Skin Cancers: Infant
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Skin Tag on Ear
Asked by C.D. from San Francisco
on April 3, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
My 19 month old son was born with a skin tag on his ear. I consulted with an ENT today, and he said it was a routine procedure to remove it, however, req...
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- I don't understand why they couldn't remove it with a local anesthesia, but if it requires a general anesthesia, I would wait until he's older. No need to take that m...
- C., My daughter was also born with a skin tag on her ear. I wanted it removed immediately, but my husband and I were also afraid of putting her under. She is now 3 ...
- Are you sure your doc didn’t mean a local anesthetic? I had a skin tag on the top of my ear that my mother got rid of the old fashioned way (numbed it with ice and ...
Two-year-old with Melanoma
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on December 24, 2008
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My two-year-old nephew has just been diagnosed with melanoma. He had a mole on his cheek that was removed and grew back. Long story short, they performed a surgery w...
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- Hi,C. Please call me, it's 1:30 a.m. and it's easier for me to talk about the method (that been used for 20 years) in person than to type.You and your sister must ta...
- Hi C., It is hard to see our children develope challenges that we are not familiar with and wonder why. We are at war with our environment and most of ...
- Hi C., I say "Amen" to the input that you have already received. I would also like to encourage you to help them to continue to press in spiritually to seek guid...
Melenoma Skin Cancer
Asked by J.F. from Dallas
on April 27, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I am 22 years old and was diagnosed with melenoma skin cancer. It runs on my Dads side of family. I have several moles on my back that have been there all ...
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- Hi J., First, don't worry. I had melanomma when I was 23, which was 20 years ago. Here's what I suggest. Go to an oncologist that specializes in melanomma. Forg...
- here is the best website I have found that has anything melanoma related. it is a great resource and great comfort knowing there are people who have been there, and y...
- Please don't worry unless there is a reason to worry. My mom just went through this in December. She had a mole that she had been watching for several months and final...
Cancer
Asked by T.C. from Lakeland
on May 23, 2007
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Most recently I have been under some serious stress due to a big change in my living situation and cancer treatments. My husband and I are young, really young. I was 1...
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- Hi T. ,My mom has breast cancer and the medical bills are crazy.She found a group called the Cancer alliance and they help with some of your bills.I hope that helps co...
- Hi T., Have you tried applying for SSI? If you are not working and have medical documentation, then you should apply. You can do it online or call the local social ...
- T., My heart goes out to you. I am the former Assistant Transplant Coordinator for the Bone Marrow Transplant Center at Florida Hospital, and have worked with many ...
Dry Skin
Asked by B.F. from Lincoln
on February 22, 2008
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Both of my children, 3 and 9 months, have teribly dry skin. My youngest gets little rough patches that feel like a calus. Any suggestions on soothing dry skin? Baby...
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- I agree with Mary- the ABC line from Arbonne is simply wonderful. Super pure and safe, and it actually works. I am an Arbonne consultant, and you can feel free to cont...
- This is what I do it's the cheapest and works the best in my choice. I only give my daughter a bath/shower as few as possible during the week in the winter months. ...
- My sister's son has horrible dry skin. She started using the Arbonne NurtiminC I believe it is (orange bottle) lotion for your body on him and it has worked fantastic...
Skin Tags
Asked by L.A. from Austin
on September 6, 2010
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Ugh, getting old sure does bring surprises..
I am getting skin tags on my torso..
Can I remove them myself? I have surgical scissors.
Have you all done this your...
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- I'd go to the doctor for it. My daughter had on removed when she was a baby. It was a simple procedure.
- doctor told me to use dental floss - tie it around the tag tight at the base and knot twice. It'll fall off on its own.
- Do not use scissors. You could possibly freeze them off with a wart remover stuff. They will freeze (burn), dry up and fall off. But of course, anything you do yoursel...
Dry Skin
Asked by B.G. from Reno
on April 25, 2008
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Hi Everyone. My 19 mo. old daughter and I are having a problem with really dry skin. We have hard water and are planning to get a water softener but would like to kno...
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- Sometimes allergies can cause dry skin. This is what my doctor told me. The causes can be external/environmental/or internal medical conditions. Not to scare you but j...
- start by changing soaps. try something without fragrance. arbonne makes a very gentle frangrance-free baby wash. you can also get baby oil and baby lotion through arbo...
- The Body Shop's body butters are really great for dry skin and I believe that they are all natural so they probably should be safe for your daughter as well. They sme...
Skin Care
Asked by K.B. from Sacramento
on December 1, 2010
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My 6yrs old daughter's skin is getting dry day by day and she's started getting little white patches on her face. please advice me any face cream to her
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- I would take her to a dermatologist.
- Renew lotion- 7x's more effective then the leading dermatologist recommended lotion for dry skin! You can also get renew technology in hand wash and bath oil. Msg me ...
- After being checked by a dermatologist, use Shakleebaby Lotion. Updated After being checked by a dermatologist, use Shakleebaby Lotion.
Dry Skin
Asked by B.B. from Portland
on August 21, 2010
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My husband and I noticed that our newborn son has developed dry skin on his tummy, his feet/ankles, and his hands. He's very healthy, we keep him clean, and not at all...
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- It sounds like normal dry skin. If you're worried have your ped check it out. I simply rub a little olive oil in the dry spots each day and it goes away. That way yo...
- My son had an exzema too and until 3 month old I used cold pressed virgin olive oil and later I was very happy with Eucerin creams and Aveeno oatmeal washing products....
- I would suggest backing off on the baths... babies really only need a bath once a week or so. Otherwise I like the aveeno products.
Dry/Irritated Skin
Asked by A.S. from Springfield
on March 24, 2008
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My 3 month old son gets super dry and irritated skin, only on his fore head, i find him rubbing on it and it gets worse.. we've tried using the humidifier and i have f...
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- You might try aloe vera, at least it's natural and not greasy, and really does promote healing.
- hi A., Check with your Pediatrician of course, but you can rub a little bit of pure olive oil on your baby's scalp - be sure to shampoo after because leaving oil on...
- Hi A., I am sure you already have the problem solved, but in case you don't. Please google, cancer causing agents in baby products. there are many products, of which...
