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Skin Allergies
Asked by K.E. from Milwaukee
on December 26, 2010
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My son is 14 months old and has terrible skin allergies to smoke. He has been seeing a dermatologist who diagnosed him with excema. Nothing over the counter works. We ...
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- maybe hes not allergic to the smoke per say, but the kind of wood being burned? but that doesnt answer the cig smoke connection. do you or anyone else in your househ...
- Your son could be allergic to something in the cigarette smoke--there are so many different chemicals used to make it. Per wood smoke--depends on what type of wood is ...
- I am a chiropractor and I recommend my patients to use coconut oil and also you can try aquaphor. My son is 3 and has a little ezcema and both these items have helped...
Skin Care
Asked by J.P. from Seattle
on November 29, 2010
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I am asking this question for myself. I have a beautiful 17 month old daughter,which I am done breastfeeding. I decided to not do anymore hormone birth control. Howeve...
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- try noxema to wash.. morning and night.. good luck
- I love Origins face care line. Today is CyberMonday and they are offering $10 off your $25 purchase plus free shipping and free gift wrapping. Now is a great time to...
- I LOVE LOVE LOVE Philosophy's Purity for face wash. I've been using it for years. You never need to follow it with a toner, and it makes your skin feel terrific in add...
Skin irritation/Rash
Asked by P.E. from Tampa
on August 16, 2006
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My 22 month old son has a rash that is on the fold of his leg where his diaper attaches and it is spreading up on his stomach. It is also on his bottom and on the back...
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- it sounds to me that your son has a yeast infection. my son had the same type of rash for about a week and when it wouldn't clear up with diaper cream or powder i fina...
- Hi, my daughter had something similiar she gets it when she eats something acidy, and she also got it when I was giving her orajel for her teeth. If it is red at first...
- Hi P., Sounds like what my daughter had last Summer while she was still in a diaper. If so, it's fungal and can be treated w/ athlete's foot cream. I showed the rash...
Sensitive Skin
Asked by J.H. from San Francisco
on June 5, 2007
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I am a mother however this question is in regards to my skin and my issue. I have been training for a triathlon therefore I have been shaving my bikini area more regul...
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- I would suggest laser hair removal. It is amazing!!! I have fourth months doing it and my hair it´s almost gone. Tijuana have great clinics at very affordable prices....
- There is a product you can find in some salons called Tendskin. I used to work in a dayspa and they used it after giving bikini and brazillian waxes.
- Hi J., Avon sells a specific item called "minimizing bumps" pads. They are not that expensive and if they do not work for you, you can get your money back. You can fi...
Skin Habits
Asked by H.G. from Green Bay
on March 12, 2010
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I have what is kind of a bad habit and at times don't even realize I am doing it. I pick at my skin, at my back, at my scalp. I know that's a lot of the reason that ...
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- Are you picking due to stress or anxiety? Maybe the picking is a cause of something else? My husband and I started taking this herbal supplement called Luminex and i...
- Habits are tough to break. Maybe you could find something else you can "fidget" with to keep your hands busy - i.e. stress ball, some small hand held puzzle. Good luck.
- this disorder is called Dermatillomania and you can google it and read about it online.
Skin Issue
Asked by R.M. from Sacramento
on June 17, 2012
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Not sure if anyone else has this problem, particularly those with darker skin coloring. I am Hispanic and have medium brown coloring. However, my elbows are super dark...
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- They actually may be dry without you realizing it. My knees and elbows get this way so try mixing a 1/2 cup olive oil (adjust as needed to get the consistency you lik...
- hi R., you are sooo not alone! ive always had this problem also and im so embarassed about it that i always try to wear longer sleeves to cover them up! i have tried...
- Thank you for asking this question! I have always had the same issue. I have tried different types of lotions and keeping them moisturized, but it never works. I wo...
Skin Problems
Asked by D.W. from Grand Rapids
on December 14, 2006
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Hi moms,
I am 38, don't drink enough water, or exercise as often as I should, now that you I got that out of the way I can ask for help. My skin is & always has been ...
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- Hi D., I don't know what the bumps are but for the dry skin I use Clinique face lotion. It is kind of expensive but it works wonders. You could there and do kind of...
- I don't know what it is-- but try aquafor (sp?). I used it for my son for dry skin on his face and butt! I use it when my skin gets really dry, esp. when I have a co...
- Hi D., question have made an apt with a(DERMATOLOGIST) water very important to clean our body and for moister have tried crystal clear, or flavored water?
Skin Issue
Asked by T.H. from Allentown
on June 1, 2007
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Ok so I have this rash or not even a rash because it doesn't itch but it's just weird looking it's on my legs, upper theighs, upper calfs and inside my knees. Its litt...
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- T., You have PUPPPS - Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy <http://dermatology.about.com/cs/pregnancy/a/puppp.htm> <http://www.babycenter.com/re...
- T., I don't know what it is, but I'd recommend calling your midwife. She may be able to tell over the phone if it's nothing, or she may want to see you, just in ca...
- I got the same thing when I was pregnant and my doctor told me that it was related to the heat and the pregnancy. The only consel that he gave me was to avoid being in...
Dry/cracked Skin on Feet- Any Suggestions?
Asked by S.P. from Chicago
on August 1, 2007
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Hello,
I know this has nothing to do with being a mom, but I have extremely dry and cracked skin on the heels of my feet. It's so bad I might have to go to a dermato...
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- S., Try Zim's crack cream. You can get it at Walmart or CVS.
- Try Aqua-For I think is how it is spelled. Then put socks on. It's is like a vaseline consistancy but works.
- Hi S., I am a nail tech and specialize in natural nails, specifically pedicures. My VERY first advice to you is not to buy one of the credo blades. They are the one...
Pure Organic Coconut Oil as a Night Cream
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on November 15, 2009
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I have recently did some research looking for a good cream that I can put on my face, arms and hands every night. I read a long article about using organic coconut oi...
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- I'm very familiar to the benefits of coconut oil. Personally, I can use it in my hair and on my body but not on my face because it made me break out. But it's extreme...
- Hi S., I have not used coconut oil as a night cream, I do instead use Mary Kay Products. I would suggest that you try their Extra Emollient Night Cream. It Helps main...
- Hi S.! I am so disappointed that people have tried to sell their products to you instead of answer your question. I use coconut oil on my skin and drink a tablespo...
