Skin Problems
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Any Great Treatments for Melasma (Blotchy Patches) on Face?
Asked by N.D. from Dallas
on June 21, 2009
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Does anyone know what could possibly be causing darkened patches of skin and how can I fix it? It looks like I have a mustache (I have never had this problem before) ...
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- Are you taking birth control pills? Many women get this when they do. You might talk with your Dr. and see if you can change to a pill with a different composition.
- Hormones and sun. I got that when I was on the pill. My friend got it while pregnant. I had six treatments of microdermabrasion and it is gone. Good luck.
- I had the same thing happen to me last year when my son turned 5 1/2 mon due to the all the hormonal changes your body goes through. The sun seemed to have made it wor...
Good Makeup Products Wanted!
Asked by J.K. from Phoenix
on March 9, 2009
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I am in my early 30's and have very fair skin. I still have breakouts (mostly on my chin and forehead) and need good, inexpensive products to cover my acne flair-ups....
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- Beautiful skin doesn't need makeup for anything but enhancement - your skin is your body's largest organ - it absorbs everything you put on it so you should be aware o...
- Hi,J.! My daughter uses Mineral Make up by Purity, which we got online. It's not cheap, but it's not oily and very attractive. They offer a trial set, but be careful...
- I have just recently started using the Bare Minerals products and LOVE THEM!! they are not exactly cheap, but it's totally worth it. They have a set of your shade (a...
Acne
Asked by H.R. from Columbus
on September 15, 2007
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okay ladies~
this question has nothing to do with babies, but i thought i would ask. since getting pregnant in 05 i have noticed that my skin breaks out really bad....
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- Hello, I have a three year old daughter and since I was preggers with her I have had acne alot. I love Proactive. It helps with the breakouts and I noticed that when I...
- I had a similar issue, and my dermatologist prescribed Clenia for me. It's a miracle drug. It's like a moisturizer, so I can dab it on trouble spots under make-up. ...
- Hi H., I went through the same problem after my first pregnancy. It is definitely hormone related. I worked for a dermatologist for a few years and have seen severa...
5 Year Old Suddenly Has a Large Strange Shaped Red Outlined Patch on Belly
Asked by T.L. from San Francisco
on February 8, 2009
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Ok, so she had a bath as usual we put her to bed and checked on her an hour or so later and she has this wierd place in her skin. It is large and skin colored fading i...
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- Hi T., I would have it checked out by the doctor. It is better to be safe. Have a great weekend. N. Marie
- Hi T., my daughter got ring worm once. I'm not sure where she got it but it looked like what your describing. If it doesnt go away, I would take her to the doctors. ...
- Sounds like ringworm to me too. My son had the same sort of oval-shaped patch on his lower abdomen. Doc said Lamisil twice a day for 2-4 weeks, though it ended up taki...
Feminine Product Irritation?
Asked by T.M. from Bloomington
on April 25, 2008
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When i use certain brands of feminine products, i've had problems with skin irritation... itchy, burning, irritated... kind of feels like i'm wearing sandpaper. ouch.
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- a friend of mine has had the same problems, she has to buy unsceentd and I know that at least one helped but she did go see a dermatologist because her skin gets so in...
- ooooh I have problems... if I wear Always too many days in a row. I like their overnight pad it is a nice size and I buy the thin ones. But they do irritate - and I ...
- My friend had a similar problem. I got her some organic cotten panty liners & she's had no problems with them at all. She even likes the organic cotton tampons. Som...
Looking for a Dermatologist in Henderson/LasVegas
Asked by J.F. from Las Vegas
on May 14, 2008
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I am at high risk for skin cancer and have been very good the past few years about staying out of the sun and protecting my skin. I have also had full body skin check...
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- I just starting going to Dr. Ken Landow. He's located at 1485 W. Warm Springs, Ste #102 in Henderson. His phone number is ###-###-####. He is very nice and professiona...
- I don't know whom you have used, but I have had great experience with Dr. Handler. He has two offices. ONe on the other side of town which is his main office then he...
- J. - Dr. Doug Thomas has been my derm for more than 20 years. I am also at high risk for skin cancer. He is fabulous, one of the best in the Valley. He is on the W...
My Son's Eczema Nightmare
Asked by M.G. from Dallas
on August 26, 2009
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Moms,
I am at my wits end over my son's eczema problem (he is 5). For the past two years, the skin on the palm of his left hand has been (still is) cracked. Separ...
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- Hello M., I'm sorry to hear about your ordeal. Is your son allergic to anything? has he been tested for allergies? I strongly recommend that he get tested for aller...
- PLEASE have him tested for gluten intolerance - I know I've given this same response to other mothers for this same concern. My son had very bad eczema until we remove...
- M., I feel your frustration, anxiousness, and hurt for your son - it's bad enough for adults to deal with - i can't imagine a 5 yr old! I want you to know that there ...
Looking for a Good Dermatologist
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on April 7, 2009
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Hi dear moms!
I am looking for a good dermatologist for myself in Santa Clara-Mountain View area. I have problems with broken capillaries, which I know have no treatm...
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Dr. Hauschka Products...
Asked by C. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone uses or has used Dr. Hauschka skin care products...I have been having some major skin issues since by second child was born, and wanted to kn...
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- I've never tried these, either, but I have had skin problems since college - never before that. I have recently started using mineral makeup, and that has helped a lo...
- C., i forgot to mention that as well as chemical free skincare, Arbonne does offer an acne line as well. So, it will just depend upon how much help your skin needs. ...
- How long have you tried your products? You really must allow at least 30-45 days minumum for a skincare regimen to work. It takes that long for your cells to complet...
Potty Training
Asked by J.P. from Albuquerque
on June 24, 2008
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I have a soon to be 3 year old little girl. My problem is that I can't get her to potty train. I have tried regular pull ups, rewards, specail charts, special activiti...
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- If you could see me rolling my eyes at your dr. that's what you'd be seeing. There was an article a while back in the paper that said if your kids weren't potty-traine...
- Ditto most of the comments! I'm on #3, and I'm curious what she'll do. I waited until the 3rd birthday for each of my other two. The first one ( a boy ) got the pee...
- You need to switch doctors. All kids are on their own timeline. Just take care of her skin condition and don't push the potty training. It will happen when your dau...
