My husband has pimples on his penis. There's a white head with no discharge. It's not painful but they're increasing. Two now have the size of hummus.
Dr. Hatem Farhat,
Surgery
- Most probably your husband is having molluscum contagiusum. A condition that is contagious (to the patient himself and to his partner). It not a dangerous disease and usually resolves without treatmen... Read More
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How to treat/reduce wrinkles around the eye area? I don't want to treat it with Botox injections. Is there another solution?
2 Answers
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- You may start with making sure your body is well hydrated by drinking plenty of water, and getting adequate sleep.
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How to treat mosquito bites and what is the most effective way?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Unless they get infected, mosquito bites need not be treated, except for symptomatic relief using topical anti-histamine to reduce itchiness and avoid scratching. Prevention is always key: using insec... Read More
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Is it true that mosquitoes are attracted to people with blood type O? Is yes, why and what other factors are there?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Mosquitoes do exhibit blood-sucking preferences. According to scientific research, genetics are responsible for approximately 85% of our predilection to mosquito bites. Certain elements belonging to o... Read More
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Im planning on removing a 1cm diametre mole off my back. Who should do it a dermato or a surgeon? Who is supposedly better and what is the difference?
2 Answers
Dr. Michel Moutran,
Plastic Surgery
- The mole should be examined to be sure it is totally benign. The surgery can be performed by a qualified doctor whether it is a dermatologist with skin surgery skills or a plastic surgeon
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Dry red ichy patches always appear on my face. The doctor prescribed me at first Topsym polivalant then when out of market and replaced it with Elocom. But they keep on showing, what could it be?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- It can be eczema, among others. But betamethasone and other corticosteroids should be used carefully as they may induce acne lesions, hair growth, and skin atrophy
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Is there any risk for doing diode laser while beying under treatment with gonapeptyl or visane (so changing in hormones) ? thank you
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- There is no risk of doing hair removal laser while being under this treatment.
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I have pimples that keeps on appearing on my pubic area and bikini line, and they hurt alot. I wash using cyteal or femfresh solution sometimes. I wax it down there i dont shave what can i do ?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- The definitive solution for this condition is hair removal laser. Other treatments may include benzoyle peroxyde creams and/or antibiotics but are not definitive solutions.
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I've had acne all over my face since I was 13. The doctor gave me a soap wash but it hasn't helped. What should I do?
Dr. Ismaël Maatouk,
Dermatology
- A soap wash is not a sufficient management of acne, there are different creams and antibiotics that can be used to control acne lesions.
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