Question 1

cosmetic surgery to get rid of uneven skin color. does that work if fair?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A chemical peel or microdermabrasion plus laser can lighten dark areas in light skin as well as darker individuals. The peeps or laser is safe.

Question 2

i have uneven skin tone on my face and neck area which is very dark than the skin on my chest. i'm planning for cosmelan surgery. please advise.

Accepted Answer

Skin: Have your MDs done a work up for vitiligo and Addison's disease. Would recommend full work up to see if there is an underlying problem. Send a photo so we can help.

Question 3

testicle torsion surgery) is it normal to have the wound a bit open after the skin glue washed off can i still wet the wound and ride rides in universal doctor said i could wet it in 2 weeks so im going to take extra underwear and change the goze?

Accepted Answer

: Keep it clean and well protected with gauze  and see your doc asap after the rides. Have fun

Question 4

chronic sinusitis diagnosed ten years ago.used medicine many times but nothing changed. i feel pain around eyes, have head ache.is surgery last option?

Accepted Answer

After medications: If antibiotics or other medications have been used, but failed, surgery would be the best option.

Question 5

can your skin color change if you got a blood transfusion before a hemorrhoid surgery?  especially blood from a different race

Accepted Answer

It may: Race isn't a factor. If you've turned a bit yellow, your physician may want to work you up for a delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction. And of course if your anemia is corrected you look better. Best wishes.

Question 6

severe l hip degenerative change with probable underlying congenital dysplasia with femoral head uncovering. diffuse tearing of the labrum with large multiloculated paralabral cyst. surgery?  
also have some osteoporosis and spinal stenosis?

Accepted Answer

Consider surgery: Perhaps you are a candidate for a total hip procedure, but see an Orthopedic Surgeon, and get an opinion as to the best alternative

Question 7

skin plaques, slightly peeling. mother has this changes on the back and had it in 2015 on the belly. she had breast surgery 10 years ago, and now has some unusual neurological illness suspected to be psp.

Accepted Answer

Breast sy 4 cancer?: Breast surgery if for cancer, the skin changes can be related to the  Breast cancer. If the sy is for nonmalignant condition, then we have to r/o things like Eczema,psoriasis, Icthyosis-fish skin like-dry skin). Regarding PSP, did she have MRI brain already. If she had breast cancer before we need to r/o secondary tumour from Breast ca sitting in the brain.Follow with Dermatologit,Neurologist and

Question 8

what causes change in skin color especially the face?

Accepted Answer

Patchy skin?: Irregular skin discoloration can be due to inflammation due to rashes, vascular changes, bacterial or fungal infections of skin, ^ or v in melanin production. Injury, heat, genetics, solar radiation, hormonal changes &amp; exposure to heavy metal are potential causes. REF:  https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003224.htm

Question 9

are skin color changes on the face serious?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Skin color changes can occur for a variety of reasons. A person may look yellow because of liver problems, bruised because of blood disorders, or red because of a variety of skin problems.

Question 10

how come my skin color changes in places that don't see sunlight?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Skin color changes can occur for a variety of reasons. A person may look yellow because of liver problems, bruised because of blood disorders, or red because of a variety of skin problems.

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Cosmetic surgery to get rid of uneven skin color. does that work if fair?

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I have uneven skin tone on my face and neck area which is very dark than the skin on my chest. i'm planning for cosmelan surgery. please advise.

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Testicle torsion surgery) is it normal to have the wound a bit open after the skin glue washed off can i still wet the wound and ride rides in universal doctor said i could wet it in 2 weeks so im going to take extra underwear and change the goze?

A member asked:

Chronic sinusitis diagnosed ten years ago.used medicine many times but nothing changed. i feel pain around eyes, have head ache.is surgery last option?

A member asked:

Can your skin color change if you got a blood transfusion before a hemorrhoid surgery? especially blood from a different race

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Severe l hip degenerative change with probable underlying congenital dysplasia with femoral head uncovering. diffuse tearing of the labrum with large multiloculated paralabral cyst. surgery? also have some osteoporosis and spinal stenosis?

A member asked:

Skin plaques, slightly peeling. mother has this changes on the back and had it in 2015 on the belly. she had breast surgery 10 years ago, and now has some unusual neurological illness suspected to be psp.

A member asked:

What causes change in skin color especially the face?

A member asked:

Are skin color changes on the face serious?

A member asked:

How come my skin color changes in places that don't see sunlight?

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