| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| skin in face sloughing off | 8/26/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: A little back round...I'm a 62 yr. old woman who was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes early 2005 and ...
A: Vicki, If you were experiencing patches on your face I would say it could be dermatitis. But you ...
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| white bumps on elbows | 8/20/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Recently, I have developed small white "bumps" (almost wart-like) on both elbows. They don't seem ...
A: Elizabeth, It could be an allergic reaction, or possibly contact dermatitis. If they don't go ...
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| Rash | 8/17/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: My wife developed a rash after a day of shore fishing. Her bottom had gotten wet and flared up. She ...
A: Wolves, Use a zinc and tea tree lotion on the rash. It is anti-fungal, anti-septic, ...
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| hello, | 8/16/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: i have had an acne problem ever since i was 11. my older sister began to have them too,but she ...
A: Sara, Even at my age I occasionally get a whopper from time to time. At the first sign, I apply ...
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| Leg ulcers | 8/14/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Please help me. I have had a problem with leg ulcers and open sores on my legs for the past six ...
A: Tippy, Since you stated you have been to numerous dermatologist, and been given every ointment ...
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| itchy skin | 8/12/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: My problem started about 9 months ago with one little itch on my right arm. Thought it was a ...
A: Liza, If indeed you have scabies, you will also need to wash all clothing, bedding, shampoo your ...
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| red spots all over arms | 8/10/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Dr. Ever since my teenage i had these red spots on my upper arms i had counsulted a few speciliests ...
A: Nazeema, Are you sure it is puss, or is it a yellowish fluid which crusts over a bit? If it is the ...
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| Red splotches on legs | 8/8/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have small,red circular splotches on my legs. I have never had them before and they've been there ...
A: Lauren, Yes it could be ringworm. If is oozes fluid and gets crusty then it is probably eczema or ...
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| rash on arms and itchy ears | 8/7/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: today i have noticed i have patches of itchy red bumps on my arms 4 different patches on my left arm ...
A: Vicki, Since you stated they are patches of red itchy spots, it sounds like eczema, also known as ...
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| rough, bumpy skin | 8/3/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I'm 17 and for the past two months or so, certain parts of my face are dry and itchy, such as my ...
A: Kim, I would suggest trying a zinc and tea tree lotion which is anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, ...
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| dandruff | 8/2/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Is there anything I can do or can use products or substances/items) for a really bad case of itchy ...
A: Sean, The problem with most dandruff control products is the active ingredients are not in contact ...
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| Keloids | 7/31/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: .. I have 3 - 4 Keloids on my body... 3 on the shoulders and one on the chest... they dont cause any ...
A: Beatrice, Removal methods include freezing, laser treatment, radiation etc. Unfortunately even when ...
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| help? | 7/29/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have a strange skin problem that has been bothering me since I was 12 years old and went to ...
A: Johnny, Your skin rash sound exactly like eczema. I have it too, with the same symptoms you ...
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| could it be vitiligo | 7/28/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have read the questions and answers about white spots on legs, and I have a couple more questions. ...
A: Anesia, Yes, about 1/5 have a family member who also has vitiligo. Be sure to use sun block as you ...
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| i have sunburn on my shoulders and keep getting goosebumps on my shoulders | 7/26/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: i have sunburn on my shoulders and keep getting goosebumps on my shoulders and it stings when i get ...
A: Jeff, Use an aloe cooling gel made specifically for sunburn. It is available at drug stores and ...
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| Inflamed Face | 7/25/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I washed my face with an exfoliator and hot water for 3 weeks. Now, some red spots and white circles ...
A: Jeff, First of all, you should use cold water when rinsing your face. For your symptoms which ...
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| white spots - no rash | 7/24/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Do you know what causes little white spots (about 1/8" dia, or smaller, with no pigment)??? I'm ...
A: Ginala, Sounds like this might be a form of psoriasis, or possibly dermatitis. Just do a search ...
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| safe hours for swimming | 7/23/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Im from india and im plannin to gor for swimming classes. The problem is that im scared that it will ...
A: Vidya, Yes exposure to the sun is much less in early morning hours. Use a water proof sunblock if ...
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| Facial rash? Hives? Please help with my unknown skin condition | 7/21/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have had an unknown skin condition affecting my face for nearly two months now. I have some ...
A: Alisa, It sounds like either rosacea or dermatitis. I use a zinc and tea tree lotion on mine, and ...
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| dry patch of skin on stomach | 7/19/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: For about four or more months, I've had an extremely dry patch of skin on my stomach. The surface ...
A: RC, Sounds just like eczema/dermatitis to me. I have similar skin problems. I use a zinc and tea ...
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| red spots on foot | 7/16/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I felt like I got bitten by something on my right foot last summer. Ever since I have gotten small ...
A: Jessica, Bug bites are not my expertise, but the only thing I can think of is the brown recluse ...
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| bumps on my arms and legs | 7/12/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I had my first son last november and since then i have noticed that i have bumps on the back of my ...
A: Tiffini, It sounds like you may be detoxifying by perspiration in the warmer weather. It is also ...
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| rash on todler face | 7/10/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: My 15 month old niece has several tiny red bumps on her face. They are not spreading any where but ...
A: Karrilee, This is common at her age. Likely from teething or even an allergy. What I would suggest ...
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| skins burns | 7/9/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: my wife and 7 year daughter got bad burnt by over exposure to our mediterranean sun when the UV ...
A: Paul, My family and myself use my zinc and tea tree lotion in such cases.(not to mention for ...
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| unknown dermatology condition | 7/8/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have an unknown dermatology condition. Any damage to my skin (acne or electrolysis) results in ...
A: William, I am going to suggest you try a zinc and tea tree lotion which is anti-inflammatory, ...
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| Poison Ivy/Sumac | 7/7/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I am covered with poison ivy or sumac. My doctor started me on prednizone 3 a day and decreasing ...
A: Sandy, It can take several days, to a week or so depending upon your skin type and immune system. ...
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| stretch marks | 7/3/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: hy, im 19, male, fair skinned, and fairly well muscled. i have developed stretch marks on the ...
A: R.J. It is normal for stretch marks to fade to white in time. I have a whole article on my website ...
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| Red Face | 7/1/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have very very sensitive skin. It breaks out with a red rash no matter what I wash it with or ...
A: Joy, You may have a form of rosacea, or just simply sensitive skin. I assume you are wearing ...
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| skin | 6/28/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: hello i have these marks on my side that are blue and look a bit like stretch marks but there not ...
A: Jack, Stretch marks can start out looking blue. I have a whole article on my site discussion them ...
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| ingrown hairs | 6/27/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I'm a teen and i need some advice on getting rid of ingrown hairs on my legs and thighs. I can ...
A: Elizabeth, Always shave in the direction your hair grows. Try not to shave quite as close as you ...
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| help please | 6/26/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: i have nasty bumps on my stomach and bikini line.it appears everytime i shave and refuses to ...
A: Bel, I am going to suggest you try a zinc and tea tree lotion which is anti-inflammatory, ...
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| weird skin | 6/18/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: it also gets worse each day everytime after 3 or 4 o'clock and then returns to just being fairly red ...
A: Bo, What you are describing sounds to me like either dermatitis or rosacea. If you go to my website ...
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| red dry spot on face | 6/6/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have a nickel sized red patch of skin on my chin, it is kinda sore and itchy and it feels dry and ...
A: Colleen, This sounds like eczema/dermatitis to me. I would suggest a tea tree and zinc lotion to ...
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| Skin Question | 6/4/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have a question for you about my skin. About 9 months ago, I a red spot on my lower leg and ...
A: Lainie, I use the juice with immune boosters in it and noticed a big difference in about a week. I ...
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| Skin Question | 6/2/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I have a question for you about my skin. About 9 months ago, I a red spot on my lower leg and ...
A: Lainie, Sounds like it could be dermatitis/eczema. An immune deficiency is one probable cause. ...
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| Facial acne and rash | 6/1/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: I am 31 years old, female and although I never had acne as a teenager, for the last 7 years I have ...
A: Maria, Sounds like a form of dermatitis to me. I also have similar problems. What I use is a tea ...
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| rash | 5/31/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: My problem is that every now and again I will start feeling really itchy and when i scratch i get ...
A: Marjorie, It could be something in your diet, or your laundry detergent, or nearly anything you are ...
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| White bumps on skin | 5/30/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: Over the last year I have developed these little white bumps on my skin. They are similar in ...
A: Scott, What you are describing sounds like skin tags to me. They are extremely common particularly ...
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| Red Face | 5/27/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: My face turns red not only when im embereseed and i hate it when some one looks at me i notice i ...
A: Veronica, The are so many reasons you face could be getting red, I would have to ask you dozens of ...
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| butterfly face | 5/24/2008 | Zac Hawkins |
Q: About 8 months ago I developed what is described as a "butterfly rash".My dermatologist did a biopsy ...
A: Ros, There are numerous causes related to butterfly rash. It could be dermatitis, rosacea, ...
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