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orlando, FL
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Shah Dermatology, LLC
Kissimmee, FL
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Board Certified Dermatologist, Cosmetic Surgeon & Laser Specialist. Full spectrum Dermatology practice offering Medical, Surgical and Cosmetic Dermatology. Special procedures offered: Skin Whitening, Laser Therapy for hair loss, Novel treatments for vitiligo, weight management and much more.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Cosmetic Surgery
Family Medicine
Pediatric Dermatology
Languages spoken
Hindi, Punjabi
Doctor Q&A
107 Answers
61 Agrees
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Vitiligo: Oral Glutathione will not be very effective to help lighten skin as it gets broken down by stomach Hcl acid and very little amount gets absorbed. If y... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:

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Red bumps: One needs to establish an accurate diagnosis of the red bumps. Without actually seeing the bumps, it is difficult to render a diagnosis and therefore ... Read More
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A female asked:

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Bite: The best thing to do at this point is go to see you doctor right away. Since the rash is large and your arm is sore, it is best to have a healthcare p... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:

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Spots: It's difficult to state with 100% confidence or accuracy without looking at an individual lesion, however if there is any change in size, color or sha... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Doxycycline: Doxycycline is an antibiotic used for a wide range of bacterial infections including genito-urinary infections. You should follow up with your doctor ... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

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Dry patch: It is difficult to say if the lesion you are describing is inflammatory or neoplastic. It would be advisable to visit a Dermatologist for further eval... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

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Pregnant?: If you had a normal flow, there is a low likelihood of pregnancy, however if there is any reason for you to be concerned, you can get a pregnancy test... Read More
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A 33-year-old male asked:

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Hair loss: Hair loss may result from multiple factors such as genetics, nutrition, hormones, vitamin & mineral deficiecncy, autoimmune disorders, enviormenta... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Rash: There are specific dermatoses related to pregnancy as well non-specific cutaneous eruptions (skin rashes). The most common pregnancy related rashes ar... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Scar: In order for a hypopigmented scar to repigment, melanocytes will need to migrate from the adjacent normal epidermis or the hair follicles. If exfoliat... Read More
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A 31-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Infection: It appears you have an abdominal infection which may have been transmitted while you were on vacation abroad. A lot of times, it's a simple virus that... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

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Growths: From your description of the lesions resembling warts or skin tags, it is a possibility that your son may possibly have Molluscum? I would advise a v... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Patch: You should have a follow up with your dermatologist and discuss if he/she has any other medications that they would like to try, otherwise a skin biop... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Bruises: Mysterious bruising requires a comprehensive evaluation and work up. You should visit your family physician and a hematologist (if necessary) to get a... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:

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Period: It's possible you have Luteal Phase or Progesterone Deficiency along with Estrogen Dominance. You may be having Estrogen breakthrough bleeding as the ... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Sepsis: If an infection is severe enough and gets in the blood stream, it is known as septicemia which may then cause sepsis which is a potentially life threa... Read More
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A 33-year-old female asked:

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UTI: Classic symptoms of UTI are FUD (frequency, urgency and dysuria). However, it is possible to have a UTI with just one of the symptoms. You should visi... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

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Clots: Typically, when clots are passed (usually during the first couple of days of menses), that is usually a sign of Estrogen Dominance and Progesterone/Lu... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Veins: When there is very little SQ fat, the skin is basically sitting right on top of the blood vessels so the blood vessels just show up much easier. You m... Read More
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A 30-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Yes: Although rare, Isotretinoin has been reported to cause facial swelling in a few individuals. You should discuss this with your doctor and see if the s... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Bumps: It is difficult to provide a diagnosis without actually looking at the bumps. However, with your history and clinical description of the bumps on the ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Thrush: Yes, you may become pregnant while you have thrush. While it may more difficult to become pregnant in some people who have a yeast infection, you may ... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Cholesterol Deposits: It sounds like you are referring to Xanthelasma. There are multiple treatment modalities available for this condition, however none of them are consis... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Tretinoin: It's typically advised to use the tretinoin cream as the last product to apply on your face in the evening. After cleansing, the face should be comple... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Heavy period: It's probably a good idea to reschedule, it will be easier to perform a physical exam and any other testing that may need to be performed can be order... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Pregnancy: In a norma or "ideal" 28 day menstrual cycle, one expects ovulation at mid cycle. With your prolonged cycle, It appears you may be estrogen dominant a... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
DUB: You appear to have Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding. You should have a hormonal workup and evaluation as you may have an imbalance in your hormones. It... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Nipple pain: There are a wide variety of conditions which may result in inflamed and painful nipples. Most of the times, these conditions are benign such as hormon... Read More
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A 36-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Cream: It depends if the pigmentation is superficial, mixed or deep, Do you have facultative or constiutive pigmentation? Some pigmentation may be related to... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Ignore: Dietary restriction of foods in high sugar content and using a ph balanced cleanser to wash.
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A 37-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Ignore: Use a ph balanced acne cleanser to wash face and/or body. Limit any un-necessary sugars in your diet.
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A 52-year-old female asked:

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Measles Vs Varicella: Both conditions are caused by viruses. Chicken Pox is caused by The Varicella- Zoster Virus whereas Measles is caused by The Measles Virus. Varicella ... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Red Skin: Without performing cultures (viral and bacterial), it is difficult to say with 100% certainty. It would be best to get to a qualified provider who is ... Read More
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A 43-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
EM: Erythema Multiforme is a type of hypersensitivity dermatitis. It can be a result of multiple factors, however HSV is the most common associated cause.... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Rash: It may be miliaria, heat rash you are referring to or perhaps it may be an irritant contact dermatitis. If it doesn't resolve after showering and cool... Read More
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A 17-year-old female asked:

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Bowel Movement: It's very important to have regular bowel movements so the body can expel and release digested waste products for optimum health. Things that may help... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:

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Nystatin: You are describing an allergic/anaphylactic reaction to a particular medication. Nystatin as well as any other antifungal, antibiotic or other medicat... Read More
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A 18-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Hyperhydrosis: You may want to consider decreasing the duration of time in a seated position, getting up periodically may help. You may also want to speak with your ... Read More
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A 28-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Anxiety: Any unexplained weight loss, especially if unintentional should be investigated further. You should visit your doctor and have a complete physical and... Read More
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A 41-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Hives: Since you have 2 of the factors for the Atopic triad, you will need to be careful regarding any foods ingested, especially nuts and seafood. If you te... Read More
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A 22-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Hirsutism: Medical treatments for PCOS are typically Oral Contraceptives (if not desiring pregnancy) and Metformin. For hirsutism component, Spironolactone may b... Read More
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A male asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Econazole Nitrate: Econazole Nitrate is a topical anti-fungal cream so it's effective for tinea/dermatophyte infections. If you have Eczema, you will most likely require... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Skin: It sounds like you may have developed an infection of the skin from too aggressive a treatment. Most of the time, Staphylococcus is the pathogen assoc... Read More
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A 69-year-old member asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Lichenoid Keratosis: Assuming this is a biopsy proven Lichenoid Keratosis, it is a benign lesion. Treatment options include Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen, electrosurger... Read More
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A 24-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Rash: It sounds like you may have Polymorphous Light Eruption (PMLE), however it would be a good idea to rule out Lupus Erythematosus. You should visit a De... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Prednisone: Prednisone is routinely given for many inflammatory conditions. Usual duration for most acute conditions is 1-2 weeks. While Prednisone used long term... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Periods: If there is an imbalance in one's hormones, periods may end up being longer or shorter duration. Your doctor will be able to assist in testing of horm... Read More
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A 27-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
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Dots: From your description, it appears you are describing angiomas, these are typically treated with a vascular specific laser or sometimes by gentle caute... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:

Dr. Ayyaz Shahanswered
Dermatology 29 years experience
Isotretinoin: Isotretinoin is a synthetic Vitamin A based medication used to treat nodular acne. It, however also may cause side effects, some serious. Any time a n... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:

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Dermatology 29 years experience
Wasp: For the condition to have worsened to the degree that you are not able to walk is a sign that you should see a health care provider as you may need st... Read More
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Jul 23, 2014
Dr Shah is providing an excellent service to the public via Healthtap. He is clearly a very knowledgeable Dermatologist. I endorse Dr. Shah.
Jul 27, 2014
Dr. Shah is a dedicated physician educator who had contributed tremendously to patients on Healthtap!
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Shah is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! No allergist in KY will give steroids even for SEVERE allergies. Tried
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Thanks for your quick reply! But I don't have Vitiligo but my mom and Aunts have, and I am planning
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Thanks for your quick reply! Thanks, I had sepsis caused by pneumonia I didn't think it was serious
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York Institute of Technology New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY
Graduated 1994MD
Residency
Advanced Dermatology & Laser Center
Completed 2000
Residency
WYCKOFF HEIGHTS MEDICAL CENTER
Completed 1997
Awards
The Leading Physicians of The World, International Association of Dermatologists
A leading Physician of The World & Top Cosmetic Dermatologist
Top Doctor, Second Place, Orlando Region - Summer
2014
Affiliations
Ideal image development
University of Central Florida - UCF Medical School
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