Skin Sores

Oftentimes I'll get large cysts on my back and shoulders which eventually open and drain.  After that they'll take forever to heal as I go thru a cycle of them itching and then bleeding after scratching.  The bleeding stops the itch for a period of time until the cycle starts again.  What can I do to speed the healing?  Is there any product that would work for this?

[Alan Rockoff, MD]

The only thing that will work for this is not scratching.  If you don't scratch, the sores won't open and drain; if you do scratch they will, despite use of any medicine.  It would be best if you are able to get yourself to leave your skin alone.  Then a skin doctor could see what, of anything, is going on.  If you feel you cannot stop scratching, you will need help with that, as that is a symptom of OCD, or obsessive-compulsive disorder.  If that is the case, then treatment must be directed at the picking.

Best.

Dr. Rockoff

[w4yne]

I have had 2 raised clear bumps on the shaft of my penis for months. They do not weep shed nor ooze or cause me any irritation. within the past month I shaved both of them hoping they would go away. they got smalled but still remain. Realizing that it is a stupid and inaccurate way of getting a response I have asked people in online chats about this and they all say its herpes. again I have had this for months. I am so confused/worried someone please help me!

[cherokeebabe]

I have blisters that come up on my arms and legs in the summer mostly.Especially in the sun.My skin feels like its burning under it and blister-like bumps come up that itch and bust.I suffer terrible with it.sometimes makes me naseas.Winter they heal up some and leave dark scars behind.They don't go away.Please tell me something.