Eczema & Hives: Tween
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Advice on 12 Year-old Shaving Hairy Thighs....
Asked by J.R. from Boston
on May 27, 2009
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My 12 year old daughter has been shaving her legs now for probably over a year. She has very "hairy" legs, although not "black" hair, she is lucky in that respect. The...
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- Nair is all chemicals so no surprise that she broke out in a rash. I tried it on myself and didn't like it so I won't give it to my almost 11 year old.. if you are alr...
- J., its no big deal and a no-brainer besides. Let the hairy girls shave if that is what makes them feel comfortable. I guess I do not understand your enormous quandr...
- Hair is hair. If the hair is there and you know her level of concern then why not. If you are worried about her cutting herself, you could help her the first few times...
How to Introduce 11 Year Old Boy to Proper Showering and Deodorant - Need Advice
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on June 8, 2008
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My son showed me his underarms the other day and they were bright red with a rash and some dirt/fibers built up. Yikes! I felt horrible!! I've shown him how to show...
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- The redness under his arms may be from sweating and not neccessarily from not washing properly. Get him deodorant that also has anti-perspirant in it and see if that ...
- My 11 year old showers every other day unless he gets dirty or sweaty with sports or something. I just went out and bought deodorant and showed him how to apply it (r...
- Hi M. I had a friend who had learning disability, she had a list of what to do to get ready for bed/the day taped to the mirror. As for deodorant I'd suggest someth...
Seeking Help for Son's Skin Condition
Asked by M.S. from Houston
on October 7, 2008
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My son has had a rash with little bumps on the side of his chest for over a year now. His pediatrician said that it is a skin condition called Molluscum Contagiosum a...
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- I asked my dermatologist about this condition this summer since my pediatrician kept saying, "It will go away on it's own."......and it didn't. My dermatologist said ...
- Never heard of the condition, but try this, it's simple and all natural, put a cup of baking soda in his bath water...it was the only thing that helped by dauther, who...
- My friend's son had this condition. One pedi told her that it would go away on its own, another told her to have them burned off. Her son was 7, no way was she going t...
12 Yr Old with Skin Problems
Asked by A.R. from Pittsburgh
on May 9, 2007
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My son is almost 13 yrs old. He has tiny little pimples all over his forehead and nose. They are not large pimples like acne, but tiny little bumps. Sometimes they ...
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- There is something that runs in my family called "muscolungum contageosum" which looks exactly like what you described. When my daughter got it, we were told to buy vi...
- i know you have seen those info mercials on t.v about that acne med jessica simpsom uses, but walmart has a kit you can buy called acne free, its a wash, toner, and cr...
- My neices 15/17 both use the proactive systems...the one went to dermatologist and when he wanted to put her on meds my sister said no and put her back on proactive. ...
Rash Spreading on Skin over Weeks Time
Asked by J.B. from York
on May 30, 2009
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A week ago my child had a few spots on her feet which appeared to me to be mosquito bites. So I treated it with Benadryl/Caladryl topical stuff so help relief the itc...
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- First of all, I would definitely get a second opinion if I wasn't satisfied with the way your regular doc handled the situation. When you apply the cream make sure it'...
- Hi J., That sounds just like the rash my youngest got on the back of her ankle that spread up her leg when she was about 3. I know this sounds funny, but our ped. su...
- J., you have gotten many responses but let me correct one thing. I have severe allergies as does my 13 year old daughter. We have both been told to use both the benadr...
Keratosis Pilaris-Chicken Skin
Asked by J.A. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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I have keratosis pilaris on my arms--not bad but enough for me to notice. They are little red bumps. Has anyone had this? I know there is alot of creams and lotions ou...
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- I know this sounds implausible, but Eucerine calming cream has an ingredient in it found only in more expensive creams and only costs about $8 a for a big tube. This ...
- Hi J., Health and wellness is my specialty, especially herbal and botanically based skin care. If you don't mind, I'd like to ask your age. It does play a key facto...
- Sometimes I am really amazed at the responses I read here. Some people are ready to respond with all kinds of answers, yet they have no idea what they are talking abo...
12 Year Old with Bumpy Rash?
Asked by K.W. from Minneapolis
on June 20, 2008
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My son called me at work yesterday complaining that he had a rash on his chest and it was itching. I asked him to put a cool wash rag or an ice pack on it until I coul...
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- Hi K.- Try Benadryl and if it works, most likely an allergy. Cool compresses- sun Keep an eye on it- and certainly call a doc if fever occurs. B. J 47yo med. ...
- It could very well be allergies. My 10 month old son just got over something like that. Found out he was allergic to amoxocilin he was on for an ear infection. He star...
- My thought was maybe a reaction to fertilizer or pesticide. Most companies will stick flags in the grass when they have done treatments. Contact your association abo...
Hygiene for a 10 Year Old
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on November 10, 2009
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My adopted daughter is 10 years old and African American, as is my husband. I am wondering what kind of face cleanser she should be using at this point. Is she too y...
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- Hi J., What I hear you saying is that you want to stay away from products with chemicals for your family. Have you heard of Shaklee? They are the #1 natural nutriti...
- Hi J., You might want to look into the FYI products from Arbonne. They are specially formulated for young skin - they are terrific and come in fun scents. For fac...
- I was born and raised in Africa, but I'm white. How nice you adopted her. Yes, she's at a good age to start using skin care. My daughter and her friend used to get t...
Odd Rash on Nipple
Asked by L.J. from Washington DC
on May 28, 2008
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I have a question about a rash my 2 year old son has developed. He has had a few read patches (on his thighs, elbows, and cheeks) that I thought were eczema (I have ...
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- L., Altho it sounds like eczema, it never hurts to have it checked out w/your pediatrician. Esp if it's lasted this long. I wouldn't call it being super worried - I...
- You didn't say what shape, but it sounds like it could be ringworm. Ringworm does not always make the shape of a ring. Also the medication for eczema could make it w...
- Hi L.! I'm no expert, but it sounds a little like scarlet fever. Be on the safe side and call your pediatrician. If it turns out to be nothing, great, but if n...
Acne Cure for 10 Year Old
Asked by M.P. from Sacramento
on September 2, 2008
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Hi, My son is 10-1/2 years old and his forehead is really starting to break out. I've had him washing his face with Noxeima in the shower at night and also using a s...
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- Hi, I've heard the Proactive system is really good. I have an (adult) friend who swears by it. I don't know age-wise if it would work for him. Check out their websi...
- my daughter got the same thing - i thought it was perhaps a rash b/c she had little bumps on her forehead right at her hairline, ped said it was acne. we got proactiv...
- I dont know the age restrictions, but ProActive works wonders for me. I am 42 and started breaking out for the first time in my life during my 30's. ProActive is eas...
