Rhinoplasty: Cost, Pics, Reviews, Q&A

How Do I Finally Get a Boil Under my Arm to Heal? It is Now an Open Hole!

Chronic skin fold boils
Oct 5, 2013

You may very well have “hidradenitis supprutiva”… Find a local dermatologist to ask about this and evaluate you

Claravis and Long-term Side Effects?

In my experience joint pains do not continue
May 1, 2012

In my experience, a relatively small percentage of patients even report joint pains and when they do it is mild (not even enough to motivate them to take ibuprofen) and resolves 1-2 months after starting the isotretinoin.

I Have Been Getting Large Deep Cyst Like Pimples That Erupt and Leaves Holes On My Face After Drai

Acne advice
May 1, 2012

You are on a good "topical" (creams/gels) regimen but may benefit from oral options in addition to the tretinoin and Epiduo…

I would continue seeing your dermatologist to provide feedback on response so that he/she can make adjustments as needed… remember patience, it can take ~1-2 months for a change in treatment to start "kicking in", until then your acne is naturally going to have some ups and downs

hope this helped

What is the Best Treatment I Can Take for Acne? Antibiotics?

There is no one best treatment…
May 1, 2012

I would recommend you start seeing a local dermatologist to discuss options… the key to controlling acne is consistent use of medicines because they take several weeks to start working and occasionally need to be adjusted to maintain control until you "outgrow" your acne.

"retinoid" type creams, oral or cream/gel antibiotics and anti-inflammatory benzoyl peroxide acne washes/creams are often helpful AND best used in combination with eachother

hope this helps

How Do I Get Rid of a Selsun Blue-caused Chemical Burn on my Face? The Skin is Red, and Obviously

Hope this helps
May 1, 2012

Irritant Reaction:

1% hydrocortisone ointment (OTC) 2-3x/day for 3-4 days, gentle soap like Dove, avoid excessive sun, would expect recovery within 4-7 days… if not then be seen by a dermatologist

I Have A Bump Growing On My Toe, What’s The Cause?

looks like granuloma annulare
Mar 5, 2012

Looks like granuloma annulare… would advise you to see a board certified dermatologist to confirm and discuss treatment options

What Are My Options to Address Mild Acne?

good starter for mild-to-moderate acne
Sep 29, 2011

I agree, a local dermatologist will certainly be able to help you.

Assuming it is acne that you are dealing with, I think a good place to start is with a daily benzoyl peroxide wash (over-the-counter is OK) and a leave on "retinoid" type cream (such as tretinoin or adapalene) which requires a prescription.

Initially this combination may cause some dryness (use a moisturizer as needed) but give it at least 2 months to start working.