Causes of Pilonidal Cyst at the Base of Spine Q: Near the base of my spine/tailbone, I noticed what I thought was a small cyst a few days ago. It has now gotten bigger, probably at least the size of a golf ball but not necessarily circular. There is pain while sitting up straight or […]
Sebaceous Cysts as Tiny White Pappules on Scrotal Skin Q: I have few white bumps on my testicles and I’m worried. I’m 14 years old virgin. There are some bumps, if popped, white pus comes out like a liquid solid form. Others are too small to pop. What can I do to treat them? -By: […]
Red Streak Going Up Towards Arm After Hand Infection Q: I am a 39 year old female who has had several infections in the left index fingertip. Several years ago a doctor told me it’s from biting my nails. Hence I stopped biting my nails so that I would stop getting the infection. I woke […]
Penile Plaque Lesions Q: I am 21 years old. I have a flat growth, about the size of pinky fingernail, on my penis for about two and a half years. It has some dark spots in it. It does not bleed or hurt. There is no discharge. But I feel pinching sensation in it and […]
How to Heal Pustular Face Pimples? Q: I am a 19 year old female and have a problem with acne on my forehead. I have these painful pus filled pimples. My skin type is very oily, especially my forehead area. I need help. I can’t afford a dermatologist. What do you recommend? They are very […]
Managing Infection of Private Area Bump Q: For the past one week, there is a red swelling on my vagina. If I try meddling, it is painful. It hasn’t grown in size. How do I treat it at home? By: Neena Reply: There could be many causes of vaginal swelling. Since it started relatively recently and […]
Simple Ways to Deal With Facial Acne Q: I am a girl and I have pimples all over my cheeks and face. What should I do? By: Judy Reply: First of all, you should keep your face skin non-greasy and clean. For that avoid applying greasy lotions or creams. Also clean your face twice a day […]
Dealing With Painful Genital Lesions Infection Q: I have a genital pimple that has swelled and is extremely painful. It has not popped yet. I’m wondering if I could put neosporin on it for healing. I’m a 22 year old female. -By Ann Reply: You may go through the causes of painful pimple on genitalia, […]
An Infected Cystic Swelling in the Armpit Q: I’m a female and I’m 30 years old. I have had a small pea size lump in my arm pit for about 3 years. I woke up 3 days ago with the lump started hurting and was the size of a walnut. The next day it had […]
Red Painful Lump on Side of Scrotum Q: I am a 33 year old male. I have had a lump on the right side of my scrotum for about 2 weeks. It started small and painless and has grown to about the size of a pencil eraser. It is oval shape under the first layer […]
