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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
Skin Sores
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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Skin Sores
by winger52, Mar 11, 2007 12:00AM
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?
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Mar 11, 2007 12:00AM
, Mar 11, 2007 12:00AM
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
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Member Comments (2)
by w4yne, Mar 14, 2007 12:00AM
To: Dr. Rockoff
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!
