Dr. Frank Armstrong

Dermatology 26 years experience

Eczema: Pretty common with exposure to water. Not dangerous, just sign that oils lost from skin. It is often seen with eczema, but usually not a problem. I... Read More

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I applied a medicine on my face as prescribed by a doctor; after applying that medicine, my face got black patches.does these patches go away?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Hyperpigmentation: This is most common with darker skin types from inflammation. If you have any type of inflammation whether it be a pimple or rash can leave dark pig... Read More

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A female asked:

Culture negative but have cold sores and spit on vagina with a cut. now there is tingling & burning for 3 months in vag and butt. could it have spread?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yes: I would have it re-cultured. See another gyn and get a fresh opinion. May need a biopsy and more thorough testing. There are many infections which ... Read More

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A female asked:

Have cold sores and cut in vagina, spit there and now am in serious pain to the touch with tingling at times & lower back burns could i have spread it?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Infections: Need work up immediately. Many causes such as herpes, h. Ducreyi, trichomonas, gonorrhea, etc. There are treatments and you must get them asap, espec... Read More

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A 38-year-old male asked:

I have been experiencing pain in my tongue. no noticeable sores or spots, but a sensation like knotting of the muscle and shooting pins pain if i put pressure like biting down gently in that area.

Dermatology 26 years experience

Glossitis: Inflammation of the tongue is called glossitis. Many causes from infection, to vitamin deficiency, to reaction from food eaten, etc. It is usually sho... Read More

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A 47-year-old member asked:

Why are there two kinds of neosporin? one with bacitracin zinc and one without?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Antibiotic OTC s: There are essentially three common OTC antibiotic ointments. First is Bacitracin. Second is Polysporin (bacitracin and polymyxin) which is Bacitraci... Read More

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A 45-year-old male asked:

After minor sunburn just bad enough to peel i have little red dots on area. causes ? i have a + ana, been told it is a false + . is this signifgant

Dermatology 26 years experience

Possible heat rash: Tough to say without pictures. Sounds like miliaria or heat rash. Apply cool compresses, Aveen baths and aveeno (oatmeal) blue cap eczema care OTC a... Read More

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A 64-year-old female asked:

I have persistent sores on my buttocks and thighs. this has gone on for more than two years and is spreading to more parts of my body and worsening.

Dermatology 26 years experience

Hidradenitis: You may have boils (furunculosis) or hidradenitis suppurativa. Mrsa, a bacteria is also a possibility. You need to see a dermatologist for accurate ... Read More

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A 49-year-old male asked:

White lump under my foreskin were skin joins shaft some times goes but comes bk?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Cyst: The penis and scrotum have lots of oil glands. It is likely a cyst. See urology for evaluation.

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A 45-year-old member asked:

How good is vitamin e oil at getting rid of acne scars?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Not effective: Acne scars are forever. Vitamin e oil in my experience is not good at treating these scars. The most effective means to treat acne scars (there are ... Read More

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A 27-year-old female asked:

I have reoccuring boils..was told i had pelondisise sinus (if that's how u spell it) ...i had it operated and removed but now i have a boil further ln?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Furunculosis: You need a culture to rule out MRSA first. Then eval by GI doctor for perirectal abscess, inflammatory bowel disease or hidradenitis.

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A 25-year-old male asked:

Is there a cure for sweaty hands?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yes: Many options. Botox injections, iontophoresis, drysol, Robinul (glycopyrrolate) pills and surgery called sympathectomy are the options. Try topical... Read More

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A 50-year-old female asked:

In er. swab test/blood work. diangosis strep b on calf. prescription 875 mg amoxicillin bid. how long before i feel relief & when will sores heal & stop seeping yellow

Dermatology 26 years experience

May not be strep : While er showed strep, it may also be MRSA which doesn't respond to augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate). I would add either minocycline, doxycyc... Read More

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A member asked:

What does it mean when your vagina is itching , burning , and a little red ? how can you treat it ?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yeast: Most likely a yeast infection. Other infections, psoriasis and allergic dermatitis are other possibilities. You could try otc lotrimin (clotrimazole... Read More

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A 32-year-old female asked:

I just got over cellulitis and now my ankle and foot swelled but are not red and don't hurt. the cellulitis was in my leg, from knee to ankle. help!

Dermatology 26 years experience

Compression: Rest, elevate leg and compression hose help with swelling. Make sure you have been evaluated for a blood clot if swelling persists. That is life thr... Read More

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A 24-year-old male asked:

Can i use epiduo with oratane just to apply on irritated areas of a pimple and on pimple?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yes: Epiduo is the #1 prescribed topical acne medication in the usa. It is a mild Retin-A like medication called differin (adapalene) mixed with benzoyl p... Read More

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A 26-year-old female asked:

I have a boil on my inner thigh on my knicker line for about 4 weeks.no red lines on it but sore. looks better today than normal.how can i heal it?

Dermatology 26 years experience

MRSA : Sounds like a boil thaay gave a bacteria called MRSA it needs to be drained and you need oral antibiotics.

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A member asked:

I have red blotch under my skin on both of my arms what is this my dad used to get this on his face. it takes a long time to clear up

Dermatology 26 years experience

Depending : Depending on your age and medications, this is often "solar purpura" which isnthe medical name for bruising. It is often due to age, medications, sun... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

What is jock itch & how do you get it? can females get it? what does it mean when the tip (head) of a man's penis constantly itch? what makes it itch?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Fungus and Yeast: Yes, women can get jock itch. Jock itch is usually caused by a fungus. It is often transferred to the groin from the feet when you put on your under... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

I always break out around the jaw line and chin! it's annoying, ugly and hideous! what home remedies can i try?

Dermatology 26 years experience

OTC Benzoyl Peroxide: Best is to avoid cosmetics, tartar control and cinnamon toothpastes, whitening stuff. Antibiotic pills, and topical antibiotics for 8 weeks does the ... Read More

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A 20-year-old female asked:

I noticed a couple small white almost pimple like bunps under the bottom of the head of my penis what is this?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Oil glands: Most likely oil glands. There are many types of glands which function to moisturize the skin. Also could be pearly penile papules which are benign l... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

I have a pimple like bump in between my butt and vagina. i wear tight jeans occasionally. when will it go away?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Cyst: Sounds like a cyst. Has it been there a long time? Does it come and go? Any other locations? If it is just one location and has been there a while... Read More

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A 49-year-old member asked:

Please answer! what kind of doctors treat splitting & brittle (scratched) finger nails?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Dermatologists: Often referred to as onychoschezia. Try biotin supplementation and oil twice daily rubbed into the nail. Check blood tests to rule out thyroid abnorm... Read More

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A 21-year-old male asked:

How to control sweat under arms ?!

Dermatology 26 years experience

Aluminum chloride: Try otc maxim or certain dry. If that doesn't work your optio s are: prescription strength drysol, Botox injections by your dermatologist, iontophor... Read More

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A 19-year-old female asked:

I've yellow/white membranes in stool since month, abdominal pain, since 2weeks i developed acne in my face.acne were treated since 1yaer with clindamyci?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Clostridum difficile: You need to have your stool tested asap. Clindamycin can lead to an overgrowth of a bacterium called clostridium difficile or "c diff". The acne may... Read More

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A 26-year-old male asked:

Is prp hair growth treatment effective?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Controversial : Prp has many uses but their efficacy is variable. I would refer to this as alternative therapy use caution.

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A 20-year-old female asked:

Food to eat when on accutane.

Dermatology 26 years experience

Fatty food: You should take the Accutane with fatty food to enhance absorption. You don't need any extra vitamin a. Otherwise a prudent healthy diet is fine. ... Read More

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A 22-year-old male asked:

I have an inflamed bump on the scalp of my head in the temple area & my hair is very thin there, what can be the cause & how can it be treated?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Cyst: Pilar cyst, pimple. Mole or seborrheic keratosis. If tender and soft think inflamed pilar cyst.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

My doctor told me that she thought i had scabies but my sister had the same rash a few months ago and it went away on its own and my boyfriend has not?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Scabies: When in doubt we treat for scabies. Usually presents with itchy rash from neck down. Worst at bedtime. Finger webs, wrists and belt line are commonp... Read More

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A 43-year-old female asked:

I have fed and dark skin inside my tighs around my female sex organ due to fungus. i am cured now but how can i cure my skin color?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Hyperpigmentation: If you have darker skin types, after any rash, pimple or bug bite (inflammation) your body heals by forming pigment. We call this post inflammatory ... Read More

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A 18-year-old female asked:

My face feels like it is burning. why is this so?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Photosensitivty: Is this happening in the sun? Many possible causes- medications, lupus and other connective tissue diseases, rosacea and allergic dermatitis are the ... Read More

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A 41-year-old female asked:

If post scabies treatment there is one suspicious bump, can i spit treat with permetherin?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Best not to: If you still have scabies, i would retreat. Anyone that shares a bed with you should be treated at the same time. I treat again in 4 days after the ... Read More

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A 39-year-old female asked:

I m suffering from pemphigous folliceous from last 3 years need to know if their is ny new treatment to get well other than taking steroids?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yes: Many options, but it's trial and error. Other options include: methotrexate, soriatane, (acitretin) uv light, biologics shots (expensive) and more a... Read More

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A 51-year-old female asked:

Sorry, i wrote a previous question too. which would work better for scars? mederma or silicone? thanks!

Dermatology 26 years experience

Silicone: Mederma is less expensive and available, but works marginally in my experience. I prefer the silicone based products like biocorneum.

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A 30-year-old female asked:

How much of a corticosteroid do dermatologists inject into cysts to decrease inflammation?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Varies on location: Face up to 5 mg/cc, other areas 10 mg-cc more common.

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A 22-year-old female asked:

Is having gaps between teeth bad for your biting? cuz i have one and i am wondering about getting braces done. will it help?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Yes: Braces will likely help. Best is to get an expert opinion from an orthodontist. As for your biting, this would have to be evaluated to see how it li... Read More

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A 52-year-old female asked:

What is a barnacle mole?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Seborrheic keratosis: Very common in people over 30 we call them barnacles or youth spots. No danger. They can be easily removed, commonly w freezing by liquid nitroge... Read More

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A 24-year-old female asked:

Help.i am healthy.my skin is horrible even after 2yrs antibiotics, 7mth r.accutane and all sorts of prescribed skin care.skin is now thin, blemished.

Dermatology 26 years experience

Skin resurfacing: Sounds like you may need skin resurfacing with fraxel. It depends on your skin tone and finances. Fraxel is a nice way of resurfacing the skin and i... Read More

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A female asked:

I burnt chin with hot oily food. no blistering but very red and painful. two weeks in chin still redish purple. how long for discoloration to go away?

Dermatology 26 years experience

Skin type will tell: Darker skin leaves darker pigment behind. If you are fair skinned less likely fur pigment to stay. Avoid sun, use sunscreens and consider bleaching... Read More

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A member asked:

I have constant breaking out on my forehead, little bumps that are small and have no whitehead, just are under the skin and don't pop if i try to.

Dermatology 26 years experience

Milia: Not sure how old you are and what they look like. It sounds like little white bumps that are under the skin called milia. These are little cysts jus... Read More

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A 34-year-old female asked:

On vacation with my kids and i have been put on bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) for infected sweat gland we are going to water park will i be ok in sun? this was preplanned

Dermatology 26 years experience

Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) should be ok: I would recommend sunscreens and dun ptotective clothing. Traditionally the tetracyclines and quinolones are more likely to make you sun sensitive ... Read More

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