Q1. I have skin tags which I have had burnt off several times. They keep coming back. If I just leave them will they grow? Can they become cancerous?

Answer: They may grow. Usually they remain benign, but not all skin tags are tags. Some are moles. I would have your dermatologist check all changing lesions.

Q2. Sometimes I get a red rash around my nose and mouth area. It gets flaky and then eventually goes away. What causes this? How do I get rid of it?

Answer: The rash may be seborrheic dermatitis or a contact dermatitis. The causes of seborrhea are unknown. You might want to see a dermatologist to make the correct diagnosis.

Q3. My Dr. gave me a prescription for my dry skin but it is very expensive. Are there any over the counter creams that you would recommend?

Answer: Am-Lactin

Q4. As soon as the furnace goes on, my skin gets dry and flaky. Anyway to keep this from happening?

Answer: You might try a humidifier.

Q5. I have a small lump on my head under the hair. I think it's been there forever. It doesn't bother me but my friend says I should get it checked. Don't most people have lumps and bumps on their heads? Should I check it out or continue to ignore it?

Answer: All lumps or bumps should be checked out by your primary physician or dermatologist.

Q6. I was using Ractrim once a day to control acne for 2 years. Then my dermatologist switched it to every other day. My skin hasn't gotten any worse. Could my skin actually be healing? It's been 18 months on every other day. I've stopped taking the drug now. What are the chances my skin won't get worse? Is it healed or temporarily concealed just waiting to get worse again?

Answer: It is difficult to know if your skin will get worse or not. Antibiotics are not cures for acne but only control it.