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Birth control for acne?

I heard that birth control can actually help my acne. I've been on birth control before to regulate my period, and took myself off of them because of the side effects. But now...
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Can I drive after MOHS surgery?

I'm scheduled to have MOHS surgery very soon, and I'm well aware that I do receive local anesthesia where the tumor is. But still, should I have someone drive me to my procedure...
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How would I know if I have diabetic dermopathy?

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes years ago, and I've always felt like I've been managing my condition pretty well. Or, so I thought. The other day, I noticed a strange pigment...
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What are the stages of basal cell carcinoma?

My mother-in-law was diagnosed with stage I basal cell carcinoma. She's worried about it spreading, obviously, but I tried to tell her that she should only focus on her treatment....
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Do you recommend Proactiv?

I'm looking for acne cleansing products for my teenage daughter. I know Proativ has been around for a while, and I think she could definitely work with that routine. Should I...
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What could this be?

Have been quite anxious and stressed of late. Conditions quite warm with humidity. Red spots appeared all of a sudden. Some spots or pimple also on arms. What could this be?...
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I am repeatedly getting pus boils around my groin area. What could be the reason?

I am repeatedly getting pus boils around my groin area. They take a very long time to heal. What could be the reason for these repeated outbreaks?
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Are antibiotics required to treat severe pimples?

I am having a severe and painful facial pimple/acne problem. Do you think I would need antibiotics to help treat this?
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How are carbuncles treated?

I have a severe problem with repeated carbuncles. What is the treatment for making them finally go away?
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How is a sample collected for a pus culture?

I have an infected boil that needs to undergo a pus culture. How will they collect the sample?
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Mintezol for pinworms?

Hi, I had pinworms for the past 2 years. I used all the drugs available and so far nothing has worked to get rid of the worms completely. I was told the only drugs that really...
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Is there a test that can confirm psoriasis?

I feel like I have psoriasis on the scalp of my head. Are there any tests that can confirm this?
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My daughter is developing white patches on her skin. What is the treatment for it?

My daughter is 5 years old and I recently saw her developing white patches on her skin. Why could this be happening? Is there a treatment for this?
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What is the treatment for acne in teenagers?

How can I help my daughter treat her acne? Are there any natural remedies?
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My daughter has a red mole that will be operated on. Does she need anesthesia?

My 14 year old has a reddish mole on her shoulder that the dermatologist wants to remove and test. He is also taking some skin around the mole. I'm wondering: how does this...
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Crusty, odd-looking mole

I have a mole on my shoulder that's starting to get crusty looking. I haven't picked at it, but it still seems to change and get crustier in appearance. What could it be? Should...
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What is the best treatment for puffy eyes?

I have excessive puffiness under my eyes. What can I do to treat this?
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All of a sudden I am getting a number of warts. Why is this, and how can I be rid of them?

I am suddenly getting a lot of warts across my hands and fingers. What can be causing this sudden spread of warts, how do I get rid of them, and how do I prevent this from reoccuring?...
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I have a small growth under my breast. Could it be a tumor?

I have a slight growth under my right breast. Could it be a tumor?
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What can I do for hair loss?

What are the options for a women with hair loss? I have been losing hair since I had my second child. Is surgery the only thing?
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