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Dermatology
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United States: Texas
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
170 Answers
237 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 22-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
I agree with the Doctor's response, but would also recommend the daily/nightly application of Retin A all over your face and rubbed in gently and com... Read More
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Answered Nov 01, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Before doing peels etc ,I do believe using topical Retin A every
night over your whole face , rubbed in gently and completely , would be helpful
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Answered Oct 20, 2021
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
"Severely dysplastic" is not Melanoma but close .
Yes, I would fully agree for a local small re-excision to be done .
Will be curative
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Answered Jul 14, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely to be a Melanoma .
Benign Moles in the twenties often get harder and darker over the course of a few years .
Please don't worry .
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Answered Sep 08, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes, very gently pop it ,then icepack it every few hours for 7-10 minutes and apply Vaseline after each icepack session.
All the best
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Answered Apr 13, 2021
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Sleeping with a sock on will not make it worse at all.
You do need a fungal culture to be taken from the big toenail to confirm there is a fungus as m... Read More
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Reviewed Jul 31, 2021
A 65-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
A not uncommon issue: Post shingles sensitivity/tingling in the surrounding skin is common as the nerve in which the shingles virus inserted itself loses it's covering and ... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Start with twice daily 🧊ice packs gently pressed down over swollen eye.
May need a specific antibiotic eye ointment prescribed.
Finally, if pimple p... Read More
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A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
A common issue - no problem or risk to baby .
Apply Aquaphor (over the counter ) to nipples and surrounding areola twice daily - rub in gently
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Answered May 20, 2021
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes, a significant number of pregnant women find their Psoriasis improves during their pregnancy but an equally significant number find their Psoriasi... Read More
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Answered Oct 16, 2021
A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Possibly a firm Sebaceous Cyst.
Common on the forehead..
Cannot just have it opened and squeezed . Need the sack surrounding all the sebum to be fully... Read More
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Answered Oct 17, 2021
A 19-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
The dark spots we call " post- inflammatory hyperpigmentation " can persist for many, many months.
Nothing to worry about at all.
Relax please
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Answered Sep 25, 2021
A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely the filler will migrate with only a small lip blister .
Continue icing please.
All the best
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Reviewed Dec 14, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Appears to be Seborrheic Dermatitis , a common problem on the face ,scalp and ears .
Not infectious or contagious in any way at all.
A combination of ... Read More
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Answered Nov 21, 2021
A 18-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely
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Answered Sep 23, 2021
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Facial hair frequently more difficult to get rid of with Laser therapy versus scalp hair.
New topical hair thinners will be coming soon.
Hang tight ... Read More
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Answered Aug 21, 2021
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Ice down every few hours .
If thumb swelling stays for a few weeks or more, then an xray may be necessary to ensure you have not broken the thumb
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A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Very common : Under arms as well as all other body folds frequently involved with yeast infections in overweight people
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Psoriasis is rarely associated with an internal malignancy
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Answered Apr 30, 2021
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
2 important questions please ?
1. Do you have varicose veins in your legs ?
2.Are you overweight ?
Important .
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Answered Jul 30, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely . Shingles normally only affects one nerve in the body
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Answered Apr 20, 2021
A 25-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Not an uncommon issue in non -circumcised males -
To be sure the "white stuff " should be cultured by a Urologist to ensure there is no infection , i... Read More
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Answered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Diet not a major factor in Psoriasis activity although most Psoriasis patient are overweight , thus this is important to reduce weight appropriately
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Answered Apr 27, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Common to get small bumps around the anus - called " Cysts" - no danger -try not to pick at it or squeeze it when you bathe .
If gets a little bigger... Read More
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Answered Aug 12, 2021
A 25-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Ice down twice daily for 10 mins , then apply a dab of Vaseline and rub in gently but well.
May take up to 3 moths for bump to fade away
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Answered Aug 11, 2021
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
A small cyst that often gets inflamed and tender -common on the testicle .
If it is bothering you , then a small surgical removal under local anesthe... Read More
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Answered Aug 12, 2021
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Post Accutane dryness all over, including scalp , face and all body folds can take upto 4-6 weeks to fade.
Keep all well moisturized daily
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Answered Oct 06, 2021
A 27-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Not uncommon to develop white and slightly scaly patches on the face.
Keep well moisturized plus also use sunscreen when outdoors.
Could also use twi... Read More
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Answered Aug 07, 2021
A 66-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
No, I believe a 30 day period is essential
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Answered Sep 04, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Irrespective of your skin color, wearing a sunscreen of at least 40 SPF is essential to reduce itching and redness.
A low strength cortisone ointment ... Read More
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Answered Sep 04, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
There are a number of topical prescription preparations that help somewhat.
What works best for upto 7-8 months, keeping your armpits completely dry,... Read More
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Answered Sep 16, 2021
A 22-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes, you should pl.: Spider veins can be lasered off and the bumps you describe appropriately treated and new ones reduced and prevented
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A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Highly unlikely if you just used the lotion on your skin in a reasonable amount , for any internal absorption to take place .
Thus, no worries please... Read More
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Answered Apr 28, 2021
A 61-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Likely a small benign cyst on your forehead.
Did she photograph it after she marked it?
Does not appear to be an issue to worry
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Answered Nov 05, 2021
A 52-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
If scabies is the correct diagnosis your whole body has to treated with the appropriate anti-scabies topical agent.
Definitely not cortisone creams !
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Answered Nov 21, 2021
A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
This is a common form of foot eczema/dermatitis requiring a potent steroid topical agent, ie. Clobetasol or Halobetasol applied sparingly twice daily... Read More
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Answered Nov 26, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes, a steroid gel or a liquid steroid prescription applied sparingly and rubbed in gently and completely once or twice a day should help reduce the s... Read More
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Answered Nov 26, 2021
A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
No concern with lines and holes at all and also no worries even if mole regrows
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Answered Aug 18, 2021
A 55-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Please apply twice daily a mild cortisone prescription ointment, not cream, ie.Fluocinolone .
Gently rub it in to the nipple and surrounding skin .
Sh... Read More
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Answered Nov 26, 2021
A 16-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Fully agree
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Answered Jul 26, 2021
A 78-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
A common and perfectly safe and benign condition called "Keratosis Pilaris" , ie.small crusts around the hair follicles.
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Answered Aug 03, 2021
A 17-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
An equal combination of Retin A cream and a bleaching cream (HYDROQUINONE) applied sparingly and rubbed in well twice daily .
Also essential ,if dri... Read More
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Answered Aug 18, 2021
A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Very rarely
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Answered Dec 25, 2021
A 20-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Consider having a culture done on the pus -lesions with appropriate cleanser , ie CLN and then a drying anti-inflammatory agent applied under breasts ... Read More
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Answered Apr 27, 2021
A 40-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
A low dose cortisone cream used at the end of a Qtip and gently applied to the ear canal before heading to bed.
Gently use a wet Qtip in morning to c... Read More
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Answered Apr 15, 2021
A 19-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes. it could .: Most definitely it could be a cyst
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A 28-year-old female asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Likely Folliculitis: Use CLN , over the counter as wash , then apply Clindamycin Gel (will need prescription) to the affected areas twice daily
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Please see an ENT MD: Nasal Septum and throat needs to be fully evaluated and appropriately treated
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
I fully agree
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Answered Jul 21, 2021
A 20-year-old male asked:
Dr. Alan Menteranswered
Dermatology 57 years experience
Yes, it certainly can trigger itching of the scalp, either constantly or periodically.
Hopefully you are taking the appropriate antihistamines on a d... Read More
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Reviewed Nov 25, 2021
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University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas, TX
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