Sunburn
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The Whole Family Has Itcy Heads. Lice Checks Are Clear
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on August 8, 2011
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All three of the girls (ages 5 & 8) and myself have itchy scalps. My husband does not. I had the doctor check the first child to complain about it and there were no li...
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- Slight changes in the humidity in the air can cause your scalp to dry, which will cause the itching. Try switching to a phosphate free shampoo. You can find inexpensiv...
- Our oldest had cradle cap from age 1-3 and was constantly scratching her head until her hair would get tangled. The doctor told us to use T-Gel. It just made it worse....
- I have been dealing with this all summer, for the first time in my life. No lice, no dandruff...so what is it? My mom clued me in (40+ years as a hairdresser.) 1....
Clipper Advice
Asked by M.B. from Odessa
on May 6, 2009
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OK moms. I have an Akita. With the way the economy is, I cant afford to take her to a groomer and have her shaved. I would like to do this myself, but I need a good cl...
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- I would look for a "professional" set of clippers. (Sally's Beauty Supply?) It will have the "engine" power to handle the job. I would use the inch guard so she wil...
- Please reconsider shaving your dog. You can actually do the dog harm by removing the coat. A dog's coat is like the insulation in your home, not only does it keep yo...
- I'm not sure about the shaving, either. Can dogs sunburn? I have a very fluffy border collie mix with fur like you describe. We do the Furminator - you will be amazed ...
Sunscreen for Sensitive Face (4Yr Old Got Rash from Johnsons Baby Sunscreen!)
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on July 8, 2011
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I used johnsons baby face and body lotion on my year old daughters face and she got a red dry bumpy rash from it, it felt hot to the touch even! Any suggestions of wh...
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- my daughter reacts to AVEoBENZONE in sunscreens, aveeno, neutragena, other brands that are supposed to be gentle etc doesn't matter the brand for her its' the aveo...
- Well, first off there's no such thing as a waterproof sunscreen no matter what the bottle says. There are actually new rules in place that after this year sunscreen l...
- I have very sensitive skin and I use Aveeno on my face.
Love Our Nursery School...but..
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on November 11, 2011
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Dear Mommas,
My son loves his nursery/pre-school. He runs into class which makes this momma happy.
My son has extremely sensitive skin ....and so we have asked 3 ...
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- Send the director an email asking what else you should or could do because you thought you were clear and proactive but your son is coming home burned and with rashes....
- Most effective is to teach your son that he needs to only use water or he will get a rash and try to remember that he needs a hat. It amazing how much a young child ca...
- Talk with the director. There really is no excuse for this, no matter how great they are! In my son's preschool, the "allergy and warning" list is posted in each cla...
How to Prevent Wind Chapped Face?
Asked by A.E. from Longview
on November 12, 2008
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what is something I can put on my child's face to prevent it from getting wind chapped when we go snow skiing?
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- Things to remember when going from sea level to high altitude is: 1. give yourself time to adjust to the change in altitude (this includes the kids). 2. drink lots ...
- I love vitamin e! It doesn't wear off as easily as petroleum jelly and gives me a little glow, too. Just poke a hole in the capsule and squeeze out the oil. If you'...
- We use Aquaphor or Eucerin. Those work real good. Now Johnson & Johnson has a new product called a lotion balm looks almost like an extra large tube of chapstick but i...
My Son Has Roseola & Very Irritable the Day After Rash Appeared
Asked by D.L. from Philadelphia
on July 2, 2010
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My son is 3 & has Roseola. Is it normal to be more irritable after the rash appears? He got the rash yesterday morning & seems to be fine all day. This morning he woke...
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- We just got over roseola here too. It's going around right now. I noticed my daughter was still grumpy even after the rash. I think she was hungry, dehydrated and tire...
- Hi, D.: Check out Dermadoctor.com "calm cool & corrected" See if this will help. D.
- I had this in college (don't ask, I still don't kow how I ended up with it at 21) but mine started with strep throat. Could he be suffering from swollen glands or stre...
Swollen Lips
Asked by M.G. from Portland
on October 3, 2011
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My 4 yr old has had swollen lips for 2 days and we can't figure out what is wrong. She says it doesn't itch but it hurts and peeled. Benadryl, tylenol and chapstick di...
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- Maybe a trip to the dr. is in order..
- Could it possibly be too much salt? That affects my lips in a similar way. Think about everything she's had to eat and drink the last few days and try to narrow it d...
- Allergy to something like strawberries or even banana? Bananas used to make my lips itch and swell when I was little. Citrus too.
Best Self Tanners?
Asked by B.A. from Chicago
on April 15, 2008
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I was going to get a spray tan today, but I am pregnant and my doctor said she doesn't know one way or the other whether spray tans are totally safe for pregnant women...
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- I love the Jergens tanning lotion. You apply it every day as you would your regular lotion and after several days you develop a "tan." I've used self-tanners in the ...
- "Tan Towels" are packages of moist-towelettes that have self-tanner already on them. The best, most natural-looking tanning product I've used yet. I alternate them w...
- Hi there- Congrats on the baby! I second the Jergens and the non-tanning booth products. Jergens is slow, consistent and non-streaking. Good luck! N.
Acne and Hair Falling Out?
Asked by A.W. from Denver
on May 28, 2008
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I never in my life have had a problem with acne or my hair falling out until after I had my son almost eight months ago. Acne has taken over my face and it is really ...
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- All of your issues also happened to me shortly after the birth of my daughter. It started getting better after I stopped nursing but still I have breakouts and my hai...
- my daughter was born the day after yours and i am having the exact same problem - it just started this week! acne on top of my head - it's nuts! so if it makes you fe...
- A., I don't think that is acne. I have the same issues that I have been dealing with since I was about 15. My skin was a mess when I was pregnant and I thought I wa...
How to Get Rid of Scar?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on September 4, 2008
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My 3yr. old daughter fell 3 months ago and had 3 stitches next to her eye. Since the accident I have been applying mederma to the area 2X a day. It does not seem to ...
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- My son had stitches when he was 1.5 years old, and again exactly one year later. He is now 5 and you can barely see the scars. I can see them because I know they are...
- Hi N., I had a scar and was using maderma but it didn't seem to work either. I gave up and just didn't let it bother me anymore, but after about 3-4 years it finally d...
- It takes a few years before a scar will start to show a decrease in appearance. one thing is to keep that area hydrated, also rub the area with pure aloe jell or aloe...
