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Dr. Kenneth Arthur Wallace, MD

Dermatologist | Procedural Dermatology

Dr. Kenneth Wallace is a dermatologist practicing in Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Wallace 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. Wallace diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Dr. Kenneth Arthur Wallace, MD
  • Ocala, FL
  • Kalamazoo CollegE
  • Accepting new patients

Mole

It sounds like a tag which can easily be removed by a dermatologist. They are typically benign.

Ingrown hair

sometimes we have to punch those out with a little instrument. We numb it first though. Thanks kw

I am not sure if this is ringworms or not

I am sorry but I don't see any photos. Could you attach?

Can it breast cancer or skin problems

it is not a great picture, but you are describing folliculitis. I would not be concerned re breast cancer as that would not "come and go" but you can certainly see your doctor READ MORE
it is not a great picture, but you are describing folliculitis. I would not be concerned re breast cancer as that would not "come and go" but you can certainly see your doctor if this persists. Typically, antibiotics would easily treat this.

What can this be

It appears to be a simple lentigo, I dont think you need to be concerned until you see your doctor. But he/she can get a better look at it than I can with this photo. Hope that READ MORE
It appears to be a simple lentigo, I dont think you need to be concerned until you see your doctor. But he/she can get a better look at it than I can with this photo.
Hope that helps.

Skin

I am sorry I don't mean to punt but the phots are not that clear and I cannot increase focus on this email. Can you send some closer pics? Thanks

Dry itchy skin

Trauma may permanently damage hair follicles and put melanin (color) into the dermis with the scar. It can also cause a thickening of the epidermis, called acanthosis. Typically, READ MORE
Trauma may permanently damage hair follicles and put melanin (color) into the dermis with the scar. It can also cause a thickening of the epidermis, called acanthosis. Typically, I tell patients to apply corticosteroids. You can only buy a weaker hydrocortisone over the counter, if you want something stronger, you may need a prescription Thanks

Weird skin lesion

that looks like pityriasis rosae. It is a viral exanthem and typically goes away in four to six weeks. I commonly follows a strep throat infection. Of course, if it does not go READ MORE
that looks like pityriasis rosae. It is a viral exanthem and typically goes away in four to six weeks. I commonly follows a strep throat infection. Of course, if it does not go away consult with you doctor. kw

Taking minoxdil again

Minoxidil may cause dizziness and a fast heart rate. I like proscar in a pill for as it is cheaper. I would not restart the minoxidil Furthermore, dizziness can be caused by many READ MORE
Minoxidil may cause dizziness and a fast heart rate. I like proscar in a pill for as it is cheaper. I would not restart the minoxidil Furthermore, dizziness can be caused by many many things, so I would consult with your doctor if you are still having problems kw