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Dermatology
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United States: New York
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208 Answers
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A 54-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Keep warm: Frostbite is caused by overexposure to severe cold. Risk factors for getting frostbite include taking medicines called beta blockers, having diabetes... Read More
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A 21-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Yes: There are many ways to treat genital warts. They may be treated at home with over the counter treatments like salicylic acid wart remover. Prescript... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) + Maalox: My favorite gentle treatment for most diaper rashes is the mixture of desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (zinc oxide paste) and maalox liquid. Put an ... Read More
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A 16-year-old member asked:
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Benzoyle peroxide: The biggest problem with treating back acne is getting someone to help you get the medicine onto the affected area. I like benzoyle peroxide wash wit... Read More
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Rubbing alcohol: Most heat bumps will disappear when you go into a cool environment. So if you have true heat bumps find a room with a good air conditioning system. ... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Many causes`: There are many causes of nail clubbing. The most common is lung disease, then heart disease, gastrointestinal (as malabsorbtion), liver disease (cirr... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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1% hydrocortisone: There are many causes for itch, especially in the vaginal area. Your first try should be over the counter 1% Hydrocortisone cream rubbed in 2 x/day. ... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Try hydrocortisone: Sometimes, over the counter Hydrocortisone cream rubbed in two times a day helps.
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A 20-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Good hair care: There are many simple steps to take if you are losing your hair. Hopefully, it is only because of your family genetics. Try, over the counter Minoxi... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Vasaline: I know this will sound very greasy and gross but leave a jar of vasaline petroleum jelly at every sink. Whenever you wash your hands, while they are ... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Yes: Definitely do not try to take off your own moles. They may become infected and then you have much more to deal with. In addition, you want them take... Read More
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Neutragen: There are many out on the market. I make my own that is mixed with a little glycolic acid too. However, as far as the market goes, i like neutragena... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
ID: You may have lymes disease but you should go see an infectious disease dr. For a full examination and work up for the proper treatment.
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Cover up: I am so sorry to tell you that there is no over night remedy for your skin problems. Your best bet is to try a good concealer. Derma blend is a grea... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Try antifungal cream: The most common cause of a rash in the groin area is called tinea cruis or "jock-itch". Try an over the counter anti-fungal cream like Clotrimazole o... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Try antifungal cream: The most common cause of a rash in the groin area is called tinea cruis or "jock-itch". Try an over the counter anti-fungal cream like Clotrimazole o... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Hydroquinone cream: Try hydroquinone cream. Rub in a small amount 2 times each day. You can find a 2% hydroquinone cream over the counter in most pharmacies. Natural l... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Light skin spots: Hypopigmentation or light skin spots, may be diagnosed easily in the office by a machine called a woods lamp. This is like a "black light". Causes o... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Sore eyes: Ice is your best friend, especially after trauma around the eyes. Apply an ice pack for about 5 min every half hour. In addition, a wash cloth soak... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Vasaline and biotin: One of the greatest problems with weak or brittle nails is dehydration of the nail plate. Whenever your hands get wet, whether after showering or wa... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
See a urlologist: This may be a kidney stone or a problem with your prostate. The best advise is for you to go see a urologist.
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Urticaria: The fancy name for what you have is called "urticaria". If you didn't do anything the rash will clear on it's own. However, to speed up the process ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
No: Plantar warts are caused by a virus called the human papiloma virus. It is extremely rare for a plantar wart to clear up on its own without any inter... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Vasaline: If the impetigo is completely healed, believe it or not, you may just use vasaline petroleum jelly. Keep the scab "gooey" and it should fall off shor... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
You need antibiotics: Although what you've been doing is fine, it sounds like your cyst is now infected. You should see your doctor for evaluation. Besides antibiotics, i... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Usually only on arms: Keratosis pilaris usually occurs only on the triceps (the back of your upper arms). They look like small red bumps and may be itchy. The treatment ... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) + Maalox: My favorite gentle treatment for most diaper rashes is the mixture of desitin (zinc oxide diaper cream) (zinc oxide paste) and maalox liquid. Put an ... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
I would wait: Sporonox and Fluconazole are not the treatment of choice for tinea versicolor fungus reactions. Ketoconazole is much better as after taken by mouth, ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Cyst: It sounds like you have a cyst. A cyst is a pimple that grows in the deeper skin. It fills up kind of like a water balloon. These don't turn bad bu... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Try hydrocortisone: This sounds like you have what is called "seborrheic dermatitis". What a big word for something so common! it is in the eczema family. Try rubbing ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
It's OK: Unfortunately, this is a very common psycho-logic reaction to your diagnosis. Many times when I have had a patient with severe scabies, i will itch f... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Yellow water blister: Herpes on the penis look like bunched reddish/yellow water blisters. They pop very easily, so the blisters may be attached to shallow ulcers or scabs... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Yes but...: Before treating your skin with a skin lightener, you should see a dermatologist to make the proper diagnosis. If you have vitiligo or a ring worm it ... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Benzoyl peroxide gel: The easiest treatment is to start with over the counter benzoyl peroxide gel. Spot this on to the individual pimples each night. However, it sounds ... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Sebacious cysts: The most common soft masses found in the scalp are sebacious cysts. These are basically pimples that began deeper in the skin so instead of looking l... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Not to worry: You basically treated yourself. Although it wasn't the most elegant of procedures, your fall did the job.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
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More genetics : Most hair loss is genetic, from your parents. There are a few types of hair loss that may be caused by what you do. Certain medications you take can... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Salt water soaks: You may try salt water soaks but whatever you do, do not try to squeeze or pop it yourself. Take 1 table spoon of salt to a pint (large glass) of war... Read More
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A 31-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
May not completely: The legs are one of the worst areas for healing. Do not expect to get perfect smooth skin at the biopsy site. Any time you cut or break the skin, a ... Read More
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A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
No: Definitely do not use the abb belt until your ulcer is fully healed. The lesion will not heal if you continue using it.
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A 36-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Possible: The apple doesn't always fall close to the tree. You have to check all four grandparents and all aunts and uncles. Sometimes you just get lucky (or ... Read More
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No Worries: Your lymphatic system is made to basically "take out the garbage". May it be bacteria from an infection or ink from a laser treatment, the lymph syst... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Maybe a lipoma: You may have what is called a lipoma. This is a fancy name for a little bundle of fat under the skin. Lipomas are totally benign. However, you shou... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Adam Bodiananswered
Dermatology 37 years experience
Yes: Any oral medication can cause a hive like reaction. In addition, antihistamines such as Benadryl (diphenhydramine) or zyrtec usually helps. Benadryl... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Probably: This is normal for many types of tap water. To make sure it's not contaminated. Fill a glass from the tap and let it sit for about 1 minute. The whi... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
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No: This is very common. The "old fashioned" treatment of skin tags was to tie a small not around the tag and tie it tight. This would "choke" the tag. ... Read More
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Depends: There are many alternatives to the pill for acne. If you were happy while on it, then i would say go back. However, if you want to get off the pill ... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
no: Benzamycin is a mixture of benzoyl peroxide and an antibiotic called erythromycin. It is a good treatment to treat unwanted pimples (zits) however, i... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Many: Many diseases cause symptoms on the lips. The most common are not even auto immune. Viruses are the most common and present first and foremost as co... Read More
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Dermatology 37 years experience
Not common: You should definitely get your "bump" checked out. However, it is very rare for hpv to spread from the genitals to the mouth or lips with out any ope... Read More
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Thanks i have acne and i didn't notice big improvement after VI just acne become little lighter do u recommend Fraxel for pores and acne?
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Thanks a million for your answer. They are dry, color of my skin, cracked and they peel. They feel hard when you press them. Just disgusting
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thx...can you please tel me if these creams can cause some itching or allergy on face?? also can i buy it without prescription from doctor
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Tel Aviv University, Sackler School of Medicine, Israel
Graduated 1986MD
Residency
NYU HOSPITALS CENTER
Awards
Top Dermatologist , Third Place, New York - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , Second Place, New York - Summer
2013
Top Dermatologist , First Place, New York - Fall
2014
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