Skin Cancers: Older Child
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9 Year Old Daughter Maturing Too Soon
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2009
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I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter maturing quickly. No, she has not started her period, but she is developing in all the other areas. Her pediatrician says it i...
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- J., If you will Google - girls developing early - or some other way of phrasing it, you will find many articles on this subject. It seems this is not unusual these ...
- Nowadays girls are developing a lot sooner than we did. I remember starting in the fifth grade, and so did most of my friends. I believe I just turned 10. But now t...
- I totally agree with most of all the others. My coworkers daughter and my niece have started their periods at the age of 10. Most kids start budding at the tender ag...
"Seeking Advice on 6 Year Old Bed Wetting"
Asked by S.A. from Detroit
on July 31, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle a 6 year old boy who wets the bed every night. He is in such a deep sleep that he doesn't even know that he h...
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- I still get this from my 5-1/2 year old daughter. We have been watching the liquids after dinner and making sure she sits until she pees before bed. Still happens as s...
- I would put a pull-up on him at night. He may not want to feel like he is wearing a "diaper" - so, they have these new kind out that look just like boxer shorts!! In...
- Hi S., I just went through this with my 6 year old son a few months ago. It just started to happen more frequently. I also asked the Mamasource Mom's with overwhe...
Melanoma: Any Other Mommy Survivors?
Asked by M.B. from Colorado Springs
on December 22, 2009
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Just curious.
I was diagnosed a yr and a half ago with melanoma in situ (or stage 0 melanoma).
Sometimes it feels like no one understands how scary a cancer diagnosi...
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- I understand - I had a melanoma 21 years ago. When you hear the "C" word your life flashes before your eyes and you start thinking about all the things you're going t...
- no doubt hearing you have cancer is scary!! I completely understand how it is to not feel validated when we're scared over something. Take heart and stay calm - your...
- My mother was daignosed about the same time as you. Maybe you guys can chat with each other. Sometimes it really helps to talk to someone who knows what you're going...
8 Year Old with Breakouts.
Asked by A.D. from Cincinnati
on August 23, 2009
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My 8 year old is starting to have, what looks like acne breakouts. This just seems so young to me. Hygiene is not an issue, we make sure she washes her hair everyday...
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- Anything with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide in it will help with breakouts. Try using a face wash with either of those ingredients instead of soap. She may be h...
- I agree with the Mom who said that dairy products may be the culprit. We've switched to organic milk and beef, because the growth hormone they use in dairy cows is re...
- I have had success with Velocity from Mary Kay for preteen girls who have acne. You want to check to see if anything new has been introduced to her lately that could c...
Friend with Cancer
Asked by G.N. from Colorado Springs
on July 14, 2008
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I have a friend/co-worker who has breast cancer and is going to have surgery later this month. I would like to put together a basket of goodies to send to her. I don't...
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- I personally love gossip magazines like People and US weekly. Maybe some luxe lotion like khiels or L'Occitaine.
- Something with mint in it is really good for the nausea after chemo and just soothing anytime. Bath supplies with mint are wonderful...a nice hot, bubble bath is good...
- I am a breast cancer survivor. Two years ago next week I started chemo. Goodies are a sweet idea, but there is no telling what will taste good to her when she's on c...
6 Year Old Girl- VERY Slight Arm Pit Smell
Asked by M.B. from Washington DC
on July 16, 2009
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Well, I said it in my title- my daughter just turned six, and I've noticed a hint of "adult" B.O. under her arms. I have two concerns.
#1: Isn't she young for tha...
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- I don't know if it's a sign of the times or what but my daughter's arm pits started smelling a few months before she turned 6 and my two neices when they were almost 5...
- My daughter is eight now and started wearing deodarant when she was 6. I think it is normal nowadays. The alos start Aunt Flow earlier than what we did
- I want to reemphasize that deodorants are bad for you, so PLEASE don't let your little girl use them!! The heavy metals are so bad that my biology teacher wanted to o...
Help with My 10 Year Old Son
Asked by A.G. from Washington DC
on April 22, 2009
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I have a 10 year old son, he has been getting in trouble at school at least once a week for not paying attention and not getting good grades because of it. We have tak...
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- Before I start taking away everything he loves maybe try finding out why he is acting out and talk to him. If this is not normal behavior for him then I would say you ...
- I would say don't let him play football. If he is not keeping his grades up and paying attention in school he shouldn't be allowed to play extra curricular actitivies.
- Hi A., I don't have a solution for you but wanted to write and commiserize. I'm not sure this is the same as your situation but I noticed some similarities. My 8...
Looking for a Dermatologist for Myself and My Son for Skin Cancer?
Asked by G.M. from Chicago
on June 15, 2008
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My son has a dark brown mole on his hand that seems to have cropped up from nowhere. I do not remeber him having this before. He has had it for a few months, and I fee...
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- I see Allan Berk in Lake Forest. He is an interesting personality but an amazing dermatologist.and who cars about scars etc good luck J.
- Hi Gretchen:) As for your son...kids get new moles all of the time... they are not usually just born with them. They become more decorated as they get older. I know...
- Well, our dermatologist is in Elmhurst. Her name is Lori Shelnitz and she's really good. Her office is well managed (read: on time) and Dr. Shelnitz is the best. She a...
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...
7-Year-Old Boy with Armpit Odor
Asked by J.M. from Minneapolis
on August 29, 2009
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Hi, Moms!
Last night after my 7-year-old son took a shower, I noticed that his armpits still smelled bad. I thought perhaps he had not cleaned himself well after p...
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- I have 3 boys and at or around 7 they did need deorant. I just went to the dollar genral and bought some of the cheap stuff for $1. It is weaker but it did the trick. ...
- Actually he is not so young. It is very common, especially if he is in the middle of a growth spurt. My DD has been using deoderant since age 5. She would walk by you ...
- hi my 6 year old daughter also has the same problem so i asked her doctor what i can do and he said that it was ok for her to use deoradant and since she has sensitive...
