Question 1

how long for topical steroid to clean tiny patch of psoriasis?  if doesn't then what do i do?  biopsy said psoriasis & cd3 showed no significant tcell

Accepted Answer

It may not: There is no guarantee that a topical steroid will clear it.

Question 2

my gyno said if my bladder infection don't clear  up with the steroid and diflucan (fluconazole) cream he will do a biopsy why?

Accepted Answer

See your GYN: Have a discussion with your gyn about what may be going on.

Question 3

granulomatous mastitis in october 2012 through biopsy test. oncology surgeon has put me on steroids - surgery has done and again the pus formation...?

Accepted Answer

Try this: Granulomatous mastitis can be an ongoing problem.  The cause is unknown. Steroids can be effective in some, while others try non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen.  There is an association with granulomatous mastitis and colonization/infection with corynebacterium, a class of bacteria.  I have has a good response using a combination of steroids and Doxycycline for this problem.

Question 4

have red, flat, patch on my face w/ irregular borders for 1 month. derm thought dermatitis, prescribed steroid - but would come back after ceasing steroid after 3 days. biopsied to rule out squamous cell in situ - what else could it be besides that?

Accepted Answer

: A rash needs to be seen to be diagnosed.  What did the biopsy result show?

Question 5

how long could it usually take for dle(if at all)to develop into sle?.blood test and urine ok.biopsy soon.red patch in ears and scalp steroid working.

Accepted Answer

Can't tell: Since the presence of discoid lupus does not necessarily lead to SLE.

Question 6

i'm having problems with one nipple (burning, itching, bleeding and leaking) punch biposy clear and steroid cream isn't working...what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Go back to your doc: So the good news is that your punch biopsy is clear. The bad news is that you're still suffering despite steroid cream. Best thing to do in this situation is to go back to your GP and tell him/her what you've just noted above so that s/he can work w/you to find solution, whether referring to another doc or trying a different medication.

Question 7

can you tell me if there are things a skin biopsy don't show?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Skin biopsy will only show the changes in the structure of the skin. A lot of metabolic disorders, and systemic disorders do not produce specific changes in the skin, e.g., atherosclerotic heart disease, dementia, breast cancer and so on. You need to have a specific reason to do a skin biopsy and should consult the pathologist for the results.

Question 8

abnormal mammogram, but lesion couldn't be found at biopsy.  is this unusual?

Accepted Answer

Can happen. : Keep looking for lesion. May need MRI breast and MRI guided biopsy.

Question 9

brother is african american. p s a 9.2, was 8.5 3 months ago. negative biopsy for p s a 6.  should biopsy be repeated?

Accepted Answer

Ultra Sound First: First would come an ultrasound to see if there is any suspicious mass or tissue that should be biopsied.

Question 10

its been 5 weeks since my cone biopsy i still feel a bit of discomfort but what i want to know is when can i start using tampons again?

Accepted Answer

4-6 weeks: Do not have sex or place anything in your vagina (tampons) for 4-6 weeks after surgery or until your doctor who did the cone tells you it is ok. Each person recovers at a different pace, but if you are still having a bit of discomfort or, of course, any bleeding, I would check in with the OBGYN to make sure that you can use tampons now and everything is ok.

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How long for topical steroid to clean tiny patch of psoriasis? if doesn't then what do i do? biopsy said psoriasis & cd3 showed no significant tcell

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My gyno said if my bladder infection don't clear up with the steroid and diflucan (fluconazole) cream he will do a biopsy why?

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Granulomatous mastitis in october 2012 through biopsy test. oncology surgeon has put me on steroids - surgery has done and again the pus formation...?

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Have red, flat, patch on my face w/ irregular borders for 1 month. derm thought dermatitis, prescribed steroid - but would come back after ceasing steroid after 3 days. biopsied to rule out squamous cell in situ - what else could it be besides that?

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How long could it usually take for dle(if at all)to develop into sle?.blood test and urine ok.biopsy soon.red patch in ears and scalp steroid working.

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I'm having problems with one nipple (burning, itching, bleeding and leaking) punch biposy clear and steroid cream isn't working...what should i do?

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Can you tell me if there are things a skin biopsy don't show?

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Abnormal mammogram, but lesion couldn't be found at biopsy. is this unusual?

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Brother is african american. p s a 9.2, was 8.5 3 months ago. negative biopsy for p s a 6. should biopsy be repeated?

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Its been 5 weeks since my cone biopsy i still feel a bit of discomfort but what i want to know is when can i start using tampons again?

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