Dr. Marya Cassandra
Dermatology
Hilliard, OH
22 years experience female
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Dermatology
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marya Cassandraanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
OTC Salicylic Acid: I would begin with an over-the-counter salicylic acid wash/cream. If you do not feel that is sufficient, a physician can prescribe a cream call a reti... Read More
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Combination Therapy: 1. Broad spectrum sunblock daily
2. Serial superficial chemical peels, performed by an esthetician or a physician
3. Prescription creams like a reti... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Combination Therapy!: 1. Broad spectrum sunblock daily 2. Serial superficial chemical peels, performed by an esthetician or a physician 3. Prescription creams like a retino... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Contact Dermatitis?: It is very common to have an allergy to a metal in an earring that typically starts in the earring hole. Sometimes it can become secondarily infected.... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Yes, it is possible. It is important that you have this checked by a dermatologist.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Marya Cassandraanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
OTC Salicylic Acid: I would begin with an over-the-counter salicylic acid wash/cream. If you do not feel that is sufficient, a physician can prescribe a cream call a reti... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Both sides?: Commonly women have prominent oil glands around the areola called montgomery glands. They are numerous and are usually flesh colored or slightly yello... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Benzoyl Peroxide: I would start with an over the counter benzoyl peroxide wash like panoxyl. Be aware that benzoyl peroxide can be irritating to the skin and it can ble... Read More
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A 35-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
OTC Hydrocortisone: First, ensure that your items of clothing that could have come into contact with the poison ivy are washed well to avoid re-exposure. Try over the cou... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Probably Black Heads: Based on your description, it sounds like he has black head acne (comedones). These are very common in teenagers. You could try and push them out with... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Yes!: Herpes zoster, also known as shingles, is a contagious viral infection. It is a reactivation of the varicella virus that causes chickenpox. You would ... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
May want evaluation.: You may want to have your ear evaluated by a doctor. If it is not responding to over the counter topical antibiotics like neosporin you may have a com... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
A virus: Molluscum contagiosum is caused by a virus. It is a common childhood infection. Children with eczema/atopic dermatitis are more prone to getting mollu... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Rotate Shampoos: Start rotating over-the-counter shampoos daily that have the following ingredients: ketoconazole, selenium sulfide, zinc pyrithione and/or salicylic ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Combination Therapy: The best way to remove age spots is combination therapy. This includes using topical prescription creams like tretinoin and hydroquinone. Chemical pee... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Combination Therapy: Combination therapy is the best way to get rid of dark spots. This means using a prescription retinoid and fade creams. Chemical peels and laser are a... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
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Unrelated: The hair loss associated with alopecia areata is smooth and without scale. Sebopsoriasis is inflammatory with very adherent thick scale. It is unlikel... Read More
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Shirt : Acne occurs on the face, chest and back. At the minimum, you will remove your shirt (leaving your bra on if you are a woman). Most dermatologists perf... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 22 years experience
Absolutely!: It is important to apply a broad spectrum sunblock daily and to wear a wide-brimmed hat. The second step is to apply a fade cream. You may buy over-th... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Cassandra is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Cassandra is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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