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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Tara Passowanswered
Dermatology 42 years experience
Night sweats: If it's not related to menopause, see a doctor. Potentially serious problems can cause this, including infections, thyroid disease, and even cancers.
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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Folliculitis: What you describe sounds like folliculitis, a common problem of the groin area. It's inflammation of the hair follicles. Sweating and shaving can incr... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Clobex alternatives: I'm not sure if there are any natural alternatives, however there are several nonprescription products.
Shampoos with salicylic acid, tar, zinc, sele... Read More
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Possible allergy: The inside of the elbow is a common site for an allergic or irritant reaction to chemicals, perfumes or other products.
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A 51-year-old female asked:
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Sounds like infected: The pain and swelling could be caused by a bacterial or other infection. Those symptoms are not usually caused by the psoriasis. An anti-inflammatory ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Varies widely: I usually put a patient on Isotretinoin for 5 months. The 'cure' rate is supposed to be about 70%. Some people will never breakout again. Some may hav... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Diagnosing corns: Corns are often confused with warts. Sometimes it is helpful to pare the surface of a corn to make the diagnosis. A corn will have a glassy appearance... Read More
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A 27-year-old member asked:
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The wart virus: Warts are caused by various strains of human papilloma virus(hpv). There are more than 60 strains and a few are linked with cervical and other cancers... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Another name for fifth disease is erythema infectiosum, which is kind of a mouthful. Several conditions that cause rashes, mainly viral, make up the l... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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They can look alike: They can look the same on the scalp, however there can be subtle differences. Dry skin would tend to be over the entire scalp and can worsen with use ... Read More
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Acne after stopping: It's likely that the acne will come back. Generally, a birth control pill could control acne, not cure it. That is similar to how antibiotics work for... Read More
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A 19-year-old member asked:
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Sounds like infected: This sound like a bacterial infection and the yellow color makes me wonder about pus. Infections in the nail area and end of the finger can be tricky ... Read More
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Helps boys & girls: While girls have the risk of cervical cancer from certain strains of hpv, boys are not free of problems from it. Genital warts can be disfiguring, pa... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Eyelids more likely: It's more likely that the eyelids would develop cellulitis.
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Unlikely: I think it's unlikely unless you are holding lead bullets or shot in your mouth or are eating meat with lead shot still present.
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Crusting: It's not always possible, but a staph infection like MRSA would more likely cause scabs and oozing, sometimes referred to as honey-colored crusts. The... Read More
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Not necessarily: It can depend a lot on how hot, how powerful the dryer, as well as what else you're doing, like tugging on the hair. Pulling too hard on wet hair can ... Read More
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I'd see a doctor: This could be a severe allergic reaction, a severe herpes simplex infection, other infection, chemical irritation, or other. Sounds like you need a do... Read More
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A 18-year-old member asked:
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B vitamins: I expect there are several vitamins that could be affected. The one i would be most concerned about is b12. Deficiency can cause hair loss and other p... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Tretinoin: Time often helps these spots, but topical tretinoin (retin-a and other brands) can help with scarring or discoloration. These are prescription product... Read More
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Non- rx options: Soaks in vinegar or domeboro soaks can be helpful. Anti-fungal creams, like clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and others. Keep fingernails trimme... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
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Control more likely: Curing may be unrealistic unless you can find a food or other allergen causing the eczema and then eliminating it from your child's life. Gentle clean... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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To be expected: Lack of movement can increase the chance of swelling in the legs, especially when sitting. Standing and walking periodically can help prevent this. Lo... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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Washing hands a lot: Could it be that you're washing your hands a lot more since your baby was born? That could lead to dryness and peeling. If you're using baby wipes, th... Read More
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Acne and BCP: Response of acne to birth control pills is not predictable. While a given pill can help one person, it may do nothing for another person, and yet anot... Read More
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Anyone can get: Jock itch is the common name for a fungal infection of the groin or genital area. It's also known as tinea cruris. Anyone can get it. It's thought tha... Read More
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I'd recommend both: It wouldn't hurt to use both, although the internal could probably be used inside and outside.
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Depends: Even if all the scabies mites are killed by the premethrin, itching can persist for several weeks. Persistent itching, especially if there are big bum... Read More
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Cold compress: A cold compress would help reduce swelling and pain. An oral antihistamine like diphephenhydramine (benadryl (diphenhydramine) and others), or Loratad... Read More
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Yeast?: I would wonder about the possibility of a yeast infection. Viral infection would also be possible and wouldn't respond to penicillin. I have seen stap... Read More
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Could be either: In my experience, it takes longer to clear and more medication than you might expect. Often i treat with an oral anti-yeast/anti-fungal pill for at le... Read More
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Not necessarily: The areola, the area around the nipple, has quite a few glands. Sometimes they can become enlarged for no apparent reason.
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Yes, yes, yes: Treatment for pityriasis rosea is generally aimed at the symptom of itching. Topical steroids and oral ant-itch meds are usually enough. Sometimes sys... Read More
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Ice pack: I'd probably try an ice pack to reduce swelling and perhaps an oral anti-inflammatory medication, like ibuprofen.
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A 23-year-old member asked:
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Size matters: The size of hair loss patches can determine treatment. Small patches are often treated with injections of cortisone into the skin of the affected area... Read More
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As often as needed: Often you can tell if an application is needed because the area will feel tight, your eyes will burn, or there will be flaking. Sometimes this may hap... Read More
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Hatch from nits: Head lice spread from one person to another. The lice attach eggs to the hair. These nits then hatch.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Even little kids can have this. It's normal. Usually the hairs are short and fine.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Hard to say: There are lead testing kits that can give you a quick answer, but you'd have to have the pottery in-hand to do the test.
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Sounds serious: There are many possible causes for these symptoms and causes can depend somewhat on your age. I'd recommend medical attention/physical exam/possible l... Read More
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Anti-fungal cream: You can try an anti-fungal cream like clotrimazole, miconazole, terbinafine, and others. If that doesn't work, sometimes an oral anti-fungal prescript... Read More
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Can happen: A couple of the most well-known fetal reactions to antibiotics: permanent staining of the teeth, with use of tetracyclines, and severe birth defects a... Read More
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Like acne?: Lipomas can be popped out of a surgical opening or incision in the skin, usually followed by stitches. I'd recommend local anesthetic beforehand.
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Hands and feet only?: If it's mainly hands and feet you're concerned about, i found the recommendation of a pedicurist works well. Vicks vapo rub applied liberally at bedti... Read More
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I don't think so: I would expect any improvement to be permanent, even if the Retin-A is stopped.
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Haven't heard of it: I'm not aware if this is possible, however, one of the effects of Retin-A is an increase of tiny blood vessels, so it makes me wonder if that would be... Read More
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Experience: The only way i know of is by how well it works for a given individual.
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Pilonidal cyst: It's a common location for a type of cyst called pilonidal cyst. They are often removed, but I don't think it would have to be removed if not painful,... Read More
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Cold compress: or icepack may help swelling. Anti-inflammatory med like ibuprofen can help. There are prescription oral meds (like valacyclovir & others) and top... Read More
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Oral & topical: I usually find perioral derm needs to be treated with both an oral antibiotic and a mild topical steroid to clear up.
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Very accurate and useful responses.
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Dr. Passow is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Dr. Passow, thank you for answering my question - she does not have lice. I am waiting for my ped to see her. I can see the scalp is really flacky but clean, and she does drink lots of water
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Thank you, I will go for medical attention in a few days (we have Easter holiday now) , in the meantime I will continue using the Synalar Otic.
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This made me feel good. Thanks! This is a relief and I'm very thankful. But I must ask for a second opinion so that I may sleep better at night.
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University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, WI
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