Warts & Moles
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Pediatric Dermatologists
Asked by L.L. from Chicago
on April 26, 2011
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Does anyone have any good recommendations for a Pediatric Dermatologist? My 2 year old has a congenital pigminted mole (congenital nevi) that due to its future cancer...
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- We saw Annette Wagner at Children's Memorial for the exact same thing when my daughter was 3.5. Her mole was on her stomach. Initially we were told it would be 2 pro...
- A friend saw Dr Annette Wagner in AH. Her son had to have a cluster/mole removed. She was happy w/her experience. Another friend has seen Dr Mancini over at Childre...
- I took my son to see a pediatric dermatologist at Children's for a different reason than your child, but I was EXTREMELY happy with their thoroughness and information....
Allergy Specialist Versus Ears Nose and Throat Specialist
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on September 23, 2009
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My 3 year old (4 in Jan) has had a runny nose since he was born. It's a constant problem for him and us. We've tried Claritin, Zyrtec, and he's currently on Singulair ...
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- Hi S., I recommend a third option. I see a naturopathic dr. No blood, sweat, or tears. She sees every age and has young children so your DS will do fine. She will also...
- Don't know about the allergies so much, but all my kids had the molluscum contageosum because, as the name suggests, it is contagious. Not sure what that has to do wit...
- S., I think a dermatologist would be the appropriate person to work with in treating the Molluscum Contageosum. As for the runny nose, an ENT would be the way to go i...
Growth on Arm
Asked by J.A. from Topeka
on December 9, 2006
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My 16 month-old daughter has a growth on her arm. When I first noticed it a month or two ago, I just assumed it was a mole as I have LOTS of them. Well, it got a littl...
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- My son has something called JXG (juvinile xograntholomam) not sure on the spelling of that. It is basically he has these things that look like moles all over his body...
- My oldest son had a mole on his upper arm when he was three. It would be fine for awhile then literally explode blood. It is very frightening to see blood squirt acr...
- It sounds like it could be a mangioma (unsure on spelling). It is basically a build up of blood under the skin. Many small children get them. Most of them go away w...
Looking for a Good Dermatologist in the WC, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon Area
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2009
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Can anyone recommend a good dermatologist in the Walnut Creek, Alamo, Danville,San Ramon area? I am looking for someone who is not all about cosmetic surgery, botox, c...
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- I've seen Dr. William Ting in San Ramon and he is good. If you are willing to drive a little farther, I can also recommend Dr. Katie Rodan in Oakland, I have seen her ...
- I would definitely recommend Dr. Potozkin in Walnut Creek. He does have a big cosmetic practice but he also does all the general stuff. I first went to him for remov...
- I just went to Dr. Marilyn Kwolek in Danville and thought she was good. She came recommended to me by a few friends,and I know she's been practicing for quite some time.
PreCancerous Cells
Asked by D.M. from Atlanta
on February 15, 2009
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My son is five years old and had a mole removed on Wed for biopsy. It came back as precancerous cells and they are moderately abnormal. We are waiting two weeks for th...
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- I would think it would take longer for it to heal. When he falls and gets hurt that is a different kind of wound than having the mole removed. They had to go in deeper...
- D., I know you must be sick about this biopsy result. I would run as fast as I could to Whole Foods and then to Health Unlimited on N. Druid Hills Rd. Speak to someo...
- First of all, relax. This can be very common. I have not had them diagnosed on my son yet, but he has a mole they are watching. I have had precancerous cells remove...
Surgery on a Little One
Asked by B.S. from Philadelphia
on February 2, 2009
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My 9 month old was born with a birthmark/mole on her face. Not very large, but definitely noticeable. We've spoken to the pediatrician, a dermatologist and Children's ...
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- my little guy has had 2 surgeries one when he was 6 months (open heart), and one when he was 2 1/2 for his phrenulum to be clipped because it was causing speech proble...
- I was born with a hemangeoma (extra blood vessels, making it swollen and red) on my nose. I had to wait until I was five to getit removed. It definitely affected my co...
- As a mother whos daughter has had a hemangioma on her chin beside her lip, I did not want it removed. Unlike yours, my daughters will prob disappear by the time she is...
Dealing with Melanoma and My 20yr.old Daughter
Asked by K.E. from Dallas
on August 8, 2008
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Our family received the news yesterday that our daughter has melanoma. She is going in next week to have the mole area removed and then we are to go to an oncologist ...
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- I will keep your family and daughter in my prayers. I would try to find the best doctor you can and also get more than one opinion, just to be safe. My sister works at...
- I am so sorry to hear about your situation. I only have one suggestion and that is that your daughter may find that returning to school is good and keeps her mind off...
- I had a mole removed 7 years ago, when I was 24, that came back as melanoma. The initial shock of hearing "you have skin cancer" was the scariest part. I still have ...
Seeking Doctor Who Will Remove Facial Moles W/o Charging Too Much
Asked by C.T. from Phoenix
on December 28, 2009
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I have those annoying hereditary raised moles that you get as you get older - pale and nothing to worry about...but they have gotten larger over the last few years. (...
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- It is typical they have to send them to a lab. Who is your doctor? His policy sounds ridiculous. Call any derm near you and tell them what you want and can they sub...
- If you tell them that the mole itches or your hair catches on it, your insurance should cover it. If its just to remove them for vanity reasons insurance wont cover. ...
- I have the same problem, so if you get any good leads, would you mind forwarding me the information. Thanks! H.
Dermatoligist
Asked by C.R. from Dallas
on August 31, 2010
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Hey Ladies...
I'm looking for a really great dermatoligist in Dallas or east of Dallas. I have A LOT of moles and I get them checked once a year.
My last Dermatol...
DD Has a White Head "Pimple Thing" on Palm of Hand
Asked by J.J. from Los Angeles
on May 14, 2011
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Its been there for awhile, I really thought it was nothing. But its getting a bit bigger, and is a bit red around the edges (like from pressure). We are going to the D...
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- Definitely see what the doctor says. My son had a series of bumps on his hand and it turned out to be little warts that the dermatologist froze off. They haven't co...
- could be a wart...they sometimes change....put a band-aid over it and DO NOT try and pop it. bed bugs would be at the feet or elsewhere on the body - not just ONE p...
- My daughter had a boil that sounds similar to what u are describing. Don't pop it, escepecially not being sure what it is. Does it hurt? It hurt he a bit.
