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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: Continue to apply the oil to your affected areas twice a day.
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A 61-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Maybe: Any type of oral medication can cause rashes on the skin.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: It sounds as if you have a hooded clitoris. Your obgyn can help.
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: Diflucan (fluconazole) can be taken both orally and intra-vaginally. If they do not work, ketoconazole can be taken instead. Contact your pcp or a de... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: Can be used with no specific time duration. Products can be used topically for burns and inflammatory conditions, and can be injested for digestive i... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 60 years experience
See below.: Most likely it is hydadenitis suprativa or recurrent sebaceous gland hyperplasia. Check with a dermatologist to ensure it is not a metastatic lymph n... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
See below : Could be a contact allergy, insect bites, contact dermatitis or inflammed angiomias (due to scratching). Treatment includes otc anti-inflammatory cre... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
See below : The cause is most likely friabile blood vessels meaning that they can rupture easily. Could be caused by certain medications (i.e. Aspirin). Contact ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
See below : It could be a number of things including contact dermatitis, allergy to topical medication, cosmetics, soap, detergents, etc. Try some sarna lotion a... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: Use an oil controlled facial wash. For the scalp, use a salicylic acid or tar based shampoo (both are available otc).
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Don't worry.: You can use a bleaching cream to help with the under arm discoloration. These are available by rx only. Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist... Read More
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
See below : In an effort to firm up lax skin, try a moisturizer with vitamin e and aloe. Also, try excerise to tone the muscle; skin may be able to be excised la... Read More
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A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
Yes: The nail has died at the growth plate and will eventually fall off. The good news is that it will re-grow but will take 6 - 12 months.
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A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Stathakisanswered
Dermatology 60 years experience
See below : Try a facial moisturizer with aloe, vitamin e or lactic acid.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stathakis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Stathakis is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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