United Kingdom (Great Britain)
A 24-year-old male asked:
i used to be able to pull my fire skin back 3 quarters of the way but in 1 year it is now not possible to pull it back at all?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Simon Kimm answered
Urology 16 years experience
Phimosis. : The inability to retract the foreskin all the way back behind the head of the penis is called phimosis. Decreased elasticity of the skin from inflammation, infection, or scarring can be the cause. This should be corrected to prevent worsening phimosis, paraphimosis, infections & improve hygiene. Get evaluated by your physician of a urologist. Depending on the severity there are ways to remedy it.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Some exercises that will help tighten the skin back up -- any ideas?
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Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
Dermatology 44 years experience
I'm not aware...: ...Of any evidence that any specific exercise is better than any other exercise in tightening loose skin. Get started on a good exercise regimen (after clearing it with your doctor first), and keep at it.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Just got back from afghanistan, and my skin is in bad shape. Go to va?
2 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
Dermatology 44 years experience
You don't mention...: ...What you mean by "bad shape", but sure -- assuming your local va hospital has a dermatology department (as most do, especially those affiliated with a medical school), pay them a visit, and find out what you can do about it.
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Dr. Martin Raff commented
Infectious Disease 56 years experience
Absolutely. You will receive excellent care and a determination as to whether your condition was service connected, which may help you financially in the future.
Apr 10, 2012
Hawthorne, CA
A 19-year-old male asked:
I used to have light skin and now I have turned very hard dueto living in az. Is it possible to get my light skin back? If so, any suggestion where to start?
3 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joseph Eastern answered
Dermatology 44 years experience
Sunscreen.: Start by applying a good, broad-spectrum sunscreen every morning, whether you plan on going out in the sun or not. If you do go out in the sun, reapply sunscreen every couple of hours. Avoid any deliberate sunbathing. If you do this diligently, your skin will become light again.
5452 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
VA
A 30-year-old female asked:
My skin is dry how could i get my glow back?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Tony Ho answered
Infectious Disease 14 years experience
Lotion, emollient: Use of emollient lotions should help give you your "glow" back and treat dry skin.
5210 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
KS
A 19-year-old female asked about a 18-year-old male:
My husband said he feels his skin burning especially his back. His worried about this situation. Please help.
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Dr. Elias Chousleb Mizrahi answered
Bariatrics 20 years experience
Burning: Could be shingles. See your dr.
5194 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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