Question 1

asian female, 16, had a history of melanonychia, surgically removed as it was worrisome. found a new, similar one days ago, do i need an urgent visit?

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Get it checked: Melanonychia can be caused by medications, fungus, trauma, systemic or inflammatory diseases. but the most concerning cause is what is called "subungual melanoma". Thus, any dark or hyper pigmentation underneath the nail/nailbed should be brought to the attention of your doctor as soon as possible.

Question 2

i have a brown/yellow band on my left index finger that a dermatology professor said was benign melanonychia but no biopsy was performed.biopsy?

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Probably you're fine: Here's lot's of info on that Dx. http://www.expertconsultbook.com/expertconsult/ob/book.do?method=display&amp;decorator=none&amp;eid=4-u1.0-B978-1-4377-0859-2..00016-4--bb0015
If you doubt the professor - get a 2nd opinion, but I expect they'll also agree if they look at it.  Again, if they agree to do a biopsy and you want one.....

Question 3

i have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail . which is lightbrown in colour. it's  width is small about 0.2cm. is this harmful. i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer. i'm worried?

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: It is too early to tell. But it requires monitoring. I would suggest that you take some photographs on your camera now and do it once monthly x 3 months.
If you see your nail starting to turn black, then a biopsy may be required to assess this pigmented area for melanoma, which can arise from the base of the nail. it is rare and treatable provided you keep a close eye on its growth/change, get chk

Question 4

i have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail.which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm.i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer?no colour change in nail.it still remain lightbrown after an year.is it a benign condition?

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: Although it may indeed be benign it should be evaluated by a physician /podiatrist that specializes in toenail pathology

Question 5

do hiv test (agab) & syphillis test (tpha) 100% overrule symptoms if taken 1 year post 1 exposure. symptoms:chronic lymph nodes pain, pustular folliculitis recurring thrush, melanonychia on nails. elevated lymphocites,eosinophils,iron. cr-p/esr-low?

Accepted Answer

: Nothing is 100%.
It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to talk to the doctor who ordered these tests as s/he knows more about your health.  Wish you good health!

Question 6

what about treatment?

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For what?: In most cases treatment is advised.

Question 7

treatment of ac.dacryocytitis?

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Antibiotics: Oral antibiotics. Then followed by a dacryocystorhinosty (dcr) when infection resolved.

Question 8

is there home treatment for ed?

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Yes: Losing weight and increasing exercise is the best home treatment for erectile dysfunction.  Have your provider check a testosterone level to make sure it's in good range.

Question 9

what's a good treatment for ed?

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Start with herbal: As long as you don't have cardiovascular problems you can try my favorite "steel libido" from the health food store.  If this fails you need to see your physician for medications and other interventions.

Question 10

plz give me for pile treatment.

Accepted Answer

Piles = Hemorrhoids: There are three steps to self treating hemorrhoids (blood clots in the rectal veins).

1.  Soak: keep the area clean so that infection doesn't set in.

2. Soften your stool:  keep from bearing down hard when having a bm so that the clot doesn't grow

3. And finally, steroids to shrink up the inflammation.

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Asian female, 16, had a history of melanonychia, surgically removed as it was worrisome. found a new, similar one days ago, do i need an urgent visit?

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I have a brown/yellow band on my left index finger that a dermatology professor said was benign melanonychia but no biopsy was performed.biopsy?

A member asked:

I have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail . which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm. is this harmful. i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer. i'm worried?

A member asked:

I have a melanonychia in my toe of the middle finger nail.which is lightbrown in colour. it's width is small about 0.2cm.i'm worried. is this cause nail cancer?no colour change in nail.it still remain lightbrown after an year.is it a benign condition?

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Do hiv test (agab) & syphillis test (tpha) 100% overrule symptoms if taken 1 year post 1 exposure. symptoms:chronic lymph nodes pain, pustular folliculitis recurring thrush, melanonychia on nails. elevated lymphocites,eosinophils,iron. cr-p/esr-low?

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What about treatment?

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Treatment of ac.dacryocytitis?

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Is there home treatment for ed?

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What's a good treatment for ed?

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Plz give me for pile treatment.

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