I have redness and irritation around my nose that has persisted for 2-3 months. The redness is not itchy but slightly painful if touched. I have tried over-the-counter antibiotics and cortisone without improvement. I also experience dryness in general, particularly in my hands and feet. What could be causing the redness and irritation around my nose, and how can it be treated? Additionally, what can I do for the general dryness in my hands and feet?

September 16th, 2024

I am experiencing spotting two weeks after my period. I use condoms for contraception, and my last period began on July 4 and ended on July 10. I have no stomach pain, dizziness, or vaginal discharge, just brown bleeding. I take medications for epilepsy and antidepressants daily. How old am I? 24. Has this happened for the first time? Yes.

July 28th, 2024

I am 30 weeks pregnant and had mild contractions last week that stopped after 18 hours. I had an internal exam and was found to be 0.5 cm open. Since then, I have had a brown and pinkish discharge for 4 days without any contractions. Is there anything to do to stop the discharge, or is this a sign of preterm labor?

December 29th, 2024

I have a mole on my right hand that recently became raised and a little red around it. How long have you had the mole? Has this been about the same, improving, or getting worse? Is the mole itchy? What are all the medications you're currently using, either for the mole or anything else? How old are you? Anything else in your medical history you think the Dermatologist should know?

January 5th, 2024

I’m experiencing discomfort and mild itchiness in the vaginal area for a few weeks. I’ve tried over-the-counter yeast infection treatments like Monistat and a cream starting with 'Mio,' but the symptoms persist. I’m wondering if this could be a yeast infection, bacterial vaginosis (BV), or a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and what further steps I should take.

October 7th, 2023