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Dermatology
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Most likely benign: This is most likely a benign minor bacterial infection of a hair follicle. However, if it does not resolve in two weeks, i suggest that you see a der... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Often they do: If the pimple does not resolve on its own in two to three weeks, i would suggest seeing a dermatologist.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 53 years experience
Infection: This is most likely a bacterial infection of a hair follicle or a cyst associated with a hair follicle. If it doesn't start resolving spontaneously i... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Possibly: A german study published in 1979 suggested an association between geographic tongue and atopy.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Worth trying: This antibiotic cream may kill the bacteria contributing to the formation of your pimples.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Probably not: The relationship between diet and acne has always been controversial. Many patients are convinced that certain foods make their acne worse. Neverthe... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Itchy blisters: Localized clustered itchy blisters on a background of red skin.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Bacterial infections of the skin.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Bacterial infection of the skin.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: You may be getting ingrown hairs because you're stretching the skin when you shave. This results in the tip of the hair being flush with the stretche... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 53 years experience
Seebelow: The most effective treatment is oral terbinafine, taken for 6 weeks for fingernail infections, and 12 weeks for toenail infections.
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Honey-colored crusts superimposed on red patches.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: You may see very slight improvement in as little as four hours after application. More noticeable improvement will be noted after 1 to 2 days.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Dermatologists usually don't recommend this, but if the stalk of the tag is very narrow, you could use a nail clipper or tighten a thread around the s... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
No: Acne is not contagious. A localized herpes infection may bear a superficial resemblance to acne, but the two conditions are unrelated.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 53 years experience
See your OBGYN: Exacerbation of acne can occur after discontinuation of birthcontrol pills and can be addressed with conventional acne treatment. I would consult you... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Possibly: The pink-blue hue does suggest a vascular origin, and the possibility of a congenital hemangioma, but I would see a dermatologist for a definitive dia... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Possibly: If your acne is mild, you could start with an over-the-counter benzoyl product, and see a dermatologist if you're not satisfied with the response.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Yes: Alopecia is synonymous with baldness.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Immune reaction: The flare-up results from the body’s immune reaction to the toxin secreted by the mosquito (or other arthropod). This reaction is common and is appro... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See g.i. specialist: Just to be safe, I would return to the gastroenterologist who did the original sidmoidoscopy to confirm that the blood is from hemorrhoids.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Yes: Ziana is a combination of two drugs (clindamycin and tretinoin) which attack acne via different mechanisms, and is therefore a good choice.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Generally, yes, assuming you're not pregnant and take proper precautions regarding sunlight exposure. In addition, it's always important to read the ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: The three common types of skin cancer - basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma, all have a hereditary component.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Mild cases may resolve in a week. More severe cases can last up to a month.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: The rash of poison oak often has a linear configuration reflecting the points of contact of the broken stem of the plant with the skin.
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Impetigo is a bacterial infection of the skin, most commonly acquired from direct skin-to-skin contact, especially in children.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: The most characteristic feature is the presence of "nits" (lice eggs) attached to the hair shafts. These are tiny specs that look like dandruff, but ... Read More
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: "body toxins" do not accumulate in "eye bags.".
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See details: Dermabrasion can refer to any process in which the skin surface is abraded, but usually refers to the use of a mechanical rotary device similar to a "... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Cleanse the armpits twice daily with the over-the-counter cleanser hibiclens. In addition, do not use a stick or roll-on antiperspirant, which may sp... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: A pimple is an infected hair follicle. A cyst, which may start out in a hair follicle, is a sac which usually contains a cheesy material called sebum... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: A cyst is a sac with an outer membrane and material within it. A skin tag is an outgrowth of normal skin attached with a thin stalk.
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Folliculitis: These probably reflect a mild bacterial folliculitis, possibly related to perspiration and friction from your bra. These usually resolve spontaneousl... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Milia or white heads: They may be "milia, " which are popularly known as "white heads" - small cysts which form within the walls of hair follicles. Formation of these may ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Benzoyl peroxide: Cleansers and lotions that contain benzoyl peroxide are effective over-the-counter products for acne.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Yes: I would discuss all of these issues with your doctor.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
No: Although acne is extremely common, there are some individuals who never develop acne.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Dyshidrosiform ecz.: This may be a condition called dyshidrosiform eczema (or dermatitis), the primary cause of which is unknown. Aggravating factors may include irritant... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Topical steriod : Topical steroids are the standard treatment for eczema. You could start with over-the-counter hydrocortisone. If that is not effective, have your do... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Possibly: Occasionally this happens. Stopping the antihistamine for a few days, and then switching to a new one may help.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Depends on level: Prop 65 requires a warning on the product label if the level of chemical in the product poses a significant risk of cancer. If the chemical is listed... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Yes: If so, an oral antibiotic may be helpful.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See gynecologist: Assuming you are female, your gynecologist may be able to suggest a birth control pill that would be beneficial.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: Abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; possibly fever, chills, sweating, headache.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: The longer the entire tick, or a part of it, stays attached to your skin, the more likely it is to transmit the organism that causes lyme disease, if ... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: I would start out with an over-the-counter benzoyl peroxide cleanser and cream for mild cases. For more severe cases, the first line of treatment wou... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
See below: You may have a common condition known as seborrheic dermatitis.
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Sometimes: Systemic steroids, such as prednisone, may produce acne-like eruptions.
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A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. David Voronanswered
Dermatology 53 years experience
Yes: Yes. For example, rid is available in the U.S. Without a prescription.
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Temple University School of Medicine, PA
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Medical College of Wisconsin
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