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Newport News, VA
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Dermatology Specialists
11844 Rock Landing Drive, Suite B
Newport News, VA 23606
Assistant Professor of Dermatology
Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Former Chief Medical Informatics Officer, Navy Medicine East and
Staff Dermatologist, Naval Medical Center Portsmouth, VA
Fellow, American Academy Dermatology
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians
Editorial Board Member
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology
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Dermatology
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524 Answers
164 Agrees
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A member asked:
Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
Dermatology 27 years experience
Basal Cell Carcinoma: As close to 100% yes as one can be. Of all the skin cancers bcc's are the most common and the one to have if you really had to pick a skin cancer to ... Read More
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Should be seen: I agree with dr. Hines. Reddish "bumps" would direct my thinking n one direction. Yellowish bumps would start me thinking in a different direction. ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Eczema: Some patients can. However the ability to stop moisturizers can be related to the season. A lot of eczema patients do well in the summer and never nee... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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May be fungal: This could be a "cradle cap" type of problem, could also be a fungal infection. A dandruff shampoo with a soft-bristled brush to help soften up the s... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Skin lesion: I would recommend you have a dermatologist examine this mole.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Kaposi's sarcoma: For most cases addressing the underlying immune deficiency is the primary treatment. Unfortunately "gentle" may be difficult to guarantee depending on... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Corns: Corns will not affect long-term (or short-term) health. However, they can be very uncomfortable.
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A 42-year-old male asked:
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Acne keloidalis: It sounds like you have acne keloidalis nuchae. Treatment can vary from antibiotics like Doxycycline to steroid injections. To be sure you should see ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Scar care: My usual recommendations (i'm a dermatologist) for post-op scar care are to keep it covered with a layer of vaseline. Let tightness of the scar direc... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Generally yes: Already having a piercing is also not likely a problem but you may need to remove it depending on how your navel changes.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Yes: Psoriasis affects males and females pretty much equally and can indeed occur at any age. However the most common age range to see it is between 15-35... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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HPV: Genital warts are caused by one of the several types of human papilloma virus. Exposure to this virus is via contact with someone else who is already ... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
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Depends: It really depends on your type of skin (oily, dry, using makeup). Most people probably do just fine by washing their face once or twice per day. Over ... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Difficult to answer: "red, blotchy spots" could mean a number of things from simple skin irritation to fungal or bacterial infection along with a number of other things. H... Read More
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Difficult question: There are really no studies looking at the safety of electrolysis during pregnancy. Theoretically it is possible for the electrical current to stimul... Read More
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Not much: Unfortunately there is not much you can do about this. Laser treatment may help reduce the appearance but this would be a cosmetic treatment and you ... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Yes: When in the midst of a flare-up eczematous skin can certainly be considered an open wound.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Maybe jock itch?: Just from what you describe the most likely reason why a male soccer player would have itching in the groin area would be tinea cruris (jock itch). T... Read More
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A member asked:
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A common problem: Most patients with athlete's foot are able to take care of it with otc meds. Certainly a podiatrist can treat the condition but primary care doctors a... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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May be an allergy: It is possible that you have had an allergic reaction to the medication. It may be helpful to see a doctor to review this, particularly if you are on ... Read More
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A 45-year-old male asked:
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Dermatologist!: Given your description of a rash for 3 years i would certainly recommend he be seen by a dermatologist.
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A 34-year-old male asked:
Dr. Donald Shenenbergeranswered
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Likely an allergy: Based on the description you give i would think this is an allergic reaction to one of the components in nyquil. The various nyquil products contain a... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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It works: It works but only as long as you are using it.
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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?hemangiomas?: Hemangiomas are often mistakemly called "blood blisters". However something called angiokeratomas can also be possible. Having this examined would hel... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Topical antibiotic: It is a topical antibiotic. In my practice it is particularly useful as it doesn't really have the risk of allergic contact dermatitis as does bacitr... Read More
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Depends: Currently, surgical excision is the standard of care. However, depending on the stage of a patient's melanoma there are some new treatments that may ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Not so: While cryotherapy will help to get rid of a specific lesion, it won't cure you of the virus. I assume you are talking about genital warts. You can g... Read More
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Short term use: I generally recommend Mupirocin for mild, superficial infections that don't warrant the use of systemic antibiotics. I will also use it in the nostri... Read More
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Sounds benign: This sounds benign but without an exam it is not possible for me to 100% tell you it is nothing to worry about. I would recommend you have a dermatol... Read More
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A number of things: Nail issues really need to be examined to determine a clear diagnosis and possible cause. However, some ridges can be entirely normal. Repetitive trau... Read More
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Sensitive skin: It is possible that you have developed a reaction something. Anything from sweat to perfume/cologne and many other things. Eczema is also possible. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatologist: You should certainly have your OB have a look but this may require a dermatologist. There are some dermatologic conditions that can occur specificall... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Skin lesion: It's not possible to give you an answer with 100% certainty. Basal cell carcinoma can appear as you describe. However, there are several skin lesion... Read More
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Depends: If grandma is wearing a perfume or uses some other substance on her skin or to wash her clothing then those things can certainly make you itch. It is... Read More
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A good question: Lp is thought to be an immune system mediated response. To what is not yet known for sure. The end result being the typical itchy, purplish papules ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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Treatment: Blackheads can sometimes respond to a salicylic acid-based wash. This can usually be found in a drug store. However, there are other conditions that c... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Cryotherapy: I would have them looked at but it is possible they could be well-treated with liquid nitrogen (cryotherapy). In the right hands this can work well an... Read More
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Could be both: Both of your concerns could very well be a cause of itchiness.
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Neck bumps: It is difficult to determine exactly where these bumps are located. It is possible that they are enlarged lymph nodes. I would suggest you have your... Read More
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Hair loss: Male pattern baldness is another way of saying a patient has an inherited form of hair loss. Unfortunately we cannot change a patient's genetic predi... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Might irritate skin: Acne lesions are often inflammed and what you put on your skin can cause more irritation. Depilatory agents can often be irritating. However, shaving ... Read More
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Tetanus booster: It depends on when your last tetanus booster was and how tetanus prone your wound is. Your primary care doctor should be able to give you more fine t... Read More
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Dermatology 27 years experience
Get it checked: While ringworm is not that uncommon it really needs proper evaluation to determine if this is really the diagnosis. There are a few things that can lo... Read More
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Warts: I agree. And the wet Aspirin sounds like a great idea. I have learned something today too. Thanks dr. W!
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I agree: There was an article in the journal of the amercan academy of dermatology a few years back that discussed all these various otc scar treatments. Silic... Read More
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Reaction: You might benefit from a topical steroid. However, finding out what is causing this will help you to keep it from coming back. Often people keep usi... Read More
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Various things: It could certainly be a small cyst or other similar lesion. Of course, not being able to see this lesion i cannot make a diagnosis. I would certainly... Read More
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Dermatology 27 years experience
It depends: Blackheads can respond well to acne washes and "facials". Anything that can help soften and dissolve the obstructing debris in the pore could work for... Read More
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Bleach soaks: Depends on how superficial the infection. If this is relatively superficial then bleach soaks can be beneficial. Basically a capful in a small basin o... Read More
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Get evaluated: If you can clearly associated a rash with eating something then that is powerful information. You should discuss this with your pediatrician, allergy... Read More
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Contacted your office today for appt..Believe I sexually contracted Leish from Gulf War Vet 30 years ago. Only military docs would understand this.Hope you can help me get diagnosed and treated.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Dr. Donald Jacobson was also VERY helpful & his comment definitely made me feel safer/better. ☺ Again, thank you both for your time!!
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Ok have tried dandruff before. But note every day. I'm white so it might work. Using tea tree shampoo now it's slowly helping. Thx for ur time
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Thank you but I put peroxide and clindamyacin cream on and they drain green puss but seem to have gotten better. I absorb puss w pad
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of South Carolina School of Medicine, SC
Graduated 1996MD
Residency
National Naval Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Completed 2007
Residency
Naval Hospital Jacksonville, FL
Completed 1999
Awards
Most Influential, First Place, Norfolk, VA - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , First Place, Virginia - Winter
2013
Top Doctor, First Place, Norfolk Region, VA - Summer
2013
Affiliations
American Academy of Dermatology
American Academy of Family Physicians
Association of Military Dermatologists
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