Skin Problems
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Skin on Daughter Sore to Touch
Asked by K.R. from Lewiston
on April 21, 2008
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My 11 yr old daughter has been complaining for a few days now of tenderness in her thigh in one leg. She says it feels like a bad bruise from her knee to her upper thi...
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- Hi K., I had the same experience with my own leg a week ago. I swore it felt like I had banged into something badly and I expected to find a huge bruise. My pr...
- It could be a bone bruise. But if it isn't better in a few days, go to the Dr. immediately... this happened to a friend's 7 year old and they took her pretty quickly...
- My husband's skin was very sensitive to the touch before he was diagnosed with Lyme Disease. It might be worth it to take her in. Did she do anything that she might ha...
Foundation for VERY Fair Skin
Asked by B.. from Dallas
on September 16, 2011
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I have such a hard time finding a foundation. Mac used to work great for me, until I became more diligent about sunscreen. Now, they don't go light enough. I am VERY p...
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- I'm extremely fair (redhead) ... worn sunblock on my face daily almost my entire life. If you want store brands, I recommend looking at L'Oreal. I've used a number...
- Really Bare Escentials stopped making the ligth foundation? I use the fairly light and that is really light...... and I am fair skinned. There is one shade lighter t...
- Estee Lauder has a color called Paper. You can't get much lighter than paper!
Skin Troubles: Melasma
Asked by D.H. from Kansas City
on March 23, 2010
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After being on 3+ years of fertility drugs, I have had a lot of trouble with Melasma (mask of pregnancy). It appeared after using Follistim for ~1 year, and got much ...
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- Hydroquinone is great but the strength thats needed 4% is only available by rx from a Dr. There are some 2% cremes on the market that might be helpful but they are exp...
- I would try a organic Coconut oil lotion. It is amazing for the skin. the best place I have found it is www.basabody.com
- I would be happy to provide you with a sample of Mary Kay's Microdermabrasion. It's just $55 and lasts several weeks if used 2-3 times per week. Mary Kay also has a ne...
Has Any One Ever Had This Problem??
Asked by A.M. from Lakeland
on March 11, 2010
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okay i was taking 100 mg generic for zoloft (anti-depressent meds) and protonix (which is an acid reflux meds). i was on both of those medicines for a while probably 3...
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- I have had these symptoms when I quit takig Paxil years ago, they are weird. It is a seretonin withdrawl and mine went away in about 2 weeks or so...a little better e...
- Quitting an anti-depressant cold turkey = weird zaps in your head, nausea, dizziness etc. Honestly, going from 100mg to nothing I'm a surprised you're still functionin...
- Check with your doctor to see how you need to proceed in order to stop taking your meds. I made the mistake of quitting my thyroid meds without telling a doctor and I...
What Is the Best Choice for an Acne Problem?
Asked by C.M. from Denver
on April 22, 2008
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I've suffered from acne for the last 4 years. I've tried antibiotics then had UTIs and other infections. Tried changing diet, herbs, soaps, moisturizers. I've decid...
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- I've been down this road my entire life. I've even taken accutane...which has helped, but not the miracle I was hoping for. I may even consider taking it again after...
- I have been suffering acne problems for the last 25 years. When I was pregnant with my first child, the problem became so severe that my niece was actually frightened...
- Acne is often caused by an imbalance of bacteria in your gut -basically the bad germs (who are fed by processed junk food) are winning the battle and the good germs (f...
Solution to Sweaty Problem?
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on January 8, 2011
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My DS, who is almost 4, is like his dad body-temperature wise. The both run "hotter" than I do - when I'm chilly, they're comfortable, etc. DS has lightweight waterpro...
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- I have to put my daughter's under the regular matttress pad. If I just put it under the sheet, she will sweat. It is more work if she does have an accident, but she sl...
- It's the water proof mattress cover. We had the same thing with ours son. But once I switched to a cotton pad the problem was resolved. Good luck.
- We ponied up the cash for the mattress protectors that are "celled", which allow air to pass through, but not water. They're terrycloth on one side and rubbbery "stuff...
Terrible Acne Problem
Asked by J.F. from Orlando
on December 19, 2007
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I am 23 yrs old, and I have the worst acne. Growing up, as a teenager, I didn't have any, thought I was so lucky! I could go days without washing my face with anything...
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- google acne and pimples and natural remedies online/ There are many sites available with good information. Try witch hazel and remember salcycli acid and benzol perox...
- Hi J., Acne can be caused by many things such as gland and hormone imbalance, high fat diet, poor digestion of fats, essential fatty acid deficiency, high sugar diet,...
- Hi J., I hope by now that things are going better for you. I just saw this post and had to tell you this. My friend suffered with the same type of symptoms that you a...
Weirdest Problem Ever
Asked by T.C. from Washington DC
on October 1, 2010
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My 13 yr old daughter complains that when she is stressed out (like, say, about the first day of high school) she is up all night with itchy feet. I would give her Ben...
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- I would also help her de-stress if you can like the other mom said. Exercise is a great stress reducer as is yoga, or learning some deep breathing techniques. If it co...
- A lot of people get hives when they're stressed. I'm more curious about her atypical reaction to benedryl. It usually only lasts for 4-6 hours. I take it at night very...
- When I am stressed out, my allergies get worse. Benadryl also has a spray that you can use which doesn't seem to have the same effects as the pills have. It could al...
Men's Skin Care - Help Please!
Asked by R.R. from Dallas
on January 30, 2012
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My hubby is having a horrible time with his face lately. He is 48, if that matters. The problem is an allergic reaction to something. He was fine until I bought him...
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- Have you switched back to his old shampoo? You mention using a non-Axe shampoo but not whether or not it's the same one he used before. If you haven't gone back to his...
- I would try Cetaphil on his face and see what happens -- it is really gentle. Or, if he's comfortable with not using any soap for a bit he could just rinse his face in...
- I use Gillette Fusion razors and gel. Have him stop shaving for a few days to give his face a break. If it happens again after 2 or 3 days of not shaving (for some ...
Under Eye Make-up Problem
Asked by B.. from Dallas
on May 15, 2012
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I have semi dark circles under my eyes, and I'm having concealer issues. (The circles are genetic, no nutritional deficiencies.) I prefer to cover them since I have fa...
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- Try hylexin for the circles..it's a miracle! Expensive but you only need a little bit each time, its sold at sephora. Otherwise I recommend benefit, stila, Mac, Laura ...
- omg, to have to worry about too long lashes!!!!!! :) khairete S. (blonde and skimpy in the lash dept)
- Are you curling your lashes up? Also try this product to see if the powder finish helps better than a standard concealer - they can be too creamy and easily wipe away...
