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Boils
Asked by S.B. from St. Louis
on October 29, 2007
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Hey ladies, it's me again. Do anyone have a home remedy for boils? I see all these products on the internet, but I'm scared to try them. I usually take antibotics, but...
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- Hello this remedy stinks beyond belief but it works. Mix up vinegar, garlic powder, onion powder, and a splash of water. Heat it up absorb it with a wash cloth and pla...
- i agree with rebekah, it could be a staph infection. i would go to the dr if i were you.
- Are you sure it's not an MRSA staph infection?
Boils - FYI
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on February 11, 2008
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Just wanted to share this information. My daughters suffered with boils. Thank Heaven's for Tomato Paste. If you or your children deal with boils, the moment you se...
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- R., My grandson suffers from these too. My dr. gave me a prescription for Bactraban. It is a cream that you put on as soon as you see one starting. It heals it i...
- Huh, interesting. I've never heard of putting tomato paste on boils, just hot compresses. I wonder if that works on big pimples too? Thanks for the tip!
- WOW never heard of this one. thanks
Boils
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on November 4, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My 8 year old son has a boil on his butt right inside the crack and it is keeping him up at night. He hasn't had one in probably 4-5 years and I know t...
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- Salt pork draws out the poison. Melaleuca oil also is great for killing the bacteria that causes boils.
- my husband gets them and he puts regular toothpaste on them....he swears by it says they r gone the next day!
- There is medication over the counter called Black Saval and boil relief that you can find at Walgreens. They are so painful. Keep it clean so it won't turn into stap...
Seeking Advice on Boils...
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on July 15, 2007
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Does anyone get boils on their body? Does anyone know where they come from? How can I stop them from coming? I get these around my midsection and its so embarrassin...
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- I don't, but our neighbors son had some and had them cultured and it turned out he had MRSA which is really contagious. I would check with your doctor especially if th...
- Go to your doctor ASAP!!!! Boils are either a staph or strep bacterial infection, probably staph. My hubby has been battling this for a while. The doctor cultured i...
- I'm not sure where they come from exactly but a good way to get rid of them is to dab a little honey on it and cover with a bandaid for 24 hrs. Give it a try!
Peanut Butter = Boils????
Asked by L.M. from Sacramento
on May 22, 2010
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My 2 yr. old LOVES peanut butter. He'll eat 3-5 small spoon fulls at a time. I think it's good and healthy for him. My mother in law taught my hubby that too much p...
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- Never heard this one before. My son will eat huge spoonfuls and once half a jar when I wasn't paying close attention. He was fine. Not even a hive! S.
- Nope. Not unless she's referring to someone who was allergic OR perhaps someone who got a nasty yeast infection from too much sugared peanut butter. But most likely ...
- If that were true, I would have had a lifetime of boils on my bum and still would. I have always been and still am a peanut-butter-on-the-spoon person. My thought is...
Advice on Skin Cancer
Asked by S.S. from Lake Charles
on February 18, 2008
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I am planning on calling the Dermatologist tomorrow morning, but am just wondering if anyone out there knows what this bump on my face might be. I have had this bump ...
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- I can't tell you what it is, however I have the same type of thing by my ear. It is not very large, but if I scratch it accidentally it will bleed like crazy, I mean ...
- S., Call the dermatoligist and tell them it's an emergency. See about this immediately! N.
- Is it really hard around it? The reason I ask is because of the staph infection that is so bad now. I have battled it for months with my 3 kids. The only thing that...
Help with Skin Problems, Need to Look Pretty Again!
Asked by P.R. from Dallas
on October 3, 2008
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Hi ladies! I know you will be able to help me. In the last 8 months my face skin is acting so weird! I now have an "acne" kind of problem going on my face (never had i...
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- Change your bed linens once a week. Change your bathroom towels particular wash cloths every other day or so. Drink water... water... water... Do not touch your fac...
- try melalueca oil otherwise known as tee tree oil found in most health food stores even walmart. you can also order it straight from the company, Melalueca, on their w...
- PR, My 23 yr. old daughter started having the same problems you describe, yet she did not have acne as a teenager. Rather than spending alot of money on doctors, she...
Need Advice for Infant Skin Condition
Asked by K.A. from Dallas
on July 16, 2007
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My son is 3 months old and has very sensitive skin. He has had a red rash on his legs and arms for over a month. My pediatrician says that he just has sensitive skin a...
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- I also suggest using Cetaphil soap and lotion. It is very mild, and maybe even more mild than baby soaps/lotions. It doesn't have perfumes or any "extra" additives. ...
- Hi K., my daughter has very sensitive skin, she's 10 now, but she used to get boils on her and I found out it was the soaps I was using. We have been using Cetaphyl s...
- My son also had sensitive skin, he had lots of pimples on his face and dry skin rashes on his legs. A friend recommended Cetaphil and Aveno Oatmeal lotion together. ...
Skin Care for 10 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Chattanooga
on March 20, 2008
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My Granddaughter has rough bumps on her face and the back of her arms. Description: red bumps and some have whiteheads, feels like sand paper. The doctor says nothin...
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- I got something similar after giving birth. My doctor said it was clogged pores and to exfoliate. I used an exfoliating wash in the shower once a week and they eventu...
- try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
- I was told those bumps on the back of the arm is extra dry skin. I have found a safer, natually based lotion that works wonders on stuff like that! It's great for ex...
Looking for a Great Skin Bump Product That Can Help Eliminate Shave-like Bumps
Asked by C.O. from Dallas
on April 30, 2008
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I've had these tiny bumps on my legs and thighs for years that I believe was as a result of me shaving the wrong way and I've tried every other hair removal option t...
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- Renew lotion! This is a wonderful product. It works wonders! H. M.
- I have had this too on the back of my arms. My dermatologist told me it was actually a type of dry skin. She told me to use Amlactin lotion on it. It works great! It ...
- I had the same problem and went to a dermatologist and they said that it is actually caused by dry skin. They recommended using a moisturizing body wash, patting the ...
