Dry Skin: Child
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Nose Bleeds in 5 Year Old Getting Worriesome
Asked by L.W. from Greensboro
on November 15, 2008
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I have a 5 year old girl that has nose bleeds. She gets them year round, more frequently when the weather changes from hot to cold and vice versa. She has allergies ...
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- I would get a whole house humidifier and a separate one for just her room. Her nasal passages are very dry. I would also take her to an ENT specialist. Don't waste you...
- Hi! I myself have frequent nose bleeds at the season changes and especially in the winter. However they are not as bad as your little girl's. I would highly recommend ...
- Most likely the difference with the weather change is having heat in the house and drying the air. Add a good amount of humidity, especially in her bedroom. Also, mi...
Dry Skin
Asked by J.S. from Philadelphia
on October 2, 2009
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I lotion my entire body daily and overall have very healthy skin. However, after having my first child 2 years ago my hands and feet are so, so dry. Any recommendati...
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- Dear J., Your body probably needs a little health with essential fatty acids....oils. These oils appear in your diet in many ways. Olive oil, flaxseed oil, canola o...
- I used to use Eucerin, the cream version. It's a little greasy when you put it on, but it's GREAT for dry skin. Also, drinking more water can help, too.
- I HAD the same problem and since I starting using the mositerizing hand soap from Bath & Body works. My hands are so soft! I never found any lotions that helped and I...
Discipline Ideas for a 6-Year-old
Asked by J.W. from Omaha
on November 7, 2008
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My 6-year old daughter has been writing on things that she shouldn't for a couple of months. I am very frustrated because by this time she knows that you don't write ...
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- I would take away everything!When my daughter went through that stage although alot younger than 6 she got her art supplies taken away for over a year and we haven't h...
- My daughter is 7 and had the same problem, I think she is just very creative and likes to push her boundries. But I would talk to her and see if maybe there isn't an u...
- I haven't read the other responses, so this might be redundant but... what about dedicating a wall in the house (playroom or bedroom) that she CAN draw on? My kid...
6 Year Old with Infectious Dandruff???
Asked by L.A. from Pine Bluff
on April 29, 2008
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Hi, My 6 year old has had a really dry scalp for about 3 years now and it's just getting worse. Her scalp even bleeds. I've tried Dr. Miracle's on her and it really so...
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- Apple cider vinegar is great because it draws out impurities and toxins and things that might be irritating the scalp, but you should take her to a dermatologist.
- You can get Nioxin at Walmart salon or JC Penney salon & it will take care of it ...or when my son had exema in his hair we used T-Gel shampoo from walmart ...in the s...
- I'm just guessing here, but have you asked her doctor? You may want to. Your daughter might be having a health problem with this being a symptom. If you have tried ...
Cracked Painful Skin Issues
Asked by A.T. from San Antonio
on January 8, 2009
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My two year old has a patch of dry, cracked and painful skin right behind only one of her ears. There are little red bumps and its even crusty. This has been going on ...
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- Sounds like a touch of eczema?? We have always had success with Eucerin cream (the thick stuff) for that. If it persists I would definitely seek out your pedi's ad...
- Also, be careful to keep her hair away from it. I've seen where some kids who constantly pull their hair behind their ears can get cut by the hair...sometimes one sid...
- Hello, I reviewed your post and it sounds very similar to when my daughter was diagnosed with eczema. She was on steroid creams for almost 11 years. Just recently...
5 Year Old with Itchy Skin-
Asked by V.S. from Flagstaff
on October 21, 2010
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My 5 year old son complains he needs to scratch all the time. It seems to be mostly his scalp and face though he does scratch his arms some. There doesn't seem to be a...
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- What type of laundry detergent are you using? Fabric softner? A lot of chemicals in the 'popular' and the 'cheap' ones out there. This could be causing some irritat...
- It seems like he has eczema, my son i sthe same way, and he also has had cradle cap before, so I would use a type of dandruf shampoo for kids, and use like aveeno loti...
- Try a different soap/shampoo. Try a different laundry detergent. Consider food sensitivities.
"Seeking Advice on 6 Year Old Bed Wetting"
Asked by S.A. from Detroit
on July 31, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle a 6 year old boy who wets the bed every night. He is in such a deep sleep that he doesn't even know that he h...
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- I still get this from my 5-1/2 year old daughter. We have been watching the liquids after dinner and making sure she sits until she pees before bed. Still happens as s...
- I would put a pull-up on him at night. He may not want to feel like he is wearing a "diaper" - so, they have these new kind out that look just like boxer shorts!! In...
- Hi S., I just went through this with my 6 year old son a few months ago. It just started to happen more frequently. I also asked the Mamasource Mom's with overwhe...
Getting My 5 Year Old Out of Pull Ups at Night Time
Asked by A.C. from Portland
on January 31, 2008
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I have a 5 year old daughter who still wears a pull up at night and is wet 95% of the time. Does anyone have any advice for me on how to stop this? She can go all ni...
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- Our son is 4 and we decided to just go for it and stop putting him in the night time diapers. We cut of his drinking after dinner and then make him use the toilet at ...
- Two words for you ... cold turkey! :) I would toss the pull-ups, get a waterproof mattress pad (or three), and extra sheets (thrift stores, goodwill, etc). She is l...
- My daughter was in pull ups at night till she was almost 6. I would continue to do what you are doing and just be patient. Some kids sleep really soundly or she just...
5 Year Old W/chronic Stuffy & Runny Nose
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on November 18, 2008
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Hi moms! My 5 yr old son has had a stuffy nose for months now. I took him to the doc and found out he had an ear infection and he took a round of antibiotics but his...
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- this may sound strange but do you use household cleaners that arent eco friendly? you would be amazed at the amount of toxins in household products and it effects chi...
- Hi L., Products from cows milk cause your body to produce more mucas. As a result, many people get stuffy noses & a cough. It's not a cold. You can try to replace cow...
- Soy milk is delicious -- and other dairy substitutes are, too :) Shop at Whole Foods for some good substitute items. When I eat vegan, I feel much healthier and happ...
Skin Care
Asked by V.W. from Washington DC
on January 14, 2008
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Can anyone suggest some good skin care products for african american women?
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- I am not a woman of Color but my best friend (who is Afro-American) swears by the "Planet Spa" series:African Shea Butter by Avon. Unfortunately it is only availa...
- This skincare is for every type of skin.Beauticontrol goes by age . Please take a look at the webpage. I have been in the beauty business for 20 years . You will be pl...
- Hello V.. I'm a 60 year old black woman who for most of my life never used much makeup, except for lipstick and eyeliner. The few times, I do use makeup; I use Mary ...
