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There's a ball of what looks like dead skin next to my fingernail. Its big and steady. whenever i touch it or try to remove it it hurts a lot
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- It could be something called pyogenic granuloma, it could Also be other things, it needs to be checked by a Dermatologist for proper diagnosis and treatment
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Is systemic lupus curable?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- There are a lot of treatment options for systemic lupus to keep it "under control", it is a chronic condition that usually quiets down with age, but as long as it is active, we can only treat the symp... Read More
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Lot of pimples recently appeared all over my body, especially on my face and back, and I even found 2 inside of my mouth! What doctor should I go to??
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- you should definitely check with a dermatologist, it could be a drug allergy, a viral infection or other causes.
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Will there be any physical/apparent symptoms?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- For Hiv and hepatitis not in the early stages. Good luck Hope it all Goes Well, Risk is small but existent
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I've noticed that I have a lot of new really tiny red dots on my chest, stomach and arms. They are flat and not itchy. Is this normal?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- it can be an allergy, it can be folliculitis it can be fungus it can be flat warts etc... it is really very difficult to know without a proper examination what you are suffering from.
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I am living in africa and i have a lot of acne and scars. I am using eclaran 5% but it is causing me extreme dryness. What can I do? What can I use?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- eclaran can help with your acne but not with your scars. try using eclaran 2-3nights per week first and use moisturizers ans sunscreen in daytime. however if your acne is leaving scars it is severe ac... Read More
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I have hair loss for 6 years it is male baldness and I have knew lately about the Platelet Rich Plasma for hair loss. Is it effective? Is it true?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- It can of course be male baldness but there are more efficient and less costly treatments than PRP. you should get checked by a dermatologist.
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33 old Female. Started using Tretinoids at night 0.05% and Moisturizer + sun protection at day. sounds good? would you add eye cream?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- if it is for acne it could be enough if it s mild retentionnal acne (black dots). if it s an anti wrinkling purpose it s a very good treatment but be sure to start progressively it can be extremely ir... Read More
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I have a headache on one side of my brain for a week now. Usually it used to go with some medications. But this time, no. It hurts at a certain point.
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- can possibly be migraine or tension headache. it can also be a sign of other diseases in the brain ex vascular etc,.. you should check a neurologist asap
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Have had multiple un-protected sexual relationships during the past year. Is there cases of any std's that stay dormant? Cant get tested bfr a month!
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- you have to get checked for hiv hepatitis b and hepatitis c, as well as syphilis. you should dal so have urine exam if you have a discharge from the penis. this is a very risky behavior stay safe and ... Read More
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