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I enjoy the outdoors and speaking to community groups about skin health and skin cancer. I also enjoy teaching students and medical residents.
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Dermatology
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A male asked:
Dr. James Sewardanswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
Sun : Sun damaged skin, also called dermatoheliosis, is due to the chronic changes of uva and uvb photodamage. There are treatments that can help. First, ... Read More
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Chemical : Chemical peels or laser resurfacing work best for shallow scarring on the face, but if they are ice-pick scars you will probably need to combine chemi... Read More
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Pityriasis : Pityriasis alba is definitely a possibility or less likely vitiligo? I would try a good moisturizer cream such as cetaphil cream for the next several... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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There : There are several possibilities, but it sounds most likely like psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis which are red, scaly, flaky conditions of the scalp... Read More
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A female asked:
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There : There are many options. I like vanicream or cerave cream. Both are very gentle and fragrance free and good for those who are dry and sensitive. Als... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
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I : I would recommend you see a dermatologist and get this analyzed. Perhaps you need a different antibiotic or treatment regimen. It might be a good id... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
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Hard : Hard to tell without a picture, but perhaps he has either eczema or molluscum contagiosum. Take a look at the picture below to see if it looks simila... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Depends : Depends a bit on location and how widespread your psoriasis is. Topical options include steroid creams, vit d derivatives (dovonex and vectical), sal... Read More
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A female asked:
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In : In that age group, this could be several conditions, including possibly ringworm of the scalp, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), or eczema.... Read More
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Perhaps : Perhaps this could be scabies? Scabies is the human itch mite that is passed from person to person. It is an extremely itchy infestation that can ca... Read More
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This : This is difficult to answer without a clinical exam. Possibilities include a cyst, a lipoma, a skin cancer, or other diagnoses. If it is a cyst, it ... Read More
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Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist. If it was an epidermoid or acne cyst, treatment options would include an ... Read More
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This : This is difficult to tell without a clinical examination so i would recommend you see a dermatologist. Possibilities include a digital mucous cyst, a... Read More
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That : That is not a standard treatment for rosacea and is typically felt to be too strong for the face. Read about rosacea and treatment options at the lin... Read More
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It : It typically would still require treatment because the basal cell still exists in the skin and might recur. Typical treatment would be either a topi... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Hard : Hard to tell without a picture, but it is possibly dermatitis or eczema. Any chance it is a skin allergy? I would recommend you try a gentle hydrati... Read More
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Dr. James Sewardanswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
Perhaps : Perhaps try a benzoyl peroxide cleanser or gel otc. If that doesn't help, consider a trip to a dermatologist who can evaluate you and prescribe a var... Read More
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A female asked:
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There : There are several wart treatment options including treating with liquid nitrogen (vigorously and repeatedly every three weeks or so), candida injectio... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 24 years experience
This : This is tricky without a clinical examination. Could be folliculitis, molluscum contagiosum, boils (hidradenitis), or several other possibilities. P... Read More
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A male asked:
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There : There are several possibilities including folliculitis, warts, molluscum contagiosum, or eczema. Take a look at the link below to see if they look so... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
I : I would recommend you see a dermatologist who has the right instruments and knowledge (and can make sure it is done in a cosmetically appealing way). ... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Boils : Boils in the groin area could be simply boils, mrsa, or maybe the condition hidradenitis suppurativa. Hidradenitis suppurativa presents as boils, cys... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Typically : Typically cold sores last a week or two so this may be impetigo or another diagnosis. I would recommend you see a dermatologist who can perform a cul... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
It : It could be an ingrown toenail or possibly, paronychia, which is a bacterial infection around the nail fold. I would recommend you see a podiatrist o... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
This : This is a bit challenging to answer without a clinical examination. Perhaps it is eczema or maybe psoriasis? Read more about these conditions (pictur... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Skin : Skin tags develop in areas of friction such as the armpits, neckline, under the breasts, and in the groin. It is felt they are due to friction, hered... Read More
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Here : Here is a picture of hidradenitis suppurativa (in the armpit) and well as a brief discussion of a few treatment options.
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I : I would recommend that you follow up with the dermatologist or plastic surgeon and talk about your situation. That way you can discuss the options to... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination and it depends on whether it was lanced or packed with gauze or surgically removed and/or given an antibio... Read More
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Dr. James Sewardanswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
It : It could possibly be a callus, a corn, or a wart. There are other possibilities as well. I would consider trying a Lactic Acid cream such as am-lact... Read More
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Dr. James Sewardanswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination, but perhaps this is hidradenitis suppurativa? Read more about this condition and treatment options at th... Read More
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Given : Given the fact that the mole is changing and your family history, i would recommend you see a dermatologist for a skin cancer screening and mole check... Read More
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Dr. James Sewardanswered
Dermatology 24 years experience
This : This is difficult to answer without a clinical examination so i would see a dermatologist. Possibilities include fungal infection, yeast, eczema, pso... Read More
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I : I would see a dermatologist for definitive diagnosis and possible treatment. They can perform a skin scraping to look for the mite. Read more about ... Read More
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Options : Options might include light liquid nitrogen cryotherapy to a select few lesions to lighten them, fade creams such as hydroquinone, the obagi skin care... Read More
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A 22-year-old female asked:
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Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examinations so i would recommend you see a dermatologist for a full body mole evaluation and skin cancer screening. ... Read More
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A 29-year-old female asked:
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Here : Here is another link to some of the common causes of rashes. I hope that helps.
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Depends : Depends a lot on the size/location of the wart. Very important to get treated to make sure that you don't spread to others. Read more about warts an... Read More
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This : This is very challenging to answer without a clinical picture and seeing in person. I would recommend you see a dermatologist for further evaluation ... Read More
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How : How to treat acne depends on your age, the location and severity of the acne. In general, a dermatologist can help decide whether you need topical th... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
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I : I would consider hydrogen peroxide soaks. Soak a cotton ball and apply for 30 seconds, and then soak a second cotton ball in saline and apply to area... Read More
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I : I would discuss with your dermatologist. In general, i would not recommend that my patients take any supplements while on accutane. Read more about ... Read More
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There : There are several possibilities for this one including fungal infection, yeast, or intertrigo (a condition of irritation in the groin). Other possibi... Read More
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Dermatology 24 years experience
I : I agree. A mole that is removed should be examined by a dermatopathologist to assure that it is benign. A mole can be safely and fairly easily remov... Read More
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There : There are several effective treatment options for skin tags. See a picture of skin tags below and also the treatment options. I hope that helps!
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This : This is very challenging without a clinical examination so i would recommend you see a dermatologist. Read more about rashes and other conditions com... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Dermatology 24 years experience
Genital : Genital warts can be spread from contact (skin to skin). Please read more about warts and see a picture and treatment options at the link below. I h... Read More
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I : I think this might be a better question for a dentist and probably will require an oral examination. There are a few conditions such as lichen planus... Read More
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Hard : Hard to tell without a clinical examination, but perhaps these are small boils or inflamed skin tags or maybe a small cyst? I would recommend you see... Read More
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This : This is difficult to answer without a clinical examination. Read more about boils at the link below. I hope that helps!
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Dr. Elizabeth Grattan
Nov 27, 2012
Dr. Seward is an excellent physician who is experienced and well respected in the field of dermatology. He provides his patients with top-notch care and treats each patient with respect and compassion...Read More
Nov 27, 2012
Dr. Seward is an excellent physician. He is well liked by both his patients and his co-workers. His skill and knowledge allow him to provide superior care for his patients with compassion.
HealthTap member
Dec 16, 2012
Dr. Seward is very helpful and let me know the different things that might be going on in my case and told me who I should see about it!
Thanks so much Dr. Seward!
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I had similar problems- turned out to be rat mites from the Texas roof rat that lives in attics- if host dies then they come inside to feed
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I have dermatologist who give me clindamycin, but she don't give me benzoyl peroxide. How about that? is that I have to buy it alone or wht?
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! I would like to read the link you mentioned but can't views it, please
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
University of Louisville Hospital
Residency
Georgetown University Hospital
Awards
Excellence in Clinical Education, University of Louisville
Valedictorian, University of Toledo College of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Toledo College of Medicine
Affiliations
American Academy of Dermatology
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery
National Psoriasis Foundation
Publications
Rhinophyma-like Swelling in an 86-Year-Old Woman
Generalized eruptive histiocytosis
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