Scars: Hydrocortisone
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C-section Scar Extremely Itchy!
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on July 11, 2010
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I had my second c-section about 8 months ago, and just recently, the scar has been driving me crazy. I feel like rubbing it constantly; not only does it then hurt, b...
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- If the doc/midwife says no evidence of infection, then it's time to massage it daily--to twice a day. This is great for any scar. Olive oil works great (virgin) or Aqu...
- mine itched for a year or two. used over the counter itch creams
- I have to agree with most people put lotion or massage oil, also if you tend sweat then you may be itchy from that too.Also if you have lost a bit of weight then your ...
Glycolic Peel Gone VERY WRONG!
Asked by N. from Dallas
on February 11, 2008
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Ladies- help.
I decided to treat myself to an afternoon away from work and home and have a facial. I had been anxious to have microdermabrasion, especially since i...
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- I have very very sensitive skin, and it sounds like you do too. I had a microdermabrasion and it went very wrong. I was red and peeling, it hurt so bad. I would not...
- Hi I sell beauti control and you can buy the peel or microderm kit & do it yourself for about 50.00 for several applications so its more cost effective. If you don't n...
- I have a suggestion. You may want to try out Arbonne skin care products. I am an independant consultant and have a website www.betsycampbell.myarbonne.com We sell a...
Mosquito Bite on Forehead - 2.5 Yr Old
Asked by B.M. from Dallas
on May 27, 2011
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hey y'all, i was outside mowing the yard last night w/my little boy nearby. i sprayed us both w/bug repellent...well everywhere EXCEPT on our heads (duh!) anyway, i ...
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- The same thing happens with my daughter and mosquitos (not always but definitely the first bite of the summer, and if she has not been bitten in a while). The last tim...
- Hi. I know exactly how you feel. I have two daughters and we live out near the woods so there are always tons of mosquitos around especially at dark. My girls (2 yrs a...
- I am senstive to mosquito bites and quite often they will swell up and seem completley distored looking. It's been that way since I was a little kid. My mom always g...
Hideous Cystic Acne on My Face! How Do I Get Rid of It?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 27, 2011
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Hi Moms! I have a history of acne but there is this disgusting cystic-looking monster pimple cluster thing next to my right ear. I have to go to work tomorrow after ...
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- don't stick a pin in it! (no, not even with a sterilized one as one poster suggested.) use a concealer (i know they're not perfect, but it will help) or a bandaid unti...
- Wipe the zit with rubbing alcohol, sterilize the needle by sticking in in the flame of the burner, and poke the thing. Then squeeze it. Wash it afterwards with soap....
- Oh I hate when that happen! Is maybe for stress. Does it has a white head? If not I don't think is nothing you can do besides put a pimple cream and hope tomorrow is...
Shingles
Asked by N.L. from Tampa
on August 1, 2010
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Any recommendation? They are very itchy.... Already taking anti viral.... Thanks
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- I've got them now, not painful but extremely itchy. Dr. gave me a medrol dose pack (prednisone) & that helped with the itching. I've upped my intake of zinc, fish oi...
- Don't get out in the heat until the sores are completely healed. Try not to get overly tired. Avoid stress as much as possible. I had them four years ago, and I sti...
- Shingles are caused by the same virus that causes chicken pox. An anti viral might help, but an antibiotic won't. The oatmeal bath might help with the itching. It's...
Molluscum Contagiosum
Asked by H.S. from Cincinnati
on August 6, 2009
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My 4 yr old daughter was recently diagnosed with "MC", and I had never heard of it. I am HOPING someone here can give me some insight, because my pediatrician certainl...
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- Hi H., My daughter (3 years old) has it too. I have found two things that work to help it go away. 1. Zymaderm- I found this on the internet. 2. Aldara cream -yo...
- H., do you have room in your boat for one more mom? LOL! My daughter has one of those on her arm. She's had it for about a year now. Maybe a little longer. What I...
- Two of my sons had these. One son's were surgically removed because it was near his eye and he was having surgery for another issue anyway. He also had one removed w...
