How often is it safe to use teeth-whitening strips?
I used Crest WhiteStrips about 7 months ago, and now I want my teeth whiter again so I want to use them again. Is 7 months in between enough time to use them again? How often is it safe to use teeth-whitening strips?
Best prescription acne treatment?
I've been using benzaclin for years, I know its supposed to be one of the best products but in the past 6-7 months it's been getting less and less effective for me.
I have an appointment with a dermatologist next Friday and I'm wondering if there's any prescription acne meds I should ask him about.
How early can you get your baby tested for seasonal allergies?
When ragweed was high, my LO got an ear infection. The moment Cedar spiked she got a double ear infection. I hate seeing her suffer, but she's only 7 months. How soon can she be tested? Anyone experience similar?
Question About Skin Care Routine?
I'm just wondering what the best skin care routine is.
1. A face wash, toner and moisturizer.
2. A face wash, treatment gel, acne spot treatment and moisturizer.
3. A face wash, toner, acne spot treatment and moisturizer.
4. Any of the above, as well as a face mask and/or scrub 1-3 times a week.
5. Any of the above, as well as being on the pill.
Which do you think is the best or what would you suggest? I live in Canada, and I've had acne for about 6-7 years. I'm currently using Murad (about 6-7 months). And I'm just trying to figure out if I'm doing something wrong or if the products/routine is too harsh for my skin. I have sensitive, combination skin. I've tried numerous products, including proactiv, and I've been to 2 doctors several times and everything they've suggested hasn't worked. I'm just looking for some ideas of what people think is the best. Any suggestions would be WONDERFUL!!!
Thanks :)
I am looking for treatment specifically for cystic acne…?
I have had cystic acne for about 7 months. All located in the same area of my lower left chin. It has never been anywhere else but this one spot and has been pretty steady since my first breakout. I recently got on Tetracycline (about a week ago) and it hasn't done much at all. I am not sure how long it takes to work. Obviously topical treatments don't work since the infection is under the skin. Does anyone know of vitamins that can safely reduce sebum production or help prevent they cysts from coming back if the Tetracycline clears them up? I am desperate, I don't want scars, the rest of my skin is in excellent shape!
p.s. It is near impossible to get into a dermatologist around my area, I have an appointment for November - that was the earliest they could see me.
Growth hormone pills/vitamins for teens?
Hi. I was born 2 months early (preemie baby). They had my mom get a C-section when she was just 7 months pregnant because they claimed that I wasn't eating. So poor me, I am 13 years old about to be 14 and 4 ft. 2. I am about to enter High school next year and I don't want to be made fun of anymore then I am now so please can anyone tell me or suggest any growth hormone pills that would make me grow taller and help me gain wait as well in the little time that I have left before High school?!! I refuse to step in to High school without being 5ft. or taller. My other choice is to be home schooled.
Oh yeah and PLEASE DO NOT tell me that I shouldn't care what people think because I do care what people think. And the saying that "Sticks and stones may break my bones but words don't hurt" is a lie! People's words are very painful. You can put A band aid on a cut but u can't cover up a scar on your heart. Also don't tell me to eat junk food because that's just crap! I've been eating my ass off for the past 3 years of my of my life and the only results that I have gotten was gaining 5 stinken piunnds! Thats all! Also don't tell me to wear High Heels because who wears heels everyday to High school! I'm not a hooker! Please help me gain wait and Grow taller so I can actually attract POSITIVE attention not Negative attention!!!!! PLEASE I AM BEGGING U!
Acne on my chest. How to get rid of it?
I'm an 18 year old female. I started getting acne on the chest area about 7 months ago.It has also started to spread on the cleavage area. It is really annoying me. Can anyone tell me why has this happened and how can I get rid of it?
Can I still use growth hormone?
I've read that growth hormone is a performance-enhancing effect and is banned from sports. I was diagnosed with growth retardation, since I'm premature (7 months), if I was born in the right time I don't remember but I think I would've been between 5'6 and 5'8 right now. My doctor prescribed growth hormone to me when I was 10 (when the first signs of puberty showed) and 4'7 and 87lb, now I'm 14, 5'2 and 112lb with about 4lb of lean muscle. The time I'm supposed to be taking is when I reach the right bone age and growth rate, and have my growth spurt, probably when I'm 15 or 16. I've noticed it's given me a slight boost in adrenaline at random times, which kind of makes me a bit conscious, especially since I'm supposed to take it before I go to bed. I would look like I would be a wimpy, nerdy Filipino kid, I fit the appearance but not really the strength. Right now I take 3.5mL of it, once every night before bed, when I first started I believe the dose was 2.5, slowly going up with each doctor visit. I'm going to try out for off-season wrestling and baseball for my school, and would be wondering if it would be right.