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Glynis Ablon, MD is a board certified dermatologist and Associate Clinical Professor at UCLA, who completed her training at Baylor School of Medicine in Houston, Texas. She is active in clinical research and the first published author in the United States in mesotherapy. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, American Academy of Liposuction Surgery, American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, and American Society for Dermatologic Surgery. As director of the Ablon Skin Institute and Research Center, an independent clinical research site specializing in dermatology clinical trials, she is involved in clinical research relating to innovative skin care, cosmetic and laser procedures and the next generation of dermal fillers and botulinum toxi
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Dermatology
Aesthetic Medicine
Cosmetic Surgery
Wound care
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A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Glynis Ablonanswered
Dermatology 31 years experience
First confirm its : staph. If it is then you need prescription strength Mupirocin, and likely an oral antibiotic like doxycycline or Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimeth... Read More
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A 25-year-old member asked:
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At your age: more likely lipomas, but definitely get in to see dermatologist to get confirmation
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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Staph infection: It can be in your blood or on your skin but i don't understand what you mean by infection in back bone.
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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Of its along: the diaper edge then put a little aquaphor on it and try cloth diapers til resolves. If not clear in the next couple weeks i would see your pediatrici... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
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Talk to OB: but lotrimin (clotrimazole) and Monistat are tested and approved in pregnant women. I would always make sure with your OB that you actually need to us... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
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Bruises: Bruises can get darker as they heal. They can turn yellow, darker purple but should resolve in 2-3 weeks. Avoid non-steroidal antiiflammatories like a... Read More
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Definitely see derm: these bumps can be many things. A dermatologist will be able to biopsy and determine the cause
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A 36-year-old member asked:
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Start with topical: antibiotics and dry out with domeboro soaks, both twice a day. if not improving within a few days, see your dermatologist.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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I don't believe so: There have been no studies demonstrating this, I would discuss with my OB
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A 35-year-old member asked:
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Again it depends: on what surgery you are having.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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This product from : New Zealand, taken from sheep wool, suggests some antiaging effects. But little scientific data to back up. Await studies to truly answer your questio... Read More
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A 28-year-old member asked:
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Topical lighteners: that contain Hydroquinone work well, or agents with licorice or jessner's solution. If OTC products don't clear your dark spots, consider seeing derma... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Gumamela is a flower: hibiscus, that has been used as an expectorant, but is also being investigated for anti-cancer properties. It contains flavenoids and procyanthin whic... Read More
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A 29-year-old member asked:
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Typically not: Usually young skin handles weight loss well. If your skin has a lot of stretch marks then in those areas the skin can appear more lax. But getting hea... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
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Absolutely, see derm: for prescription topicals,oils, foams, sprays and get some great results!
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A female asked:
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Crazy glue: It's great if the skin looks clean, dry and not red. Always a concern about infection, so I would clean the area with peroxide and apply antibiotic oi... Read More
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Lots of possibilities: Biopsy will likely tell you, so be patient don't make yourself crazy, and biopsy should be back in less than a week, call office if you don't hear in ... Read More
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A 26-year-old member asked:
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This can be as: simple as dry skin but it could also be eczema or fungus, See your dermatologist for answers
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A 30-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the: surgery you choose.
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A member asked:
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Moles can raise up: normally as cells drop down in the skin. But if you are worried, its best to see dermatologist for diagnosis and possible biopsy if necessary
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A 26-year-old male asked:
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If you are being: treated by an MD and they are board certified and members of the American Society for laser Medicine and surgery, then likely they will be able to tre... Read More
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A 49-year-old female asked:
Dr. Glynis Ablonanswered
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Sounds like seborrhe: ic keratoses. I would see dermatologist for annual check up and they can discuss how to remove or leave if they are benign and just SK's
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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I think its still: controversial. if the needle stick is deep enough you can get new collagen formation but often the rollers are not used deep enough
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Dermatology: is the study of skin(which includes but not limited to hair and nail diseases). cosmetic dermatology includes cosmetic treatment of the skin (ie fille... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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First what problems: are you having with your skin? There are many supplements that can be taken but it depends on your issues, ie vitamin E for dry skin, so please clarif... Read More
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A 59-year-old male asked:
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Forehead creases r: due to muscle movement. so best results are seen with neuromodulators and micro droplet fillers like juvederm to the lines themselves. Over time lines... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
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First you need to: determine the cause of dark spots which can range from fungal infection to systemic disease, but can include post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation. See ... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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May be pilar cysts: or they may be moles. A dermatologist can tell you
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A 42-year-old member asked:
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Depends on the cause: need to know why your skin is peeling, but most of the time its about 1-2 weeks
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A 34-year-old member asked:
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I think eczema: seborrhea or rosacea. All are treated quite differently. I would see a dermatologist to find out the true diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Until t... Read More
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A 46-year-old male asked:
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I would go see : surgeon who performed the repair to see if its just scar tissue and what can be done about it
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A 27-year-old female asked:
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Typically if it is: all over, you may need oral steroids. The way the resin from the plant spreads is actually through your nails, so cut them short and scrub them. Try s... Read More
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A female asked:
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There are nice early: bras that don't have wires, you can find at macy's in kids section that cover breast buds.
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A 50-year-old male asked:
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It doesn't sound: like a fungus, i would make appointment to see dermatologist or gynecologist for diagnosis and treatment:)
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A 23-year-old male asked:
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I would see urology: or dermatology to diagnose spot. Perhaps it just is postinflammatory hyperpigmentation or something else.
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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For women your age: only the female strength rogaine (minoxidil) is safe. But i would see dermatologist first to see why you are losing your hair at your young age
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A 17-year-old female asked:
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This sounds like: melasma. see dermatologist for treatment but in the meantime you can try OTC lightening agents with hydroquinone and salicylic acid or retinol
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A 52-year-old female asked:
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These are : completely different viruses and we now have vaccines to prevent both! I recommend getting both
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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With eating disorder: there are so many skin changes that can occur. I would make an appointment to see a dermatologist and possibly get a biopsy..
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A 41-year-old female asked:
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First you need: to see doctor and confirm hirsutism, (hair growth in typically male patterned areas). Usually this is accompanied by irregular menses and/or painful ... Read More
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A 28-year-old female asked:
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See dermatologist: as red dots could be as simple as cherry angiomas, but many rashes including vasculitis can be in differential. See derm for answers.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
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Well 20 mg is a low: dose, so unless you are being treated for rosacea, you need a higher dose likely.
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A female asked:
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First see your derm: There are many different treatments available depending on the kinds of wrinkles or sun damage you may have including lasers, fillers, peels
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A 17-year-old male asked:
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Most of the time: these are just pores, so those pore strips help temporarily but then all pores will fill back up. if they are truly blackheads you need a vitamin A de... Read More
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A 29-year-old male asked:
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Well the most common: thing with cold sores is that there is tingling, burning or pain that occurs at the site of the herpes infection prior to the blisters appearing, then... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
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If you have iron: deficiency as the cause of your hair loss then this supplement can help
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A female asked:
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You are probably: just being too hard on yourself. See a board certified dermatologist for correct diagnosis of your "spot" and correct treatment options:)
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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Are you sure that is: what you have. I would make sure it be seen by doctor as there are many conditions that can lead to nipple rashes such as eczema but Paget's
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A 40-year-old female asked:
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Actually it will : likely make the vantex work better. Hydroquionone (which is the active in VAntex) works better when combined with tretnioin cream:)
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A 34-year-old female asked:
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Hirsutism possibly: related to pelvic cysts. I would call and try to get in sooner. hope that helps
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Aug 5, 2014
I highly recommend Dr.Ablon. She gives very knowldgeable answers. Both her virtual and real life patients are fortunate.
Jul 29, 2014
One of the most caring and dedicated physicians I've had the privlege of knowing.
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Feb 8, 2015
Excellent clinical acumen, and very helpful with consults, 5 thumbs up,
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Thank you for taking your time to answer.it is very kind of you! Not doing this for money and just willing to do this with no obligation is beyong amazing.you're amazing!! You have a big heart !:))<3
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you!Finally I've been able to narrow it down an I believe so it might be Keratosis Pilaris Rubra Faceii. Will surely try to get rid of it. Thzs!
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This saved my life. Thank you. Thank you.
You can't see it it's under the skin barly everything points to a limpomas..but I just don't know..I haven't been sick so not a lymph node
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
George Washington University Medical School, DC
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Awards
IMCAS award for Innovative Research 2012
Top Doctor, Second Place, Los Angeles Region - Summer
2014
Top Dermatologist , First Place, National - Summer
2014
Affiliations
Associate Clinical Professor UCLA
Skin Cancer Foundation
American Society of Dermatologic Surgery
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