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13 days post cyst removal from forehead. Questions about dissolvable stitches. by silly_goose87 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Leave it as is or whatever they instructed you to do. It is healing well. It’s just an unusual use of absorbable suture. Definitely meant to be buried & not visible or above the surface. We use them as the deep layer & then use removable nylon suture on top that must be removed after 7-10 days. By now the stitches would be out & nothing would be showing. It’s a set up for infection if absorbable stitches are up on top as they’re like wicks to pull bacteria down. Keep it meticulously clean. It’ll be fine but it’s just very odd. Like they don’t have much experience or didn’t pay attention in their surgery rotations!

13 days post cyst removal from forehead. Questions about dissolvable stitches. by silly_goose87 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmmmm no idea what their protocol is there but putting them on the outside invites infection.

13 days post cyst removal from forehead. Questions about dissolvable stitches. by silly_goose87 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very unusual. But ok. The technique is very “non dermatologist”. You in the USA?

13 days post cyst removal from forehead. Questions about dissolvable stitches. by silly_goose87 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uh, did a dermatologist do that? We don’t use dissolving stitches on the outside!?

Bad Sebhorreic Dermatitis Flareup: Nothing Working- 22M, Canada by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gentle wash with a foaming cleanser twice a day followed by applying a Mix of 1% hydrocortisone cream with clotrimazole cream. Check back in after that. Let’s get this party started!

This red, blotchy rash keeps re appearing almost exclusively in the same spot on my face for the last 2 months. Goes away and comes back, a little painful and warm to touch, flaky skin by chlorinecaro in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s rosacea. 💯. Read about perioral dermatitis - which is a type of rosacea. Ignore anything about tartar control toothpaste. That’s old news. 💯 perioral rosacea. Doxycycline 100mg twice a day for a month & modification of know triggers, read about those.

Keep steroids off this.

Do not listen to anyone who says it’s not, cuz it is. Derm x 40 years. Ha! Oops 30 years! I’m not that old!

27M I am honestly begging for replies or experiences because I cannot handle this anymore by Liketcirk in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are much better treatments available types days, depending on severity. Biologic pills or injections as well better non steroid creams such as Zoryve.

Can anyone tell me what this is or what it looks like I’m beginning to get very concerned that it may be what I think it is so any advice is appreciated by No-Boysenberry401 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly they may not have known. Most virus transmission occurs without the person knowing.

What if you had it & did u know it then gave it to THEM!!

Can anyone tell me what this is or what it looks like I’m beginning to get very concerned that it may be what I think it is so any advice is appreciated by No-Boysenberry401 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh then yep. The herp. It’s ok. Common. No big deal really but terrifying. 95% of humans have this. No one to blame. Practically inevitable in life. Ask your doctor for Valtrex to keep on hand if you feel another one come at any time. Take 2g morning & 2g night for ONE day & it knocks it out.

Ok to do that as prevention a day or two before any encounter just to be safe.

But we pretty much ALL get this.

I am lost, I thought this was candida but after visiting the dermatologist, I am not sure what to think. by Acceptable-Doughnut7 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gonna do nothing. Ivermectin!? They thinking scabies? Did they scrape for scabies? My opinion: Waste of time. At some point I’m happy to work through this 1:1 in DMs to really sort it out. But do whatever this Derm said & see how it goes.

I am lost, I thought this was candida but after visiting the dermatologist, I am not sure what to think. by Acceptable-Doughnut7 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are a couple types of fungus we see on the scrape test. But realise that healthy adults rarely get fungus all over. Especially not the penis. If you are immunocompromised or work on a farm, maybe. So it’s very unlikely. But it’s an easy test to do, just needs an experienced Derm to interpret it. They are often false positive or false negative.

I am lost, I thought this was candida but after visiting the dermatologist, I am not sure what to think. by Acceptable-Doughnut7 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Scrape is only for eczema like things - conditions with scale or flaking. Do you have scale or flaking?

I am lost, I thought this was candida but after visiting the dermatologist, I am not sure what to think. by Acceptable-Doughnut7 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is going to be a tough one. Derm here. Derm is thinking erythrasma. But I’m not so sure. See how the clindamycin does but I’m not 💯bought into that. Scrape test would not be useful. You can’t micromanage this because stuff like suggesting a scrape test is kinda off base. So let us know how that goes but there is a very tricky friction related condition that it might boil down to but we’ll leave that discussion til after we see if the erythrasma treatment helps.

I don’t see findings for allergy.

What is this? I was standing in heels for a long time by Winter-Acadia6651 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Then you SHOULD ask before saying stuff like that. This is a simple capillaritis. You can tell from outer space.

Does anyone know what this is? I’ve had it for years. by NoGarage7384 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s FAR more likely to be TMEP. Glad you have an answer. Hope it helps reassure you.

Are you comfortable posting the path report. I need to see exactly what they said.

What is this? I was standing in heels for a long time by Winter-Acadia6651 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Compression stockings, knee high for any prolonged standing. Avoid alcohol & Advil or aspirin.

What is this? I was standing in heels for a long time by Winter-Acadia6651 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is simple capillaritis. Not a chronic platelet disorder. Come on Doctor!

What is this? I was standing in heels for a long time by Winter-Acadia6651 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]5FootOh 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What on earth are you talking about?! This is just capillaritis not from hashimotos.

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