Is it safe to have my aesthetician use a Lamp robe?
No, it’s NOT safe but not for the reason you might think. To remove something on the skin safely, you have to make an accurate diagnosis first. Aestheticians do not...
Removing a mole – what method is best?
Hi Marilyn, if you want a mole with hair removed so that the hair won’t grow there, you must have it excised down through the base which means stitches not just...
Warts on the face – a clarification
A couple of myths to dispel. Diet doesn’t cause warts. Remember though that warts are a virus and if your immune system is struggling because you aren’t healthy (stress, poor...
A question from Sri Lanka, bumps on the face – what do they mean?
Thank you for writing! You bring up two good points: 1) What are these bumps? and 2) Do I need to worry about them? So for the first one, I’m wondering if you...
Can moles on the face be removed without surgical treatment?
The short answer to this is no. True moles, and there are several different types of moles, can’t be removed without surgery. You will always trade a mole for a...
Red spots my doctor says are hemangiomas – anything I can do???
Thanks for writing and thank you for going to your doctor and getting the diagnosis of these pinned down. You are smart to make sure red spots aren’t skin cancers...
Hemangiomas – some additional information!
Oops – missed the last part. So you’re right, the glycolic will do nothing. Hemangiomas are more common in women and are, at least partially, related to fact that we...
What could be causing these spots around my mouth, nose, etc.?
Dear Readers – Every once in awhile I just have to say this again. Please don’t try to self diagnose! And the diagnosis must come before treatment – otherwise, treatment...
I got quite a bit of sun after my laser treatment. What are my risks?
There really isn’t a good answer for this because there is no data on it. But, from a common sense approach, your best bet is to get skin exams regularly...
Red spots on the body – can anything be done?
You’ll want to be sure you see a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis before removal but often these are small blood vessel growths often referred to as cherry hemangiomas. They...
