Dr. Michelle Chambers

Dermatology 40 years experience

Hair loss: It is normal to loss up to 150 hairs a day. If you have not noticed thinning of your hair it is most likely normal. Certain medical conditions and ... Read More

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A 16-year-old male asked:

Is there anything i can do before going to bed as eczema keeps me from sleeping and is affective ( some health stratagie)?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Eczema: Make sure you skin is well moisturized with sensitive skin products. Where cotten or other breathable fabrics. you can also take a antihistamine. Th... Read More

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A 16-year-old female asked:

I have red spots on my scalp. it isn't itchy or flaky but it is slightly sore. i've never had a problem like this before. what do you think it is?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Clogged pores: This is possible folliculitis. An acne type eruption. Try to avoid hair spray and serums on the scalp. Also using a sal acid shampoo might help. If t... Read More

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A 34-year-old member asked:

How significant is the correllation between the amount of oil consumed and the amount secreted thru skin?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Oil production: The amount of oil you produce is primarily genetic. Extreme low fat diet may cause some decrease in oil production and hot weather may increase oil p... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

How do you get rid of scalp pimples and little red bumps there?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Folliculitis: This is folliculitis. You can try a antibacterial cleanser but usually prescription medication is needed. Make sure you avoid oil on the scalp as this... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have flu like symptoms and am itchy all over my legs. so much so, im bleeding from itching. can this just be really bad allergies?

Dermatology 40 years experience

See doctor: Could be viral, could be a drug reaction or could be allergies. You should see a doctor if symptoms don't resolve in a week or so.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

My psoriasis on my hand gets really flaky so i peel it off. is there any reason i should not peel the flakes away..it is itchy if i do not peel?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Hand psoriasis: Its ok to remove skin that is " dead" and ready to come off as long as you don't cause open wounds. Also try products with Lactic Acid or urea in an o... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Weird sharp sting pain on nipple or nipple area. almost pulsing like on and off pain. doesnt happen very often. lasts about a minute. 24female?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Nipple pain: Probably harmless but i would still recommend seeing your doctor.

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A 35-year-old member asked:

My son has cat scratch disease. where do i start?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Cat scratch: First see a doctor to ensure correct diagnosis if the swollen glands do not resolve in 6-8 weeks or if associated with severe systemic symptoms. Antib... Read More

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A 25-year-old member asked:

My doctor talked over my head. we are confused. what is cat scratch disease?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Cat scratch disease.: Cat scratch disease is a bacterial infection that can be transmitted by a cat scratch or bite. Usually it will resolve with our treatment. The primar... Read More

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A 29-year-old member asked:

How do i get rid of these bumps in the back of my head? i have been trying for over four years now. please help!

Dermatology 40 years experience

Acne keloidalis: You may have acne keloidalis nuchae. This is due to ingrown hair on the back of the scalp, near the neck. The condition is difficult to treat but incl... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

How to prevent nose swesting?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Antiperspirant.: You can try a clear antiperspirant but prolonged use may lead to acne as it may clog pores. Make sure it is cleaned offf at night and apply a retinoi... Read More

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A 31-year-old member asked:

Is using benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) on my skin for acne good?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) for acne: Yes, unless you are allergic to it.

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A 34-year-old member asked:

Is the no7 micro-dermabrasion exfoliator effective for acne and acne scarring?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Microdermabrasion: Over the counter microdermabrasion kits can be helpful for weekly use, but a microdermabrasion performed in office will be the most effective as this ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

Is it safe to put on sunscreen then put on the acne medication benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide)?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Sunscreen: Typically it is best to apply sunscreen after any and all topical medications. Applying medications over sunscreen can reduce the effectiveness of the... Read More

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A 32-year-old member asked:

I have used benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) for years and now my skin is immune to it, what medication is recommended next?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide): In general, a topical retinoid is added to help turn over skin cells and reduce blackheads, resulting in reduced pimples.

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A 19-year-old male asked:

I just noticed white spots on my neck, they are not painfull not itchy but i am scared will that spot continue to my back, right now they are only on neck?

Dermatology 40 years experience

White spots: This could be vitiligo or a fungal infection ( tinea versicolor). If you are concerned have the condition evaluated by your doctor.

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Penile sores someone help me find out how i got this?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Penile sores: One major cause may be genital herpes or some other sexually transmitted disease. See your doctor and have this evaluated.

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What's the best foundation to use for dry skin due to accutane / isotretinoin use?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Accutane: Use aquaphor at night. Aboleen cleanser to clean skin and a moistering cream such as cereve in the morning. Also drink plenty of water and a humidifye... Read More

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A 40-year-old member asked:

What is the best way to use tea tree oil as a scalp treatment?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Tea tree oil: Pt depends on the form of tea tree oil and how dry or oily your skin is. You can apply after shampoo and leave it. Or, prior to shampoo leave on for 5... Read More

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A 37-year-old member asked:

I have a rash from a bug bite can i send a pic to see if i need to be seen or just use a topical?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Photo not 100%: A photo will not give the full picture. (no pun intended). Is the area painful, does it drain fluid or pus? Is there excessive swelling? Are there any... Read More

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A 37-year-old male asked:

Please share a tip in the form of a haiku on overcoming acne.

Dermatology 40 years experience

Ignore: To keep pores clear use a sal acid astrengent and otc benzoyl peroxide cleanser or cream.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

How reduce the sensitivity of skin around stomach area?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Sensitive skin : One cause on irritation on the abdomen is nickel allergy from clips on jeans and belt buckles. If this is your problem avoidance is the best treatmen... Read More

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A 33-year-old female asked:

I already had acne due to my hormones but now it's worst than ever ... what can i use to help my face look less horrible? please help

Dermatology 40 years experience

Adult acne: All acne patients will benefit from a topical retinoid. Also try otc sal acid and a vitamin c topical. See your dermatologist for more specific trea... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

Tiny dots on my forehead. no rash or redness just bumps. possible cause sweat pores clogged bcz i workout or subclinical acne? plz name a treatmnt tnx

Dermatology 40 years experience

Heat rash: This could be due sweating but in an adult one possibility is pityrisporum folliculitis. Try a wash with sal acid if this does not help try otc lotri... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I lost weight, lymph nodes came up behind ear, jaw neck then armpits. i just travelled se asia for 1yr. no infection in bloods, rash on neck help!!!

Dermatology 40 years experience

Complete physical: You need to have a complete physical exam with this constellation of symptoms.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

What is the effects of steroid cream on skin?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Topical Steroids: Steroids can thin the skin, dilate the blood vessels and cause stretch marks.

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A male asked:

I have flat like bumps on my nose, it's kinda like a pimple that has been deflated, how would i get rid of that?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Nose lesion: I would see a dermatologist to make sure it is not a Basal Cell skin cancer, These often appear like a pimple that does not go away.

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A 28-year-old male asked:

Can perioral dermatitis have psycological causes? does the psycological effect worsen the condition?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Yes: Peri-oral dermatitis is felt to be due to related to hormonal changes so stress can contribute to the condition.

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A 63-year-old male asked:

I have a small white crusty flaky hard bump at the back of my scalp, what should i do?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Skin growth: Could be a benign lesion called a seborrheic keratosis but it the lesions grows, bleeds gets painful or changes you should have it checked. As you sh... Read More

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A member asked:

Sore middle finger right hand tendon seems to catch?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Finger pain.: This could be the beginning of dupuytren's contracture which is related to contraction of the tendon. See your doctor if it does not resolve.

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A 43-year-old female asked:

When you have hep c do you bruise easily ?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Hepatitis C: Yes you can, also Aspirin or blood disorders. Also thin skin is a common cause of bruising.

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A 32-year-old member asked:

Is vitiligo genetic?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Vitiligo: It can be genetic. It can also be seen with other auto-immune diseases such as pernicious anemia, thyroid disease and type 1 diabetes.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Small, hard bump on back of neck. not visible. size of a tiny pinky nail. no symptoms. it's on the right side on cartilage part. help! i'm worried?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Nodule on the neck: The most common small nodular lesion is a cyst. If the lesion is stable in size, mobile and non-tender it is probably ok. If it does not resolve in a... Read More

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A 18-year-old male asked:

The skin on the head of my penis is peeled after having outercourse and getting oral sex . what course of action should i take?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Peeling of penis: It could be irriation of an allergic reaction to spermicidal foam or jelly. Try otc 1 % hydrocortisone. If this does not help, see your doctor.

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A male asked:

I had ingrown hairs under my thighs and i picked at them until they bled but i pulled them out now there are brown patches and they hurt what do i do?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Ingrown hair: At this point you probably have scarring in the area. Try not picking the site and make sure when you shave to shave in the direction of the hair gro... Read More

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A 28-year-old male asked:

There is a scab on my scalp that appeared after putting olive oil on my scalp and for some reason its not going away...what should i do?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Non healing lesion: It depends on how much sun exposure you have had. It could just be an inflammed follicle. You can try benzoyl peroxide but it may bleach your hair. ... Read More

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A female asked:

Can i get botox injections if i have von willebrand's disease?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Botox: As far as I know there is not contraindication. You may have a little bleeding at the injection site but it can be easily controlled with pressure or... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Why do my nails look matted and as if they were dried out?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Dry nails: They may be dry. If you wash hands a lot, use alcohol gels or nail polish remover or a regular basis the nail plate can dry out. Also some medical con... Read More

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A 62-year-old male asked:

My wife noticed that her fingernail along the side of her finger is like raised up and not flush with the skin of finger?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Lifted nail: This could be due to trauma, infection or medication. Without seeing the nail it is difficult to determine the cause.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

There's largo no. of acne appeared on my face specially cheeks, many of them are bleeding n some leave spots. my age is 21 years n i have mixed skin.

Dermatology 40 years experience

Acne with scarring: You can try OTC benzoyl peroxide and sal acid but if you are getting scarring you may need to see a doctor to get more aggressive treatment.

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A 38-year-old member asked:

How to remove blackheads on my nose and chin?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Topical retinoid.: Over the counter sal acid or topical retinoids such as retin a (tretinoin) work best for black heads and clogged pores.

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A 52-year-old member asked:

Taking itraconazol for histo. now have mouth sores and metallic taste. is this a problem?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Itraconazol: Sores in the mouth could be an allergic reaction. I would contact the prescribing doctor for other treatment options.

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A 18-year-old member asked:

I have a feet problem it like a big tan white mark i play a lot of soccer what can i do?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Callus treatment.: It may be a callus ( thick skin from friction) or a wart ( a viral infection). If you are not sure which you should see a doctor or just try using a... Read More

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A 23-year-old member asked:

Hiw to get rid.of acne?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Treatment of acne: The primary problem is clogged pores that can be due to excessed oil production. Insufficient exfoliation to keep the pores open and the bacterial com... Read More

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A 19-year-old member asked:

Red spots all over my body mainly on the inside of my arms, shoulders, chest, and back. patches that are red some raised and darken ovr time, itch ocas?!

Dermatology 40 years experience

Red spots on skin: If lesions are bright red, small (1 to 3mm) with no symptoms they are most likely cherry angiomas. If pink , scaly or itchy, it may be a rash and y... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

I have 3rd degree acne and i am taking isotretonoin tablets 20 mg for past 1 month but no effect?can i continue or any other better treatment?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Accutane: Your dose is way to low. The goal is to prevent recurrance of acne. At this dose there is a good chance that it will not work and an even better cha... Read More

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A 41-year-old member asked:

Could not afford facials for a couple of years: how does one get old dirt and oil out of the pores in one's skin?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Clogged pores: Use a lotion or cleanser with sal acid and a retinoid cream on a regular basis. Also topical vitamin c as an antoxident.

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A 29-year-old member asked:

What is a good home remedy for bad acne on the back?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Back acne: You can try a benzoyl peroxide wash and a sal acid topical but often back acne requires oral medication. Just remember that benzoyl peroxide bleaches ... Read More

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A 30-year-old member asked:

I have atopic dermatitis so how do i stop the itching?

Dermatology 40 years experience

Moisturize: Keep the skin moisturized with sensitive skin products. Don't over dry the skin with hot baths. Avoid dryer sheets. And fragranced products.

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