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What can Black men do about razor bumps?

”Razor bumps” is Pseudofolliculitis Barbae (PFB).  Because of how the hair curls, when it is shaved close it grows back into the skin causing irritation.  To only way to cure PFB is to grow a beard. Otherwise, optimizing shaving techniques will help .

Hello, Dr., please tell me how to get rid of dark acne marks on my face. I have tried everything.

Your acne must be controlled and stay controlled before the dark spots will go away. Once your acne is controlled, there are many ways to get rid of dark spots which include topical bleaching medications, chemical peels and other procedures.

I have confluent reticulated papillomatosis. Is there a permanent cure?

Confluent and Reticulated Papillomatosis (CARP) is frustrating because it often eventually recurs after treatment . At this time there is not a permanent cure.

I have extremely dark pigmentation on my shoulders from bra straps. Is there anything that can be used to get rid of it?

To get rid of dark areas on your shoulders related to your bra, you must first make sure that your bra fits correctly. A bra that doesn’t fit correctly constantly rubs and irritates the skin which will make it dark. Once that is corrected, lightning medications can help to remove the dark spots.

I have a 2-year-old girl with eczema on her cheeks. Nothing seems to work, she’s constantly rubbing her face. Is there anything we can do?

I would assume that you have tried everything over the counter. I would make an appointment with your local dermatologist.  There are great medications on the market for eczema.

What are some keloid treatments specifically for people of color?

There is a higher prevalence of keloids in people of color. The first line of treatment for keloids is Intralesional steroids .

I’m having a reaction on my neck. It comes and goes. At first, we thought it was some type of fungus, I was treated for than it came back. What are signs of eczema?

An essential feature of eczema is itching. Scratching the skin exacerbates the rash.  The neck is a common area for eczema.

Great morning, How can my 20-year-old daughter get rid of acne spots?

Her acne must be controlled and stay controlled before the spots will go away.  Once her acne is controlled there are many ways to get rid of the spots which include topical bleaching medications, chemical peels and other procedures.

Can you tell me why I have been getting boils under my breast for the last couple of months. I have never had this happen until the last two months. I do extra things to keep the area under my breast really clean and dry but I get them when it’s time for my period.

I would suggest that you see your local dermatologist to evaluate your skin and give you some recommendations.  There are several entities that can cause boils under your breasts.

I am older now and starting to develop skin issues like dermatitis. Dark circle patches over my body that itch like crazy. Is this something I will have to live with or is it my diet?

It sounds like something that can be easily treated. See your local dermatologist. You should NOT have to live with itching all over your body.

I recently started using hydroquinone and tretinoin on my face for acne and pigmentation issues. I’ve also started using a new concealer and liquid foundation (I used to only wear powder foundation). For some reason, my eyelids and the skin under my eyes burns when I put on eye cream (CeraVe or L”Oreal Revitalift).

I stopped using everything until I can figure out what’s causing the burning. I’ve developed, however, what looks like a chemical burn around my eyes. What can I use to soothe the skin around my eyes without making things worse?

You may be using too much tretinoin on your skin.  It is easy to do!  Contact your dermatologist and make sure you are using the medication correctly and you can be prescribed a medication that can resolve the issue.

When the season changes, my son’s eyes get really big. It  looks like he have a sty, but it only do it when the seasons change. Where should I start to figure out what’s going on?

If his eyes are itchy and he is rubbing them, I would see a dermatologist.

Can the dermatologist get rid of facial hair? I don’t want to keep shaving my chin because I’,m afraid to get a keloid on my face.

Yes, a dermatologist can get rid of facial hair. There are lasers that work very well for hair removal. Make sure your dermatologist has a laser that is safe for your skin type.

I have developed a molted skin rash on my left leg that looks like Livedo Retcularis over this winter season. My dr took labs and a DVT all came back normal. Now she’s referred me to a dermatologist to get a biopsy. My leg swells from time to time but it’s only the left leg with the rash. Are you familiar with this?

I am familiar with Livedo Reticularis and it sounds like you are doing all the right things to further evaluate the situation.

Dr. Karen Heidleberg-Barnwell, best known as  “Dr. Karen” is a board-certified dermatologist, with a successful practice in Detroit, Michigan. She received her medical degree from the Howard University College of Medicine and completed her internship in internal medicine at George Washington University Hospital. At Heidelberg Dermatology, Dr.Karen is the managing partner and chief physician.

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