Skin Cancers: Toddler
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"Skin Tag on 11 Yr Old"
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on May 30, 2008
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My 11 yr old has a skin tag on his neck and has recently started asking if he could have it removed. His Dr looked at it and did tell us that he could burn it off. He ...
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- Two great ideas that actually work. (I have skin tags too, and these have worked for me.) One: You can tie a piece of thread around the base of the skin tag, thus...
- Sorry I don't have a home remedy, but my daughter had a birthmark on her neck that looked like a love bite. I had it lasered off around the same age as your son and t...
- I think that you should have it tested to see if its cancer or if it is just a tag...take him soon. you can get those things from lots of sun and some are cancerous......
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 ...
Removing a Skin Tag
Asked by B.D. from Los Angeles
on April 23, 2009
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Anyone know how I can safely remove a skin tag I developed on my chest during my pregnancy? Most of them all fell off after my son was born but this one has stuck aro...
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- I agree with the "tying it off" method. That is how a doctor removed one on my niece.
- hi B., I use manicure sisors. Then apply acolhol, it burns for a couple of seconds and that's it. J. L.
- Hi B., We got rid of one on my husbands neck by just taking a piece of string (sewing kind) and tying a knot around it. It fell off in two days. No scar. Hope this h...
21 Month Son Has Dry Patches/small Bumps on Skin
Asked by K.S. from Charlotte
on February 17, 2008
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My son was born with tiny bumps on the back of his arms (like mommy). Now, his back is so dry and after bath, the skin on his back turns very red. I use johnson & john...
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- I have a 3year old daughter that has had dry skin for almost 2 years. She has dry rashes that come up on her and I have tried everything on her. I have found that pet...
- K. and any other mother reading this message. It is commom for children to get excema, but the things we use on our childrens skin can and does effect the outcome. B...
- I've had the same problem with my 8 month old son since birth. What has worked for me is Aveeno bath wash. I also use Cetaphil lotion everyday. On the areas that ha...
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 ...
Advice on Skin Cancer
Asked by S.S. from Lake Charles
on February 18, 2008
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I am planning on calling the Dermatologist tomorrow morning, but am just wondering if anyone out there knows what this bump on my face might be. I have had this bump ...
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- I can't tell you what it is, however I have the same type of thing by my ear. It is not very large, but if I scratch it accidentally it will bleed like crazy, I mean ...
- S., Call the dermatoligist and tell them it's an emergency. See about this immediately! N.
- Is it really hard around it? The reason I ask is because of the staph infection that is so bad now. I have battled it for months with my 3 kids. The only thing that...
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...
