Insurance: Hydrocortisone
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Itchy Rash During Pregnancy (?? Prurigo??)
Asked by J.G. from Chicago
on January 16, 2010
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I'm 13 weeks pregnant with our second baby, and last Thursday I started having an itchy rash on random spots of my body. They look like tiny little bumps (sometimes th...
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- It could just be excema. I am pregnant as well and an itchy rash that started on the back of my hand- little bumps that spread a bit and now a patch on my leg. I looke...
- Had something similar the last week of my pregnacy. My doctors were also not sure about what it could be. Used cortizone after I gave birth but what worked wonders was...
- I'm thinking you should skip the general dr. appt. and work hard to get into the dermatologist as soon as possible. Certain things like eczema and psoriasis can flare ...
Help! First Time pregnancy/Mom at 36...whats with This Rash and My Feet?
Asked by F.V. from Lancaster
on November 1, 2006
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Can anyone give me advise on the type of cream or what it is that I can do about this lovely rash that has developed under both of my breasts? The Dr says use hydro-co...
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- Hi Christina, My name is D. and I am a mother of two..During my second pregnancy I developed a rash as well. On my legs,chest under my breast and even on my face. ...
- You definitely want to pay attention to swelling in your legs as late in the pregnancy that can be a symptom of serious complications. A key that there is a complicati...
- Those are also signs of HELPP, a serious condition. You may want to ask your doctor about it. How's your blood pressure? I hope you feel better soon.
Naet?
Asked by L.R. from Portland
on July 28, 2009
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My son has eczema really badly. He has been tested and turned up positive for a number of food and environmental things, which I have been avoiding (in my diet) and tr...
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- Hi L., I, too, have eczema, and it's ranged from not that bad (right now) to absolutely horrible (both as a baby and in recent years). First of all, I sympathize s...
- If NAET isn't what you decide to go with, I highly suggest a naturopath who works with kids. Many work with insurance. Also, and I'm sure you already do this, but...
- Hello L., Yes, I have heard of NAETs. It is pretty good. I haven't heard problems about not holding the "clearing". The hardest part about NAETs, is staying away fr...
Need Hemroid Help!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on May 5, 2008
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just had baby #2 friday : )
My hemmroids are WAY WORSE than last time. I'm doing the prep H, tucks... now sitting in warm water, using a donut. Any other ideas? how l...
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- Call your doctor for a prescription. I had very bad ones with my first pregnancy and they gave me a prescription. I can't remember the name as it was 5 years ago, bu...
- I get 'em bad with every baby. Proctosol is a prescription Hydrocortisone 2% creme that works most of the time and pretty fast too, Recta gel is the same, but it has ...
- I feel your pain! After my 3rd, i had horrible hemmoroids and the pain was worse than all three pregnancies combined. I had every cream,oint.,and gel and the best thi...
Skin Problems
Asked by L.F. from Charleston
on January 6, 2008
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My grandaughter has dealt with skins lsions on her legs for over three years, some times infection incurs because she says she cannot stop scractching , i have done ev...
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- Hi L., Kristie is right about the tea tree oil but be careful with inferior brands as tea tree oil can be caustic and drying. Melaleuca brand oil (Melaleuca oil is ...
- My son has had skin problems since he was really little. the doctor gave him the lotion "Elidel" that has always resolved the issue. He has eczema and it keeps coming ...
- The only skin condition Im familar with that causes itching an irritation is eczema. Is it possible that she has that? When we first learned by oldest had it is was b/...
Seeking Alternatives to a High Dose Steroid Cream for Daughters "Rash"
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on August 14, 2008
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Recently my 7 year old daughter started to experience some trouble with dry patches of skin. I didn't really worry about it at first, I just treated it like you would ...
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- Try Melaleuca's Renew lotion. I know someone who had really really bad excema his whole life, and tried it and it went away in a week. He swears by it. He claims it is...
- B., I would just ask the pediatrician for a referral to see a dermatologist. If your pediatrician didn't know what it was, then you probably need to go to a skin d...
- I would take her to a dermatoligist (sp?), peds are just not qualified to diagnose a specialized problem. They deal with general health.
Any Advice for Breastfeeding Mom with Acne?
Asked by A.F. from Fresno
on February 22, 2008
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Ever since getting pregnant with my second son, now 13 months, I have had terrible acne breakouts on my face and neck. I have tried Proactiv, Murad and just about ever...
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- Hi A. - I definitely sympathize. I had trouble with acne while pregnant and after. My dermatologist prescribed CLEOCIN-T 1 % EX GEL that I applied a thin layer in the ...
- I used to work for the Body Shop and saw tons of success with people using their Tea Tree Oil system for acne. It's not cheap, but certainly less expensive than a dep...
- A., Be sure to drink a lot of water! I have had cystic acne off and on since I was a teenager - yeck. And, now, at 42, if I don't drink the water I need, I will n...
Dealing with Eczema
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on May 19, 2008
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I am the "momma" of a wonderful 9 almost 10 month old boy. He is having a tough time with the itchy, dry skin that eczema causes. There are times when it seems that ...
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- I have dealt with eczema with my daughter and one of her friends that I used to care for. There can be so many factors and it's very hard to identify what the allergy...
- Keep his nails clipped!, put socks over his hands if needed, and keep the house cool so he won't get hot. For my little one, I have found that Aveeno Baby CREAM, not...
- When my Son was two years old he broke out with allergies all over his body. The doctor at the time told us to bathe him in cornstarch water to ease the itching. ...
Help - My 13 Month Old Has a Bad Diaper Rash!
Asked by A.L. from Norfolk
on February 23, 2008
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My 13 month old daughter developed a sudden diaper rash with two very raw areas that look like popped blisters (approx 2 cm in diameter)right where her bottom cheeks m...
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- I have found triple paste to work magic on bad diaper rashes. It was recommended to me by a dermatologist a few years ago when it was only available by order. You ca...
- I have 3 kids so I've dealt with rashes! Whenever my kids got a rash, I immediately stopped using wipes which I felt made the problem worse and was what caused the cr...
- It sounds like it might be complicated with a yeast infection. Good news is it is a pretty easy fix. Your doctor came prescribe an anti fungal cream which won't hurt...
Exzema/dry Skin on My 22 Month Old
Asked by L.S. from Seattle
on March 4, 2008
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my daughter has dry skin all over. Drier patches on her elbows and the back of her arms, her thighs and calves. She scratches her tummy and her upper and lower back ...
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- I grew up with horrible eczema all over too. The cortizone barely helped at all. The best things I have found over the years is using Dove sensitive skin soap for wash...
- Our 27 month old has eczema and one thing the doc has us do which seems to help is as soon as she gets out of the bath tub while she's still damp is to cover her in ba...
- We have had a lot of success with the Fish oil supplements that you are thinking of. OUr boy has exzema and we have given DHA for kids to him (strawberry flavored) si...
