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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
Sebaceous Hyperplasia
Sep 05, 2009 07:32PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
No, there's nothing for you to be concerned about medically, thyroid or otherwise. The question is whether you want to undergo cosmetic treatments that will most likely give you only partial and temporary benefit. That's what you should discuss with your dermatologist. Best. Dr. Rockoff
full body rash for a year
Sep 03, 2009 07:41PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
I apologize, but your description is far too sketchy for me to offer an opinion. Besides,you appear to have an unusual rash that has been examined by highly qualified academic dermatologists. If they haven't yet been able to pinpoint it, you will need to work with them in person and put your questions to them. You are not likely to find out anything more s...
Red & Wrinkled Skin
Sep 02, 2009 08:27PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
Based on your description, I don't think you have anything wrong at all--you're just looking very hard at your penis. The doxycycline is irrelevant. Yeast treatment is not necessary. See a dermatologist in person if you still have doubts. Best. \Dr. Rockoff
I really need some help/
Sep 01, 2009 07:23PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
They do not look like Schamberg's Disease or "Degenerative Pigment Disease" (whatever that is--I never heard of it.) They look like psoriasis, or perhaps a form of eczema. They should respond to topical steroid treatment. Please discuss this with the dermatologist who performed the biopsy, as further information will need to come in person. Be...
Strange Raised Itchy Rash
Aug 31, 2009 09:33PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
Steroids (Medrol, Prednisone) are not a satisfactory long-term solution, because repeated use is not safe. I cannot make much sense of your report of success with both Medrol (which would make fungus worse) and Diflucan (which treats fungus.) I suggest that you see a dermatologist, who can presumably differentiate the two and give you a proper course of top...
Help me ensure my scars heal - part 2
Aug 30, 2009 05:49PM in the Dermatology Expert Forum
Yes, perfectly safe. It will take a few more months, but these products will not delay or prevent healing. Best. Dr. Rockoff