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Alan Rockoff, MD  
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Brookline - MA

Specialties: Dermatology, Child Skin Problems


The Rockoff Dermatology Center
(617) 731-2390
1101 Beacon Street, Suite 1E
Brookline - MA
Do I need to worry about this?
Sep 15, 2009 07:19PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
To be frank, I'm not sure. This sounds like a bacterial infection causing abscesses. It does not sound like acne, or like HIV. I think your doctor may need to consider lancing one or more of these lumps (or having a surgeon do so), in order to get a specimen for analysis, culture, and perhaps biopsy. I suggest you contact your doctor about this first thin...
dry skin on penis
Sep 14, 2009 09:29PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
This does not look or sound like an STD or herpes. It may be irritated from rubbing or it may be a skin condition called lichen planus which is not an STD. The only way you are going to know what this is will be to leave the area alone--no picking or rubbing--and seeing a doctor in person. Sending pictures over the internet will not give you a definite ans...
genital warts??
Sep 13, 2009 06:41PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
These do not look like warts. They look like normal bumps that can appear in this part of the penis. Leave them alone and show them to a doctor next time you go. Best. Dr. Rockoff
Grey/Brown Dot on Ear Ridge
Sep 12, 2009 09:02PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
I don't think this is anything to worry about. Leave it alone for a month so a doctor can tell, and then show it to one. Thanks. Dr. Rockoff
Balanitis for 8 months
Sep 12, 2009 09:01PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
I doubt whether your balanitis is at this point caused by candida (yeast) or any other organism. I suspect that all you have is mild redness caused by irritation that is best treated by not applying anything medicated to it. Just use non-medicated mositurizer for a month and see if that doesn't clear things up. I don't think you picked anything up or can t...
Red Rash, Itchy Skin
Sep 11, 2009 03:52PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
These sound like hives, not allergic ones. Try taking an over-the-counter, non-sedating antihistamine like Claritin or Zyrtec for ten days and see if that works. Then see a doctor in person. Take photos of when the rash is obvious and show them when you go. Take care. Dr. Rockoff