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SkinWise Dermatoloyg Clinic
Lousiville, CO
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I am a board-certified dermatologist and I am happy to help you with any skin concerns. I graduated from Columbia University college of physicians and surgeons with a MD degree, and from Cornell University with a Ph.D degree in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology.
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Dermatology
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United States: Colorado
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English
Doctor Q&A
24 Answers
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Mostly stress: Any stress that disturbs the immune system such as illness, surgeries , accidents, relationship, death in the family etc
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Need to be checked: It sounds like a swollen lymph node. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist to rule out infections.
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
About 150 a day: We lose about 150 hairs a day.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Right dosage: Your weight about 45 kg, so 40 mg is about right.
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A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Likely causes: Many things can caused chapped lips, including allergic contact dermatitis (need a patch test to find out), yeast infection and actinic chelitis (sun ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Try plain Vaseline first. Apply many times a day, especially after eating or washing. If not better after a month, please see a dermatologist.
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Answered Sep 09, 2023
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
20 seconds a day: Only exfoliation I would recommend is Clarisonic face brush, only 20 second a day with a gentle cleanser such as Dove or Cetaphil . Do not scrub or us... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Likely benign: Likely part of tiny nipple muscle structure that is temperature sensitive. If getting painful or drainage, then biopsy is indicated.
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Do not recommend : Supplements are not FDA regulated, therefore the ingredients are not totally known and guaranteed to be safe. There might be unknown interactions with... Read More
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Unlikely: The lesions need to be treated to go away, but the virus stays there for the rest of your life.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Need to see a pictur: I first need to see a picture to make a diagnosis, then I can tell you the treatment options.
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A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Unlikely: Since hair follicles and moles grow together, likely the laser treatment irritated the hair follicles in the moles. Watch for one month , if still puf... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
I have a bump on my bottom lip it's been there for 3 days now, i popped it now it looks like a scab?
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Do not touch it : Do not touch it for a month. Apply Vaseline ointment. If still there in a month, see a dermatologist.
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Need to be seen: It is hard to tell from your description, if it has been there for more than 2 weeks, need to be seen by a dermatologist and we can tell right way whe... Read More
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A 20-year-old member asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
See a doctor asap: There is a strong possibility that this is a infection , recommend you see a doctor for exam as soon as possible.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Likely acne nodule: Given your age and location of the chin, it is most likely a nodular acne lesion. You can see a local dermatologist for a treatment to get rid of it, ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Likely normal: Sebum production at your age is normal and indicating good health. As we get older, we tend to produce less sebum . Therefore, do not get upset, but d... Read More
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A female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Not safe if same loc: A diamond peel may increase the risk of spreading the warts, if the are in the same area. If different locations, the it does not matter.
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Need to be seen : It is hard to tell from your description . Next time, see a doctor or attach a photo for a formal consultation.
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A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Wash your hand: Wash your hands and eyes. If your eyes still burns, go to see a doctor. Since it is hours later after you applied the medication, likely nothing left ... Read More
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A member asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
You should wait: If you wear heavy studs too soon after surgery, you may run a risk of ripping the ear lobe, since the tissue is probably still weak from the surgery. ... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
See a dermatologist: Since they can be many things, I would recommend getting checked.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
Need more history: Since the causes can be many, a detailed history and exam are needed to make a diagnosis, and a better recommendation on management, to prevent future... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Isabel Zhuanswered
Dermatology 22 years experience
There is no concrete answer to this question. But I recommend these to my patients: take probiotics 2 hours apart from your antibiotics, it will help ... Read More
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Answered Sep 09, 2023
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Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Zhu is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Jul 5, 2022
Mere lip dark ho gaye hain ,pehle thik the
Ise thik kaise karu
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Hi, thank you. The lump has since reduced in size. I did speak to a nurse who said it would get smaller on its own.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Hi Dr Zhu thank-you for your concise answer
best wishes from England UK
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Thank you, your quick reply made me feel good!
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Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, NY
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