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Black dermatologists?

Kenneth Davis, Jr. MD, FACS — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:10:00 EST

Question:

Please help! I am looking for an African-American female dermatologist in the Cincinnati area. Any suggestions?

Answer: There are no African American women dermatologists in the Cincinnati area. There is one African American male dermatologist by the name of Dr. Hugh Gloster who is an associate professor of dermatology here at the University of Cincinnati.

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Heart disease evaluation

Jackson Wright MD, PhD, FACP — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 05:04:00 EST

Question: Iam a 50yr.old black male with blood pressure of 180/110.I am also 80lbs.overweight.because of severe arthritis in both knees i have been restricted in my mobility and getting around.Also,i have swelling in both feet with coldness in both hands and feet.Am i in danger of having a heart attack? Or de . . .

Answer: Answer is obviously yes to both questions. Particular as a black male, you are likely to suffer these complications more frequently and at an earlier age. You should see your provider immediately to control BP, control other risk factors (blood sugar, cholesterol, cigarette smoking) and ge . . .

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White matter signal abnormalities

NetWellness Staff . — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:11:00 EST

Question: what does this mean? there are 3 or 4 tiny punctate white matter signal abnormalities, mainly peripheral without associated restricted diffusion

Answer: Thank you for visiting NetWellness. Unfortunately we do not have an expert who answers questions in your area of inquiry. However, NetWellness may have some general information available that you can access through our search feature . . .

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6 year old and pubic hair

Stephen Wilson MD, MSc — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:10:00 EST

Question: My daughter is 6 1/2 years old mixed child (her father was African American - deceased now)and ever since she was 3 years old she started developing dark pubic hair that is getting now thicker, longer and curlier. Our pediatrician sent us for a bone scan while back, to discover the true age of her b . . .

Answer:

Thank you very much for the questions. I am concerned by what you are describing. Among typically developing females, breast bud development often precedes the onset of pubic hair. The fact that you are seeing pubic hair at this age is of some concern. I have . . .

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Black dermatologists

Kenneth Davis, Jr. MD, FACS — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:10:00 EST

Question:

Do anyone know of any African American dermatologists in the Cincinnati, Ohio area?

Answer: One dermatologist affiliated with the University of Cincinnati is Dr. Hugh Gloster.

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Health improvement

Lisa Andrews MEd, RD, LD — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 23:09:00 EST

Question: I want to know what is a process, or what steps can I take to better my overall health meaning are there a certain vitamin, certains foods, or drinks, just things I can do on the daily basis that don`t take much time, bu can make a big diffrence in the long run.

Answer:

Thanks for your question. There are lots of health habits we should all adopt to live healthier, happier lives. Here are my top 5 recommendations:

1. Exercise. Exercise is the fountain of youth. It helps lower blood sugar, . . .

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Skin cancer in elderly black female

Jeremy Bordeaux MD, MPH — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 14:04:00 EST

Question:

Diagnosed as having skin cancer by two different doctors who say they previously had never seen the disease in an African American, my relatively dark skinned, 80-year-old mother wonders whether she should consult a doctor with experience treating the disease among blacks, as a racially related g . . .

Answer: Skin cancer is less common in people with darker skin but it does occur. Evaluation and treatment of skin cancer does not differ based on skin color. I would recommend a physician who has experience treating skin cancer. Mohs surgeons are physicians with extensive training in the treatment of skin c . . .

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African American male`s eating habits

Stephen Wilson MD, MSc — Sat, 08 Dec 2007 13:12:00 EST

Question: I have a step son the has a diet that I consider high in fat and whatever else comes with junk foods. He has been allowed to go to the store at his leisure to buy honey buns, chocolates, sodas, etc. When he visits I have to watch him because he will over do it on snacks. We have other children and I . . .

Answer: Thank you very much for the question. From your discussion, you have every reason to be concerned. Often, poor dietary habits begin in adolescence and persist into adulthood. Educating your step-son as well as providing nutritious dietary alternatives is a good first step to changi . . .

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Benicar side effects

Jackson Wright MD, PhD, FACP — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:11:00 EST

Question: I was told that African Americans do well on Benicar, I`ve taken them for about 3 yrs. I started out well the first yr.I noticed on two different occastions (1)having a cough and my throat felt as if for a second it closed up and a second time maybe two yrs. later after drinking a tsp. of vinegar. I . . .

Answer:

African Americans with high blood pressure generally do well on drugs like Benicar, as long as they are taking it along with a diuretic (water pill). Side effects are rare and respiratory side effects are uncommon. The side effects indicated here are unlikely to be caused by the drug, however, th . . .

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Stereotypes

Stephen Wilson MD, MSc — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 12:11:00 EST

Question: As an African American and health care provider how do we change the stereo types so that we get quality healthcare? Especially since we African American health care providers can be subject to stereo typing ourselves?

Answer: Thank you very much for the question. As with any issues dealing with race, the solutions are often complex. Certainly, bias is a part of everyday life, and no amount of medical training is going to change that. The important point is that health care providers recognize their biases and . . .

Ask an Expert: Stephen Wilson MD, MSc, African American Health