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Need Gentle Face Cleaner for 11 Year Old. Any Suggestions?
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on October 6, 2009
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My 11 year old daughter is starting to get small blemishes on her face. Can anyone recommend a gentle cleanser for this age?
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- I highly recommend using Mary Kay, they have complete sets of cleansers, toners, moisturizers, etc. If you're going to teach her to take care of her face might as wel...
- Hi L., I am a aesthetician here in Fort Worth and I would suggest either a Aveeno cleansr or possibly a Neutrogena cleanser. Some really like Cetaphyl, but any of thes...
- Try Cetaphil. It's very gentle.
Need Advice for Teenage Son with Acne
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on October 26, 2007
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Hi everyone. My 13 year old son has a bad case of acne. We've tried Stridex Max (it supposedly has the same ingredients as ProActive) and several other over the coun...
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- Have you thought about putting your son in a clinical trial for his acne? There are studies conducted by Board certified dermatologists. The patients are monitored cl...
- YOu got all the good information! I had it so bad I was with a dermatologist for years as a teenager, and this was in the 70's. I'm 44 and still have issues, I used Pr...
- J., I am responding to this as myself as a teenager and adult suffered from horrible acne. PLEASE LOOK AT WHAT WE PUT IN OUR BODIES!. Does he drink enough water. W...
Seeking Help with Eczema
Asked by J.Z. from Chicago
on January 21, 2009
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I have two children ages 1 and 2 that I believe have eczema. My daughter had it when she was a new born, but has gone away for almost two years until just a couple of...
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- I have used the Cetaphil for about a year on my 7yr old and it works great. If you have the ability to do so apply the lotion very liberally 3X a day for 1 week and th...
- My daughter is almost 5 months old and her skin is horribly dry and I asked my cousin and her doctor and they both told me crisco...yes crisco from your kitchen. I th...
- Aside from the food allergy ... I have two sons that have skin issues. One of them has very itchy skin, to the point where he scratches until scabs form. I have fou...
What Products to Use for an Infant Who Has a Rash
Asked by K.W. from Las Vegas
on January 16, 2008
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Hi
I was wondering what products many of you recommend for an infant (2 month old) who has a very bad sandpaper like rash all over her body. Her back is actually peel...
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- Hi K., I use Aveno for my one month old only. Even the body lotion. The slightest fragrance in a product can trigger a rash or peeling - its amazing how sensitive t...
- K.-- You poor thing---I lived this with my son. That rash, no doubt about it, is a food allergy. DO NOT put aquaphor, Eucerin, or any other mineral oil based lot...
- I'm sorry your baby is having such a rough time. My only suggestion is to use a "free of dyes and perfumes" detergent like All or Arm and Hammer instead of Dreft, sinc...
My 15 Weeks Old Has Severe Eczema on Face - HELP!!
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on March 4, 2011
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We are now on formula number 4 per our pediatrician to see if allergy related - from Enfamil Newborn, to Gentleease to Soy and now on a hypoallogenic one. His face see...
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- I don't have any recommendations for treating the eczema other than to see an allergist and find out what your little guy is reacting to...pediatricians are great for ...
- Eczema is generally not caused by topical irritants. It can be made worse by detergents, but isn't caused by it. It can be soothed sometimes with topical creams, but...
- I was a professional nanny and I can tell you what I did with the clothes, we used dreft and after it finishing washing and rinsing(twice) I set it to rinse again two ...
Help with Skincare
Asked by T.M. from Wichita Falls
on January 24, 2009
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My oldest daughter is 11 and she has well... developed very quickly. She has oily skin and has started developing pimples and black heads. We have tried the Neutroge...
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- T. - We struggled for 2 years with my oldest daughters acne, trying everything. She was quite good at using products regularly, but nothing did the trick until Vot...
- Hi T., You may have already tried some things, but wanted to offer my assistance. Mary Kay has a line called Velocity that is perfect for younger girls with oily sk...
- Have you heard of Arbonne? They have a teen acne line that is wonderful. These are all botantically based products which is a better choice for your daughters skin. ...
Daughter's Armpits Smell. What Can I Do??
Asked by M.D. from Houston
on June 2, 2008
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Hi ladies,
This is my fisrt time writing and I would like all of yalls help in finding a solution to my daughter's problem.
I have a big problem with my 5 yr. old ...
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- Please talk to the pediatrician to make sure that this isn't a symptom of something that needs to be treated. Then, maybe use a potato or corn starch. There's even a...
- hey try Mitchem deodorant its really good for that. Also try Baking Soda. Just rub it under her armpits. I had the same problem when I was a kid. I use the Clinical Se...
- My son's armpits started to stink at 4 yr. He is now 5. I spoke with his doctor and he told me it is not uncommon and just normal for some kids to develop this early...
Need Relief for Mosquito Bites
Asked by S.A. from Pittsburgh
on July 15, 2008
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My daughter gets bite really bad every year, the mosquitoes are bad and they get into the house and bite her while she is sleeping, and she wakes up with huge ones all...
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- I've always used white vinegar! It takes the sting/itch out pretty quickly. As far as getting them to go away, if you find the answer to that, let me know! LOL
- deodorant or asprin with water in a paste
- You can try treating them with either white vinegar or witch hazel. Either one should take the itch out. It usually works on my little one who also gets eaten alive!
How to soothe eczema on a 13 months old baby?
Asked by P.C. from Charlotte
on May 10, 2008
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My 13 month old daughter has eczema on the back of one knee and on the tops of both feet near her toes. She is allergic to lanolin so can't use Eucerin cream, etc. I...
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- Hi P. I know of an excellent product that helps with eczema, two of my friends have taken it and their 12 month old and 3 year old no longer have eczema after taking ...
- Triple Paste eczema cream is the best over the counter i have found. My 14 month old uses a prescription as well.
- We were told that my step son had eczema when he was 8 months old. His mother would never send his lotion. At times, I don't think she ever used it the way his legs lo...
Help with Eczema
Asked by M.A. from Minneapolis
on February 17, 2008
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My 6 month old was just diagnosed with eczema and I am trying to get his breakouts under control. The doctors are not so helpful on what is causing it (basically sayi...
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- My sons are older but have problems in the winter especially. My dermatologist suggests using a non-soap cleanser, such as Basic or Cetaphil and not too hot water for ...
- A friend of mine has a son who had the same problem. The peditrician she saw (in New York) misdiagnosed him for the first two years of his life. He had breakouts all...
- Hi, I worked with a Mom who tried everything to help her son with his eczema. It was not until she worked with an environmental doctor that her son found relief. It wa...
