Skin Problems
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Cracked and Peeling Skin on Feet
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on September 11, 2008
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A friend of mine came over this evening and while we were chilling, she asked me what to do about the skin on her feet. The skin is cracked and she is peeling it off ...
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- I get it all the time too. I've had it since I was little. I have very dry skin. She can see a podiatrist but I would have he try over the counter first. I use Ker...
- Please tell your friend to get checked for Diabetes. What you described is a classic symptom. Yours in health, V. (Creating Wellness Coach)
- This sounds crazy but have her try Vicks VaporRub and a pair of socks. My mom did this every night and swears by it!
Pull up That Does Not Irritate Skin
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on July 1, 2012
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I've tried all commercial brands, you name it i've tried it, if you know of one that does not irriate a very sensitive skin like my son's pls let me know, thanks moms!
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- He wasnt allergic to diapers but IS allergic to pull-ups? Not sure what to tell ya. He may have started an allergy to "plastics"? Try some cloth training pants with...
- I prefer cheap diapers over pull-ups. Have you tried any store brand diapers?
- Just like with diapers change when wet or poops don't let him stay in a dirty pull up that can cause an irriated reaction the weather is hot sweating in the creases ca...
Cracking Skin Behind Ears
Asked by J.M. from Chattanooga
on August 1, 2012
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The skin behind my DD's ears has always been a problem area... Usually, just wiping it nightly to remove the dead skin has worked to keep it under control, but in the ...
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- Seboric Dermatitis. I have it. It's basically the same thing as cradle cap. It is all over my scalp, usually the creases on each side of my nose and often inmy eyebr...
- Aquafor works great for this. Just a little bit after each bath. It softens dead skin cells and makes it easier to scrub them off.
- my son had this too and sometimes will come up to me and ask for the aquaphor. That stuff is awesome! he feels better right away.
How to Get Fingernail Polish off of Skin...
Asked by S. from Dallas
on January 29, 2007
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Does anyone know what I can use to safely remove children's fingernail polish off of my 5 year olds skin? Last night she painted both legs from her knees right down to...
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- hi hi hi You recieve "the funniest story of the day" award from me! good luck, I agree with the advice of the other two lady's I.
- Non-acetone polish remover should be gentle enough to not harm her. I see you said you tried that, so I'm not sure why it didn't work...
- I would just leave it. It will eventually come off after every bath. You could just let her soak and then gently scrape it off.
Advice Regarding Skin Problems
Asked by L.T. from Denver
on September 1, 2007
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I have rosacea on my checks and I will be seeing a dermatologist soon. The last doctor I saw prescribed me antibiotics and "Metrogel" and the gel made my face like le...
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- L., I have had several problems for years. I went to the dermatologist and they also put me on antibiotics and a skin gel. I had similar results. Someone recommend...
- Hi L.! I am not a doctor, and I don't have personal experience with this, but I do know of a product line that has helped with a lot of skin issues. It is called En...
- hi! i don't know much about rosacea but i do know i've seen it said that most cases can be traced to a candida albicans overgrowth, in which case the antibiotics are o...
Itchy Skin While Running on the Treadmill
Asked by C.P. from Houston
on June 19, 2008
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Hi! I hope someone else has this problem and a solution. All my life every time I run whether it be indoors or out, I usually can't go too long because my skin will ...
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- This happens to me but only when I do to much. I stop and do the same amount all week then gradually do 2 or more minutes at a time. I itch and get red when I have e...
- I am not sure why you are getting the itchy skin, but if you want to try an excellant lotion, get Cerave. It is pricey, but I use it on my daughter's eczyma and it wo...
- That sometimes happens to me. What I have found out if I try and just keep going it will stop. But someone told me that it is the toxins in my body that I am sweating ...
What's the Cause of Dry/hard/peeling Skin on Fingertip?
Asked by J.L. from San Francisco
on April 9, 2010
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For the past 6 months since my younger son was born, the skin on the middle fingertip of my right hand often becomes very dry, then hard/calloused, and then begins pee...
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- My son just had that problem. His finger started out a little red and a bit swollen, then a week later, it was hard skin. I trimmed it off and his finger, right by the...
- Did you know you cant get yeast infections of the nail? I didnt till I got a nail infection that did the same thing to my fingers. It can spread throught the finger. B...
- my husband has the exact same thing - he put tea tree oil under a band aid for about a week and it healed up - though it comes back now and again - it must be a fungal...
WINTER SKIN Repair
Asked by F.B. from New York
on April 13, 2012
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Maybe its just winter skin, maybe its too much handwashing, maybe its too much splaying with DS during his bathtime. Anyhow, my hands now look awfu...
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- When I worked in the salon, I had my hands in water and chemicals all day long. Especially in the winter, they would be cracking and bleeding by night time. I took ...
- I use organic (unrefined) coconut oil. You get it in the organic cooking sections in most stores. I use it on my legs after shaving, my kids for their eczema and my ...
- Use Oil of Olay body wash for your hand soap and when bathing your little one. Put it in a hand soap dispenser next to each sink. Keep using your Udder cream. It is...
Hanging Skin Turning Black.
Asked by J.B. from New York
on June 29, 2012
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3 years ago I gave birth vaginally to my son and had 2cd degree lacerations. I was stitched up and healed, however, once healed, I did have one piece of hanging skin f...
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- Do not wait to go to the docotor, get an appointment today or go to the emergency room. If you do not get this treated ASAP it can actually effect the surrounding tiss...
- Sounds like necrosis to me. This can happen at surgical sites, although it's weird that it's happening 3 yrs old. I'm guessing they'll culture it to look for bacteria...
- Doctor now. Don't take chances. Black tissue is WAY not normal!
Oily Skin on Face
Asked by M.W. from Great Falls
on May 18, 2011
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My skin is super oily. The only time it was ever "normal" was while taking accutane. I've taken vitamin A, done masks, special cleansers, powders, etc. Anyone have any...
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- I use the Mary Kay Timewise collection, there is also an oil mattifier you can get which helps A Lot! Good Luck
- I would try a Salicylic Acid peel, 20%. Twice a week. Does wonders for the face and keeps the oil at bay. I get mine on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Salicylic-Acid-Pe...
- I have had the same problem! I use Mary Kay, they have a system specifically for oily skin. I've been using it for over 10 years now (I've updated it from time to time...
