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Dr. Michael Tomeo

Dermatology
Meadowbrook , PA
40 years experience male

Locations

Advanced Dermatology Center

JENKINTOWN

Address

1650 HUNTINGDON PIKE , Suite 354, JENKINTOWN
Directions

My office hours

Thursday: 7:00am - 12pm
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Insurances accepted

Aetna Life Insurance Company

Aetna

Advanced Dermatology Center

Meadowbrook , PA

About

Bio

Expert in General Dermatology 25years + Clinical experience

Specialties
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Dermatology

Licenses

United States: Pennsylvania

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

692 Answers
18 Agrees
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Very common : We see it in many schools and pre-school facilities.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes : Any topical anti-lice or scabies tx can cause burning , especially id left on too long if problematic , wash off , and try another type of tx.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
No: Prostatitis is usually the result of a bacterial infection , not yeast.
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A 22-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes : Diabetics who run high blood sugars are more susceptable to skin infections.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Not very long: They need human hair to survive.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Acne is treatable : For over the counter treatment , the usual recommendation is a salicylic wash and a benzoyl peroxide gel. Many well-known company brands are available... Read More
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Hair loss diagnosis : It is very important to define your hair loss. If your hair is falling out in patches and Minoxidil has not helped in 5 months you may have a form of ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Surgical procedure : This is a procedure whereuopn the skin is "lifted" to advance the forehead skin up towards the scalp. Anytime a surgical procedure is performed there ... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Sometimes: Especially in folds of skin , yeast can result in burning and itching and other discomfort.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Tough to do : The conditions are so different you may need a combination of topical steroids and topical antibiotics or other acne medications that will not aggra... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Benzoyl Peroxide : Otc is Benzoyl Peroxide Gel and cleansers very effective but can irritate at higher concentrations.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes : The otc 1% is safe for short term use.
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A 43-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Inflammation: If the affected areas are all connected on the same side of the body and if rash develops within a few days ---could be shingles.
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Multi-Vits: All vitamins are helpful for ggod skin and health in general --a good multi-vit is usually all you need.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
A Hive : A hive is a welt which is a localized red swelling of the skin resulting from release of histamine.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes : Neosporin is a good topical antibiotic to heal skin openings from cuts or other forms of trauma. It should not be used on rashes nor should it be used... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Muscular strain: When your arm experiences pain the muscles in that arm contract from stress and tension and that can cause the blood vessels in that area to show more... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Insect bites: If you have animals , it could be fleas Another possible cause could be Bed bugs
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A female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Hyperkeratosis: The wart virus causes the development of thickened skin like a callous. The treatment is to remove the dead skin by paring it down. Can be done at hom... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
12hrs: The drug can stay in your system for awhile but will slowly be metabolized by 50% over a 12 hour span of time ..
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Nail pits: Nail pitting can be associated with psoriasis or Atopic Eczema but can also be unrelated and could be due to external factors as minor trauma.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
None really: There are no home remedies to get rid of moles or birthmarks -- only a dermatologist or expert in skin diseases should evaluate to remove such growths... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Psychological : Blunting of normal emotions could be from depression.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Other cancers : Chemotherapy long-term can increase the likelihood of developing bloodstream cancers such as leukemia radiation treatment can cause tissue scarring ... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Careful : Don't shave too vigorously use a non-scented shave gel such as aveeno (oatmeal).
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Usually reversible : Time , rest and good hydration to tx.
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Furuncle : Inflammed or infected hair follicle , most likely.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
A Bruise: This can happen very easily but rubbing or scratching or bumping the skin.
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A 27-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Rare: A CSF leak is highly unlikely in a normal individual with no prior history of trauma or surgery to the head.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes: The abnormal growth pattern can be trauma induced.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Not likely: Tea does contain helpful ingredients for the body's metabolism but drinking tea does not help the skin in particular. However , topical green tea does... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
There are a few: Vusion or medicated triple paste are good options.
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A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
No: A mole can be composed of nevus cells that in some cases could be abnormal or even cancerous --- thus indiscriminate destruction of a mole without pro... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Bruise : Oftentimes bruises arise painlessly and spontaneously from even minor trauma such as from rubbing , scratching or bumping ...
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Spinal surgery : The best surgeons to address this would be a neurosurgeon or orthopedic surgeon.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Topical anesthetic: There are topical anesthetics sold otc for mouth ulcers (apthous ulcers).
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Folliculitis: Inflammation of hair folllicles , could be from the pressure of the underwear over that particular area use anti-bacterial cleanser and wear looser ... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Difficult : If you are descibing pitted scars or even "enlarged pores" both are hard to remediate scarring can be treated with dermabrasion or laser tx , enlarg... Read More
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Fordyce spots : Usually they are small oil glands that normally reside there.
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Yes : Fever , chills and collapse --- get thee to a physician.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Mixed bag: Iron, vitamin b and vitamin c.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Movement: Keep rotating or re-adjusting your legs and massaging or rubbing could help stimulate the nerves and muscles of your legs to keep them 'awake'.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
No: It is a condition of the oil glands.
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Hydrocortisone cream: Try 1% Hydrocortisone cream that can be purchased otc. However, you may need a higher (prescription) strength cream.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
No : But it does tx acne itself.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Seb Derm: Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition of redness and scaling affecting the face , scalp and occasionally the chest and groin area. It can worsen w... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Rejuvenate : Taking a multivitamin and drinking plenty of fluids is a good start. Add som exercise and some outdoor activity (and sunscreens) micodermabrasion cou... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
OTC's: Wash with salicylic acid cleanser in the am and apply benziyl peroxide gel at bedtime.
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A member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Oftentimes yes: Warts usually do enlarge over time.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Michael Tomeo
Dermatology 40 years experience
Acne Tx: Backne or back acne is just that --acne ot is treated in a similar way as facial acne however it is somewhat more difficult to treat and to apply t... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Tomeo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Tomeo is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Sorry for the delayed appreciation. I knew sores should be covered, but everyone always said that you should air it out. I tried it, and it worked! :)
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I think I have this and it has been a problem for a very long time. Post menopause, however, it became a disaster I believe due to lower immunity.
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Thanks for your quick reply! Currently 5 finger nails had been infected may i know what treatment should i take? I do nt want to spread to my others finger. Thanks

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Temple University School of Medicine, PA
Graduated 1983MD

Residency

TEMPLE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
Completed 1987

Awards

Emanuel Rosenfeld (Top Pre-Medical Student) Award , Temple University 1979
Phi Beta Kappa (Temple University)
Summa Cum Laude (Temple University)

Affiliations

American Academy of Dermatology
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