Doctor Q&A for Dr. Peter Winters

A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Uncommon: Ring worm (tinea infection) gradually grows from an area of the body and does not move around the skin surface.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Time: Waiting for the skin to repigment can take 3-6 months..It should return to normal.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Unlikely: Polish remover is acetone based and dries the skin and should not cause numbness only dryness.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Moisture: Warm and moist areas of the body can predispose someone for contracting a fungus..Cleansing the skin and drying the area well can prevent infection.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Yes: Many fungi reside in the ground, they vary from locale to locale.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Peter Winters
Dermatology 58 years experience
Topical medication: Topical meds are usually effective and oral are stressful to the yong liver and are not recommended.
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