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Dr. Edward Perez, M.D. PH.D.
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Dr. Edward Perez is a dermatologist practicing in Cambridge, MA. Dr. Perez specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Perez diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Dr. Edward Perez, M.D. PH.D.
- Cambridge, MA
- University of Texas at Austin
- Accepting new patients
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Spot on lower part of breast?
There are no alternatives for this other than to seek a medical professional to make an in person evaluation. I would strongly urge you to do this soon.
Can I remove a sebaceous cyst myself?
I remember asking a friend of mine long ago a provocative question like this...and his response was a gentle and diplomatic: "well...I would not recommend it" The term sebaceous READ MORE
I remember asking a friend of mine long ago a provocative question like this...and his response was a gentle and diplomatic:
"well...I would not recommend it"
The term sebaceous cyst is a usually a misappropriation. In fact sebaceous cysts are quite uncommon. What the general public comes to describe as a sebaceous cyst is really an epidermal inclusion cyst. What's the importance? Well epidermal cells produce a protein called keratin. A common epidermal inclusion cyst is chock full of keratin. Keratin seems to be extremely irritating and noxious when it is exposed to the deeper layers of skin. Most of the ways that a person will try to remove a cyst by themselves is by squeezing or poking the cyst. Although one my expunge some of the keratin contents out of the body, most likely keratin will be pushed into the deeper layers of skin. When this happens, the area becomes so abscessed and inflammed that the lesion that the very next day, they are calling doctor for help. Getting rid of these cysts outside of the office never seems to be a good plan.
"well...I would not recommend it"
The term sebaceous cyst is a usually a misappropriation. In fact sebaceous cysts are quite uncommon. What the general public comes to describe as a sebaceous cyst is really an epidermal inclusion cyst. What's the importance? Well epidermal cells produce a protein called keratin. A common epidermal inclusion cyst is chock full of keratin. Keratin seems to be extremely irritating and noxious when it is exposed to the deeper layers of skin. Most of the ways that a person will try to remove a cyst by themselves is by squeezing or poking the cyst. Although one my expunge some of the keratin contents out of the body, most likely keratin will be pushed into the deeper layers of skin. When this happens, the area becomes so abscessed and inflammed that the lesion that the very next day, they are calling doctor for help. Getting rid of these cysts outside of the office never seems to be a good plan.
Why do I have small moles on my chin?
Things that are bumpy and/or dark get called moles in the general public for lack of a better term. If we consider "moles" as a general term, then lots of different things might READ MORE
Things that are bumpy and/or dark get called moles in the general public for lack of a better term. If we consider "moles" as a general term, then lots of different things might be affecting your chin. So, it would be pretty hard to give an exact answer without more information. In general "bumpiness" of the skin is usually associated with some type of cells growing and making those bumps. You can have ;pigment cells growing, hair follicle cells, little muscle cells, oil gland cells, sweat duct cells, vessel cells, etc. you see the point. I would seek out some help from a dermatologist. Seeing things like this...is so much better for you. It will give you a much better understanding, than I can give you here.
How do you manage eczema?
The simple answer (not knowing anything more than age) is to aggressively moisture the skin. Eczema is really not a specific disease but a type of skin inflammation that is characterized READ MORE
The simple answer (not knowing anything more than age) is to aggressively moisture the skin. Eczema is really not a specific disease but a type of skin inflammation that is characterized by breakdown of the outermost layer of skin. This breakdown of that outer layer causes a plethora of other processes (that are best assessed with the direct help of a health provider). Still, the easiest and most helpful action that a parent can take is to repair the skin barrier of the child’s eczematous skin. Repair means moisturizing. Bland moisturizers as petrolatum (Vaseline) based products are the best. Barrier repair is a fundamental part of eczema management.
