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12 Year Old Son with Severe Psoraisis on His Head
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on May 16, 2008
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My son is 12 and has the worst case of psoraisis on his scalp. We have been to the dermatologist and nothing seems to be helping. Does anyone have ANY ideas that we ...
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- Often "psoriasis" isn't. Dr. Cather is a dermatologist in Dallas (75 & Park) who has written articles on psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. She's great with kids. I...
- K., I am 39 and have suffered from scalp psoriasis since I was about 9. You are very lucky that one of the most renowned psoriasis doctors resides right here in Big D....
- I have heard make a paste with oatmeal. Buy him herbal shampoo, most doctors give too harsh and it continues to spread.
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...
Skin Care for 10 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Chattanooga
on March 20, 2008
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My Granddaughter has rough bumps on her face and the back of her arms. Description: red bumps and some have whiteheads, feels like sand paper. The doctor says nothin...
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- I got something similar after giving birth. My doctor said it was clogged pores and to exfoliate. I used an exfoliating wash in the shower once a week and they eventu...
- try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
- I was told those bumps on the back of the arm is extra dry skin. I have found a safer, natually based lotion that works wonders on stuff like that! It's great for ex...
Diaper Rash
Asked by S.S. from Omaha
on August 28, 2007
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My son typically has 1 poopy diaper per day. Yesterday he had 5 poopy diapers and 3 today. Not quite diarrhea but really mushy (sorry if thats gross) which started to ...
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- Honestly....Target Brand. My daughter get rashes at leat 2 times a month and Target stuff clears it up within the day. I too tried everything and I love that Target'...
- S., I have a nine month old and have tried many diaper rash ointments, but I stopped when I found Boudreaux's Butt Paste. You can find it at walmart, target, hy-vee....
- Hi S., My son is 18 months and we have had a to use bakeing powder and when you change him use a soft warm wet wash cloth put a little soap and then let him go with ...
Advice for "Allergic Type" Symptoms
Asked by G.C. from Chicago
on March 8, 2008
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My daughter who is now 9yrs. old has had unusual "breakouts" ever since she was about three. Her knuckles get red and itch and her hands swell, then hives spread to h...
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- I am sorry this is happenning. I too can understand the frustration. My daughter was getting small bumps, that turned into hives and something the Dr called skin writi...
- My 10 year old son has the same problems. Try keeping the shower or bath water not so hot. The hot water will dry out their skin. I also use the Walmart brand of Eu...
- Certainly she's allergic to something -- it can be her environment, too (pollens, synthetic fragrances or detergents). My son has eczema and allergies to foods. we s...
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...
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...
Suggestions for Eczema Problem
Asked by T.M. from New York
on November 11, 2007
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Hello,
My 3year old daughter has Eczema on the top of her hands. Some days are worse than others. Right now I'm using regular fragrance free hand creams. I'm afra...
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- Our family has used products from a company called Nature Rich for 3 years now. They are ph balanced natural soaps, creams, gel, etc. They cannot hurt even if ingested...
- My daughter who is now 9 years old went through such horrible Eczema that we had to take her to a dermotologist and had an entire skin regimin she was on. It involved ...
- I read about this 2 yrs ago and it really works...Good quality yogurt is helps my daughter, diet is vital...and try some good apple juice they have a new one in the re...
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. ...
Seeking Good Dermatologist for Teen Daughter
Asked by K.S. from Phoenix
on May 31, 2008
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Hi Mamas!
My fourteen year old daughter has been battling with acne for the last two years. It cleared up for a while. Then she broke out again and started using fo...
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- Try Dr. Lane R. Bigler, M.D. Bigler Dermatology 6832 E. Brown Rd. NE corner of Brown & Power Rd. (behind Sonic, by State Farm Ins) ###-###-###...
- Hi K., Acne is frustrating, unfortunately, some acne medications, like Accutane have harmful side effects. If you're interested in a safer, more holistic approach ...
- HI there. I've always used Brenda Vogl. She's a nurse practioner in Ahwatukee, part of Paul English's practice. English, Paul E MD 15215 S 48th St Ste# 120 ...
