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Dermatology
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Linda Spenceranswered
Dermatology 38 years experience
Yes: Yes, as long as you are careful not to rub the razor bumps.
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Misdiagnosis?: What do you mean precisely by "candida overgrowth"? How was this diagnosed? Four years of prescription antifungal agents is far longer than should be ... Read More
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Yes: The skin product companies have dermatologists evaluate and approve the products. It doesn't mean that all dermatologists recommend the products, it j... Read More
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Sunblock?: You might be using a facial product or makeup that contains sunscreen. This is good - tanning leads to wrinkles, dark spots and cancer.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
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No: Raw egg yolks are rich in biotin, a b vitamin that in high doses might help some cases of hair loss. However, the egg white contains a protein that ... Read More
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No: Longstanding gall bladder problems do not cause dark vertical lines in your fingernails. The dark vertical lines could be pigmentary (usually genetic... Read More
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It depends: It depends on what type of spider and how sensitive you are to the venom. Most minor insect bite reactions should be fully resolved within a few week... Read More
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A 44-year-old female asked:
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See dermatologist: There are several possible causes for hair loss. Rogaine (minoxidil) and vitamins (especially biotin 3 mg daily) are a good start, but you should see... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:
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No: This is not expected, and may indicate a reaction to a component of the medication your are applying (such as a preservative). It could also indicate... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Could be Staph: Staph aureus infections could cause this. Another possibility is an inflammatory condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. You should see a dermato... Read More
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Doubtful: There are multiple possibilities for what you're describing as moles. You should see a dermatologist for a more accurate diagnosis and answer to your... Read More
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Possibly: Most patients with shingles do not contract other infections despite the immune alteration that led to developing shingles. Rarely, shingles lesions m... Read More
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Virus vs. bacterium: Herpes infections are caused by a virus, while carbuncles are caused by bacteria. Herpes infections appear as tiny, clear, painful blisters, while car... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Yes: Sharing a drink with someone who has an active herpes infection on their lips isn't wise. The virus could be transferred from the cold sore to the can... Read More
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Yes: Most yeast infections cause burning and itching. Sometimes a yeast infection doesn't cause much discomfort.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Redness and swelling: Cellulitis causes redness, swelling, and pain. It is a clinical diagnosis, and treated with antibiotics.
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Depends: There are several different shampoos made by suave. You would need to check the ingredient listings for each different shampoo.
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All sorts!: There are all sorts of fungus that can grow on the skin. A fungal culture can help identify a specific type on a patient's skin.
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Antibiotic ointment: Many patients on Accutane develop chapped lips, and often the inflamed skin develops a secondary bacterial infection. Try Bacitracin or polysporin (ba... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Dermatology 38 years experience
Cyst: Painless bumps within the scrotum are most commonly cysts, which can be annoying but are harmless. They are easily removed by a dermatologist.
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Highest potency: Retin-a belongs to the "retinoid" family of medications, which might help improve the appearance of stretch marks by stimulating new collagen synthesi... Read More
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Accutane caused: Most patients on Accutane develop some dryness of their lips. Dry eyes and nasal tissues can also develop, along with skin that takes longer to heal f... Read More
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Pale itchy patches: Lichen sclerosus appears as itchy, pale, fragile patches of skin usually involving the external genitalia and perianal areas, but occasionally seen on... Read More
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Heat initially: If this frostbite injury just happened, reheat the skin by immersing in warm water. If this happened more than a few hours ago, protect the skin from ... Read More
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Probably: Mupirocin ointment can be an effective method for eliminated MRSA colonization from nasal passages and skin fold areas. Abscesses need to be drained, ... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 38 years experience
Avoid fragrances: Gnats might be attracted to traces of fragrances on your body from personal care products such as soap, shampoo, conditioner, and antiperspirant. Eve... Read More
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Self tanner, time: Try using a self-tanner on the pale areas of skin to reduce the color difference. Prevent worsening by protecting all areas of your skin from the sun ... Read More
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Dermatology 38 years experience
Seborrheic derm: Itching in the scalp can be triggered by a variety of causes. The most common is seborrheic dermatitis, an inflammation of the scalp producing redness... Read More
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Hydrocortisone cream: It sounds like you're describing a condition called seborrheic dermatitis. Use a dandruff shampoo, even on balding areas, and apply Hydrocortisone cre... Read More
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Vaseline: The best treatment is Vaseline petroleum jelly applied multiple times per day, to keep the area from drying out. If you notice any evidence of seconda... Read More
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No: This is false. Your skin would be dirty, not rotten.
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Unlikely: The inner elbow doesn't get as much sun as other parts of the arm, so it's unlikely. Eczema often develops in the inner elbow, and behind the knee.
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Lotrimin/Bacitracin: Angular cheilitis can be helped by applying clotrimazole cream, then bacitracin ointment, 2-3 x per day. Both of these are over-the-counter.
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Possibly: There is always a possibility of recurrence of fungal infections due to re-exposure and possibly an innate susceptibility. There is no need to scrub y... Read More
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Shingles?: There isn't enough information to answer your question, but if this has been a problem for just a day or two, and you have had no injury to the area o... Read More
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Venous lakes: Blue spots on the lips are usually caused by dilated small veins.
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Gloves or sunscreen: Wrinkles on the backs of the hands are caused from long-term sun exposure. Protecting the skin from additional sun exposure (gloves or ample sunblock... Read More
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Brown warty bumps: Common harmless growths that can appear anywhere on the skin, primarily in older adults. Usually a tan to dark brown color with a warty surface, may b... Read More
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Normal: Yes, it is normal to develop more of these benign, harmless nodules.
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Cause of scars?: It depends on what caused the scars, how large they are, and how long you've had the scars. If they are acne scars, it's important to treat the acne t... Read More
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Xerosis: Skin lacking adequate moisture feels tight and uncomfortable. This can result from impaired lipid production within the skin leading to water loss. Pa... Read More
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BMI calculator: A relatively simple method would be to calculate your body mass index. This will let you know if your weight is within normal range. One such calculat... Read More
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Dermatology 38 years experience
Sun protection: Prevent hyperpigmentation by consistently using a broad spectrum sunblock (protecting against uva and uvb wavelengths) every day. Wear protective clot... Read More
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Dermatology 38 years experience
MRSA abscess: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a bacterium that can cause skin abscesses. These develop as painful red nodules that become fill... Read More
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Perhaps, takes month: Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, or darkness after inflammation such as from jock itch (tinea infection) can take months to disappear. Hydroquinone... Read More
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Sunscreen, retinoid: Use a moisturizing broad spectrum sunscreen every single day, and ask your doctor for a prescription for a topically applied retinoid cream such as re... Read More
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Severe, scarring: Acne cysts are large nodules developing deep within the dermis, or second layer of skin. They are painful, disfiguring, and may cause deep scars. Ther... Read More
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Dermatology 38 years experience
Adult acne: Most people with acne during their teenage years find that the acne goes away during their twenties, but some people have acne well into their thirtie... Read More
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Yes: A warm bath can be soothing to a fussy baby. The water vapor can help ease the discomfort of irritated nasal passages. Make sure the room air is comfo... Read More
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Not causing soreness: You are describing normal genitalia. If you have soreness, you probably have another cause, such as a yeast infection. You should be seen by your gy... Read More
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Dr. Spencer is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, i will try cutting out fabric dryer sheets. I was orginally tested for allgeries to my medications with no avail. Thank you again
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks! I usually wear sunblock, but happened to not have any this time around.
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Thanks for your quick reply! NOW I KNOW MY FIENCE HAS IT IN SCALP THANKS
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Illinois College of Medicine, IL
Graduated 1985MD
Awards
Top Dermatologist , Second Place, Indiana - Winter
2013
Top Dermatologist , Second Place, Indiana - Summer
2013
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