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1. will anything help deep deep wrinkles other than surgery - gail from knoxville,tn.
   Laser, chemical peels are two very effective ways to treat wrinkles. Very deep wrinkles are only going to be improved with this type of treatment. A   » more
   Laser, chemical peels are two very effective ways to treat wrinkles. Very deep wrinkles are only going to be improved with this type of treatment. Also, there are fillers to fill in lines. It depends on location and severity. A product such as Sculptra is used for some diffuse volume loss in the face.   « less
2. I have a lot of 'skin tabs' over my body, most on my neck and chest area. Is there a new, simple way to remove these? Last ones I had removed, doctor numbed them with a needle then clipped them off. OUCH, that hurt. - joyce from Rogersville, TN 37857
   There are no easy ways to remove skin tags. Snipping is one way. Snipping with anesthesia. Also, freezing them off will work.
   There are no easy ways to remove skin tags. Snipping is one way. Snipping with anesthesia. Also, freezing them off will work.
3. I have been having acne problem for about 4 yrs now, it didnt start till i became pregnant, i have tried all the antibotics their is, switch my birth control, proactive. they also leave dark spots on my face. what should i do, do you think i need an acne peel. - Anonymous from knoxville, tn
   An acne peel can help but will not likely be the entire answer by itself given the fact that you have done so many things. I think you just need to b   » more
   An acne peel can help but will not likely be the entire answer by itself given the fact that you have done so many things. I think you just need to be persistent until you find a regiment which will control your complexion.   « less
4. I have a skin rash from the knee to ankle, does not itch is just not pretty. Is not from shaving, someone thought might be drug related, although no drugs and then maybe shower too hot. Sun light seems to help, any suggestions? - Judye from Knoxville, Tn
   There are several conditions that can cause things like this: lichen planus, psoriasis, eczema. To give a definitive diagnosis certainly an evaluatio   » more
   There are several conditions that can cause things like this: lichen planus, psoriasis, eczema. To give a definitive diagnosis certainly an evaluation would be necessary. However, some over-the-counter Hydrocortisone or even some topical tar preparations would be worthwhile trying if you choose not to visit.   « less
5. I have thinning hair on top and have developed a scab that will not seem to heal. - Anonymous from Charleston, SC
   Thinning hair can make you susceptible to skin cancers. Certainly something like that warrants an evaluation before it becomes an issue.
   Thinning hair can make you susceptible to skin cancers. Certainly something like that warrants an evaluation before it becomes an issue.
6. When I was in middle school I would get staph infections on my face and the doctor would call them boils. Well I'm 22 now and I still have scars from where the "boils" were and now those spots are starting to swell up again. I was given antibiotics to take care of this in the past but after the pills run out the boils always come back. What should I do? - Anonymous from Knoxville, Tn
   I would recommend you have an evaluation to see what you have. If you have recurrent Staph infections, there are some treatments that can help to kee   » more
   I would recommend you have an evaluation to see what you have. If you have recurrent Staph infections, there are some treatments that can help to keep this away and not require chronic antibiotics. If you have some other condition such as hidradenitis or cystic acne, there is treatment that can improve this long-term markedly decreasing your chronic issues. Finally, if it should represent chronic recurrent cysts, surgery may be the treatment of choice for this.   « less
7. I have atopic dermatitis on my forearm creases all throughout the year. In the winter it spreads to my back, neck, and face. It is so itchy and so embarrassing. What is the best lotion for people with such sensitive skin. I used cetaphil last time and it seems the more I used the dryer it got. I also cut down on showers and use cool water. - Sarah from Oak Ridge, TN
   There are several prescription products, some which contain steroids and others which are steroid free which are very helpful for atopic dermatitis.    » more
   There are several prescription products, some which contain steroids and others which are steroid free which are very helpful for atopic dermatitis. From the standpoint of over-the-counter lotions, everybody is different. Some people tolerate certain products better than others; however, some products that tend to be better for sensitive skin include Aveeno, Neutrogena, Norwegian formula and one of the best but harder to find Vanicream.   « less
8. I have always gotten a rash on my stomach whenever i wear jeans that have the metal button. I have since but bandages to keep it from causing this. Ever since though i have had a chronic rash on my stomach that has even turned my skin brown, with the dry white spotted rash. What could I do to remedy this situation? - Amanda from Knoxville,Tn
   I would try some over-the-counter 1% Hydrocortisone. If this is ineffective I would recommend that you seek dermatologic care for more effective prod   » more
   I would try some over-the-counter 1% Hydrocortisone. If this is ineffective I would recommend that you seek dermatologic care for more effective products in treating this condition, especially since I cannot be 100 percent sure that it is just a reaction to the metal.    « less
9. My husband has what our doctor has said is a callous on the bottom of his foot. It is very painful. The doctor said there was really not much he could do, just get a callous shaver and keep shaving it off. He's been doing that for over a month or more with no change, and it is getting more painful every time. Someone recommended he see a dermatologist. What do you recommend? - Anonymous from Strawberry Plains
   We frequently see warts or other lesions mistakenly diagnosed as callouses which can be treated in other manners. I would concur that getting the opi   » more
   We frequently see warts or other lesions mistakenly diagnosed as callouses which can be treated in other manners. I would concur that getting the opinion of a dermatologist would be a useful thing.   « less
10. Ok ...I am a amputee LBE but on my left arm just dwn from my shoulder the Doctor took a big area of tissue to try to save my hand. Now that aera looks like heck.(btw Lost hand to infection) but I got big scar with indention where the tissue was...Is there anything to use to help it blend in better??? or be more smoother??? Thank you - James from Powell, Tn
    Generally, laser would be the most effective way to try and blend scar tissue. There are several different types of laser dependent upon how the scar    » more
    Generally, laser would be the most effective way to try and blend scar tissue. There are several different types of laser dependent upon how the scar is which could help this.   « less

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