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Peri-urethral Tear During Delivery
Asked by M. from Columbia
on July 3, 2008
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Has anyone else experienced a periurethral tear during delivery? I have had an awful problem with this healing and at 5 weeks from delivery, I'm still experiencing a ...
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- My doctor recomended soaking in a warm bath, and then aiming my blow dryer down there. The heat and the warm air helped, and i didn't use toilet paper again until aft...
- I had considerable tearing during my delivery too. It took quite awhile for the pain to go away. I would agree with 12 weeks for no discomfort. Intercourse can stil...
- Had this with my first-borne child and it just takes time. Mine was much better by six weeks, totally healed with no further discomfort of any kind by 12 weeks. Like...
Enough Is Enough! Should I Try Accutane?
Asked by S.R. from Salt Lake City
on October 20, 2008
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I suffer severe adult-onset acne (over 15 years). I feel I have tried everything:
Benzoyl Peroxide cream, gel, and wash in every percentage; Differin gel and cream ...
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- I tried accutane when I was a teenager and it works really well, but the side effects are not worth it, in my opinion. My dermatologist put me on yasmin birth control...
- I used accutane and it worked- it did clear up some severe acne I had, and I haven't had acne as badly since then. But beware of the side effects- accutane has been l...
- Several of my family members have been on accutane. It worked quite well while they were on it, but some of them have had the acne come back. One of my sisters has b...
42 Years Old with Rosacea
Asked by C.A. from Los Angeles
on February 5, 2009
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I have rosacea on my cheeks and I use a topical medication for it. I also use Eucerin face lotion with spf. My problem is my face looks dull, dehydrated, tired, and so...
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- Hi C., I was diagnosed with rosacea when I was about 35 - I'm 45 now. My doctor in NY told me not to put any products with oil on my face. He is quoted in all the b...
- C., I work with an online Wellness company that has a lotion that in blind testing was 7x's more effective on skin issues, including rosacea. They also have excell...
- Artistry, money back gaurantee and I know how well it works because I have been using it for 13 years now. You need moisture and gentle exfoliant that has been proven...
My 1 Yr. Old and Acne?
Asked by J.F. from Grand Forks
on April 27, 2007
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My son, every so often, gets pimples every now and again...most commonly on his cheek. It's usually only one for a couple days- then nothing for a couple weeks. My que...
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- Hi J., I just wanted to let you know that I went through that with all three of my kids. I was just told by their doctor to keep their faces clean and that some ki...
- Has he been in the wind? Or, the cold. My children both have sensitive skin. I was told to put lotion on it. Neosproin can make it worse. When the wind blows their sk...
- Hi J.!!! I am a customer of a health and wellness company and they sell some products that might work for your son. All of their products are environmentally safe ...
Help for Eczema??
Asked by B.T. from Dallas
on November 9, 2007
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My daughter is 2-yrs-old and has horrible eczema! We have tried everything from aquaphor to crisco...literally. The poor baby bites at her feet because they itch so ...
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- B., My son at around one year old developed Eczema. I had heard about Melaleuca, but wasn't really convinced of the products. Well, one of my day care moms starte...
- Hi B., I know you got a ton of responses but I just got around to responding. My daughter is 5yo and she has suffered from this since she was 6mo. I HIGHLY recomme...
- Eczema is often linked to food allergies. You might consider an elimination diet for her. The most common things to cause these reactions are peanuts, dairy and wheat...
Rash Around Mouth That Looks like Impetigo but Isn't
Asked by T.P. from Denver
on April 27, 2008
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My 11 month old daughter has had a rash around her mouth that has spread to under her nose. It initially looked like Impetigo and her ped put her a topical antiobiotic...
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- Hi T.! My 8 mos old son had a pimply rash for a while too - it was patchy red in places with little bumps, some of them white. It looked a little like eczema and a l...
- Hi T., Coconut oil works well on skin issues. K. Loidolt Author, Shopper's Guide to Healthy Living
- Hi T., My youngest had horrible skin problems and eventually got eczema really bad. It started on his face then ended up in several places on his body. I tried everyt...
Toddler Has an Internal Yeast Infection
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on May 1, 2008
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I am pretty sure my daughter has an internal yeast infection, so using topical creams aren't going to help. Is there anything I can give my 2 year old to help cure thi...
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- Take her to the Dr.!!! It is very hard to tell at this age what is going on down there for lack of understanding it themselves and being able to explain it to you. It ...
- Take her to the doctor now!! You have no idea what could be going on down there. It is also not normal for a 2 year old to have yeast infection so if she really does h...
- I have heard if left untreated those infections can make you sterile. Those are so painful too. I would go see the Dr A.S.A.P. also feed her yogurt.
