Question,

I am on Roaccutane. I had severe side effects as my cheeks get redness. Is there any cream/medication which can reduce the redness?

Answer

Redness and scaling of face and lips are common while taking Roaccutane. Avoid exposure to sunlight and use a sunscreen while going out in the day time. While at home use a moisturiser.

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i have black heads and spots underneath my armpits, sometimes they turn really red and ooze yellow gunge from them if i squeeze them, i shower every day and use anti perspirant i am a 21 yr old female and have a very good hygiiene routine i find this embarrasing in the summer when i want to wear sleeveless tops but cannt please help me.

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess what exactly you have. Please consult a dermatologist.

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Can someone assist me? I have an itching red rash on my wrists and small itchy bites on my stomach and the top of my legs are itching...but with no rash. I have had it for one month. It started with three little bite like dots on my stomach. Hopefully someone can help cause its at its worst as i'm going to bed every night....and its quite uncomfortable.

Answer

You are probably having scabies. Consult your physician or dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment for you and probably for your family menbers also.

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I have dark patches appearing on my neck area. I have hypothyroid and am taking levothyroxin. I also had breast cancer. What are the dark patches due to. Could it be due to natural medication such as fish oil, coenzyme q10, selenium, etc

Answer

There are various causes for dark patches on the neck. Do consult a dermatologist and take proper advice.

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Is there a way I can get rid of sebaceous cyst that have appeared on my lower back? Or can they be removed only by surgery?

Answer

Sebaceous cysts require excision.

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My 8 yr old daughter has developed a rash that she's had about 2 weeks now. I took her to her doctor and she was given Prednisone 20 mg and zyrtec-D 12 hour. The problem is, she has completed the meds but she still has this rash. The bumps are small and they have spread over most of her body. She hasn't eaten anything out of the ordinary and she doesn't take any meds on a daily basis. What could this be?

Answer

Without a clinical examination it is not possible to guess the diagnosis on your description alone. Do consult a dermatologist

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For the past month or so I've developed very hard red bumps, like hardened peas, underneath the skin on my chin and by my nose. In one area it is re-occuring. These bumbs do not come to a head or show any exit pores for puss, etc. They are just under the skin and then eventually (after about a week or so) they go away. What are these, how can I prevent them and how can I treat them?

Answer

Your skin problem requires a detailed clinical examination. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I have bumps covering the edges of my mouth and on my chin which release a foul smelling, white to yellowish colored stringy discharge when squeezed. The bumps sometimes become irritated and inflamed but this does not happen often. Is this condition serious and is it treatable? I would greatly appreciate any advice you may provide.

Answer

You are probably having folliculitis (infection of hair follicles). Get a culture and sensitivity of the discharge done and take the appropriate antibiotics after consulting a dermatologist.

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Hi doctor, i have flat wrath like spots on my face and neck 4 years before it was burnt at the hospital and the doctor said it was due to the rays of the sun. and now again they have come up they r dark and flat. i want them to be remoevd so where can i get this done.

Answer

You are probably having a benign skin growth called seborrhoeic keratosis or dermatosis papulosa nigra. They can be removed by electric cautery.

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I have tinea versicolor and my doctor perscribed nizoral tablet because it has spread all over my stomach, back, arms, and legs. I still notice the discoloration on my stomach and back. How do when the infection gone and what can you do to make your skin go back to it original color?

Answer

It takes a few weeks for the skin to get its original color after treatment for tinea versicolor.

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I have an itchy scalp is it from dandruff or could it be lice?

Answer

Itchy scalp can be due to dandruff, lice infestation, fungal infections and sometimes psoriasis. Consult a dermatologist and take the proper medication.

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I am really concerned about a few things and hope u can assist me.
#1.I have really dry skin it is very flaky itchy and my feet are so crusty and hard.What kind of help is for this.
#2.I recently got a bad sinus infection and was put on Cefizil it didnt clear up so the doctor then gave to me Bactrim to take after taking these medication I got this weird looking occurrence of white bumpy looking places in and around the vagina area...What could this be..I am not sexually active and have only been with two men in my life and i am now 35?
#3.I have a 15 year old son and he is bad to get boils in his groin area on his waist line and under his arms what can he do and is this a serious medical condition

Answer

For your dry skin use a moisturiser immediately after bath twice a day. For the lesions around the vagina please consult your dermatologist or gynaecologist as it is not possible to guess the daignosis on your description alone. For your son also please consult a dermatologist as a proper clinical examination is required to arrive at the right diagnosis.

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My lips are black. Is there any treatment for this in cosmetology?

Answer

Your lip problem requires a clinical examination to ascertain the cause for the darkness and then only a proper advice can be given. Consult a dermatologist.

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My neice is 14 years old. She has had skin problems from the time of her birth. Recently she has had this condition worsen. She has been going back and forth to the Dr. now for a few weeks trying to figure out the latest issue. She has these "Blisters" on her leg. in her words,"It looks like a grouping of little blisters and when you pop one a creamy liquid comes out and before it makes the hard crusty top it has like a jell on it."
My question is probably quite obvious by now. What could this be? Herpes?

Answer

This condition is definitely not herpes. Do consult a dermatologist to ascertain the correct diagnosis and take his advice.

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Hi! For the past couple of months i've been getting these pimple looking bumps on my face, and you can tell they have puss in the instead of a white head. They pop, but when they do puss comes out and then they get all red and take a couple of weeks to go away. Sometimes they get bigger. Then today i noticed a couple of them and their bumps but the skin on them is dry. Please help me get rid of these.

Answer

You are probably having acneform eruptions and this can be treated after proper clinical examination. Do consult your dermatologist.

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Hi. my question is, first of all, a couple of years ago i developed a rash on my inner thighs because i wore the same pair of underwear for about a week or more(i was after all just 13) i never put any cream or anything because i figured it would go away on its' own. It never did, and there was always an itching which i would be quick to scratch, and this went on for more than 3 years before i decided to do something about it and i used lamisil for i thought i had jock itch. the cream relieved the itching and peeling somewhat but didn't completely make the problem go away so i went to the doctors' and she gave me this prescription cream that i used as directed but the red patches between my legs are still there. there is not much itching and no peeling but the skin there is a little redder than the surrounding skin due to the years of scratching away at the skin and i was wondering will the skin there ever be of normal color if i use another medication or cream, or is the discoloration there to stay?

Answer

You are probably having Intertrigo / tinea cruris of the inner upper thighs and both these conditions can be effectively treated. Do consult a dermatologist.

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As long as I can remember I have had a pencil eraser sized lump on the left front side of my neck near my jaw and ear which is hard. It is just beneath my skin and feels like it is attached to the underside of my skin since it moves with my skin and doesn't feel attached to anything further inside. What is this lump and what is the lump material made up of? Also, should I have it removed?

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess the diagnosis of the lump below your left jaw. It could be an epidermal cyst. Do consult a dermatologist and take his/her advice.

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doc, i am 35 yrs old and i have noticed that in the last 2 yrs i have some dark spots around my achilles and on the lower part of my legs like right around my ankles. I dont know what it may be and i once asked a friend and they thought it was broken capillaries..but also on my achilles it looks like i didnt wash but that is from the same spots. I have tried to scrape them with a pumice stone but it doesnt go away..i am worried it could be something else or maybe u can help me.....

Answer

You probably have a condition called Schamberg's purpura. This is a mild vasculitis of small capillaries in the ankles and the discoloration is secondary to deposition of haemosiderin pigment. It is slowly progressive and may fade in due course of time. It is quite benign and it is recalcitrant to treatment. Laser therapy ay be beneficial. If it progresses do consult a dermatologist.

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I am not a good with English so hope you understand what I am saying....
I do not know what this is I am having...
I always thought I had a dandruff so I keep using a dandruff shampoos but it still flaky and itch really bad so I changed shampoos...over the pass 5 years I tried everything and some of the shampoos are Dr told me to use and some are like cost $17.00 for tiny shampoos but it still itches a little....but I see no flakes when I using them...so I thought I got rid of it and I wanted to try out new shampoo that is regullar and it smells better than medicated ones...I used regullar shampoo...the next day, my head itches like you won't believe so I scraches untill it bleed and on top of that, I see little bit of white flakes and my head smells like a wet dog...I can smell it and so is my husband tells me my head smell like a wet dog hair...
so I went back using a dandruff shampoo and itchness has gone way down and I don't notice of flakes but I am tired of dander and I am start to think that this isn't a dandruff and something else...because I tried so many danderuff shampoos over the past 5 years and it is not getting any better at all...and I wash my hair in the morning, it feels so good but later that afternoon, my head smell like a wet dogs hair and start to itches...
Please help....and tell me what is it? is this disease not danderuff? I want to feel like a woman and I want my head and hair to smell good and flake free..help..
Please
Thank you

Answer

Dandruff is multifactorial. The factors involved in dandruff include a hormone (androgen), infection (pityrosporum),
diet to some extent (more of coco containing products and fatty food), stress and of course local cleanliness. At times the exact cause is not clear. So there are so many factors to be tackled. Mild to moderate dandruff can be controlled with shampoos containig selenium sulphide and zinc or ketoconazole. Severe cases require systemic therapy with ketoconazole or itraconazole in addition to the shampoos mentioned. Besides the other triggering factors have to be looked into. Do consult a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment.

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I need a solution for skin irritation (upper lip) because every time I try to color my mustache I get Rashes,swellen,irritation,inflammation and itching.So if you please can tell me what shall I do to prevent such thing and if you can recommend any herbal mustache color that doesn't contain any chemical substances which cause the irritation.

Answer

You have developed contact allergic dermatitis to the hair dye you are using. This is mainly due to paraphenaline diamine present in almost all the dyes. Stop using the same dye in future. Before trying a newer one test the same by using it on the inner aspect of your thigh. If there is no local reacton in the next 48 hours you can try the same.

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Hi, I have a question regarding a scars. Within my mustache on the left above my lip there is a scar there that is small but noticeable. I have no idea how I came to get this scar it has been there for quite some time for years I have not tried any ointment or creams to try and heal this scar. Up until recently it started to bother me in appearance so I tried a few ointments such as polysporin and a ointment that comes with the first aid kit called mecca to no avail was I able to have this scar heal. I was going to try a ointment called Mederma but I was reading it is not recommended for open cut scars. Could you recommend a ointment I could use to heal this scar.

Answer

Moderate acne usually responds to doxycycline or minicycline. If these do not work you may have to take Roaccutane after consulting a dermatologist.

Scars tend to slowly clear in due course of time. Topical contractubex can help to some extent. Microdermabrasion and laser therapy are also beneficial.

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I have, within the last year or two, been getting blackheads on the back of both my legs. Sometimes there may be a cyst like knot about the size of a pea to about quarter size and then it slowly goes away. I notice that this seems to happen whenever I sit on a hard surface or the edge of something like a step. Could it be from pressure to the back of my legs or could it be related to cancer?

Answer

From your description it is difficult to guess what exactly you have. It does not appear to be cancer. Do consult a dermatologist and take the correct advice.

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I am 18 years old and i cant seem to get rid off the dark coloured skin under my armpit and between my legs. I was hoping you can suggest methods of getting rid of it or reducing as i have tried scrubbing it off but cant, help!!!

Answer

Skin over the armpits and upper inner thighs can become thick and dark in overweight people and with reduction of weight the condition improves. Sometimes there may be a family history of a similar problem. Topical mild bleaching agents, topical keratolytics or topical vitamin A can help. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I have a problem. I've been suffering from an unsightly bump on my chest. The bump is a keliod. I had the keliod inserted and even have radiation on it; nothing worked. What procedure that are available now that is effective and is, not a 100% guaranteed, but highly recommended by other top dermatologist, besides yourself, that is more than likely to work.

Answer

There is no cure for keloids. They can be flattenned with intralesional steroid injections and after these injections the pain and itching also subside. If they are persistent, very painful, itchy or are enlarging in size do consult a dermatologist.

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i got burned on my leg about 19 years ago there is about 10Cm Circle can i use Contractubex to remove it or what else can i use , thank u

Answer

Your scar is pretty old and it is unlikely that it will clear completely. If the scar is raised contractubex may help to some extent in flattening it. If there is a keloid then you have to take intralesional steroid injections. Laser thrapy also can be of some value.

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My daughter (african-american) has several dark spots left on her legs from mosquito bites. What can we use to fade these spots?

Answer

These dark spots will fade in due course of time without any treatment. A combination of 2% hydroquinone and 1% hydrocortisone cream once a day can help in clearing it early.

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I`m 32 years old,and still having acne on my face.Is it useful to use Roaccutane treatment?

Answer

Treatment of acne depends on its severity and only severe acne is treated with Roaccutane. Do consult a dermatologist to find out why you are still developing acne and take his advice.

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I was diagonised for hyperthyroid in July this year. My TSH reading was 16.87 on the 16th of July. I have been advised to take 200mg of Eltroxin daily on empty stomach. I have severe itching throughout my body. It is so uncontrollable and it causes red rashes. Please tell me if there is a cure to this itching problem. All the doctors i have met tell me that once the thyroid level comes to normal the itching will reduce but it is becoming more and more difficult for me to control. It is 3 months now that the itching has started and i am losing patience. Waiting for your reply
Thanking you
Warm regards

Answer

There are several causes for severe itching all over the body and hyperthyroidism is one of them. Hope your dermatologist has ruled out the other causes. Nevertheless it does take some time for the itching to subside after the cause is tackled. Change of antihistamines also can alleviate the itching.

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I have puncture wounds on my face (lower cheek/chin area and under my nose above my lip from a dog bite 2 weeks ago -they are closed up (not infected - no oozing) and of course reddish looking in the healing stage - but my concern is that there are lumps under the skin at the puncture wound entrance - what the heck is that? and more importantly - will they go away on their own? Also will Vitamen E or anything else help prevent or lessen the scarring? I am a female in my late 30s
Thanks for any advice you can give me

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess the nature of your scars. Please consult a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment.

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I am a 37 year old male. Everytime I have gotten sick since I was a child, my skin turns red. After a few days the redness goes away. Then my wole body starts to peel. Every doctor I have asked about this, (and they have seen it), can't figure it out. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.

Answer

Erythematous skin rashes followed by exfoliation is common in viral and bacterial infections of the body and they usually clear even without treatment. Use a moisturising cream twice a day till the peeling subsides.

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My 8 year old daughter went berry picking with some relatives on the weekend of sep 13. They harvested berries and apples. The consumed most of these fruits on the sunday. By sunday evening my daughter was showing a rash that can only described as little bumps. The bumps are very itchy, they have appeared on her legs and arms. They have not gone away after 7 days. I tried an anti-histamine to see if they would respond to a allergy medicine. My daughter reports that the itch went away, but the bumps are still there. They do not appear to have any colour, and are approximately 1mm in size. Could this be a response to plant toxins, an allergy, or stress? Her time at the relative's house was apparently quite stressful and the anti-histamine could have had a placeaboe affect... Please advise.

Answer

Your daughter has probably developed papular urticaria (insect bite reaction). Use a topical hydrocortisone cream twice a day for a few days and if there is no response consult a dermatologist.

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i had a spot on my face but withtin the last 3 days it has got really big and has been so painfull n yelloe fluid is coming out of it what is it and how can i get rid of it?

Answer

You have probably developed a furancle ( deep follicular bacterial infection ). As it is already discharging pus and as there is only one lesion a topical antibiotic cream thrice a day for a few days should suffice for healing the condition. If it recurs do consult a dermatologist.

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hello,my problem is that all over my body i have ichey very red rashey skin and it's getting verry bad on my hands i work at a resterant washing dishes but i were goloves but my hands are allways burning me and they are very dry and very red there is always little red bumps on my hands and all over my rists going up my arm pleace tell me i can do somthing or get somthing i'v been hiding my hands by wearing long sleeve shirst and pant's even in the summer for the past 8 years please help me i beg you!!!!!"they always sting and hurt i'm only 18 years old and it's too embarsing to go out on a date with somone because of my hands "everybody asks me "WHY DO YOU HIDE YOUR HANDS IN YOUR SLEEVS" "it's driving me crazy" "PLAESE RESPOND FAST BACK TO ME THEY HURT AND STING WAY TOOOO BAD THE ONLY CREAM I USE IS EUCERIN/GLYCERIN WATER FOR MY DRY SKIN BECAUSE MY HANDS AND BODY ARE WAYTOO DRY AND NOW THERE GETING WORSE BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER CHANGE,SO PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!! "THA  N!

Answer

You have a chronic hand dermatitis and also xerosis ( dry skin ). Only after examination and a detailed history taking it is possible to advise treatment as this depends on the severity of the condition. Besides you also need counselling. Do consult a dermatologist.

Question,

What would be the best treatment for acne. I don't belive that i have a severe case but i do get pimples a lot and i was wondering what would be the best medicine and the quickest without leaving scars, but at the same time leveling out my skin and its tone.

Answer

For mild acne any one of the topical antiacne preparations is enough. For moderate acne besides a topical preparation systemic tetracycline is required. Severe acne requires systemic Roaccutane.

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I'VE READ ONE OF YOUR RESPONSES TO KELOIDS AND YOU STATE THAT THERE IS NO CURE FOR KELOIDS. THEN WHAT DOES ELICINA AND OR MEDERMA CREAMS/OINTMENTS DO FOR KELOIDS? THREE YEARS AGO I HAD COSMETIC SURGERY ON MY EYELIDS. ON MY LEFT EYELID YOU CAN SEE AND FEEL THE SCAR. IT BOTHERS ME LOOKING AT IT. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST I DO? YOUR RESPONSE WILL BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANK YOU.

Answer

Topical creams have little or no effect on keloids and only intralesional steroid injections can flatten them. Do consult a dermatologist regarding the scar on your eyelid as it is still persistent and that you can feel it.

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I had a couple of marks on my face 1 on my right cheek and a slightly larger 1 on the left side of my face under my left eye, which I rubbed slightly abbrasively which caused friction burn to the skin on my face however this has since healed and has left a slightly darker brownish mark/skin discolouration in its place, although my natural skin colour is slightly light brown as i am of asian orgin this is causing me some emontional distress. I have tried various oilments which all say help to fade/remove the discolouration as have not.

I would be grateful if you could advise me with some advice in getting rid/fading these marks/discolouration.

Answer

The dark patch secondary to abrasion shall clear in due course of time. Topical 2% hydroquinone cream once at bed time for a couple of weeks should hasten its clearance.

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hello doctor..I been aeeing red bumos on my leg and my arms during the summer. These red bumps itch a lot and I can't stand them. They appear one day and the next day they are gone. Usually, it happens that if thses bumps appear on one side of my arm, or leg, they also appear on the other arm or leg. This happened to me in 6th grade, but now I'm in the 11th grade and they appeared again and usually this happens in the summer. Can you please tell me what this could be. Thank you.

Answer

As you have been getting these lesions repeatedly every summer for the past five years it is better that you consult a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment.

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I have had dandruff for many years now and I have tried many shampoos to get rid of it. The dandruff goes away for 3 days and reappears again and my hair becomes oily. IS there anything else I can do to get rid of it?

Answer

Ketoconazole shampoo is effective for dandruff. Use it twice a week for a month, then once a week for a month and later maintain with once a fortnight shampooing. If this does not work do consult a dermatologist.

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Hi I use to wear any type of pierced earrings on my ear lobes. Then I went on Accutane. After the treatment was over, any time I wore pierced earrings my ear lopes became red, itched and inflammed. I have tried gold and hypoallegenic. Ten years has passed and I still can't wear earrrings. Please help! I really miss wearing earings
Thnak you

Answer

You have probably developed contact dermatitis because of the copper content in 18 to 22 carat gold. Roaccutane has nothing to do with this contact allergy. Wear only pure gold or silver or platinum ornaments in future.

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Hello, I have been taking Roaccutane for a month and a week ago my hands started sweating. Is this a side effect of this medicine? Is this going to last?

Answer

As far as I know Roaccutane has nothing to do with sweating of hands. If it is persistent consult your dermatologist.

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Is eczema contageous???

Answer

Eczema is not contagious.

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I have had a body ordor problem for so long. I wash up and use deordorant and it just comes right back in 3hrs or sometimes less than that. What should I do? If there is anything that you do to help me please let me know. Most of stuff that I used only lasted for alittle while. Maybe I need a cleansing from the inside. Help!!

Answer

Body odour is secondary to the bacterial action on the sweat especially in the armpits and groin and it is difficult to treat. Apart from deodorant sprays try a topical clindamycin lotion twice a day for a couple of weeks. If it works you can repeat the application whenever there is a recurence.

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i have a dark brown colour patch just under my chin basically its on the jaw. doctor thinks it fungal infection and gave me Hydrocortisone and Miconazole Cream, i think it was caused due to cosmetics and not sure whether i should use this cream. please help.

Answer

Without clinical examination it is not possible to guess the exact diagnosis. Use the cream prescribed by your doctor for a few days. If there is a good response continue till it clears and if not consult a dermatologist and take his or her advice.

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My 4 year old daughter has bumbs under her armpits that look like misquito bites. They have been there for about 5 weeks and she complains that her underarms hurt very bad. If you touch her under there it hurts her. What could be the problem?

Answer

Your daughter probably has folliculitis (bacterial infection of hair follicles) in her armpits and this condition responds well to topical and if severe systemic antibiotics. Do consult your family physician.

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i am a black girl and i have noticed that the area on my upper inner thigh is darker. my legs also rub alot. is there any way that i can get rid of it?

Answer

Upper and inner part of the thighs is a shade darker in most of the adults. In colored and black persons the darkness is a little more obvious and there is no permanent cure for this. In over weight and obese persons the darkness is marked and this is mainly because of constant friction between the thighs. With weight reduction the darkness subsides. Topical Retin A cream once a day may help to some extent in mild to moderate cases. In severe cases you may require a combination therapy with topical Vit A, a mild bleach and a mild steroid cream. Do consult a dermatologist before starting any treatment.

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I have had a knot on my scalp for a long time. The other day it started hurting I asked my boyfriend to look at it. Now it has turned into a hole. And starting to raise up into a bump again.

Answer

You are probably having a sebaceous cyst. Get it excised.

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I have stretch marks on my stomach that are very embarrasing...is there anyway other than laser surgery to get rid of them??

Answer

Stretch marks fade in due course of time ( a couple of years ). Topical cotractubex and topical Vitamin E may help to some extent.

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I took Roaccutane for six months and finshed 9 months ago. I have just been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. Could this be connected?

Answer

Roaccutane does not cause hyperthyroidism.

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Im just got my left earlobe pierced .The six weeks it took to heal there was no problems then around the eighth week there was this lump in my ear and puss and blood would come out and my earlobe got sore a swolled . How can I treat this ? Thanks

Answer

You are probably having secondary bacterial infection after ear piercing and you may require a topical and systemic antibiotic. Do consult your physician.

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I have had acne for quite a while now. I was wondering if there was a way to get rid of the redness. I also have these small holes in my skin. it looks as though it's kind of underneath my skin though. how do i get rid of those small holes?

Answer

Acne responds well to systemic doxycycline or minicycline with topical anti acne preparations. In severe cases Roaccutane is indicated. For pitted scars chemical peeling or microdermabrasion is indicated.

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I have a large bump which is larger than a pimple on my right inner theigh. It is very hard and hurts when being rubbed due to the fact that its so high up on my leg what is it?

Answer

You are probably having a deep folliculitis or an infected sebaceous cyst. Do consult a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment.

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hi,for the past two weeks i have had very itchy feet and hands,i have had small hard lumps wich itch more. They don't last that long but will appear somewhere else just as quick.My hands feel hot and swollen as do my feet,this happens in the day but is more painful at night where i also find i cannot keep my feet still.Can you please offer some advise

Answer

You are probably having pompholyx which is a type of hand and foot dermatitis. This condition responds well to topical steroids and systemic antihistamines. Do consult a dermatologist.

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i have a fungal infection on my arms,face my nack and my back its benn there for about 6 years,the doctor is not bothered by my skin stings when go outside and when i wash,also i sweat alot and my skin stings so much ,i am 57 and maybe diabetic can you help.

Answer

Fungal infections respond very well to a course of topical and systemic antifungals. Do consult a dermatologist. Besides get your fasting blood sugar estimation done and if it is high consult your physician.

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I am having problems with itchy bumps with redness around them. This started on my hip area, and I thought it was a bug bite, because it become fairly large, about the size of a dime, but more oval than circular I think. It was very itchy. I then started getting more, some look like chicken pox, then some are like like lines going across, and some are large like mentioned above. Spread to the front of my left hip, then a few on my stomach. Then they popped up on my right hip. Then today, on the outside of my left leg, between my ankle and knee, I noticed a huge itchy red bump, this one the size of a half-dollar, maybe even a little bigger, and not exactly circular. The swelling has gone down, but now there is a few smaller bumps on top of it filled with pus, almost like poison ivy. I also now have a few on the middle of my stomach, and I just noticed one forming under my right pec.. The bumps are like white and raised, and it is red around them, and they are very itchy. The one on my leg is very itchy, and I thought I was getting bitten by something, or had poison oak, ivy, or sumac, but they are recurring. Sometimes I wake up in the morning, and I can feel how raw they get on my hips, and when I reach to check for them, they are raised and itchy. Do you know what this is???

Answer

Without clinical examination it is not possible to guess what you have. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I noticed on my upper thigh a raised pinkinsh cirlce that I get when the weather is warm. Beside it is a larger patch of light pink skin with a raised outer part. Anything to be conserned about oris this related to sweating.

Answer

From your description it appears you have ringworm infection (tinea cruris). This responds well to topical micanazole or clotromazole, if the area invoved is small. If there is no response to this and if a large area is involved then you may require systemic antifungals.

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Hello, I get black heads in my ear, sometimes they hurt sometimes they dont. They create a small lump at times. I also get them on my face. I need to know how to overcome these bumps. I also have little white bumps that are squeezeable, under my lip really close to my chin that have been here for a long time. Please help thanks.

Answer

Blackheads are harmles and many a times they clear on their own and if not they can be curetted out.

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A few weeks ago, I used undiluted Dettol on my skin (on my face), which has left my skin discoloured (a bit darker). I was wondering if there was anything I can do.

Answer

You have post irritant dermatitis hypergigmentation and this clears within a few weeks. If it does not you can contact your dermatologist. Never use any antiseptics without diluting and without proper advice.

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I need help my son has repeatedly for the last 6 months or so continued to break out in various places all over his body and the doctor's have no explanation other than to say contact dermatitis but he occasionally gets a fever with these rashes like the one he has now which is on either side of his neck and is causing fever and soreness in the neck to the point were he can't turn his head please i need help i worried about my son so i decided to turn to the internet because i can't get his doctor to refer him to a dermatologist

Answer

With your description it is not possible to arrive at a diagnosis. The very fact that your son has been suffering from recurrent episodes of the same condition for over six months warrents a dermatologist's advice.

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three weeks after I pierced my nose I developed a bump on that area that is dark in colour how do I get rid of it?

Answer

This could be just a temporary local reaction for piercing. If it does not clear within a couple of weeks or if it becomes painful or if it enlarges in size do consult a dermatologist.

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I am having cystic acne and the doctor in US suggested me to go on roaccutane.Now I am moving out from US for a while back to India Is this roaccutane medicine available in India?

Answer

Roaccutane is not freely available in India and it is imported only by a few pharmacies in big cities. It is better that you take with you the full course of medication.

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I have some bumps that I get around my mouth. I normally squeeze the gunk out of it but the bumps remain right on my lip. They used to be unnoticeable but now you can see them, but when I try to drain them they sometimes become pit-like scars. Are the blackheads, whiteheads or what? There is no pain, just knowing they're there. Is there any suggestion what to do about this? And could it be that I use alot of chapstick?

Answer

Without clinical examination it is not possible to guess what exactly you have. Please do consult your dermatologist.

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My 8 year old daughter has these small wart like bumps on the back of one of her thighs they are not really circular either. When you pop them pus comes out and they scab over and go away . Butm they do come back and recently one has appearead on her forehead! Please any advice before I take her in will help. Thank you so much

Answer

Your daughter probably has superficial folliculitis (bacterial infection of hair follicles). If they are few a topical antibiotic preparation thrice a day for 5 to 7 days should clear the condition. If it is recurrent and if many lesions are there it advisable to get a culture and sensitivity from the pus done and then take the appropriate antibiotics.

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I got burnt on my arms and now I am peeling. I don't peel normal though, it looks spotty all over my shoulders and onto my arms. Its like lighter on the areas were it has peeled but it like flakes very slowly. Is there anything that can make it go away. Would tanning help?

Answer

If the burn is superficial the lesion usually heals with resultant hypo or hyperpigmentation. The original skin color comes back within a couple of months without any treatment and if it is persistent then do consult a dermatologist.

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I had a operation 5 years ago and the marks of that operation still abvious can i use contractubex to remove the marks, iam 23 years old

Answer

Operation scars do not disappear completely, but they fade in course of time. Contractubex can help in reducing the scars to some extent. Use it twice a day for 3 to 4 months.

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I have what I believe to be corns on the little toe of each foot. They first appeared when I was about 12 and I'm 23 now. I've tried everything to make them go away but they're kind of big and I really don't thing they are corns. Each one is made of very thick and hard skin and oval shaped and almost an inch in diameter. I sometimes try and file them down but then they become sore and red. I am of a bronze complexion but they are somewhat discolored and pale looking. I have never been able to wear open toe sandals that show all of my toes because I'm too embarrassed. Is there anything I can use to get rid of these ugly things?

Answer

You have thick callosities on your little toes and this is secondary to chronic friction due to ill fitting and tight shoes. Use broader shoes so that there is no friction and the condition clears without any treatment. You can use a topical 6% salicylic acid preparation twice a day for a few days to hasten the process.

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my 1 year daughter has develop a skin rash and redness just above her back ..she is always trying to tickle that area with her hand. We used the EUMOVATE CREAM but it doesn't work as well as the calamine lotion . can you please advice in this problem. and pls. tell about the cause of it.

Answer

If the rash on your daughter's back has not cleared with Eumovate then it is not probably an allergic condition and it could be a fungal infection or a dry dermatitis or any of the itchy skin disorder. It is better that you show it to your family physician and take the appropriate treatment without any further delay.

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Hello, this morning I woke up with a large bruse on my chest, it has a hard center and I can feel a lump under the skin. I can not see a place where a bug may have bitten me and it does not hurt. My son in law lives with us and he said he had the same thing on his calf and the lump is now going away

Answer

This could be an insect bite or a purpura and it usually clears within a few of days. If it becomes itchy or painful consult a dermatologist.

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I have these ( two to be precise ) boils on my penis. They have been around for years now. They are filled with some kind of liquid (light yellow to clear ) and does not break out. I have no problems with them, but would like your advice. Are they cysts, and are they harmful. Can they be removed?

Answer

You are probably having small epidermal cysts. They are harmless but it is better to get them excised before they enlarge any further or get infected.

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Is there a product i can get rid of my birthmark without getting surgery or laser?

Answer

There is no topical skin preparation that can can clear a birth mark.

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i have pimples, basically white pus boils on my scalp, it itches me and it hurts a lot too, What is the cause of this and how can i treat it so that it doesnt appear again? Also, i have white patches around my neck and upper back area, whenever i'm out in the sun the patches get worse and when im out of it, it lessens but is still visible, how can i treat that as well? and what is the cause of that? please let me know! thank you.

Answer

You are probably having superficial folliculitis on your scalp. The white patches on your neck can be a tinea versicolr or a pityriasis alba or a light eruption or a pigmentary disorder. For all these problems it is not possible to advise treatment without a clinical examination. Please do consult a dermatologist.

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i am an 18 year old female and on and off for about a month or two i have been suffering from some vaginal itching. about two nights ago i put a mirror under my vaginal area and discovered some bumps inside my vagina. i am sexually active and don't always use protection. does this mean that i have genital herpes and what are some other things that it could be? and are there any home tests that can be taken?

Answer

You are probably having pruritus vulvae and this is usually secondary to monilial infection or trichomaniasis. Get yourself examined by a dermatologist or a gynaecologist or your family physician and take the appropriate treatment. Unprotected premarital or extramarital sex is dangerous and you can acquire any of the sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection if you do not take proper protection and hence take the required precaution without fail.

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I tend to get pimples from time to time, sometimes my face clear up leaving little bumps with my skin oily, while other times it is too dry. Could my diet or hair products be a possible cause?

Answer

Diet and hair products have little or no influence on acne. If your acne is persisting do consult a dermatologist.

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hello doctor!i m 20 years old...i m having pimples over my face since a year ..pimples disappear sometimes but they get back after some days i m using RETIAN-A cream these days once prescribed by my doctor...but no treatment is working as i m fair so its a great problem i had a clear skin ....pimples are red colour please prescribe me some cream to fade away my stains .....i shall be thankful!!!bye

Answer

You probably require a course of systemic doxycycline and a different topical preparation. Depending on the grade of your acne the dermatologist can adjust the dose and length of treatment.

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from last two months i had rashes 2-3 times...and i have pain in the stomach .... just around the knaval.My bowels are regular but sometimes the colour is not the usual one.I hate to take tablets.can i know what this could be ? and above all this i have a lower back pain and in the groin...can i know what this could be.

Answer

Without examination it is not possible to guess the exact diagnosis of your problem. Do consult a dermatologist.

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Hello. I am 17 yrs old and for about a year now i have had several redish purple bumps on my inner thighs. They look like blisters or pimples with no head. When i pop them a whitish goo comes out then blood and once they are fully drained and flat there appears to be a hole in the center of the bumps. I was wondering could this be Herpes or any other std if not how can i get rid of these ugly bumps?!? Thankyou so much

Answer

You are probably having superficial folliculitis over your inner thighs. Get a culture and sensitivity of the discharge done and take the appropriate antibiotics.

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my neighbor has small roundish but almost oval, rings on his skin and they have a red dot in the middle but do not look like EM. could u help?

Answer

Many skin conditions can present with ring like lesions and only after a clinical examination it is possible to ascertain the exact diagnosis. Consult a dermatologist.

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I would really appreciate if you could answer my question. It's rather embarrassing. I am 21 years old and recently I've discovered a small external bump near my anus. It felt like a small cyst. It causes no pain and there is no bleeding when defecating. I hope it is nothing serious. Can you tell me the treatment needed. Thank you so much.

Answer

You are probably having a painless cyst or haemorrhoid or a soft wart. Consult your physician.

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I am a black female in my 20s. Due to a skin infection when I was very young (about 2yrsold), I have had brown spots on my legs for as long as I can remember. I have consulted various dermatologists. And used various creams even 4% hydroquinone. Is there any way to drastically minimize the appearance of the spots? Any type of food or liquid creams to

Answer

If the pigmentation has not responded to any topical preparations then you can try laser therapy.

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I have got these pimple looking bumps on my penis. They pop just like a normal pimple would they just never go away and they are on the bottom of my penis. They don't itch or hurt, its like they are just there, Its frustrating i have tried creams, they just dont seem to do anything for it, i am a virgin as well. I am really wanting to know what it could be and if there is anything i can use to get rid of the bumps.

Answer

You are probably having just prominent follicular orifices or pseudofolliculitis because of recurrent shaving or small warts. Do consult a dermatologist and take his advice.

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I have kiloids on the back of my head how can I prevent them from developing any further and Is it possible to reverse the condition?

Answer

Keloida can be flattenned by intralesional steroid injection and there is no cure for keloids.

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I don't have bad acne, just pimples here and there, so I was going to ask you, what kind of face wash works best? Also, can smoking cause pimples?

Answer

I have not come across any study incriminating cigarettes as a cause of acne. But smoking in general is harmful to many systems of the body. Many cleansers from Neutragena, Rock and other cosmeticuticals are available over the counter and you can use the one which suits your skin.

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i got my ears pierced, when i was about 7 years old. but im not sure if the person that did it, pieced them wrong, as i noticed that they had gotten really low on my earlobe. so about 2 years ago i got them pieced again (so i had two holes), all seemed fine, but recently, ive noticed that they are also realy low in my ear. am i doing something wrong? is there a way to surgically or however remove these holes, and get them pieced again, higher? if so, can u tell me how? thankz

Answer

Your problem can be solved. Do consult a dermatosurgeon or a plastic surgeon

Question,

whats lichen planus or mulluscum contagiosum?

Answer

Lichen planus is an itchy autoimmune disorder. There are many types and the treatment is topical and or systemic steroids depending on its severity. Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection. Usually the lesions are painless, umbilicated and whitish papules. When they appear on the genitalia they are usually sexually transmitted. They can be removed by curattage.

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Hello, this morning I woke up with a large bruise on my chest, it has a hard center and I can feel a lump under the skin. I can not see a place where a bug may have bitten me and it does not hurt. My son in law lives with us and he said he had the same thing on his calf and the lump is now going away Spider bite - maybe??

Answer

Without examination it is not possible to arrive at a diagnosis. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I had a baby approximately 4 months ago. Since then, I have had several infections, boils, abcesses, etc. due to insect bites and shaving my armpits. The insect bites cleared after antibiotic treatments but now every time I get bitten by an insect the bites fill with pus and the boils and bumps under my arm won't go away and they keep spreading farther and farther away from my armpits leaving black scars. I took the antibiotics and I have cleaned everything thoroughly. Why is this happening and what should I do?!

Answer

Please get a culture and sensitivity done from the pus and take the appropriate antibiotics. Get your fasting blood sugar investigate

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My 9 year old child has has two itchy patches on the back of her head for about one month. She does not have lice or dandruff. The skin is not even red or dry. Her hair seems to be healthy. Is there anything we can do to stop the itch? Thank you.

Answer

There are many causes for itchy lesions on scalp and only after a clinical examination it is possible to tell the diagnosis and treatment. Consult a dermatologist.

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Dear Doc, I have this small bump in my right ear lobe near at the back of my ear which I can feel it by placing my fingers between my ear lobe but it cannot be seen. Is this a cyst? Will it grow larger? Are there any treatments and what can I do about it? Thank you.

Answer

You are probably having a small cyst. Do not keep pressing it. In case it becomes bigger and painful consult a dermatologist.

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My daughter who is 5, has a few white flakey patches of very dry skin on her scalp. Doctors first thought it was ringworm, and we tried the proper meds, but It never went away. Now the doc thinks it is excema (sorry if spelling is wrong) and for me to try Hydro Cortizone 1%. I have been trying this and it seems to take it away a little, but then it all comes right back. She also has started to get what loks like a heat rash in the crease of her arms and legs, but the doc said that is excema also... anything you can think of that I may try?
I have also tried Selsen Blue and that didnt take it away either. Thanks so very much!

Answer

White flaky patches on the scalp may be due to ringworm (tinea capitis), psoriasis or seborrhoeic dermatitis and all these conditions can be treated. Without examination and relevent investigations it is difficult to guess the diagnosis and advise treatment. Consult a dermatologist.

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I was just wondering if there was anything specific I could do to reduce the size of my pores on my face?

Answer

Do not keep pressing the pores to evacuate the sebceous material as it gets collected again after a few hours. This habit makes the pores more prominent. Microdermabrasion may help in reducing their size.

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My daughter is 2 years old, I noticed that she has what looks like a little mole on her arm that is red. Some of the people in my husbands family have similar things. Now I was just wondering if this is something that I should have looked further into?.

Answer

Your daughter probably has a capillary haemangioma, a benign vascular growth. This condition enlarges for a few years and then gradually clears with a scar. Nevertheless do consult a dermatologist to confirm the dignosis and take his or her advice.

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Hi- I have had red bumps on my thighs since I was young. There are usually about 15 on each thigh and they dont go away. In some lights, you cant see them, but if light is directly on them they appear red and raised. They dont hurt or itch, but they do restrict me from wearing shorts. What could this be and what can I do about it? Please help!

Answer

Without examination it not possible to guess the diagnosis. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I periodically get this type of lump on the skin of my pelvic bone. I have managed to squeeze one due to the irritation and a white bugar like thing popped out. Since cancer runs in my family, can this be a factor?

Answer

You are probably having epidermal cysts and they are benign and they can be excised.

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 I am 29 years old mother of two. Since the birth of my chrildren I started growing hair undermy chin. In the beginning I shaved it, which only made it grow back thicker and worse. The shaving started to leave bumps and scars. About a year ago I stopped shaving and have been getting it waxed. This seems to have helped the hair from growing in so strong but the bumbs still appear and the scars are still there. Is there anything to correct the bumbs and minimize the scars.

Answer

Get the hairs removed with a laser as this does not injure the hair follicles. Topical Retin A cream can reduce the bumps.

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Hi, I live in the tropics, have fair skin with these spots on my arms..mostly. They turn from pale red or brownish, then turn white. They are all over. I heard about a skin cream for this once but forgot. Any advise?

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess the exact diagnosis. Consult a dermatologist.

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I have two little bumps on the back of leg that havent went away and they are a lite brownish color . I tried hydrocrotision cream but it still hasent gone away.It dosent itch. What could it be

Answer

This could be a benign dermatofibroma. If they enlarge or become painful get them excised.

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Hi doctor,I have had hairtransplant 6month ago and about 2 month ago lots of cysts on my scalp(seem to be folliculitis)began to grow up,I have used antibiotics such as doxycyclin & co-trimoxazole for 2 month but it does not work.they are painful and hard.could you please help me what to do?
thanks a lot

Answer

You have probably developed folliculitis. Get a culture and sensitivity done from the pus and take the appropriate antibiotics.

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I have severe keratosis pilaris. Would hair removal be a safe way to possibly help diminish the problem...I have tried EVERYTHING else.

Answer

Keratosis pilaris is a benign condition. It is asymptomatic and harmless. It is a chronic condition and it is recalcitrant to treatment. Try a course of Vitamin A and Vitamin E preparation and this may help to some extent.

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I had surgery to remove an epidermal cyst on my face about 3 months ago, and I have scar that is problably an inch long, it seems as if the scar is raised a little. Not enough were people can recognize, but I can especially when i rub over my face. I am wondering if there is anyway I can get the scar to to be as smooth as my skin and not to be raised and is there any thing I can do or take to make the scar as minimal as possible. I am a model and don't want this to effect my career.

Answer

Try topical contractubex ointment for a couple of months. If this does not flatten the scar then consult a dermatologist.

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i have these red bumbs the look like pimples on my back, arms, and legs. they are extremely itchy, and they hurt when touched. it seems as though they spread quickly to other areas that i itch. do you know what they are? how do i get rid of them?

Answer

You are probably having acneform eruptions or pityrosporum folliculitis and both the conditions can be effectively treated. Do consult a dermatologist.

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hi im 15 years old and i started shaving under my arms about more than a year ago now,and i have developed a very itchy red rash. Ive had it for about 2 weeks now and has got worse. Its very irritated and blotchy like. it gets dry so i put some e45 cream to moisten it. When i put my arm down the underarm gets all wrinkly, its only on my right arm. What can i do to help this?

Answer

Stop shaving in the armpits in future and get the hairs removed with scissors or a machine as this does not injure the hair follices. Use a topical preparation containing an antibiotic and hydrocortisone twice a day for a few days and if this does not help consult a dermatologist.

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I am asian, about a year ago, i peirced my belly button by myself, not professionally, (i am now almost 14) anyways, i took the ring out a while ago and let the hole heal up. i have scar tissue there now. is there any way to get rid of it??

Answer

Scars usually fade in due course of time if they are superficial and contractubex can help to some extent. If this does not help consult a dermatologist.

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For the past week or so, the hair near my chin (a patch) was not growing. I consulted a doctor and he said I had fungal dermatitis.
He prescribed Terbinafine HCL Cream 1% and Mintop.
1) Is this fungal infection incurable?.
2) Will the hair on my chin grow back.
3) Can this infection spread to the rest of my body.

Any help is appreciated.

Answer

Use the same cream for a couple of weeks. If it is fungal infection the lesion should respond and the hairs will grow back. If there is no response consult a dermatologist.

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Lately I have been having this persistent problem with ringworms. I have no pets and I take showers constantly from working out. I have been using Lamisil and have been taking it as prescribed but 3 weeks later the problem still exists and so does the scarring. Since using it, the infection has also been spreading to other parts of my body. I have not been scratching and wash my hands. What is the best approach for annoying ringworms? Also, if the medication says use once a day for 1 week, should it still appear or is it just healing? Please help I have them popping up everywhere like chicken pox. Thank You for your help.

Answer

If Lamisil has not cleared your condition even after three weeks probably it is not fungal infection or it is resistant to lamisil. You better consult a dermatologist and take the appropriate treatment.

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From the looks of it I must have very sensitive skin. I have 2 very embarrassing problems. The first one is that I continuously have back and chest breakouts and blackheads. This is year round. I have tried a few topical creams and retin A. None have worked. My other problem is that my skin is severely sensitive in my pubic area. I have coarse hair and shaving causes all kinds of problems. My skin gets inflamed and blackheads appear. When the hair grows back it is very itchy. The blackheads and irritation never goes away completely. I don't even shave often. All this breaking out is leaving scarring. Is there anything to lessen the hair growth? What would you suggest for this problem and for the scarring? I am so embarrassed to wear a bikini and to undress around others. Please help

Answer

On your back you are probably having acneform eruptions and for this take a course of systemic doxycycline and topical clindamycin lotion. For the problem on your pubic region (pseudofolliculitis), avoid shaving in that area and if you have to, do so along the direction of hair growth and never in the opposite direction. Topical Retin A cream may help. If this does not help consult a dermatologist.

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ive had these dark circles since i was 16. my mother also has them so heridetry is one reason but she does not have as dark as mine. recently i started taking alfacort which showed positive changes but later some one told me that it is an aesteroid and i should not use it. please guide me as to whether i shud continue using it or not..(my prescription is once daily at the moment)

Answer

Alfacort (hydrocortisone) is a mild steroid and it can be used on the face. If you have responded well for this now start using it on alternate days for a couple of weeks and later make it once in three days and gradually stop.

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I work with a lady who has a green and black substance ouzing from her skin. I am very concerned about this, because not only is it gross-looking, but we work in a restaurant, and need to bring this matter to the owner's attention. What is this, and what causes it? Is it contagious?

Answer

Without examination it is not possible to guess what this lady is suffering from. Persuade her to consult a dermatologist.

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I have just come back from Cali, USA, I live in London, UK. It was really hot there and I tend to sweat more than most people. While I was I got little red pimples on my cheeks, I think this was heat rash. 4 or 5 days before I returned to the UK I got these really large red bumps on my left forearm and a few on my forehead. We had had a BBQ that day I just thought I might have been bitten by something and ignored it. Since returning the first spots have sort of healed only leaving a small scab but new itchy spots have started appearing on my face and neck, one on my stomach and one on my leg. I dont know what this is, I have made an appointment to see my doctor (Friday) just thought I could possible get some advice from you. Thank you

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess the diagnosis. Do consult your physician.

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I have recently been diagnosed with condition called fordyce. I have been told that there is no treatment and it is hereditary. There are small clusters of white bumps on my lips and my lips feel as if they are burning and are dry. I am using carmex chap stick with sunscreen to soothe my lips. However the burning sensation still persists. I was wondering if there is any remedy that will cure the pain I feel with this condition. Thank you for your time.

Answer

Fordyce condition is asymptomatic. It equires no treatment and sometimes it clears slowly on its own. For the dryness and burning sensation of the lips you use a sunscreen while going out in the sun and a hydrocortisone ointment in the night for a few days. If the condition does not respond do consult a dermatologist.

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I have what I first thought was a wart on the inside of my left thumb. A few days ago it became very painful so I pulled off what I thought might be the black seed -- it started bleeding and since that time it will bleed spontaneously for no apparent reason. Is there any reason for concern? Thank you.

Answer

You are probably having a pyogenic granuloma (a benign vascular growth) and this condition bleeds with even a very slight disturbance. Get it removed with electric cautery by a dermatologist.

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Hi, im an 18 year-old male who has recently discovered a bump(lump) under the skin on the left side of my neck. I went to webmd and discovered it may be several things, the two most plausible answers i came up with were either swollen glands or lipoma. After all, its small, felt under the skin, movable, soft and rubbery, doesn't hurt and i might have possibly had this for a while without knowing it. From my findings im pretty sure it shouldn't be concerous since most lumps aren't. Still, i suffer from anxiety(bipolar) and am really afraid of a problem of this nature. Should i see a doctor to get it romoved(since its suppost to grow slowly) or should i ignore it? Please help..

Answer

Any swelling in the neck should not be neglected. Consult a physician at the earliest.

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I am 20 years old and since the last two years I have been having severe acne problems on my back. I have tried many products but the redness still stays. Some doctors say the redness goes away after time but I've been having them for two years now. Any advice on how to get my skin back to almost normal color?

Answer

Acne on the back is likely to be chronic and fades after many years. It usually gets exagerated during stressful periods. Moderate acne on the back usually responds to systemic tetracyclines with topical clindamycin or erythromycin. If it is severe you may have to take systemic Roaccutane. Consulta dermatologist and take the proper advice.

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i have little tiny blisters on only my hands they itch real bad they have a watery ooze when scrated open. what could this be?

Answer

You probably have a type of hand dermatitis called pomholyx. It is mostly stress related. A midpotent to potent topical steroid preparation with systemic antihistamines can clear the condition. In severe conditions in addition to these a syatemic steroid therapy is required.

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My armpit starting to get dark because of the deodorant that i use everyday. Is there an easy treatment to whiten my armpit?

Answer

Your treatment depends on the seveirty of the darkening which can be assessed only after clinical examination. If you are sure that the pigmentation is due to the deodorant stop using the same and try a new one.

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I had sunburn on my lips- it would get worse and worse everyday. Now it's just one big scab on my lip. It looks like I have chocolate on them. What can I do to help the scab go away? It's so embarrising.

Answer

You have actinic cheilitis (Inflammation of the lips secondary to sun sensitivity). Always use a topical sunscreen when going out in the sun. Scabs can be removed by topical compresses with saline. You can use a topial antibiotic with hydrocortisone cream thrice a day till the present condition clears. Till then avoid exposure to sunlight. Do consult a dermatologist for further advice.

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I have been getting these dark bumbs on my outer thighs, and they are bumbs under the skin that are just dark. They hurt to the touch, but I try not to mess with them, and when the swelling goes down, the dark spot is left there as a scar. What could this be? And, is there anything I can put on it like aloe or something? I thought is was maybe the sweets so I drink water more, but they still come back. Help.

Answer

You are probably having recurrent folliculitis over your thighs. You may require a course of systemic antibiotics. Get a culture and sensitivity of the discharge done and take the appropriate antibiotics.

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I think I have a wart on the inside of my pinkie finger. When i applied over the counter medicine (the acid medicine)i noticed small clearish itchy clear puss filled bumps on the other side of my pinkie finger. I have been trying to find out what these are and if i indeed have a wart on my pinkie finger. the wart (if that is what it is)is hard, raised above the skin and has dark black dots in it. Could you please tell me what the bumps and possible warts really are? I need your help!!!

Answer

From your descriptions it appears that you have a wart on your penis (pinky finger). If it is so it is sexually transmitted and genital warts are caused by human papilloma virus.Further get your blood examined for a VDRL test and an elisa test for HIV and also get your partner examined. Genital warts usually respond well to topical podophyllin therapy.

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i have small flat purplish colored spots on my inner thighs, buttock and lower abdomen. one doctor said it was from shaving but i dont shave there. i have laways been in good health, i had thought for awhile that it was ks but it doesnt look like it. have you ever seen anythgin similar to what i am explaining to you. they dont hurt but are ugly to site. i really just need some sort of advice besides go see the doctor again. if you have seen somethign like it before what was it and hwo did they get rid of it. thank you vvery much

Answer

Without examination it is difficult to guess the diagnosis from your description alone. Do consult a dermatologist.

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since the age of 13 i have had dark skin in the upper inner thigh. my legs are really fair but that area is blacky/brown. is there anything i can do to get rid of it

Answer

The upper and inner part of thighs are usually a shade darker in most of the adults. The darkness can be more in obese persons because of constant friction between the thighs. If you are overweight or obese reduce your weight. If the pigmentation persists a topical 2% hydroquinone cream can reduce the pigmentation. If there is no response do consult a dermatologist.

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im 14 and a virgin and i have a what fills like a blister or a over large bump on the back of my vagina not the front but the back. please tell me what it is i only had it for about 4 days and havent told my parents yet. is it serious?

Answer

You are probably having a folliculitis and this usually responds to topical antibiotic therapy. If it is persisting do consult your family physician. It is always wise to let your parents know whenever you have any health problem.

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My daughter has ring worm on her chest, and she is only 1, what can I give her to get rid of it?

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Ring worm infections respond well to topical micanazole or clotrimazole creams if the area involved is small. Do confirm the diagnosis before starting the treatment.

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my 10 yr. old son had a red bump on his upper arm. he has had this for several months. I have tried to drain it/and or pop it, but nothing comes out. After I do this,it appears to be smaller but returns to the normal size shortly after. It causes him no pain, and does not itch.

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From your description it is difficult to guess the diagnosis. Do consult a dermatologist.

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About a year and a half ago i got these pimples looking things on my thing. They really look like pimples so i don't know if it is herpes or not. When i go to squeeze them, they pop just like a pimple and they are on the bottom of my thing. I have done some things that i am not proud of that i can't discuss and mabye u can guess them but i really need to know if it is herpes or not, They don't itch or hurt, and i am really confused about that. PLEASE PLEASE PLAESE it is really important thank you

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From your description it appears that you have developed molluscum contagiosum and this is a viral infection. When this comes on the genitalia it is mostly sexually transmitted. They can be got rid of by curettage.. Do consult a dermatologist. Besides get your partner examined for evidence of the same. Also get the relevent blood tests done for both of you. Here is a small piece of advise: "Avoid premarital and extramarital sex and if it is inevitable always use a condom".

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is gentital herpes cureable, if it is what can i do to cure it, if it isn't what can i do to prevent breakouts thank you again

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Genital herpes is not curable and you can not prevent breakouts. Do not panic. Genital herpes is a localised viral infection and the systemic complications are very rare. Mild to moderate recurrennces clear within a few days even without any treatment. Severe recurrent episodes respond well to a course of systemic acyclovir or valcyclovir or famcyclovir. As the years pass by the frequency of recurrences become less and less and finally the recurrence may stop after a couple of decades.

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I'm a seventy five year old male, and from time to time a small pinkish (intensely itchy) area will appear on the outside of either my left or right arm between my wrist and my elbow. I have never had it on any other part of my body.
The itch is so intense, that it wakes you up at night, and it is impossible to resist the urge to scratch it. It usually ends up as a large raw sore.
These lesions started appearing about 13 years ago. One year after I had accidentally disturbed a large wasps nest and ended up with about fifteen to twenty stings on each arm and a couple on my neck.
The itch of those wasp stings was, as I recall, just as intense as these lesions.
When the lesions first appear, it's an irregular round area, (barely visible) about 1/4 inch in diameter and starts to itch. Looking at the area with a strong magnifying glass, you can see small (pinhead size) eruptions in the skin. The area affected, becomes pinkish and feels warmer than the unaffected area of my arm. These lesions always appear in the area of my arm where I had most of the stings.
It takes weeks for the condition to clear up and usually leaves a scare, because of the scratching.
None of the over-the-counter or prescription medicines for controlling itch works, but rather seems to make it worse.
They appear mostly during the summer, especially if it's hot and humid.
Could this be a reaction to those wasp stings. If you don't think so, what do you think it might be?

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You are probably having a condition called papular urticaria or a prurigo simplex. This condition responds well to topical potent steroids and systemic antihistamines. Probably this condition is secondary to the wasp stings you had earlier and it is persisting because you are not able to control the itching. Please do consult a dermatologist and take his advice.

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i am 18 years old and for as long as i can remember my legs have been covered in moles/freckels and i have always hated them.I have approx 15-20 on each leg.I know this doesnt seem important and is more about cosemetic self esteem. I never want to wear shorts or skirts and is really upsetting and anoying when it is hot.Is there any cream or method i can use at home to remove them safetly.i have started to result to scratching them off with my finger nails and then put anitbacteria cream on the wound once i have lightened the skin.Could this be dangerous and cause skin cancer

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Freckles are harmless and they can be got rid of by superficial electric cautery or chemical peeling. Moles can become malignant in whites. Do not scratch them off. Please consult a dermatologist and take his or her advice.

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i have dark hyperpigmentation around my mouth, iam 14 and i get picked on at school for this i also have acne on my back,face, and upper arms . it hurts to get picked on. please help. i have a blackness on my buttocks and under neath also.

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Without a proper clinical examination it is difficult to advise you. Do consult a dermatologist.

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I have little red bumps that started on my stomach and now have spread to my back and legs. It itches horribly. It started about a month ago, and now my boyfriend and sister are breaking out in this rash. Could an animal or fungus cause this, What could it possible be....HELP!

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You are probably having scabies and it is curable. Yourself, your boy friend and his sister and all your close contacts should take antiscabeitic treatment at the same time. Consult your family physician or dermatologist.

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For the last year now, I have developed Itchy red spots which only appears on one side of my face, my cheek! Which is really starting to get me down. I have consulted my doctors twice first time I was give Hydrocortisone Cream which didnt work! and this time round they diagnosed it as Acne which they have given me Antibiotic cream which doesnt seem to be working either, I dont think it is acne as they dont come to a head! I really need some advice on how to get rid of this as Im getting married soon and dont want to have to worry about this.

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With your description it is difficult to guess the diagnosis. Besides the lesions are on the face and you are planning to get married shortly. Do consult a dermatologist and take the proper treatment at the earliest.

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