Sensitive Skin: Adult Child
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Help with Skin Problems, Need to Look Pretty Again!
Asked by P.R. from Dallas
on October 3, 2008
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Hi ladies! I know you will be able to help me. In the last 8 months my face skin is acting so weird! I now have an "acne" kind of problem going on my face (never had i...
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- Change your bed linens once a week. Change your bathroom towels particular wash cloths every other day or so. Drink water... water... water... Do not touch your fac...
- try melalueca oil otherwise known as tee tree oil found in most health food stores even walmart. you can also order it straight from the company, Melalueca, on their w...
- PR, My 23 yr. old daughter started having the same problems you describe, yet she did not have acne as a teenager. Rather than spending alot of money on doctors, she...
18 Year Old with Anxiety Issues
Asked by P.B. from Erie
on August 2, 2010
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My 18 year old daughter suffers from aniety and dermatillomania (skin picking). Beyond that she is an honor student, college bound and is shy and overly sensitive. She...
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- I think you need to push her out of the nest a little bit. Unless you want her to live with you forever, you're gonna have to push a little harder. Find a good volun...
- I feel for your daughter. The skin thing is such a vicious circle, since the stress about having it perpetuates it. When I was 19 I got a severe case of adult acne f...
- Dear P., Your daughter needs help. How will she manage college if she is having such a difficult time adjusting now? I know this might sound harsh, but she needs to...
Acne and Preteen
Asked by S.F. from San Francisco
on April 23, 2008
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My 12 year old daughter has hit the age of acne. She has started to break out and I want to jump on it before it causes problems with her skin. She is good about he...
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- I developed hormonal acne after my children were born. I tried so many things. I even used a very strong prescription from my doctor. Nothing worked very well. I f...
- Try Paula's Choice online. They have good information and I like the products(when were good about using them.
- Mary Kay has a GREAT skincare line that's just right for teens called Velocity. There's a facial cleanser and moisturizer that should be used both in the morning and a...
Sensory Issues with Clothing???
Asked by A.P. from Johnstown
on August 25, 2010
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So my son started first grade today, he'll be 7 soon, and we are still having the same problems we've had since he was a toddler. Clothes! He is very sensitive to the...
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- I had a slightly similar situation with one of my sons and I say let him wear whatever he wants - who cares if he wears PJ pants to school or whatever - just make sure...
- You already have some good advice here. Seek an OT Take him shopping with you and let him help. For socks, try dress socks, they are smoother and may cause l...
- I was TOTALLY that way. I drove my parents nuts. To this day I cant stand the seams of socks (at 10 i would act like I couldn't walk if my socks had seams touching my ...
Kitty Litter Question (Allergic to Kitten or Allergies to Litter?)
Asked by S.K. from South Bend
on August 11, 2008
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I have recently gotten a kitten, I haven't had one for 10 years. (and that was just temporary). Since bringing home I have shown signs of allergies.. I never had aller...
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- S., Do you have any other allergies like hay fever? My adult daughter is not actually allergic to cats if they stay indoors, but if they've been outside, she starts...
- I wouldn't be surprised if it's the litter. I found that Scoop Away seems very dusty. But for me, it didn't hold together well. So, we use the generic Meijer brand. ...
- Absolutely you could be sensitive to the litter--too much dust or perfume. THe best litter I have found is Dr Elsey's Precious cat Ultra scoopable litter. I found it a...
Face Wash for Boys
Asked by M.M. from Kansas City
on August 17, 2006
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Does anyone know of a good face wash for young male teens? My sons has very little acne and every time I buy them something to regularly wash thier face with they say...
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- Purpose is awesome and isn't real expensive. It was recommended by our dermatologist.
- Have you tried Clearasil? It's not girly and works well. I used to use it w/ success, and my husband also uses it. You can also try the generic version, it seems to...
- My husband has minor acne as well and I heard the same thing. He didn't want to use any girlie stuff so he uses Clinique Men's Facial Soap. It dosen't come in a "gir...
Bug Bites ?
Asked by E.R. from San Antonio
on January 31, 2011
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wake up each morn w/new bites on myself but not husband. their tiny but very itchy. i wash sheets every other day but wont't stop. happening to 7yr old daughter also
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- Hi E.. If you have animals check for fleas. I would also check my mattress in crevices for bed bugs. Good luck. ...
- I would look up info on bed bug bites and see if they look like your bites. I have heard those are very itchy, but that not all people have the same reaction. I have...
- Yep, I had a friend who had them...her son had them for months before they figured out what was causing it....the doctors she took him to did not even realize what it ...
Daughter Came Home from Camp W/ Hives
Asked by L.S. from Sacramento
on August 2, 2008
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My nine year old daughter came home from camp with a HORRIBLE case of hives. The hives cover her entire body and in many places they are huge welts. My thermometer is ...
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- Dear L., I am so sorry your daughter came home from camp not feeling well. Are you sure it's hives? I went to camp and we all went on a night walk. We were separate...
- Your daughter may have a rash rather than hives, and taking her temperature to determine if she has a fever is the first thing you should do. She may have a bacterial...
- You're doing the right stuff. I would take her to the dr. just to be sure it's not something more serious and maybe get some prescription relief for her. Good l...
Anyone Have Pain 6 Months After C-section?
Asked by C.A. from New York
on July 22, 2008
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Has anyone had pain at the incision site of a c-section? I had my c-section 6 months ago and on Friday 7-18 I began to have alot of pain and hardness around the incisi...
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- C., C-section incisions are quite long, as you know. Is your pain along the entire incision, or just in one spot? The reason I ask is because I remember the stitche...
- I expereienced pain in the incision with my 1st c-section for about 1 year post op... My other 2 sections no pain. I figured it was because I didn't give my self a c...
- I had 2 sections (last 18 months ago) and sometimes have pain there(not bad enough to go to the ER though). If it still bothers you I would go to your OB and get checked.
((( Chicken Pox..18 Month Old ))))
Asked by J.S. from Bellingham
on September 19, 2009
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my daughter is 18 months old...this morning she had no signs of chicken pox, no bumps...now about 6 hours later, the bumps came soo fast...who could she catch it from....
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- AS suggested below oatmeal bathes are great. If I remember right Aveeno sells oatmeal bath packets. Calamine lotion works well for itching too. Try to keep her out o...
- Cool oatmeal baths...Aveeno makes some stuff that is good for the itching...also benedryl helps. At night try to get her to wear socks or mittens on her hands so she d...
- Hopefully your 3 year old will catch them too, then you'll be immune and not have to worry about it. I'd love it if my son caught chicken pox. We don't vaccinate, mo...
