ago, I developed a red rash on the front of both shoulders, about silver dollar size, ...
  A: The first thing to do is to go to the dermatologist. Your rash could be nothing more than eczema or ...
Rosecea1/21/2008
  Q: I have terrible rosecea and its getting worse. I've tried everything. Natural, ...
  A: Rosacea can be controlled but not cured. You may want to try the laser ie Fraxel which is very ...
itchy tiny bumps1/21/2008
  Q: Over a period of one or two weeks I have been experiencing an increasing number of tiny bumps. ...
  A: Where are the bumps as this makes a difference as far as diagnoses occurs? This could be eczema ...
red, itchy, inflammed skin1/20/2008
  Q: it seems like wherever my fiance kisses me i itch very badly. i get red and kind of swell up like in ...
  A: Agents that can cause irritation and passed from one person to another are: Soaps, detergents, ...
birthmark1/19/2008
  Q: Im 20 and have had a birthmark on my chest the whole of my life, its a grayish green/blue color ...
  A: Birthmarks are slightly more likely to change to melanoma than normal moles (5-6%). However, if the ...
non-itchy, painless rash on both legs !1/19/2008
  Q: *_.I am a 40 year old male who is in good health ; Developed an NON-ITCHY, PAINLESS RASH on both ...
  A: Rashes on the legs can be many things. This could be a drug eruption to medications or something ...
Itching legs only when cold1/18/2008
  Q: My doctor seems clueless on this problem. Ever since I hit puberty if I walk outside when it's ...
  A: What happens if you wear special long under wear during the cold? Will this stop the itching. Cold ...
soft, wrinkled skin1/17/2008
  Q: my mother is having a strange skin problem. it's compounded by the fact that that she suffered a ...
  A: There are a few possibilities. This could indeed be an irritant or allergic type reaction in which ...
Pityriasis alba1/16/2008
  Q: My daughter is 2.2 years old. She has a white spot or patches on her arm and leg. The pediatrician ...
  A: There are better medications than aquaphor for Pityrisais Alba. Let me give you a few: Elidel, ...
Spots On Penis1/16/2008
  Q: I have these flat spots on the head and under my foreskin of my penis that come and go away from ...
  A: The spots on the head of the penis can be from irritation. Naturally, cortisone can remove these ...
red spots1/12/2008
  Q: hey I'm 16 and i never really had any acne problems but all the sudden i have a ton on my back and ...
  A: From what you describe you are developing cystic acne. This type of acne can be controlled by oral ...
hives...1/11/2008
  Q: I am a 37 yr old white male 5'11" @240 lbs. For the past 5-10 yrs, I've been taking meds for hbp and ...
  A: Lipitor can cause Hives. Lisinopril can cause Hives. How do you know that that oral medications ...
bumps knots1/10/2008
  Q: The out side of the skin looks normal. But when I rub my fingers over her skin I feel bump or knots ...
  A: Since I cannot see the skin or feel the bumps, I cannot be sure of the diagnosis. However, these ...
possible mole on penis1/8/2008
  Q: Dr. Fisher, I noticed for the first time about 4 months ago a small, round, flat, brown lesion on ...
  A: This could be a mole. If the border is irregular, is the color is asymmetric, or if there are ...
red bumps pale center that peels1/8/2008
  Q: About 3 weeks ago I found a small red bump on the palm of my hand. A couple of days later the bump ...
  A: Without seeing the rash it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have what is ...
foot peeling1/7/2008
  Q: I'm a 33 year old female living in puerto rico for about a year now and i just noticed that my feet ...
  A: The peeling of your feet can be caused by: eczema or dry skin, fungal infections, yeast infections, ...
10yr old,red hands, feets, elbows, knees, knuckles1/7/2008
  Q: My 10yr old son had a flu like virus 10mths ago and a week later almost overnight had red palms, ...
  A: I am not saying your child has psoriasis but a strep throat can trigger the onset of psoriasis in ...
Acne1/6/2008
  Q: I have uterus didelphy and i have a problem with acne. My problem is trying to find a Birth Control ...
  A: Uterus didelphy is not the problem of your acne. This type of condition does not increase hormones ...
Black dot1/5/2008
  Q: I've had this dark dot on my helmet (penis) since i can remember. It is indented in the skin & not ...
  A: The first question to ask is what is the cause of the lesion. Is this a blood vessel? Is this a ...
Dark Blotches on /around neck1/4/2008
  Q: I am a 35 year old black male who mostly shaves with electric clippers, which afterwards I have few ...
  A: You most likley have what is called Pseudofolliculitis Barbae. The inflammation from the shaving ...
dry scalp1/4/2008
  Q: I have very dry scalp, not dandruff. I have it every season-not just in the winter. I've used ...
  A: I would try over the counter Nizoral Shampoo or T-Gel or T-Sal. If this does not work then you ...
cracked skin1/3/2008
  Q: I'm 14 and I have really bad skin on my knees. I think you call that cracked skin. People have skin ...
  A: If your skin is really that dry you need special moisturizers such as Prescription Keral Topical ...
Skin Care1/2/2008
  Q: Do you have any tips for me so I can get rid of my blackheads and acne? Plus, what can I do daily to ...
  A: Washing your skin is the least affective way of controlling acne. There is over the counter ...
Sudden rash and blisters1/1/2008
  Q: On new years eve I found I had a sudden red rash ( picture) , Torso, left arm and lower back the ...
  A: With the linear aspects of the rash, you most likely have what is called dermatographism and is a ...
Allergic reaction using Pro Active Solution11/29/2007
  Q: I'm from Philippines...I use Pro Active,then i get allergic..after a weeks...my face is so itchy..I ...
  A: You are correct in that you have an allergic reaction to Pro Active which is Benzoyl Peroxide. I ...
oily skin/acne6/11/2007
  Q: I am a 46 year old female still suffering with extremely oily skin and acne. It started in 3rd grade ...
  A: At the present time I have about 40 women on low dose accutane as that is the only treatment for ...
Strange red spots spreading6/11/2007
  Q: Fisher I would be so grateful if you could help me. I apologise for the length of this email but ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be a contact dermatitis which is ...
skin condition6/10/2007
  Q: I have a condition known as "seborrheic dermatitis" on the right side of my face. Can you give me ...
  A: Seborrheic dermatitis is a genetic condition than can be controlled but not cured. It is rare for ...
acne face and back6/10/2007
  Q: My question is if you recommend I use oral pills to cure my acne. condition: I have had acne on my ...
  A: The strongest acne treatment is Accutane which is oral and is finished within 5 months. The next is ...
Sebacious Cysts6/9/2007
  Q: I'm 24 and every 3rd month or so I get these sebaceous cysts on my face (only one at a time). They ...
  A: There are two types of medications that can help with the types of cysts that you describe. The ...
Spotty Body and Uneven skintone6/9/2007
  Q: I'm 22, female, of Mediterranean origin with light olive skintone. The skin on my face is pretty ...
  A: Hydroquinone cream normally works for this type of skin condition but you may have to have it ...
Red sores indented skin6/9/2007
  Q: I'm a 34yo WF with dx of connective tissue disease (or soft lupus). Since age 19 I've at one time ...
  A: The first thing that I would do is to get a biopsy of one of the sores to make a diagnosis. After ...
Tiny red dots6/8/2007
  Q: My one year old son has a cold. Not sure if that has anything to do with it but you never ...
  A: This can be a number of things. This can be a reaction to a virus. This can be a reaction to ...
skin6/8/2007
  Q: After having an hickie. I put toothpaste on my neck longer than expected and my that area has become ...
  A: You most likely have and adverse reaction to Neosporin. The best treatment is topical cortisone and ...
Red Moles6/7/2007
  Q: How are you? I am 24 yr old male. and i have a few red moles on my body, a very tiny one on my ...
  A: What you describe is a benign lesion called an angioma. Angiomas are nothing more than superficial ...
Whitening Pills6/6/2007
  Q: I'm a 14 year old Asian girl with medium dark skin. I was wondering if the permanent whitening pills ...
  A: I would not trust the superwhiteningpills. There are no scientific studies to show that they work. ...
puffyness under eyes followed by irritated lips6/5/2007
  Q: two weeks ago my left under eye started to become puffy. It was also tender, and itchy. after a week ...
  A: What you have is not psoriasis! You may have what is called a contact dermatitis,meaning that ...
Skin Sores- Shaving6/5/2007
  Q: I am a twenty year old female. Several years ago, I started shaving the light hair on my stomach. ...
  A: without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, the most common problem ...
Red Spotted Rash- Hands and Feet6/4/2007
  Q: Dr. Fisher- I have a question about a rash that I periodically and sporadically get on my hands and ...
  A: Since I cannot see your hands, I cannot be totally sure of the diagnosis. From what you tell me, ...
seasonal hives6/4/2007
  Q: Fisher, Every summer in June, I break out in hives on my arms, legs, neck & chin. They last all ...
  A: You could have Solar Urticaria which is caused by the sun. There is another skin condition called ...
Benadryl use6/2/2007
  Q: What are the side effects of long term use of Benadryl? I use this frequently at night to help ...
  A: Major side effects include: nypotension, wheezing, convulsions, neuritis, hemolytic anemia, ...
Melanoma6/1/2007
  Q: My 34 year old boyfriend was diagnosed with nodular melanoma in November 2006. His mole was just ...
  A: The first place of spread of melanoma is the lymph nodes. Thus, the lymph nodes should be watched ...
Possible lupus skin disorder?5/31/2007
  Q: Treatment for large blisters developing on digits on both hands and large lesions on bottom of feet ...
  A: If you have lupus there is blood work called an ANA which would be positive. You most likely have a ...
folliculitis of the scalp5/31/2007
  Q: I have had reoccurring symptoms of folliculitis of the scalp for about 3 years (inflamed acne-like ...
  A: The first thing that should be done is to culture one of the pustular lesions to determine what type ...
Bumps on face5/30/2007
  Q: Background: I have always had perfectly clear skin. About 9 weeks ago, bumps appeared on my ...
  A: I believe that you have two skin conditions. One is dry skin from the topical medications that you ...
red rash5/30/2007
  Q: I went walking on my school track yesterday(Tuesday) and I noticed my legs seemed to have a blotchy ...
  A: Rashes that you describe can be caused by oral medications, systemic infections, allergies to foods, ...
Weird sore on my lips5/30/2007
  Q: I have a weird sore on the bottom lip, now- its not in the corner, it sort of spread from the middle ...
  A: I would recommend that you visit your local dermatologist and get a biopsy of the skin lesion. You ...
skin5/30/2007
  Q: I have a few little red bumps that itch a little bit on my chest, do you think its anything to worry ...
  A: Itchy bumps on the chest can be many things. This can be acne, this can be an allergic reaction, ...
Peeling hands and feet on 19-month-old5/29/2007
  Q: My 19-month-old son has peeling hands and feet, just the soles and palms. When he was 3 months old ...
  A: Their are a number of possibilities for the skin reation on your childs skin. This could be an ...
Persistent Scabies, please help5/29/2007
  Q: I need some advice, I am desperate. I was diagnosed with Scabies in Jan of 2006 and have since then ...
  A: You have been treated with the best medications for scabies. Ivermectin is the best and is 100% ...
skin around the lower part of the eye5/29/2007
  Q: Dr. Fisher, I sampled an eye gel from the Dead Sea Cosmetics company at a festival and the next day ...
  A: You have eye lid dermatitis caused by the Dead Sea Cosmetics. You can try over the counter Cortaid ...
top layer of skin of lips missing in sections5/29/2007
  Q: For the last 20 months the skin from my lips has been shedding leaving red "sores", they also appear ...
  A: The diagnosis is chelitis which is inflammation of the lips. The treatment that I prescribe for ...
strange rash that seems to puzzle doctors!5/29/2007
  Q: For about 8 years I have had red blotches on the lower parts of my legs. They are not raised and ...
  A: I recommend that you visit your local dermatologist and get a biopsy of the rash to be read by a ...
rapidly elevating area in old mole5/29/2007
  Q: Fisher, My 30 yo fiance has a ~5mm mole on his forearm that is light brown with slightly irregular ...
  A: You are correct that changes with melanoma usually occur gradually. I would recommend a biopsy of ...
chicken pox3/23/2007
  Q: Chicken pox-- My chicken pox have gradually begun to falll off, more easily so with the aqide of ...
  A: You ask a very difficult question. The only way to tell is time. Some patients heal without scaring ...
Keratosis Pilaris questions3/22/2007
  Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ...
  A: As stated before, patients with eczema have a greater tendency to get keratosis pilaris. This skin ...
Pimples at 27?3/22/2007
  Q: Hey Doctor, I appreciate you taking my question. I am 27 and am still experiencing acne. My forehead ...
  A: The first thing to do is to shave before you go to the shower with Benzashave 10% which is by ...
Skin condition3/22/2007
  Q: I know that smoking depletes oxygen from your skin and it effects the cells. Right now I have ...
  A: If you stop smoking your facial skin will partially recover. A good type of treatment for this type ...
White spots on face near hairline3/21/2007
  Q: I've noticed these white spots on my forhead near my hairline ever since I finally weaned my son - ...
  A: White spots of the face can be caused by sun damage, inflammation of the facial skin, depigmenting ...
I have scalp pimple? problem3/21/2007
  Q: Fisher, First of all thank you for your time, also please excuse my limited English. Sometimes, not ...
  A: You have an infection of the scalp. A culture of the pimples should be done to find the type of ...
sun damage.3/21/2007
  Q: I recently did a tca peel on my face to help with some minor brown spots (sun damge) I started to ...
  A: The cause of the spots you are talking about is sun damage. Even if you remove the spots by peels, ...
Skin Not Healing3/21/2007
  Q: Dr. Fisher, My girlfriend, who I have been seeing for about a year has a handful of red open soars ...
  A: She could have a skin condition called folliculitis which is a superficial infection of the hair ...
chronic dermatitis3/21/2007
  Q: Over the last 6 months I seem to have developed chronic dermatitis. The rash covers most of my ...
  A: When a rash does not resolve you need to have the rash biopsied to help find the cause of the skin ...
Keratosis Pilaris questions3/21/2007
  Q: I have two question first how do I prevent more outbreaks of Keratosis Pilaris? 2nd question is ...
  A: Keratosis Pilaris is genetic and can be associated with eczema. KP can come on the arms, thighs, ...
cysts2/20/2007
  Q: I understand that they will not go away until I have surgery, but if a few of them have already ...
  A: Cysts have a sac and unless the sac is removed the cyst will re-grow or continue to grow. If the ...
eczema herpetic2/20/2007
  Q: I am almost positive my nephew had an eczema herpetic flare. It cleared up in 3 weeks. Is there any ...
  A: There are no dangers to your nephew's skin. However, he may develop anothere flare of Eczema ...
Dark Spots2/19/2007
  Q: I am a black america with dark spots on my legs which was caused by insect bites 3yrs ago. What is ...
  A: You have what is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This means that the trauma from the ...
Dermatitis Herpetiformis & Celiac Disease2/19/2007
  Q: Is it possible to have a skin biopsy of a lesion and have it test negative? If a lesion is DH, does ...
  A: In people with DH a test called Direct Immunoflourescence is more specific for the disease. In ...
cysts2/18/2007
  Q: I have also had these bumps on my head that continue to grow and are very tender. I was told they ...
  A: You have what are called Tricholemmal Cysts. The only way to remove them is surgical excision. ...
my face2/18/2007
  Q: I am 17 years old and do not have severe acne, but quite often i will get a zit on or around my nose ...
  A: The best treatment for pores is to use a prescription topical medication called Differin which a ...
fat deposit2/18/2007
  Q: I am 48,in good health but overweight. When I was about 40 I started to feel a small hard lump under ...
  A: If it is a lipoma which is nothing more than fatty tissue,these growths are genetic. The only way ...
Burn scar without a burn2/18/2007
  Q: My 14 year old daughter with no significant medical history developed a skin thickening in the area ...
  A: The only thing that I can think of is a keloid. Keloids are nothing more than excess scar tissue. ...
atopic dermatitis2/18/2007
  Q: Dr Fisher I appreciate your fast response. It was very helpful. I have two more questions to ask. ...
  A: You may want to get another opinion. Since I cannot see your skin, I cannot be totally sure of the ...
white spots on skin2/18/2007
  Q: I noticed that I have these white/less tan patches on my buttocks and I noticed there are some ...
  A: There are a couple of causes of your white spots. This could be a yeast like organism called ...
little white bumps2/18/2007
  Q: i have little white bumps on my scrotum it looks like swollen hair follicals,you can squeeze and pop ...
  A: The white bumps could be hair follicles. The scrotal skin is very thin and thus it is easy to see ...
White/Brown Skin on penis2/17/2007
  Q: I have noticed that on the head of my penis the overall skin close to the urethra and on the ...
  A: This could be a condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that irritation of ...
red dots and pregnant2/17/2007
  Q: Im 24wks pregnant and have noticed a problem with my feet. The sole and sides of my feet are drying ...
  A: If the red spots are raised and you can feel them, then you need to go to the doctor at once as this ...
atopic dermatitis2/17/2007
  Q: Dr. Fisher I'm afraid this will be a long one. Three weeks ago I started having bumps and drying on ...
  A: From your description, you most likley have perioral dermatitis which is a varient of acne and more ...
Frequent Bruises on Back of Hands2/17/2007
  Q: I am a 66 year old male and for the last several years I get ugly bruises on the back of both hands, ...
  A: You most likley have what is called Batemans Purpura which is caused by sun damage. The sun damages ...
Red Patches on Face2/17/2007
  Q: I am a 43 year old male with olive colored skin. I've NEVER had a skin condition on my face before ...
  A: Without seeing your skin, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you could have Seborrheic ...
red follicles??2/17/2007
  Q: Ever since I can remember, I have always had red dots on my legs and arms. These are not ingrown ...
  A: You most likley have a skin condition called keratosis pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and ...
how to darken skin2/16/2007
  Q: i am an african american woman and i light bright spots that has appeared on my face. i went to a ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that ...
have a fungal nail infection2/16/2007
  Q: please, i have this three nails ( one on the last finger of my left hand and two on my right hand ...
  A: You have a nail disorder called onycholysis meaning the nail is eleved above the nail bed. You can ...
melanoma2/16/2007
  Q: My husband has a black mole and he also had what looked like a small blister with a dark spot in the ...
  A: If the mole is really dark and black it needs to be biopsied. The biopsy procedure is very simple; ...
new issue2/16/2007
  Q: I am a 48 white female who has already gone through menopause (finished 2 years ago) In the past ...
  A: Odor is usually due to the breakdown of sweat by bacteria. Thus, if you used a topical antibiotic ...
re: itchy and bump foot2/16/2007
  Q: I don't know when it all started, I started to notice there are bumps that sometimes it fill with ...
  A: You may have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and occurs on the hands ...
Skin Fungus2/15/2007
  Q: I forgot to mention that when the rash appears I detect an odor in this area. Is this typical of ...
  A: An odor is not typical for Tinea Versicolor. What can cause an odor is something called an ...
Itching2/15/2007
  Q: I am 28 years old, and I have had a problem of itching in the legs, the anterior and posterior ...
  A: Itching in the winter months is most likley caused by dry skin caused eczema. If your skin is not ...
Question regarding Rogaine2/15/2007
  Q: Fisher, I've using Rogaine with 5% minoxidil solution, but they could get pretty expensive. I'm ...
  A: The only thing I would tell you is to try the Kirkland and see if it is effective. In some cases ...
Scar-like sore on cheek2/14/2007
  Q: Major acne and skin problems runs in my family, so I'm used to getting pimples big and small. ...
  A: Scars should not continue to spread unless you are scratching or irritating the scar. Since this is ...
Ezcema2/14/2007
  Q: For the past few months, I have been experiencing excema on the very delicate skin underneath my ...
  A: If you have flaking on the eyebrows, behind the ears, in the ears and the side of your nose you have ...
athletes feet2/9/2007
  Q: My dad is 90 years old and has athletes feet to the point his toe nails are infected. He now gets an ...
  A: The only effective treatment for toe nail fungus is oral antifungal medication like Lamisil. The ...
Sun Damage2/8/2007
  Q: I had dark spots on my face due to sun damage for about 4 years now. I have tried a lot of on ...
  A: The laser will romove the dark spots but if you go out in the sun during the spring or summer the ...
white spots under skin2/7/2007
  Q: I will get white spots under my skin, primarily on my legs and occasionally on my arms....they look ...
  A: What you have described is a vascular issue. You have vasoconstricion of the blood vessels in the ...
hand rash??2/7/2007
  Q: On the palm of my hands I have these areas that get little clear blisters on them,when the blisters ...
  A: You have one of two skin conditions. You may have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or ...
wet new skin2/3/2007
  Q: When skin is damaged and new skin is just growing, I understand that when wet, that new skin gets ...
  A: The transition time for a cell to get from the base to the outermost layer is about 30 days. In ...
Ear Lobe2/2/2007
  Q: Dr. Fisher; Thank you for volunteering for this service. I have a psoriasis patch behind my left ...
  A: The condition you describe could be Seborrheic Dermatitis which can affect the ear and behind the ...
scalp /burning pain, hair loss, brittle hair2/2/2007
  Q: Im suffering from a burning scalp coupled with hair loss and brittle dry hair. This happened out ...
  A: Burning scalp is indeed difficult to treat. The nerves in the scalp are inflammed leading to the ...
hypopigmentation2/2/2007
  Q: I have two areas on my forehead that have pigment loss due to co2 laser. An extrac sounds promising ...
  A: You can go to the web site for the Xtrac laser which is www.photomedex.com and there is an area ...
Red/burning face2/1/2007
  Q: All of the things that you listed have been completed. She has had the biopsy and the ANA testing ...
  A: Did you have a biopsy done? What were the results of the biopsy? You may want to visit a ...
Red/burning face2/1/2007
  Q: My 14 yr old daughter developed a red/burning face over 1 year ago. The red/burning is constant and ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your daughters condition. There is a condition called ...
red little dots2/1/2007
  Q: I'm a 25 year old woman, and, for as long as i can remember (at least since i was 15, i don't ...
  A: From your description you are correct in the diagnosis. You have what is called folliculitis. ...
Blush-Brush hair disappeared into my pore!2/1/2007
  Q: Ok, this will sound like a weird question but here goes: This morning after I took a shower, I ...
  A: If indeed the hair went down the follicle the body should expell it in time. The only thing you ...
Tattoos and keloids.2/1/2007
  Q: I have a question about keloids developing from a tattoo. I am an African American person and my mom ...
  A: Keloids can occur from any trauma to the skin. Thus, a tatoo could also cause a keloid on your ...
redness??2/1/2007
  Q: I have my redness in my face the other day.I don't know what happen cause i was shock when i look at ...
  A: The most likley cause of the redness on your face is the topical acne medication you are using. The ...
scalp itch and bumps2/1/2007
  Q: I noticed a bump about the size of a medium sized pimple on my scalp about 2 months ago. since then ...
  A: If the bumps are pustules then you have folliculitis of the scalp which is usually a bacterial ...
Dyshidrosis & Penicillin1/31/2007
  Q: I am a 36 y/o white male and started having symptoms of Dyshidrosis at age 35. This has been ...
  A: Dyshidrosis is genetic and there is only one medication that can make the condition worse and that ...
So many skin lightening products which to choose?1/31/2007
  Q: I am a brown-skinned black female and I would like to lighten my skin. There are so many products I ...
  A: Dermatologists use hydroquinone all of the time withou any problems. Lustra is a good product but ...
Skin rash on right cheek for the past week and now red and wont go away1/31/2007
  Q: I got my period last week, however before i get my period every other month i'll have bumpy itchy ...
  A: Some women have what is called hormonal acne. One week before their menstral cycle they can break ...
fingernails?1/30/2007
  Q: I read about an iodine of some sort that can help make nails stronger after removal of acrylic ...
  A: I have not head this about iodine but you have to be very careful about oral iodine. Since effects ...
mysterious rash1/29/2007
  Q: I visited the Philippines in the summer of 2005. A couple of months after I came back I gradually ...
  A: Itching can be caused by many things: drug reactions, infections, systemic disease, parasites, oral ...
red redish dry out bumps on face and head itichy head1/27/2007
  Q: I to have red itchy bumps that look like pimples but are not (nothing inside them such as liquid or ...
  A: What you describe is the cystic type of acne. Treatment of these types of lesions is with an oral ...
Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate1/27/2007
  Q: Just to be sure, how often and how long should I soak my "finger in salt water or vinegar solution?" ...
  A: The strongest saline solution and the strongest vinegar solution should be used. I have my patients ...
Penetrating Trauma to Nail Plate1/27/2007
  Q: First of all, thank you for taking the time to read and answer this question. My question deals more ...
  A: The nail plate should eventually heal itself but this could take 6-10 weeks. The problem you could ...
Burning Scalp and Thinning Hair1/27/2007
  Q: On the left side of my head, I am having a burning, itchy and at times painful scalp condition with ...
  A: Since the area of your scalp hair loss is so specific, thyroid problems may not be the cause. ...
BODY LICE OR BED BUGS1/26/2007
  Q: Well I have done that. I have thrown away clothing. The clothing that I kept I washed in scalding ...
  A: Have a biopsy of one of the skin lesions to make sure of the diagnosis. Also try topical cortisone ...
BODY LICE OR BED BUGS1/26/2007
  Q: HELP. I HAVE BEEN DEALING WITH THIS FOR 4-5 MONTHS. MY HOME IS BRAND NEW AND I HAVE TREATED MYSELF ...
  A: Body Lice live in the lining of your clothing, thus treating your body is not much help. Scabies is ...
Bald spot on head.1/25/2007
  Q: Well this isnt a followup.. this is another question I have...and its been buggin me for about a ...
  A: If the hair loss was in the area of the nodule or "bump" then the bump caused the hair loss. I see ...
My eyes1/24/2007
  Q: I'm only 25 years old. I turned 25 in late september. I have a problem with the skin under and ...
  A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis or treatment. If your eyes are puffy ...
Perspiration1/24/2007
  Q: Hope you're well, My question is regarding sweating on the face. Basically when I get very hot or ...
  A: There are topical medications that can help control sweating called Hyperhidrosis. There is an oral ...
seborrhea dermatitis1/24/2007
  Q: I've had seborrhea dermatitis for sometime now and have tried many prescriptions. I'm right now on ...
  A: The problem with Seborrheic Dermatitis is not the pore size but a yeast like organism that colonizes ...
Mole removal1/24/2007
  Q: I am a man in his early 30's and have 3-4 largish moles on my mid and lower back. I have always ...
  A: The first question is how do you know that the mole is mildly dysplastic? Was a biopsy done? ...
Red spots on penis..1/24/2007
  Q: For the past 5 months or so I have had a couple red spots on my penis.. I think it started when I ...
  A: Psoriasis can come on the penis and that is a very common area for psoriasis to occur. Other ...
White spots on face and neck1/24/2007
  Q: I am out in the sun and saltwater ocean frequently. I have started to notice slight discolorations ...
  A: The white spots can be a number of skin conditions. There is Pityriais Alba which is a skin ...
Brusing1/23/2007
  Q: I've had schambergs for about a year now. The pathches of purpura had been reduced from red to a ...
  A: The change in color following a cut or trauma is called postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This ...
athlete´s foot and syringoma1/23/2007
  Q: What can be an effective remedy for athlete´s foot that can be found at home? What can be a ...
  A: White vinegar soaks can can control athlete's foot. Soak the affected foot 1-2 times a day for ...
Painful Bumps on Digits.1/22/2007
  Q: I remebered something else. I also will get these bumps on my elbows, as well. Could it be a ...
  A: Bumps on the elbows are completely different from bumps on the hands or feet especially is you have ...
retin-A and pregnancy1/22/2007
  Q: I just found out that I am pregnant (only 3 weeks or so) and I have been using Retin-A on my face ...
  A: There are no studies done to see if topical Retin A will affect the baby. No woman would allow such ...
skin under finger nails.1/22/2007
  Q: I don't know if you can help me, but I tried many sources to find an answer to my question but ...
  A: The reason the nails are white is that the nail is not attached to the bed. You nail may reattach ...
clearer skin1/22/2007
  Q: Im a young female in my early twenties and i want a treatment done that will help with my minor acne ...
  A: The first thing you have to do is to get rid of your acne. There are a number of treatments: the ...
red face + small veins1/21/2007
  Q: I can see small veins on the top of my nose also. It flared up when i was very stressed and under ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look up ...
rash after bruising1/21/2007
  Q: I am a 41 year old female. I have lived in Arizona since 1997. In 1998 I broke 3 bones in my righ ...
  A: Your most likely diagnosis is stasis dermatitis. This can be treated with topical prescription ...
dark circles1/21/2007
  Q: I am suffering from dark circles around my eyes and I would like to know what sort of treatment ...
  A: http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/dark_circles_under_eyes.htm Go to the above web site which gives ...
ideal skincare routine1/21/2007
  Q: I've read about how retinoids, antioxidants and AHA are shown to help in maintaining a youthful and ...
  A: If you have the finances there are two products that help your skin combat age. There is Tazorac ...
2 skin problem questions1/21/2007
  Q: I have two questions concerning two skin related issues. 1. My first issue are these little tiny ...
  A: The tiny black dots on your nose are black heads or open comedones. Treatment is with topicals like ...
What tto expect in the first visit to a Dermatologist?1/21/2007
  Q: I have an appointment with a dermatologist at the end of the month for severe dry skin to my face ...
  A: If you have not been you need a thorough skin exam, you need one. I have the men undress down to ...
face fungus?1/20/2007
  Q: the corners of my mouth and chin area is always dry and scaly. the skin is also a little reddish. i ...
  A: The skin condition at the corners of your mouth is called angular chelitis which is nothing more ...
Painful Bumps on Digits.1/20/2007
  Q: For several years, at times when I am feeling stressed, I get strange wart-like bumps on my fingers. ...
  A: You most likley have a skin disease called dyshidrosis. This skin condition is genetic and made ...
vitiligo1/19/2007
  Q: i asked a question in early december 06,i think i have vitiligo on the head of my penis,what could i ...
  A: There are two topicals that would consider using on the head of the penis to help resolve pigmentary ...
rash or acne1/19/2007
  Q: I have acne like bumps that start on my shoulders and follow were my triceps are, and start to ...
  A: There are a few possibilities for your rash. You could have acne and acne is not contagious ...
Red Splotches under skin1/18/2007
  Q: I have always had red/blue splotches appear under the skin. They happen at many different times. At ...
  A: There is a skin condition called Dermatographism where pressure causes the skin to redden and raise. ...
Red Dots1/18/2007
  Q: Its only on my right arm that the follicules seem inflamed. These Red dots appear to be under my ...
  A: This could be a drug rash to effexor. You are in the correct time frame for an adverse reaction to ...
Spironolactone1/18/2007
  Q: I desire softer skin of a women. What can I do to soften the skin besides shaving and epilating. I ...
  A: There is a new topical medication called NEOCUTIS. This product is sold at some doctors offices ie ...
solar lentigo1/17/2007
  Q: I have had a large lentigo spot on my right cheek bone ever since I became pregnant with my first ...
  A: Laser treatment is a good option. The laser I would use is the Fraxel as there is little down time. ...
hickey like mark1/17/2007
  Q: I have a hickey like mark on my shoulder blade and had one a couple weeks back on my neck, but know ...
  A: These types of marks are bruises in the skin. Causes can be medications that thin the blood. In ...
Baby Acne1/17/2007
  Q: Can the baby acne change the skin color. My daughter is a month and a half and has baby acne. it is ...
  A: There is a skin condition called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that the ...
mole peeling1/16/2007
  Q: I have a mole at the hairline on my forehead that last week was hurting, but not bad, so I pretty ...
  A: I would visit your local dermatologist. Moles normally do not peel unless they are very irritated. ...
red on tip of the lip1/16/2007
  Q: i had a cold sore about a month ago, it healed, but im afraid i had irritated it by touching it many ...
  A: The redness you describe will go away with time but this may take a few months. There is a topical ...
androgel1/16/2007
  Q: Is it an acceptable practice or should it be an acceptable practice for a male patient using a high ...
  A: Androgel can have many side effects: acne, increased hair loss, heart failure, generalized edema, ...
skin problem12/1/2006
  Q: Could there be some internal mechanism going on that has been missed ... what diagnostics can be ...
  A: A skin biopsy with tell you exactly if this is an eczematous condition. When the skin is scaley ...
Sensitive , painful skin12/1/2006
  Q: I seem to have inherited a skin condition from my mother. Our skin is painful to the touch for ...
  A: There is a skin condition called "Atypical Pain Syndrome". The only treatment that I know for this ...
lesion on my scalp12/1/2006
  Q: I have a small area right in the center of my about where my head starts to slope back. I have had ...
  A: You most likely have one of two type of lesions. There is a Seborrheic Keratosis which is benign ...
hot cheeks11/30/2006
  Q: Recently I have been randomly getting hot cheeks. Sometimes I get them while I'm just sitting and ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ...
skin problem11/30/2006
  Q: Years ago I was told I had dyshidrotic eczema. I cannot find much info on it & lately my skin is ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Hand Eczema. This is where the skin on the hand becomes so dry ...
laser treatment damage11/30/2006
  Q: I'm sorry I didn't explain myself properly. I was told that the damaged caused to my skin (not ...
  A: You are correct in your knowledge of protopic it can help reduce the inflammation caused by the ...
Scars11/30/2006
  Q: I have some scars from having laparoscopic abdominal surgery. I have medication (desoximetasone) a ...
  A: You can use the desoximetasone on the scars. This should help reduce the inflammation or redness. ...
laser treatment damage11/29/2006
  Q: I have the Protopic ointment 0.03, however I had been told that I would "create" hyperpigmentation ...
  A: I have never seen Protopic create hyperpigmentation. Protopic is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory ...
Dark Circles Around Mouth11/29/2006
  Q: I have these dark marks on the corners of my mouth on each side. I have went to the dermatologist ...
  A: Dark circles are due to inflammation of the skin causing increased pigmentation. Treatment is with ...
Hives?11/29/2006
  Q: I was going to mention that I was given a shot of Vicoprofen for pain for a pinched sciotic nerve ...
  A: Vicroprofen can cause hives per the PDR which is the bible for drugs in the US. Hives usually ...
Rosacea vs Sun Allergy11/29/2006
  Q: Approx. two years ago I developed a blotch itchy rash on my face while fishing in the Bahamas. I ...
  A: The medication that you are taking, lipitor, can make your skin more sunsensitive. But you need to ...
eczema11/29/2006
  Q: I've had eczema on my hand for almost a year now on small patches on my hands. It's now between my ...
  A: Your premise is totally incorrect that the Internet has just as much to offer as a dermatologist. ...
Hives?11/28/2006
  Q: I believe that I have hives. I've had theses itching red bumps for 3 weeks. They started out on the ...
  A: medications, infections and systemic disease like thyroid or lupus. The first thing to do is to try ...
sharp acute pain in tiny areas of the skin11/28/2006
  Q: Fisher, in advance, for answering my questions. I have three dermatology questions, and I suspect ...
  A: Painful lesions of the skin go under the headding of "LEND AN EGG": leiomyoma, eccrine spiradenoma, ...
laser treatment damage11/28/2006
  Q: I had a laser treatment on my arms to reduce sun damage and staining. Now my skin has rows of white ...
  A: You have what is called postinflammatory hypopigmentation. This means that inflammation from the ...
scalp issues - dandruff vs. lice11/28/2006
  Q: I have had issues with dandruff and itchy scalp for years, but never severe enough to warrant seeing ...
  A: Lice apply there eggs to the hair shaft with a type of glue. Vinegar soaks to the scalp will help ...
Bumps on Upper Arms11/28/2006
  Q: I have had these bumps on my skin on my upper arms ever since I can remember. They kind of look and ...
  A: You have a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris. This skin condition is genetic and can occur on ...
Lichen Planus- Dark Spots11/28/2006
  Q: Please advice on what I can use to clear up the Dark Spots from Lichen Planus.. I have had the spots ...
  A: Dark skin from inflammation can be cleared by using bleaching creams. The best prescription ...
skin issues11/28/2006
  Q: I tend to get red itchy bumps on my legs and arms. Of course I scratch them and they scab but never ...
  A: From your description it appears that you had what is called a contact dermatitis. That means you ...
white spots11/22/2006
  Q: Do you think taking a supplement such as cinnamon may aid the decrease of these spots? Also ...
  A: Other forms of white spots on the skin can be caused by a yeast like organism called Tinea ...
white spots11/22/2006
  Q: I have these light spots that seem to be subcutaneous they seem to be more apparent when I'm cold, ...
  A: You are correct in that this is a circulatory problem. The light spots are where you have less ...
red cheeks11/21/2006
  Q: My name is Blake Garcia. I am a 20 year old college student. For as long as i could remember i ...
  A: The red cheeks are from increased blood flow. Thus, you could treat your cheeks with a laser to ...
Lump in nose11/21/2006
  Q: I have a lump in my nose. The lump is under the skin. However, I can feel the lump from the outside ...
  A: Without seeing your skin lesion, it is difficult to make a diagnosis. However, you most likely have ...
Acne Treatment Bangkok11/21/2006
  Q: I'm 24 yo guy from Germany and still suffering from acne, plus I got some scarring (not too deep). ...
  A: The problem you have is the following. While taking Accutane you are more likely to scar. Thus, if ...
ingrown hair11/21/2006
  Q: I believe I have ingrown hair on my legs, and I have no idea why. I've never shaved or waxed ...
  A: There is no problem with waxing of infgrown hairs. The worst it could do would be to make the area ...
Skin ailments11/21/2006
  Q: I have some patches of skin that are discolored and I'd like to have looked at to make sure that ...
  A: You can give send me the web site and I well try and tell you what you can do. The problem is that ...
Upper Arm Rash11/21/2006
  Q: I have a rash on both my upper arms that has been there, as far as I know, my whole life. It doesnt ...
  A: You have a rash called Keratosis Pilaris. This rash is genetic and has to be exfoliated. There is ...
Red, Hot Cheeks11/17/2006
  Q: Im 15,female, and have been having this wierd hot red cheeks thing been going on for about 2 ...
  A: You most likely have a skin condition called Rosacea. Go to the web site www.rosacea.org and look ...
hpv or skin tags11/16/2006
  Q: Iam a 32 year old male who just this past Saturday noticed about 3 or 4 small pearl colored bumps ...
  A: The first thing you have to do is to find out what you have. I would get a biopsy of one of the ...
The Green Peel11/16/2006
  Q: During an internet search for The Green Peel, I came across your answer in reference to the herbs it ...
  A: The leading medical author about chemical peels is Dr Brodie who lives in Atlanta. During his talks ...
tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema11/16/2006
  Q: What about the cancer concern with Elidel Cream? how long can it be safely used. And when should I ...
  A: Elidel does not cause cancer. The AAD wrote a letter to the FDA complaining about the warning. Of ...
question11/16/2006
  Q: Ever since i can remember i have these back spots on my face. some are bigger than others. But they ...
  A: Treatment depends on the diagnosis. Black spots on the face can be Dermatosis Papulosa Nigra which ...
Education requirements for undergraduate students11/15/2006
  Q: I'm a biology major at coker college and I wanted to know the exact courses i should take inorder to ...
  A: You have to take courses to get you into medical school. Once you get into medical school the first ...
Brownspots on back of head?11/15/2006
  Q: I'm sorry here's the link.. Thanks in advance http://www.geocities.com/brucexiong777/head1.jpgCan ...
  A: There can be a number of causes of increased pigment in the skin. This can be caused by sun damage, ...
history of a skin disease11/15/2006
  Q: How would I go about finding information of the history of cellulitis? I need to know when it was ...
  A: Cellulitis literally means inflammation of cellular tissue. This word was first coined between ...
Sore inside the nose11/15/2006
  Q: I have something inside my nose, although I can't see anything but it hurts and my husband has the ...
  A: If the lesion is inside the nose you most likely have a Staph infection. The treatment for the ...
Heavy Acne Scars11/14/2006
  Q: I am heavily scarred from body acne. I still get the occasional ance bump here or there but it isn't ...
  A: Keloids can be treated with intralesional steroid injections once a month until the keloids resolve ...
Vitiligo11/14/2006
  Q: My son age 11,and his eyelash become white.Is there any medicine for this skin disase.Thanks.
  A: There is a difference between the eyelashes becoming white and the skin becoming white. If the skin ...
bump on lip11/14/2006
  Q: http://i15.tinypic.com/29kz3ie.jpg this bump on my lip occurs every couple weeks. it doesnt always ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities: Urticaria can present this way and treatment would be an ...
catheradin treatment11/14/2006
  Q: My son was diagnosed with molluscum today. His Dr. chose to give hime cantherone as a course of ...
  A: We use cantherone all of the time in the clinic and discuss the possible side effects of this ...
tiny white lump/cyst under skin on finger11/11/2006
  Q: I recently noticed a tiny white cyst under the skin of my right index finger. It is tender if ...
  A: You most likely have what is called a myxoid cyst. This type of cyst is from the joint space. The ...
eyelid/ear itch11/10/2006
  Q: i have had chronic itchy,flakiness on eyelids for years (20 years). eyelids constantly ...
  A: The flakiness on the eyelids may be a condition called seborrheic dermatitis which is genetic or may ...
hello11/10/2006
  Q: i have a 5 year old granddaughter,she has bumps around here eyes seem to varie in sizes,i have taken ...
  A: The first thing you have to do is to get a diagnosis of what the bumps are called. Once you have a ...
Dermatitis Herpetiformis11/10/2006
  Q: Is it possible to have Dermatitis Herpetiformis when every gastroenterology test has been taken and ...
  A: Dermatitis herpetiformis is characterized by an extremely pruritic, symmetrically grouped ...
M.R.S.A. and using Prednisone11/10/2006
  Q: I recently battled and enourmous boil diagnosed as M.R.S.A. Had to get it lance and have it ...
  A: MRSA has become a real problem in clinics across the US. In the last month I have seen at least 15 ...
Wrinkle Treatment11/9/2006
  Q: What is your opinion on Strivectin for wrinkles. Is it a safe and effect treatment for wrinkles? Or ...
  A: Strivectin for wrinkles is a waist of money. I have had many patients unhappy with the results of ...
recurring fungal infection11/9/2006
  Q: i keep getting ringworm (or a similar fungal infection) around my eyes and neck. These areas are ...
  A: Are you sure you have a fungal infection? Has someone scraped the skin and looked at it under the ...
Itchy red bumps below my knee11/9/2006
  Q: Just recently as the weather has gotten colder, i have gotten very itchy between my knees and my ...
  A: From your description you most likely have what is called Eczema or dry skin. Treatment is first ...
RED SPOTS ON HANDS11/9/2006
  Q: I have these red spots on my palms since yesterday 11/07. they look like photos posted by someone ...
  A: Red spots on the hands can be caused by trauma as in doing pull ups. Red spots can be caused by dry ...
23 and suffering w/ acne...trying spirolactone now...11/8/2006
  Q: I am 23 and ive been battling acne on my face for the past 7 or 8 years. its hard for me to talk ...
  A: Spironolactone is a good start if the acne is caused by hormonal abnormalities. However,the most ...
Melanoma11/8/2006
  Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a very early stage (in itu?) melanoma. The mole has already ...
  A: When I have a patient diagnosed with a melanoma I send them to a surgical oncologist. This is a ...
Boils???11/8/2006
  Q: I have been to the dermatologist about recurrent boils on my behind and under my arm. He prescribed ...
  A: The first thing that has to be done is to culture the "boils" and determine what is there cause. ...
Bumps on hands11/8/2006
  Q: Ive got these bumps on my hands that come and go. They are only on my hands. they dont itch or ...
  A: Lesions on the wrists and between the fingers can be a number of skin conditions. Scabies which is ...
color around nipples11/8/2006
  Q: I'm a 17 year old boy and I've got a question. When I was 12 or 13 (i can't remeber exactly) my ...
  A: The light areas are because of the inflammation around the breasts. The condition is called ...
ring around the mouth11/8/2006
  Q: i think this ring around my mouth came from licking my lips. its very dark and thick and looks like ...
  A: You are correct in that licking your lips can cause skin irritation. If the skin is dark you need ...
hands rash11/8/2006
  Q: My cousin is complaining of having a rash on his hands. This rash doesn't spread it is on his hands ...
  A: Your cousin has a skin condition called Dyshidrosis or Dyshidrotic Eczema. The skin condition is ...
Acne11/8/2006
  Q: Do you know a good remedy for acne? My daughter has it and she doesn't like it and we have tried ...
  A: The most effective products for acne are by prescription. Topical prescription medications include ...
Discoloration of the Palms11/7/2006
  Q: I have noticed over the past week a pale rust colored hue on the palms of my hands, particularly in ...
  A: Your daughter could be right. Something came in contact with your skin that left a rust colored ...
growth on areola11/7/2006
  Q: Originally there was a very small area (as in 1-2mm)which was very slightly raised and ovalish in ...
  A: You most likely have what is called a "skin Tag". These are benign growths. The reason it turned ...
my disease11/7/2006
  Q: when i'm out in the cold for too long my face and any of my body for that matter will bubble up it ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Cold Urticaria. Treatment for this condition is with ...
Fingernail11/7/2006
  Q: Since 2003 I have had a problem with one of my fingernails. There is a visible line going down the ...
  A: You most likely have what is called Median Nail Dystophy. This condition is usually caused by truma ...
Radiesse11/7/2006
  Q: Fisher: I am an Allexperts too, advising people on resume preparation, so I especially appreciate ...
  A: If the skin is "sagging" you might want to look into a thread lift. Thread lifts are perfect for ...
sudden bumps11/7/2006
  Q: Ive been having recent outbursts of a cluster of red, itchy bumps on my cheek. It usually happens ...
  A: Have you changed your detergent or do you use Bounce or Cling. From what you describe this appears ...
non-itchy, rash-like bumps all over face11/3/2006
  Q: My derm can't seem to diagnos my problem. First, I was given topical antibiotics, which made it ...
  A: What is your age? There is a skin condition called Keratosis Pilaris where one has fine bunps on ...
scalp burn11/2/2006
  Q: I had a hair relaxer put on my hair on Tuesday 31st Oct by a local hair stylist. At the time after ...
  A: If your hair has become brittle then you must use a conditioner to moisturize the hair. This is the ...
under-eye itching, burning bumps11/2/2006
  Q: About 3 months ago, I developed itching, burning, bumpy skin under my eyes, starting in the corners ...
  A: When the steroids cream do not work, I have the patient take oral steroids for 5 days. I use ...
sores on face and ears11/2/2006
  Q: A month ago my son (6 years old) broke out in a strange rash of sorts on his face. It started with ...
  A: From your description it appears that your child has had an allergic reaction to something that got ...
head cysts11/2/2006
  Q: i have a couple cysts on my head and have had 2 removed. i waited a year after the last surgery to ...
  A: A true cyst has a capsule and unless the capsule is removed the cyst will continue to grow. If you ...
Tri-Luma11/2/2006
  Q: For the last couple of years I have been struggling with some sort of skin condition. I've ...
  A: Tri-luma is a bleaching cream and will only lighten your skin but not treat your primary skin ...
Face rash?11/2/2006
  Q: about 2 years ago I had a tiny red fleck develop on my left cheek. That fleck is now about 2.5 ...
  A: There are a number of possibilities for your rash. This could be Rosacea. Go to www.rosacea.org ...
acne scars11/2/2006
  Q: i have an acne scar that has been on my face for a month. how do i remove it?
  A: If you are describing red marks, then these type of skin lesions will resolve within 4-12 months. ...
tacrolimus non steroid for eyelid edema11/2/2006
  Q: I have had lower eyelid swelling since June due to allergies and post nasal drip. Was wondering if a ...
  A: Elidel would be perfect around the eyelid as a mechanism to reduce inflammation. I write for elidel ...
Hands & Feet, bumps and dead skin11/1/2006
  Q: Fisher, I am a 36 y/o white male with no history of skin disorder for myself or my family. I do ...
  A: You most likley have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis. This condition is genetic and stress ...
daughter's face11/1/2006
  Q: .I kept waiting for it to go away - yesterday went to a dermatologist (not a pediatric one), who ...
  A: Blood vessels normally do not go away on their own but need to be treated. Laser is the best ...
Seborrheic Keratosis ?11/1/2006
  Q: I was experiencing extreme itching under my breasts and abdominal fold. Now a series of raised areas ...
  A: Seborrheic keratosis are acquired by genetics. This means you inherited these lesions from your ...
A blister from walking?11/1/2006
  Q: I have a job that am always on my feet and moving(really can't do my job standing there). On the ...
  A: Are you a diabetic? If so this could be an infection. Blisters are not normally green and white. ...
blotchy skin on forehead - redness around eyes11/1/2006
  Q: Since I moved to Denmark a few years ago, I suffer from very red, cracking skin around my eyes and ...
  A: Redness around the eyes is called eyelid dermatitis. This is usually an allergic reaction from ...
mole11/1/2006
  Q: it is a light brown fairly flat but when i woke up today it had a raised red bump at the end kinda ...
  A: It is very unlikely that you have cancer associated with this mole. You could have a pimple. You ...
spots at side of rib cage11/1/2006
  Q: I have small red spots with yellow heads, like the common pimple on either side of my ribs ...
  A: You most likely have what is called folliculitis which is nothing more than a superficial bacterial ...
Allergic reaction to chicken blood?11/1/2006
  Q: I work in a supermarket deli where we prep raw chicken (breading, and seasoning). Today when I was ...
  A: Raw chicken can have bacteria on the skin. The red bumps can be a superficial bacterial infection ...
brown spots on back and feet&crawly skin under eyes and feet11/1/2006
  Q: why do or what is black or brownish red circles on my skin i have like 2 on my left forearm and ...
  A: Without seeing your skin it is difficult to make a diagnosis. Freckle like circles on the bottom of ...
birth control and acne11/1/2006
  Q: I was hoping you could give me some dermatological advice. i changed my birth control form ...
  A: Most likely, the change in birth control medication caused your acne to become worse. Changing back ...
dandruff10/31/2006
  Q: im suffering from pretty bad dandruff and ive tried a few of the shampoos: selson blue, head and ...
  A: You can try over the counter tar shampoos. There is T-Gel and DHS Tar. There is also the over the ...
Bumps on Hands10/31/2006
  Q: I have been getting these bumps on my hands for years. They used to only come in the summer time so ...
  A: You have a skin condition called Dyshidrosis which can occur on the hands or feet or both. This ...
ecsema10/31/2006
  Q: Dr. Fisher, My son is 4 months old and has ecsema. His face is very red and irritated, and he also ...
  A: Your son has a skin condition called Atopic Dermatitis which is genetic. Most patients outgrow this ...
do i have acne?10/31/2006
  Q: I have had problems underneath my chin. It looks like acne that is flared up. It always comes and ...
  A: There are a number of skin conditions that cause cause what you describe. There is ...
Scrotum itches a lot, tiny white and black bumps on it10/31/2006
  Q: I am a 25 years old male. Since 15 years of age the skin on my scrotum itches a lot, especially ...
  A: The black dots on your scrotum are Angiokeratomas which are nothing more that small blood vessels. ...
White spots on palm of hand10/31/2006
  Q: I have white spots on the palm of my right hand. Sometimes this area gets very flaky with dry skin, ...
  A: White spots on the hands can be many different skin diseases. Hand eczema which is dry skin can ...
painful blister under skin in fingers10/31/2006
  Q: Over the past year, I have started to develop small, deep 'blisters' under the skin in my fingers - ...
  A: You most likely have a skin conditon called Dyshidrosis which can appear on the fingers, hands, toes ...
Tattoo10/11/2006
  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 ...
hello10/11/2006
  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 ...
untransigent foliculitis10/11/2006
  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 ...
Red Dots all over body10/11/2006
  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 ...
Eczema10/11/2006
  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 ...
Eczema10/11/2006
  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 ...
discoloration after injury10/10/2006
  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 ...
Burning and in pain10/10/2006
  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 ...
rash and itchiness at my upper thigh parts at the sides of my sex organs10/6/2006
  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 ...
Sebacious scalp cyst10/6/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
skin on lips peels10/5/2006
  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 ...
undereye skin and circles10/5/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Warts10/5/2006
  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 ...
Pimples on my 4-year old10/5/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
white spots on skin10/5/2006
  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 ...
Sebacious scalp cyst10/5/2006
  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. ...
Bump on back10/4/2006
  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 ...
Sebacious scalp cyst10/4/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
dermatology10/3/2006
  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 ...
Sotret and alcohol10/3/2006
  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. ...
Bullous Pemphigoid9/30/2006
  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 ...
becker nervus9/30/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Rash on fingers9/29/2006
  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 ...
Pee sized lumps on inner lips and inner cheeks9/29/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
rash9/29/2006
  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 ...
Blood bumps9/29/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
Pee sized lumps on inner lips and inner cheeks9/27/2006
  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 ...
red around nose9/27/2006
  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 ...
Red and Itchy skin around the eyes9/27/2006
  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 ...
exzema9/27/2006
  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 ...
cystic acne9/27/2006
  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 ...
scar/mole9/26/2006
  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 ...
Bump on Forehead9/26/2006
  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 ...
discoloration around mouth area9/26/2006
  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 ...
Red bumps on my legs9/26/2006
  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 ...
nose bubble9/22/2006
  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 ...
Scar treatment9/21/2006
  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 ...
plantar wart9/21/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
plantar wart9/21/2006
  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 ...
shingles9/21/2006
  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 ...
bumpy skin9/21/2006
  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 ...
Acne9/20/2006
  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 ...
scalp9/20/2006
  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 ...
white spots on my back and face9/20/2006
  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 ...
dry hands9/20/2006
  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 ...
shingles9/20/2006
  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 ...
red puffy rough irritated skin on face9/20/2006
  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 ...
scrotadynia9/20/2006
  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 ...
itchy spots9/19/2006
  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 ...
Study9/19/2006
  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, ...
irritated burning scalp9/19/2006
  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 ...
skin pain9/19/2006
  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 ...
facial rash especially around eyes9/15/2006
  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 ...
Post Acne9/15/2006
  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 ...
Red rash on legs9/14/2006
  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. ...
White spots on my under arms from wrist to armpit and on inner legs as well9/14/2006
  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 ...
Enlarged pores9/14/2006
  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 ...
debilitating skin irrritation9/14/2006
  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, ...
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. ...
skin problem9/13/2006
  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 ...
Small Fluid Filled Blisters on Feet9/8/2006
  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. ...
Skin problem... worried9/8/2006
  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 ...
Eyebrow Bumps9/8/2006
  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 ...
spots on fingers9/8/2006
  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 ...
Skin problem... worried9/8/2006
  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 ...
white spots9/7/2006
  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 ...
Chicken Pox marks9/7/2006
  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: ...
Psoriosis9/7/2006
  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 ...
Diagnose of a condition presumably allergic9/6/2006
  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 ...
Small red bump/mole/blood blister under eyebrow9/6/2006
  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. ...
Shaving9/6/2006
  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. ...
Hives9/6/2006
  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 ...
skin peeling9/6/2006
  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 ...
Strange itchy blisters9/6/2006
  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 ...
Possible eczema9/5/2006
  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 ...
Pityriasis Rosea Recurrence9/5/2006
  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 ...
Redmarks left from acne9/4/2006
  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 ...
seborrheia9/3/2006
  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. ...
morgellons/lymes9/3/2006
  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 ...
skin9/3/2006
  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 ...
Skin stings9/2/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
skin concern9/2/2006
  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 ...
itch head9/2/2006
  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, ...
facial rash9/2/2006
  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 ...
Capillaritis9/1/2006
  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 ...
Irritated Legs9/1/2006
  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 ...
hairloss9/1/2006
  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 ...
Question for my Dad7/25/2006
  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 ...
Melasma7/25/2006
  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 ...
facial moles7/21/2006
  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 ...
eye rash7/21/2006
  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 ...
itching all over7/21/2006
  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, ...
Skin Biopsy7/20/2006
  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 ...
skin bumps7/20/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Worried about Seborrheic Derm7/20/2006
  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 ...
sores/rash at the back of man's head7/20/2006
  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 ...
rough spots on skin7/20/2006
  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 ...
spots on chest/stomach7/20/2006
  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 ...
Questions about red bumps7/20/2006
  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 ...
Dead Skin7/20/2006
  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 ...
Post Accutane Acne7/19/2006
  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 ...
Tattoos and Eczema7/19/2006
  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. ...
facial itching7/19/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Worried about Seborrheic Derm7/19/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
ice pick scars7/19/2006
  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 ...
ice pick scars7/19/2006
  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 ...
ice pick scars7/19/2006
  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 ...
psoriasis7/19/2006
  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 ...
My father's skin condition7/18/2006
  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 ...
follicultis7/18/2006
  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 ...
Dry skin and swelling in area around the eyes7/18/2006
  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. ...
Bumps in a line7/18/2006
  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 ...
Blistering skin7/18/2006
  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 ...
Skin creams and self tanner7/18/2006
  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 ...
skin conditions7/18/2006
  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 ...
Spots on baby7/13/2006
  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 ...
Lichen Sclerosis7/13/2006
  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 ...
My father's skin condition7/13/2006
  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 ...
skin on the hand s and feeds7/13/2006
  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 ...
bites and itchy skin7/13/2006
  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 ...
Bump on Lip7/13/2006
  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 ...
re:strange oozing spots7/13/2006
  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 ...
Red Spot On Skin7/13/2006
  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 ...
skin discoloration7/13/2006
  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 ...
dermatology7/12/2006
  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 ...
rash on neck7/12/2006
  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 ...
skin discoloration7/12/2006
  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 ...
eritrosi, rosacea and vasocostriction7/12/2006
  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 ...
bumps on my hands7/12/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
light spots7/12/2006
  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 ...
Laugh lines7/11/2006
  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 ...
blisterihg hands and feet then they peel7/8/2006
  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 ...
nail matrix biopsy7/8/2006
  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 ...
acne and skin cae products7/8/2006
  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 ...
acne7/8/2006
  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 ...
Tiny blisters, but different7/8/2006
  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 ...
what, if anything to do, about age-spots/sun-spots7/8/2006
  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 ...
bumps all over my face7/8/2006
  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 ...
elidel7/8/2006
  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 ...
Brown spots and lines7/7/2006
  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 ...
Navel Piercing7/7/2006
  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 ...
Skin rash7/7/2006
  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 ...
Abnormal cells in dysplastic nevus7/7/2006
  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 ...
burning sensation, no rash7/7/2006
  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 ...
Shoulder Bumps7/7/2006
  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 ...
itchy all over7/6/2006
  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 ...
Under eye bubbles7/6/2006
  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 ...
deep tiny blisters w/cracking of skin on tip of thumb7/6/2006
  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 ...
SKIN7/6/2006
  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 ...
white spots on face7/6/2006
  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 ...
facial skin butterfly mark, dryness, abrasions7/6/2006
  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. ...
Skin Rash7/6/2006
  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 ...
EXCEMA7/6/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
FACE7/6/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
RASH OF MY FEET6/30/2006
  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 ...
Morphia6/30/2006
  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 ...
facial dilema6/30/2006
  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 ...
Tight, itchy wrinkled skin on fingers6/30/2006
  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 ...
New Acne Problems6/30/2006
  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 ...
acne left bruise like skin discoloration on my face6/30/2006
  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 ...
bruise6/29/2006
  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. ...
Laser Hair Removal vs. Electrolysis6/29/2006
  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 ...
skin cancer6/29/2006
  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 ...
white pigmentation6/29/2006
  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 ...
WHITE PATCHES6/29/2006
  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 ...
feet6/28/2006
  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. ...
skin laser surgery6/28/2006
  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 ...
Large, Painful Boils6/27/2006
  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 ...
redness in face and neck6/27/2006
  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 ...
Retin A6/16/2006
  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 ...
intense itching, and bumpy skin after6/16/2006
  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 ...
Little bumps on my upper arms6/16/2006
  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 ...
allergies6/16/2006
  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 ...
random pimply spots6/16/2006
  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 ...
Dry spots on face6/15/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
topical derm6/15/2006
  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 ...
Osler Node Appearance6/15/2006
  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 ...
uneven skin tone6/15/2006
  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 ...
skin6/15/2006
  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 ...
Hand problems6/15/2006
  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 ...
skin lightening cream6/14/2006
  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 ...
White skin spots6/14/2006
  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 ...
skin lightening cream6/13/2006
  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 ...
skin lightening cream6/13/2006
  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 ...
Bumps on my nose6/13/2006
  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 ...
red cheeks6/13/2006
  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 ...
my niece has a unknown skin condition6/13/2006
  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 ...
Shingles - again6/7/2006
  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 ...
swollen mouth & lips6/7/2006
  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 ...
peeling lips6/7/2006
  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 ...
pimple-like sores in underarm6/7/2006
  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 ...
red sensitive skin6/7/2006
  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 ...
Small Blisters/Redness on Hands/Arms6/6/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
excema6/6/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Red raised bumps at base of skull/back of neck6/6/2006
  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 ...
Scalp Frustration6/6/2006
  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 ...
Facial Redness6/6/2006
  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 ...
33 black female diagnosed w/melanoma6/6/2006
  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 ...
skin on fire6/6/2006
  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 ...
itchy bumps6/5/2006
  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 ...
peeling lips6/5/2006
  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 ...
Reoccuring facial sore6/5/2006
  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 ...
Mosquito bite6/5/2006
  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 ...
brown rash6/5/2006
  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 ...
Cocoa Butter6/5/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
dermatology6/4/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Skin Infection6/4/2006
  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 ...
White skin spots6/4/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Skin Infection6/3/2006
  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 ...
Extreme itchness on elbows forarms and back nap of head6/3/2006
  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 ...
poison oak and recent surgical scar6/3/2006
  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 ...
Red splotches on legs6/2/2006
  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 ...
Moles6/2/2006
  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 ...
IPL6/1/2006
  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 ...
IPL & Pregnancy6/1/2006
  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, ...
Pediatric dermatology RASH6/1/2006
  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 ...
WHITE SPOTS ON MY FACE6/1/2006
  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 ...
Pediatric dermatology RASH6/1/2006
  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 ...
Scalp infection6/1/2006
  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. ...
red hive, tissue swelling6/1/2006
  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 ...
Wrinkled fingers at 306/1/2006
  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 ...
extremely itchy, bumpy rash on arm6/1/2006
  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 ...
Skin bumps on child6/1/2006
  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. ...
hand eczema6/1/2006
  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 ...
hydroquinone & tretinoin5/23/2006
  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, ...
Stria on legs5/20/2006
  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 ...
skin5/20/2006
  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 ...
Tiny marks5/20/2006
  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 ...
Acne and skin tone5/19/2006
  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 ...
Temporary, Painless Flushing/Reddening of Arms/Legs5/18/2006
  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 ...
Dry, flaky lips5/18/2006
  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 ...
redness in groin5/18/2006
  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 ...
New info added to bumps on my lip5/18/2006
  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 ...
Small bumps on hands5/18/2006
  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 ...
ring worms5/18/2006
  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 ...
water on lips5/17/2006
  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 ...
Eye Rings5/17/2006
  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 ...
Bumps on my lip5/17/2006
  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 ...
Company Question5/17/2006
  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 ...
repeated boils and styes on 3 yr old5/17/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Facial Waxing5/17/2006
  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 ...
genital warts5/16/2006
  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 ...
Under eyes- pink, itchy, flaky, wrinkly5/16/2006
  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 ...
white spots on back, arms and chest5/16/2006
  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 ...
Oily face5/15/2006
  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, ...
Burn scars in children5/15/2006
  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 ...
Burned by a relaxer5/15/2006
  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 ...
skin tears in elderly5/15/2006
  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 ...
bruise has gotten significantly larger5/15/2006
  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 ...
hard growth next to fingernail5/15/2006
  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. ...
Peeling of skin on fingertips & heels of feet5/15/2006
  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 ...
trichloroacetic acid for skin treatment5/14/2006
  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 ...
first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips5/14/2006
  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 ...
Wrinkle formation under eyes5/14/2006
  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 ...
skin tone color went away5/13/2006
  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 ...
lips/mouth area5/13/2006
  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. ...
comedone and scaly nose5/13/2006
  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 ...
Black Spots in unusal places5/12/2006
  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 ...
pepper spray5/12/2006
  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 ...
head cysts5/12/2006
  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. ...
acne5/12/2006
  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 ...
feeling itchy all over5/11/2006
  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 ...
My 8 year old's facial skin5/11/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
skin discoloration5/11/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
dermatology mole removal5/11/2006
  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 ...
Skin-Hidradenitis Suppurativa(HS5/11/2006
  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 ...
tiny bumps in a line5/11/2006
  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 ...
self tanning and sun tanning5/11/2006
  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 ...
uticaria5/10/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Retin A and moisturizer5/10/2006
  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 ...
BIG PORES ON MY LEGS5/10/2006
  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 ...
Jock Itch5/9/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Blotchy Skin5/9/2006
  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 ...
Dots5/9/2006
  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 ...
Red rash5/8/2006
  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 ...
"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 ...
cradle cap5/8/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
skin irritaiton5/5/2006
  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, ...
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. ...
no bathing5/5/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
bumps and scars5/5/2006
  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 ...
rash on hands5/5/2006
  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 ...
Circles under eyes5/4/2006
  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 ...
Itch underneath skin5/4/2006
  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 ...
brown spots HEAD TO TOE5/4/2006
  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 ...
Yeast infection5/3/2006
  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 ...
irritation on the edge of the lips5/3/2006
  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. ...
Strange rash on my temple.. won't go away5/3/2006
  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 ...
growth on the side of nose5/3/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
oily and moisture5/2/2006
  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 ...
TOE NAIL FUNGUS/FINGER NAILS5/2/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
TOE NAIL FUNGUS/FINGER NAILS5/1/2006
  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 ...
Stretch Marks5/1/2006
  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 ...
skin lips regrowth time length5/1/2006
  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 ...
skin tone color went away5/1/2006
  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 ...
pityriasis alba4/24/2006
  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 ...
brown spots on back of thighs and buttocks4/24/2006
  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 ...
SKIN PEELING4/24/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
red face4/23/2006
  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 ...
Enough moisturizer4/23/2006
  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 ...
Blackheads4/22/2006
  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 ...
Pregnant and Atypical Mole Removal4/20/2006
  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 ...
green peel products4/20/2006
  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 ...
Clearogen4/20/2006
  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 ...
Eczema4/19/2006
  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 ...
fingernails4/19/2006
  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 ...
different patches of skin4/17/2006
  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 ...
Red dry skin around eyes4/17/2006
  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 ...
Oily Hair4/14/2006
  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 ...
Sensitive Skin4/13/2006
  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 ...
skin lips regrowth time length4/12/2006
  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 ...
BRown chapped elbows4/11/2006
  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 ...
Skin problems4/11/2006
  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 ...
tanning4/11/2006
  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 ...
keloid scars4/11/2006
  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 ...
series of microdermabrasions4/11/2006
  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. ...
c 145 HPV nosodes3/30/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
About Dermatology3/29/2006
  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 ...
itchy rash on arm3/26/2006
  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 ...
Retinol & Acne3/26/2006
  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 ...
first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips3/24/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
first Red Spots on hands, then dry and peeling fingertips, then tough skin on fingertips3/23/2006
  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 ...
IPL treatment3/23/2006
  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 ...
skin disorder3/22/2006
  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 ...
toner and essential oils3/22/2006
  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, ...
toner and essential oils3/22/2006
  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. ...
Sulphur Reaction3/22/2006
  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 ...
itchy skin on legs3/21/2006
  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 ...
Bumps around eye area3/21/2006
  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 ...
retinol and pregnancy3/21/2006
  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 ...
"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 ...
irritated skin from common cold3/20/2006
  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 ...
skin lightening3/16/2006
  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 ...
dark circles3/16/2006
  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 ...
Skin3/16/2006
  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. ...
Acne sufferer3/15/2006
  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. ...
Burn question referal3/14/2006
  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 ...
Cyst on Head3/14/2006
  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. ...
a sore inside my nose3/14/2006
  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 ...
skin lightening3/13/2006
  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 ...
acne problem3/12/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rash3/10/2006
  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 ...
acne problem3/9/2006
  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 ...
eye care3/9/2006
  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 ...
Very Dry Skin on forhead after shower and shampooing hair3/9/2006
  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 ...
skin blotchiness3/2/2006
  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 ...
Help my brother, Thanks3/2/2006
  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 ...
Blood spot3/2/2006
  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 ...
black eyes3/2/2006
  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 ...
Skin Issues3/2/2006
  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 ...
Red bump near hysterectomy scar3/2/2006
  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 ...
Chicken Pox and Shingles3/1/2006
  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 ...
Acne problem2/28/2006
  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 ...
mark of face2/28/2006
  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 ...
Unknown pimple-like bumps on lip surfaces2/28/2006
  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 ...
rosec2/27/2006
  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 ...
skin breakouts2/27/2006
  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 ...
Ingrown hairs2/26/2006
  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 ...
Lotions for damaged skin2/26/2006
  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 ...
skin surrounding eyes2/26/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
proven ingredients2/24/2006
  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 ...
9 year old with spider angiomas2/23/2006
  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 ...
body odor2/23/2006
  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 ...
Compound mole with unusual features2/23/2006
  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 ...
Cystic Acne Alternatives2/23/2006
  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 ...
Rashes on head after pregnancy2/22/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
bumps on fingers2/15/2006
  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 ...
Scalp Problem2/15/2006
  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 ...
bandaid reaction in children2/15/2006
  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 ...
very dry skin2/14/2006
  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 ...
bumps on fingers2/14/2006
  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 ...
Pediatric Dermatology2/14/2006
  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. ...
Scalp Problem2/14/2006
  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 ...
Intense Pulse Light Side Effects2/12/2006
  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 ...
Mild Eczema2/12/2006
  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 ...
tattoos2/12/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Mild Eczema2/12/2006
  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 ...
Dark, Slightly Raised Dry Spots2/11/2006
  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 ...
Hyperplastic Dermatitis2/11/2006
  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 ...
Nails look scratched2/11/2006
  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 ...
tattoos2/10/2006
  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 ...
young skin1/28/2006
  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 ...
blisters on fingers1/27/2006
  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 ...
rashes1/27/2006
  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. ...
rashes1/26/2006
  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 ...
Staff/MRCA infections1/26/2006
  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, ...
skin problems1/26/2006
  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 ...
lips1/25/2006
  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 ...
Purple spots & neck lump1/25/2006
  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 ...
blue/red light therapy for acne1/25/2006
  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 ...
laser hair removal1/24/2006
  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 ...
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 ...
Swollen area's in armpit1/24/2006
  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 ...
Rash due to chlorine sensitivity1/23/2006
  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 ...
xanthoma1/19/2006
  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 ...
wrinkles1/18/2006
  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 ...
spider angiomoa1/18/2006
  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 ...
Skin irritation after Tanning bed1/17/2006
  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. ...
blackish circular patch on left upper arm1/17/2006
  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. ...
drinking effects on the skin1/16/2006
  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 ...
Erythroheratoderma variablis1/16/2006
  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 ...
Microdermabrasion1/12/2006
  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 ...
Acne Care1/10/2006
  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, ...
long term benadryl use1/10/2006
  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 ...
growth on nose1/8/2006
  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 ...
Minocycline for acne1/7/2006
  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. ...
Skin1/6/2006
  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 ...
eye lid growth1/6/2006
  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 ...
PA dermotalogy1/5/2006
  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 ...
Eczema1/5/2006
  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 ...
unusual red skin spots1/3/2006
  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 ...
baby mariyah skin condition1/3/2006
  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 ...
face rash12/19/2005
  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. ...
acne12/19/2005
  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 ...
acne12/18/2005
  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 ...
glycerin12/17/2005
  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 ...
Severe oily skin, rosacea12/17/2005
  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 ...
back acne12/16/2005
  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 ...
Dermoscopy12/16/2005
  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 ...
facial skin irritation12/15/2005
  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 ...
Sever itching on scrotum area12/14/2005
  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 ...
acne12/12/2005
  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 ...
1st degree sunburn12/12/2005
  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 ...
Rosacea12/11/2005
  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 ...
back hair12/11/2005
  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 ...
Toe nails12/11/2005
  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 ...
beard12/8/2005
  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 ...
skin growth12/7/2005
  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 ...
Skin care12/7/2005
  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 ...
spot on ear12/7/2005
  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 ...
a skin problem12/6/2005
  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 ...
glycerin and oily skin12/6/2005
  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 ...
pink dark brownish scar on penis12/5/2005
  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 ...
psoriasis12/1/2005
  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 ...
Body Odor12/1/2005
  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 ...
ichthyosis vulgaris12/1/2005
  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 ...
Skin products enters into our bodies11/30/2005
  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 ...
pores11/30/2005
  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 ...
Isolutrol11/29/2005
  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 ...
possible skintag on lip11/29/2005
  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 ...
ear piercings11/29/2005
  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 ...
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 ...
Clear bumps on skin11/28/2005
  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 ...
Hair dyes allergy11/28/2005
  Q: Fisher, I am a 46 year old woman and t