About
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
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
748 Answers
39 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Alcohol: suggest refraining from alcohol containing products such as beer, wine, etc until your infection is resolved. f/u with your doc.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
256 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Not necessarily: your leukemia could have developed very recently, and not have been present 5 mos ago. hopefully you're seeing an oncologist for the proper mgmt. good... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
325 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Not good to do both: pain killers, narcotics, and alcohol do not mix! stay away form using all at the same time.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
498 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Cyst or comedone: could be a small cyst or giant comedone. would not squeeze it. see dermatologist if worsens
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
447 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Cyst,wart,angioma: prob any of those 3, but could also be something more serious...would see your doc
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
440 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See your doc: could be one of several benign conditions as well as a more serious one. see urologist or internist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
315 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Yes: would see your doc and inquire about best way to deal with this situation....very common with pts feeling this way when they visit a doc.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
325 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Hyperhidrosis: excessive sweating is not uncommon these days. see dermatologist to be evaluated . there are several causes and txs for this problem, but first it mu... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
247 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Not aware of that: suggest top antivirals or oral agents such as acyclovir.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
421 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: sometimes adjusting your bowel habits and types of under garments worn can lessen the condition. Also, oatmeal bath soaks will help with the itching.... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
421 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Scar or wart: if continues to bother you and her, would see dermatologist to confirm dx
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
414 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: these bumps can be a sign of a skin infection or inflammation called folliculitis. sometimes this skin condition can lead to sig scarring and discomfo... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
384 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See ortho doc: suggest you check out this problem with orthopoedist or internist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
310 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See eye doc: This could be an infection, esp if it is worsening and throbbing. I would see an ophthalmologist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
408 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Cyst: cysts can be asymptomatic , but may become irritated or even infected at time...and hence the pain. You probably just used the top meds at a time whe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
401 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Yes: histological bx is the major determining factor. question is...if dermoscopy revealed a benign lesion, it's curious that it was even biopsied and not... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
247 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: could be many things incl allergy, irritation, drug rash, or even bug bites or infestation. should be evaluated.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
252 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See doc: could be insect bite. would prob be painful if a spider bite. advise ro see dermatologist for proper dx and poss tx
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
232 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Mouth stomachdisease: sometimes a gum or tooth infection can cause this as well as upper GI problems. see your doc and dentist to evaluate.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
245 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Cysts vs lymph nodes: these bumps could be small cysts/acne lesions or even possibly lymph nodes. I suggest having them evaluated by a dermatologist the next time they appe... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
216 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: If this rash has been going on for more than a few days, you need to be evaluated by a dermatologist. The causes could be multiple, and you need to be... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
165 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: could be just an irritant contact dermatitis, but may also be infection. would see your doc to be evaluated. also suggest you take a break from sex an... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
245 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See urologist: because it is swollen and painful, would see urologist or dermatologist for eval and poss tx
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
126 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
It certainly might be effective, but depending on the skin type of the pt, it might not be as good as other topical treatments. See dermatologist for ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Aug 04, 2021
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
The red areas might be some residual scars. I would see a dermatologist for continued management of the problem. I would also suggest tapering the dox... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed Jun 28, 2021
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
could be the start of male pattern baldness, but should see dermatologist for eval as thyroid disease and other inflammatory conditions are possible a... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Reviewed >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
see dermatologist for eval and poss tx. Sometimes this problem might not be an infection, but a contact allergy to a metal or dye in clothing.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Jul 13, 2021
A 19-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Ask surgeon: if wound is all healed, I see no reason that you cannot dye your hair, but would check with your head surgeon to be sure it's ok with him.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
129 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Quite often: Many pts have tenderness and even some numbness post flu shot...should subside in few days. If doesn't or worsens, consult your doc.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
137 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See podiatrist: could be plantar fasciitis. sometimes a special sock can help, also certain stretches and exercises. see podiatrist to confirm with possible xrays, et... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
107 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: need to be eval by dermatologist. prob nothing serious, but a trained eye is needed to properly treat this problem. see dermatologist.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
109 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: It might be infected. See dermatologist for either tx of the allergic nature of the sting or a secondary infection.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
49 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
No: not dangerous, but may tend to dry skin somewhat.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
45 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Safe but careful: would be safe to shave, but need to be very careful not to cut or irritate the skin. prob would use electric shaver and not a blade. ironically, NOT s... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
109 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Emollients: there are several types of topical emollients. Most are OTC. Suggest seeing your dermatologist to make a firm dx. Sometimes this dry skin can be a typ... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
103 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: I would see your dermatologist and ask about oral agents to help control the sweating. There also is a medicated pad that you might wipe in the affec... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
3 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Podiatrist, socks: suggest you see podiatrist and get fitted for special orthotics to plave inside your shoes as well as trying special socks for this problem.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
95 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See ortho or derm: suggest you be eval by orthopedist or dermatologist. Sounds like a ganglion cyst, which is nothing serious, but need to be checked out to be certain.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
97 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 17-year-old member asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Wear flats: If you are feeling self conscious about your height, you really shouldn't. i would assume that you are female. if so, be proud of being tall, and if y... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
145 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: could be a hemorrhoid or a wart. see dermatologist for eval and possible tx
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
28 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 23-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Rogaine shampoo: you are prob using minoxidil or rogaine. same company makes a shampoo for use , called rogaine shampoo.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
28 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Pearly penile papule: Could be a harmless skin lesions called pearly penile papules. See your dermatologist for confirmation as there are other possibilities that need to b... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
25 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
30 or better: Make sure that you apply the sunscreen 1/2 hr before going out. Try to avoid the peak hrs of the sun and wear protective clothing and a hat if possibl... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
55 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 51-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See your internist: Sarcoid should be managed by your internal medicine or family doc along with a derm if there is skin involvement.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
39 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Foreign body: Possibly, some dirt or small bit of stone got in to the wound. See your doc/dermatologist to confirm if you're concerned.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
41 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
Irritation/musclepul: Sounds like this could be an irritant dermatitis from some exposure to a chemical such as deodorant or mild trauma such as a pulled muscle. If persist... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
2 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 35-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
suggest that you make sure that this rash is indeed PR. Should that be the case, once in a while, but not very often , pressure on a typical PR lesion... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered >2 years ago
A 53-year-old male asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: I would suggest that you start a low dose topical retinoid such as Retin A. you even can get differin 0.1% otc Use it on entire face before bedtime. W... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
129 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
See dermatologist: Need additional hx as to the nature of the lesions and pics. See dermatologist, esp if problem worsens or persists.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
113 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Stanley Katzanswered
Dermatology 49 years experience
suggest you see a dermatologist for eval and poss tx. This could be a viral infection such as hsv or even the beginnings of shingles or possibly an in... Read More
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Answered Apr 08, 2021
TestimonialsRecommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
1
Recommendations
277
Thank you notes
HealthTap member
Nov 27, 2015
This Thanksgiving, I wanted to share my appreciation for all that you do! Thank you, doctor! :)
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! Thanks, I think this means that I need to follow up with another doctor and not just ignore the results as meaningless i.e. false positive as depicted by the neurologist...Read More
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! i think i should see a doctor as well...my house was shot at yesterday and caused me a lot more pain to be running...it’s much worse today and the line is spreading.
HealthTap member
This was very helpful. Thanks! I would like to thank you Dr.Katz for your generous professional caring advice in answering my concerns,you have been extremely helpful
Good luck from England UK.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - New Jersey Medical School, NJ
Graduated 1974MD
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions, provide medical advice, write prescriptions, and more.
Answer emailed
in 24 hours or less