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Dermatology
Languages spoken
Persian
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397 Answers
35 Agrees
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Different organisms: Bacterial vaginosis is caused by bacteria. A yeast infection is caused by fungi. Bacteria and fungi are different organisms.
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A male asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
It depends: It really depends on the side effects that you're having from taking propecia. Generally the side effects from Propecia are temporary and they disappe... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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It depends: You don't really need to do anything unless your low blood pressure gives you symptoms such as light headedness or if you pass out. Without knowing yo... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Make up or spray tan: I've never seen translucent skin, but I have seen pale skin. Tanning is one way to make the skin darker but long term exposure to the sun can cause sk... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Antifungal medicatio: Ketoconazole is an antifungal medication. It's used for treating yeast/fungal infections.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, it will not. Botox injection has no known effect on acupuncture.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
No: How do you know you have an enlarged musclein your esophagus? The muscles of the esophagus are of smooth muscle type. Botox has no effect on them. Bot... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, no testing is required if you're generally in good health.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
No need: You don't need to detoxify your body. Your body is designed to get rid of toxins. Companies that sell you detoxifying products are only after your mon... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Not really: No, because I have no idea what flaws your skin might have. It's probably best for you to see a dermatologist and discuss your concerns in person.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Maybe: You need to see a hepatologist (liver specialist) who is familiar with crigler-najjar treatment for proper evaluation and treatment.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
See a dermatologist: You can't get rid of acne scars at home. Acne scars can be reduced with laser resurfacing or dermabrasion (not to be confused with microdermabrasion).... Read More
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A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Be more specific: Without saying what kind of damage you received from the treatment, it's impossible to say if it's reversible or not.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, there are no pill nor any creams that will make your buttocks bigger.
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A 66-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Several: There are many different drugs that can be used for regulating the blood sugar in a person with type 2 diabetes. The main function of these drugs is t... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Go to the doctor: She should go to the doctor. She'll have to pay for her treatment. If she doesn't have enough money to pay for her treatment, she can go to an emergen... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
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No: No, you cannot. Depending on the way it was injected, it can last a few hours and up to a few weeks in your body.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Up to you: If your skin is nearly perfect, you may not need any retin-a. But you can use it to prevent future wrinkles. You should at least wear sunscreen whenev... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Fast: Generally the blood test is done when you've been fasting and have not eaten for 12 hours. However a hemoglobin a1c test does not require you to fast.... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, he cannot. The gene for hemophilia is on the x chromosome. Since a man has only one x chromosome, if he had the gene, it would express itself. Tha... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Possessed?: Maybe you need to have an exorcism. When you say your body rises, all i can think of is the movie exorcist.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, it's very unlikely (unless he had touched himself and had put his hand in his mouth).
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A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Dengue symptoms: Symptoms of dengue include fever, headache, muscle and joint pains, and a characteristic skin rash that is similar to measles. In a small proportion o... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: The only way to restore a hymen is by surgery.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Won't help: Retin-a has no effect on cellulite.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Unnecessary: You don't need to cleanse your liver. Your liver cleanses your body from various toxins but it's not like an air filter that you need to replace every... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
There are many: There are too many to list. You have to be more specific about the disease or the symptoms.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
50/50: I don't think anyone can tell you exactly what the odds are. In addition, there isn't much you can do about it. Give it time and you'll find out exact... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Which enzymes: There are several different liver enzymes. From your post i can't tell which ones are elevated. However, there are many reasons for liver enzymes to g... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
It depends: Your due date and gestational age are based on the last day of your last menstrual period. It's not based on when you had sex. But assuming that you o... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Hemorrhoids?: You might have hemorrhoids and if that's the case, preparation h should help. See a doctor if you don't get better.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Yes: Yes, you can eat onions at night, in the morning, in the middle of the day, in the afternoon or any other time of the day.
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Aspirin is better: Aspirin is the preferred drug for anticoagulation. However, why do you need to reduce your risk of blood cloths? If you're not at risk, then it's best... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, that's not an ocd. It sounds more like schizophrenia. I suggest seeing a psychiatrist for a detail evaluation and treatment.
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Yes: Yes, it's safe to use although i don't think it will do much good as a shampoo.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
See a dermatologist: You should see a dermatologist. If your acne is mild, he/she may recommend some over the counter medicine such as benzoyl peroxide cleanser. If it's m... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: You need to see a doctor first to find out what's causing the irritation. Then he or she will prescribe an appropriate medication for you.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Be more specific: What kind of yeast infection? A fungal infection of the skin is treated differently than a fungal infection of the nails or an oral thrush.
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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Yes: It's possible but as you get older, it become more difficult and carries a greater risk.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, it does not. It just gives you a hole in your skin.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Yes: Yes, if the woman is a carrier and the man has hemophilia, statistically 1/2 of their male children and 1/4 of their female children will have hemophi... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Don't stop: Do not stop taking your medication until you've consulted with your physician.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
No: No, you won't be. They don't need that much blood for a glucose test.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Bob Ouriananswered
Dermatology 28 years experience
Yes: Yes, it's normal. Nothing to worry about.
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Don't have sex: If you don't want to have children, don't have sex. While birth control methods help to protect you from pregnancy, they're not fail proof.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Best liver detox: Avoid alcohol and illicit drugs. And don't use any herbs they recommend for "detoxing" your liver. They can sometimes do more harm than good.
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A 22-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Laser: Consider laser hair removal or electrolysis. These are the only procedures that can remove hair permanently. However, the success rate varies and you ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
See your doctor: Seeing protein in your urine can be the sign of a number of different diseases. It can be a sign of urinary tract infection, early kidney disease, dia... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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It won't: At 37 years of age, nothing can make you grow taller.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 28 years experience
Diet and Exercise: The best way to lose weight is by watching your diet and exercising regularly. It's not difficult to lose a couple of pounds per week if you stick to ... Read More
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Dr. Ourian is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI
Graduated 1995MD
Awards
Top Dermatologist , First Place, California - Winter
2013
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