I agree. Sonia Powell

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I’m in the U.K and it’s 20:09 at the moment. so I might have missed the question time sorry if I have.
I was going to ask Dr Lee about a brown spot that keeps appearing on my nose. It looks like a blackhead but it’s yellow when I squeeze it. Any ideas as to what it could be. I’m female.

Hi Alex! It's late there in the UK! just after lunch over here. I don't know what the brown spot is bc I don't have a picture of it, and the description you give me doesn't really give me good clues. I would say that if you're really concerned try to see a dermatologist in your area. However, it is a good sign that something doesn't just stay there and grow and look more concerning. But I would try not to squeeze an area, it usually does more harm than good! nice to hear from you all the way in the UK!

We can have something called a dorsocervical fat pad, which is just a collection of adipose/fat cells in the area on the upper center of the back. This can be completely normal, but it can also be caused by Cushing's syndrome, when something causes an increase in steroid hormones in the body. We can usually screen for this condition by checking blood tests or even urine tests. I don't know if it has any direct relation to protein S deficiency without doing research, but I would follow up with your doctor if you are concerned. Often this bump on the upper back is just a cosmetic issue - sometimes it can be removed with liposuction but it depends on a lot of factors, so you need to see a doctor who does this for a consult to get his/her opinion. I hope this helps!

Yes, that helps a great deal! Thank you so much for letting me pick your brain! You're awesome 👌!

Hi Sonia, thank you for the kind words and hello! Those are two of my favorite products and I think they are great for all skin types. Sounds like you prob have a history of oily skin, and as we get older it loses some of its oiliness. Resurfacing swipes are really great to gently exfoliate the skin, get rid of that dry dull dead skin layer, and HA serum is a great humectant, helping to keep moisture in the skin. I think you're on the right track but most importantly, you're on the right track if these products make your skin look and feel better!

Hi Kari! thank you for your message, I know it can really be a bummer to have acne when you're no longer a teenager, but please remember that oily skin is actually a blessing in disguise. You have your own built in moisturizer and this will keep you looking younger for longer than those of us, myself included, who have really dry skin. Sounds like you may see a dermatologist already, you may want to tell them your concerns, because you may want to switch up the treatment program and try something else, there are many other options that are prescriptions to treat your acne. Also, PLEASE don't pick, this can make things worse in the short run and the long run. I KNOW it's hard not to do but try your best!

Hello Kiara, it's so nice to hear from someone from ITALY it's such a beautiful country! Hope you are staying safe "and sane" these days. Rosacea especially if you just have flushing and redness, is difficult to treat. There are "temporary" treatments, prescription treatments as well. The best course of action is probably to try to figure out what are your "trigger factors" - if you tend to get breakouts after certain situations like sun exposure, exercise, spicy foods, alcohol, coffee (these are examples of common triggers) trying to avoid these is a good thing. Of course, not always easy, but that is likely where you should start. good luck!

thanks a lot dr lee, yes yes we stick to the rules, me and my family thank god we're all fine. the spots localized on the cheeks of rosacea I have always had it since I was a child, because I have a light skin. And in the sun I expose myself if not with the cream to the maximum protection factor. And I drink a few cups of coffee a day. I used specific products in the past but then white spots appeared instead of rosacea. what are they or products based on which are indicated for rosacea? thanks a lot again dr lee i love your show! ♥️🙏🏻

HI Diana, I'm sorry your son is having such a tough time, and it's frustrating to not be able to get help. But I bet you can! Many of us dermatologists are doing teledermatology, you can arrange a visit with one of us via video, and actually, in the US, they have allowed physicians to practice their specialties across state lines for the time being, so you can probably reach out to a board certified dermatologist who may even not be in your general area of the world.

This is not something I can easily give you advice about like this on the internet. I don't have your full history/information, I don't have any pictures or videos, etc so I can't with any confidence give you a diagnosis or treatment options. I'm sorry! However, Im pleased to hear that you have a dermatologist and have been talking to him/her via Zoom! Hopefully in the next couple weeks we will know more about what is going on in the world, and many/most of us dermatologists will be able to see our patients in person and can advise you better in that environment. Make sure you make an appointment with your derm when you can and good luck but I don't think you will need luck, I have a feeling you are in good hands and will be advised well.

We are coming back, but as you know things will happen a little more slowly, we are planning to film new episodes very soon but with this pandemic, and the more restricted ability to travel across the country etc, we have had to make some changes but likely temporarily. YES, I have plenty of my OWN content, which is why I plan on posting more HERE and on my Youtube channel and on social media. The content on my TV show is not owned by me though, so I don't really have control of what is created and put on TV. Thank you, Larianne, for being an awesome fan it means so much to me!!

Hi Christina,
the best tip I have for you is to try to get a consult with your local dermatologist. Make sure he/she is board certified and if you can't see one in person, see if you can do a telederm consult over the phone or zoom/skype/etc. For most people with flaky scalp the first thing we think of is seborrheic dermatitis, aka dandruff. if this is the case, try washing your hair more often, using over the counter dandruff shampoo but the trick is to make sure the shampoo sits on your SCALP for at least 5 minutes before washing it off. remember it needs to be on your scalp, not necessarily used on your hair. Try this first and if it doesn't help, see a local dermatologist. Thank you for your sweet words too. I adore you too!

yes, it is Kelsey! There are over the counter products (including my own acne system at SLMDskincare.com) but if you need prescription medications there are many that a derm can prescribe including treatments meant to control hormones, and therefore in that way, improve your acne! Good luck!

Hi Kathryn, first let me say that it makes me really happy to know that you are getting help and that your psoriasis is improving. As we both know, psoriasis is not life threatening and that's a good thing. HOwever, it DOES definitely affect our mental health - it is really embarrassing to many people and can change the way we interact with the world and this definitely also affects our well being. Biologics have really been a game changer in the last decade so we are all lucky to have those treatment options. I don't think anything that I create that is over the counter (and not a prescription) can come close to doing what these kind of meds can do for psoriasis so if you need this type of medication to help with your psoriasis and you do well, I say stick with that!

HI sophie, thank you for all the awesome words of support, it means more to me than you know!

Well, petechiae can occur after you have really scratched an area pretty will, it's like little bruises in the skin. But also, it can occur for other reasons as well. Hard for me to say, so if this is really concerning, I would say try to make an appointment with your local board certified dermatologist and if you can't do that right now, you may be able to get a telederm consult instead. Hope this helps! xo

Hi Kathryn,

There is some genetic link for melanoma, so if you have a blood line family member that has had it you could have an increased chance, but by no means are you destined to get skin cancer. I think what is really great is that you have this on your radar and that is certainly one of the keys to preventing it in the first place. Your aunt had a melanoma on her back, which is an area she can't easily see which is likely what helped allow this to grow and become life threatening. You seem to already be very aware of your skin and are already doing things to help prevent skin cancer and this is so important. I'm so sorry what your aunt had to go though, im sure it has a significant impact on the lives of everyone around her now. Get a skin exam with a board certified dermatologist who can examine your skin carefully, using a dermatoscope (a special device we use to really look at your skin), the derm can see areas of your skin that are not so easy for you to examine. This should give you peace of mind, and yearly exams thereafter will be helpful and certainly if anything is going to happen, the KEY is that you will detect things early and very likely in an easily treatable window. Good luck, but I think you are on a good road!! xoxo

Thank you Dr. Lee for responding it means a lot.

hi phyllis, thank you for your message! thank you for being a fan!

Keloids are tough to treat and prevent recurrence because they are triggered by "trauma" and excising them is trauma in itself. It's not uncommon for a keloid that is removed to come back and grow even bigger! There are multiple treatment options, but many take some time and really are dependent on where the keloid is, size, recurrence, etc. so I would advise you to get the opinion from your local board certified dermatologist! if you don't have one, you can find one at aad.org. Good luck!

Thank you for your help.