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Ask a dermatologist or medical professional on reddit!

Advice on what to do next about your red skin rash or bump.

A place to receive expert opinion about your skin concerns. Questions and answers regarding conditions of the skin nails and hair

This subreddit is not a replacement for seeing a board certified dermatologist. This subreddit is here for informal second opinions, and minor problems that you wouldn't go to the doctor for anyway.

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Is it normal that my face is so swollen after co2 laser treatment?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
10:10 UTC

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What Is THIS?

Background:

My friend said that he had this for a few days by his lower glute crease. He thought it was a boil (definitely gave symptoms of one) for a few days and on the 4th day in the shower he said it just started burning when the water hit it (it had ruptured). When he went to look at it, this is what was half hanging out. I've read lots of things, so I am hoping a dermatologist or someone in the field can steer us in the right direction please because he needs help.

Update the whole chunk came out and was semi translucent and mid hard soft jelly like.

1 Comment
2025/02/01
08:45 UTC

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Is this genital HPV? help me pls

I already went to the doctor and he gave me laboratory tests, but I haven't gone yet. also said that didn't seem to be the case.

2 Comments
2025/02/01
08:36 UTC

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i what make wrong

Hot material came into contact with this area, causing a blister. I popped it afterward, and this is its current condition. Despite isolating the area with bandages and applying antiseptics, there’s been no progress at all.

1 Comment
2025/02/01
08:33 UTC

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Ringworm?

Is this ringworm? I’ve been treating it with clotrimazole for nearly three weeks and it’s not budging. Looking for an effective and pregnancy safe treatment!

2 Comments
2025/02/01
08:29 UTC

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My mouth is so red ..?

I’ve had the flu the past week with high fever and this is what my throat looks like. What could this be? Infection?

11 Comments
2025/02/01
08:12 UTC

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what is this rash on my face it won’t go away started on my nose spread to my cheeks and chin sometimes dry

it will flare out of nowhere

3 Comments
2025/02/01
07:45 UTC

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Itchy red patches on back of neck/hairline

I’ve had this for about a week and it’s only getting worse. It’s on my neck and hairline. It is itchy! What is this?! How can I get it to go away?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
07:43 UTC

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does this look concerning? possible skin cancer?

could this be some kind of cancerous / precancerous lesion? maybe I'm being paranoid but I've been noticing recently this brown patch under my eye that has not always been there and has not gone away. I can't remember exactly when it appeared especially because I have been dealing with acne lately so I haven't paid it much attention but I'm starting to realize it has stayed for maybe at least 2 months now. What could it be? The texture is more rough than my regular skin and is darker.

1 Comment
2025/02/01
07:36 UTC

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Is this cancer?

https://preview.redd.it/8zk3pocqdhge1.jpg?width=4672&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0061cd012838c0cc1a8ed960d3ad059dc671a2f0

I watched some short form content about Melanonychia and now I'm freaking out.

1 Comment
2025/02/01
07:35 UTC

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Rash after scratching

Hi! My daughter scratched her arm today and this is what happened after. She said that’s never happened before, but she did say when she runs or walks for a long time she’ll get something similar on her legs.

15 years old Takes fluoxetine

TIA!

1 Comment
2025/02/01
07:27 UTC

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Biopsy results on a Friday

I had a skin biopsy on Wednesday two days ago. A number that I didn’t recognize called me today at 5:30 and I didn’t pick up. I listened to the vm message right away. It was the derm clinic calling to go over my biopsy results, and she asked me to call them on Monday when they’re open again. I immediately called back only one minute after the call, but I got their message that they are closed until Monday. Leaving me to panic all weekend. Is it a good or bad sign when a dermatologist’s office calls at the very end of the day on a Friday? They told me it would take a week or two to get results, but it’s been only two days.

1 Comment
2025/02/01
07:02 UTC

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Red face next day after eating gluten?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
06:58 UTC

1

What kinda acne is this?

M20, started having acne about a year ago. Breakouts have been less frequent since the last 2 months. How do i get rid of the acne marks?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
06:42 UTC

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Staph help

I originally had a pimple like dot on my leg and I stupidly picked at it, then a small red ring appeared and began to grow into what it is now.

I went to the dermatologist and they prescribed me doxycycline and I’ve taken 2 pills so far. However, the rash has spread beyond the pen outline I’ve drawn. Should I wait for the antibiotics to really kick in or go to the ER?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
06:42 UTC

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Any advice on what this is?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
06:41 UTC

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What is this rash? Only on back?

1 Comment
2025/02/01
06:23 UTC

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I noticed my ear was irritated and I got my friend take a photo, does any of you guys know what this is?

2 Comments
2025/02/01
06:18 UTC

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Weird bump on toe??

The last two weeks l've been having some pain in my middle toe when putting pressure on it/walking. After taking a look today I noticed there is a possibly pimple forming? While this area is in pain, the top part of my toe also appears to be swollen and hurts as well. Has anyone else had this before? Hoping it's not the start of a wart, but not sure what else it could be. Thank you!

2 Comments
2025/02/01
06:15 UTC

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My mom has thyroid

And her hands look like this

1 Comment
2025/02/01
06:06 UTC

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