Dr. Khaled El Hoshy

Dermatology 48 years experience

Alopecia areata: Most likely you have a common condition called alopecia areata. It has no known cause, but can be related to stress. It is not contagious, & can be tr... Read More

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A 46-year-old female asked:

Is it safe to take 40 mg zinc supplement in addition to my multivitamin. my chiropractor recommended it. i also know i get some zinc in vitamin water. total cereal and other things.?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Zinc: Yes it is safe to take the recommended zinc dose.

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I have small red bumps all around my vagina by the hole and the hole looks swollen. they feel like pimples. started after yeast infec.1 bump on anus.?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Herpes: If there is pain/itching/burning, can be a case of herpes simplex. Need to see dermatologist for evaluation & treatment.

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I've had flat warts on my face for five years, i've visited the dermatologist and nothing they gave me worked. what do i do?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Flat warts: Flat warts can take a long time to be treated. 1st thing is to make sure that this is the correct diagnosis. Several treatment options are available: ... Read More

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A 38-year-old member asked:

I think i have this blood blister on my butt and im scared!?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Photo needed: A photograph can be very helpful in arriving at the possible diagnosis.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

I have a skin tag i tried to cut off myself and never could do it. the skin around it, about dime size, turned black and i figured itd fall off. its been about four years or so and the tag itself looks normal but the skin around it is still black. why cou

Dermatology 48 years experience

Color change: This needs to be checked by a dermatologist for proper evaluation. If no access, post a photo to better evaluate.

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A female asked:

What does it mean when you have a bump on your top lip, but isn't a herpes or cold sore?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Lip bumps : A "bump" on the lip can be an infection, a benign growth, or a malignancy, among other things. A clinical exam is needed to narrow down the diagnosis,... Read More

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A 25-year-old female asked:

I often get large painful bumps on my pelvis area. they resemble blood blisters and they always go away without treatment. why do i get them?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Possible virus : See your dermatologist. This can be the presentation of a herpes simplex infection. Treatment is available.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

My arms are tanned like4 shades darker than my skin tone.this tan is really old, like8 years old.though i wear sunscreen, nothing seeems to work .help?

Dermatology 48 years experience

Skin type?: Need to know your skin type: caucasian/asian/african american? Also your occupation; & any medications you are taking.

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