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Mask of pregnancy/Chloasma
Asked by L.R. from Tampa
on June 1, 2008
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Hello Ladies,
My son is nearly 21 months old, and I still have evidence of "the mask". Anyone else have this problem, and if so, any suggestions or solutions?
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- I'm not certain but I don't think the good topicals that are used to lighten the brown patches are safe while nursing. Double check with your Dr if you are...
- There are lots of products on the market that deal with this, but some in the dept stores are very expensive. Mary Kay has one that is more reasonably priced and has a...
- I did the IPL (intense pulse light). It not only got rid of all the the brown it made me look years youger! Topicals that include AHA's or glycols will make it worse o...
Babys Face Swelled and Red Splotches in the Sun/heat but Was Fine Inside
Asked by J.B. from Norfolk
on June 27, 2010
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We were in the heat and sun several times this week as we live near the beach. His face turned red in spots and in many of the spots, there were little bumps. It did...
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- I have heard of people being allergic to the sun, but I don't know much about the symptoms. Is it possible that he is allergic to the sunscreen you are using?
- It actually doesn't sound like heat rash to me. It sounds more like he has a sensitivity to sunlight. There ARE actually people that are allergic to sunlight, so why n...
- Could be heat rash, could be the sunscreen... my daughter is very sensitive and her eyes and face puff up from the "wrong" sunscreen. Aveeno works well for us.
Tan Line Fiasco!
Asked by A.E. from Chicago
on September 1, 2007
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Hi moms, I know this is a silly topic - but I am in a pinch. I was out in the sun for a long time today without my usual foundation on that has SPF in it and now my f...
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- I wouldn't do anything yet as it could fade considerably by then. I'm sure it will look fine by then ;)
- I am extremely pale and never tan, but the Jergens self tanning lotion worked well for me. I am not sure how many days it takes to be effective though. Worst case ...
- Dermablend is a concealer that burn and scar victims use. I know Ulta used to carry it. It covers everything and isn't very heavy and matches a variety of skin tone.
Anyone Else NOT Want the Approaching Snow Storm Tonight?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on April 1, 2011
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Ugh...tomorrow is April 1st and we are supposed to get another snow storm. It was fun in the beginning but now even the kids are sick of the snow. My kids have had 6 s...
Infant Acne Since 8 Mos. of Age -- Not Your Garden Variety Newborn Acne
Asked by A.K. from New York
on September 7, 2010
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Does anyone have experience treating persistant infant acne? We have tried mild steriod then later use of erithromycin/benzoyl peroxide. Nothing seems to clear it up c...
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- It might be Keratosis Pilaris. Big word - but not really scary - just irritating!!!!! My daughter has this and wasn't really diagnosed until she was 7 or 8 - at firs...
- I'm sure you've considered all possibilities, but I thought this just worth a mention... have you considered the possibilities of food allergies as a cause for the ras...
- My son had baby acne for few months after birth, his face was covered with little red bumps! My ped told me to absolutely NOT putting anything on it because it was ca...
Need Children's Sunscreen for Florida/tropical weather...non-greasy and High SPF
Asked by M.J. from Boca Raton
on July 6, 2010
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Hi Everyone,
We have moved to Boca Raton, Florida and need to find a good sunscreen/sunblock for my 19month old and 3 1/2 year old that is non-greasy, and will stay p...
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- The spray-on Neutrogena is the bomb! Easy to cover a squirmy moving target and since it is non-greasy it stays on. My dermatologist recommends it too because it ha...
- We love Aveeno Baby! It's not greasy (at first I was nervous because it seemed like there was nothing there!) but it's a really high SPF (70 and above) and it works ve...
- California Baby Blue Lizard neutragena pure and free sunblock stick
"Hangover" Movie Themed Ideas for a Baby Shower?
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on December 1, 2010
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So I know this is a silly theme for a baby shower but my sister-in-law and brother-in-law (who are expecting in June) love the movie and watch it all the time. They ev...
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- Baby dolls with big sunglasses- even can somehow make this a game a Satchel as a party favors Little cars (like the one in the movie) as centerpieces on the table C...
- How about a las vegas theme....and play the music from the movie.
- Put a big stuffed tiger in the - where was it? the bathroom? No need to clean your house, just trash it like the hotel room was! LOL! Honestly, that's a tough theme.
Best Sunscreen for Kids?
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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Does anyone know of a great, natural sunscreen for kids? What are the rules of buying sunscreen (certain ingredients better than others?) I just had a few pre-cancerou...
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- We use Bert's Bees. It is all natural. My son is allergic to regular sunblocks; thank goodness for Bert's!
- M., Arbonne offers pure, safe, beneficial products for the entire family & ONE great one is the sun line. (the baby line also has a great suncreen). Botanically bas...
- We tried the Arbonne sunscreen last year and it worked wonders! We even vacationed in the Bahamas and spent most weekends at the lake last summer and my son never had...
Mosquito Bites
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on July 14, 2011
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My almost 2 year old has about 5 bites on her hand and a couple on her back. I also have several as well. We have put Benadryl cream on them and no change, so I gave h...
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- are you sure they are mosquito bites? I have put a baking soda mixture on bites and stings before...try that - mix water with some baking soda - like a paste - thic...
- my daughter and i are extremely allergic. we do benedryl along with an ice pack to soothe the itching. it takes nearly a week for them to go away :-( good luck
- I have a crazy answer but it REALLY works. I discovered this when I lived in the Midwest. Desperation is sometimes the mother of invention: toothpaste on the bites,...
Sunscreen Suggestions
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on March 18, 2009
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Hello! My daughter just turned 9 months and with the weather hopefully getting nicer soon, I was wondering for any input and/or suggestions for the best sunscreen to u...
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- I have always used either water babies or one by Huggies for babies, they both have an SPF of 50. They are waterproof also so they don't come off in the water. The Hug...
- I can't speak for a baby sunscreen, but I love these products by Absolutely Natural. It is a wonderful brand. We discovered them one year on a trip at a resort in Fl...
- First, check with your pediatrician - some suggest nothing (except clothes to cover up), until one year old. My children see a dermatologist who suggested a sunscreen ...
