<< Question #SG001
Skin General - Firming CreamsI am 30 years
old and want to start using a good firming cream in the am and the pm. I feel like my skin
is already starting to lose it's elasticity. Any suggestions?? -
Denise
>> Answer
#SG001
Skin General - Firming Creams
There are several firming creams on the market but personally
I have found Estee Lauders Resilience lift or Clinique's
Anti-Gravity Cream to work best. - Edinburgh
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#SG002
Skin General - Dark Circles
How do I diminish the dark circles under my eyes? Am I
lacking something in my diet? -Tammera, Cuyahoga Falls
>> Answer
#SG002
Skin General - Dark Circles
Tammera - First look to heridity. Does this run in your
family? Secondly, there is a term called "allergic shiners"; dark circles under
the eyes being a common sign of allergies. Thirdly, and most importantly, dark circles can
signal illness. Check with your doctor!!! - Editor
>> Answer
#SG002
Skin General - Dark Circles
Try Physician's Formula cover-up stick in
yellow. The yellow color neutralizes the purple 'bags' and creates natural (neutral) skin.
Surprising but true! - Washington, DC
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#SG003
Skin General - Menopause - Adult Acne - Melasma
Why is it I'm getting a lot of spots as I never do have them,
(I'm 40) on my face and chest? I have other symptoms that relate to the change. Does your
skin go spotty if you are on the change? - Suzanne
>> Answer
#SG003
Skin General - Menopause - Adult Acne - Melasma
Just as hormonal changes in puberty cause acne to appear in
many teenagers, so do the hormonal changes during perimenopause & menopause in many
women. It is also one of the side effects of birth control pills in some women. -
Editor
>> Answer
#SG003
Skin General - Menopause - Adult Acne - Melasma
I use L-Lysine. It is found in the vitamin section. For some
reason a pill that is 1000mg worked better than two 500mg???? But when I feel a pimple
coming or if I have one already, I take 1000mg in the a.m. and 1000mg at night until it is
gone. It is usually cleared up in a couple days. Hope this works for you! - Becky, VT
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#SG004 - Skin General - Dark Circles
I have very bad under-eye circles. I eat well, drink plenty
of fluids and exercise regularly. I get about 7 hours of sleep each night, waking up at 5
in the morning. What could be the cause of these circles? Please help. I am tired of
wearing makeup everywhere I go. - Kellie
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#SG004 - Skin General - Dark Circles
**SEE POSTING SG002 ABOVE
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#SG005
Skin General - Melasma - Age Spots
I am only 33 and I have developed brown age spots, and my
face is becoming spotty. Aren't I to young to look so old? What can I do to improve
my skin tone? Thanks, Brenda - San Angelo
>> Answer
#SG005
Skin General - Melasma - Age Spots
Are you on "THE PILL?" One of the side effects of
birth control pills is melasma. Have your hormone levels checked by your gynecologist, see
a dermatologist, and if this is melasma, there is medication for it now. Stay out of the
sun. - Editor
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#SG006 - Skin General - Skin Welts
My face seems to welt after I just touch it or wash it with a
towel. The welts look like somebody came over and scratched me. The welts puff up really
big and last a good ten minutes before it settles down. I know that I do not put a lot of
pressure on my face. I know that I never had this problem before. Should I be concerned? -
Dallas
>> Answer #SG006 - Skin General -
Skin Welts
Sound like super sensitive skin, similar to chilblains. In
these cases you can write on the skin with your fingernail and what you have written will
"welt up" like you describe. Usually not serious; just a nuisance, but you
should check with a dermatologist to make sure it isn't a symptom of a more serious
underlying condition, and for some advice on handling this type of skin. - Ed
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#SG007 - Skin General - Covering up Cuts
How do you cover a cut on your face without having to wear a
bandaid?? - Edmonton
>> Answer
#SG007 - Skin General - Covering up Cuts
Look for a "cover stick"...thick makeup base in a
lipstick tube. Used for covering blemishes & dark circles under eyes. Hopefully you
can match your skin shade. Try to find one marked "hypoallergenic" if you can,
since you will be putting it over a cut. Try some of the large drugstores. If you can't
find it there, then the dept. stores. - Ed
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#SG008 - Skin General - Melasma
Is there a product I can buy to help melasma with the
correction of this condition? If so, please could u send me information or any other
information regarding the above. - V.N., London
>> Answer
#SG008 - Skin General - Melasma
Recently treatments for melasma have become available, but
only through a dermatologist. Your dermatologist will also help you find the root cause,
such as hormone changes, auto-immune disorder, etc. There is no real over-the-counter
remedy. Only cover-ups and sunscreens to keep it from looking worse, since your
"good" skin will tan, but the non-pigmented areas won't, making the contrast
even greater. Skin bleaching creams can lighten the dark areas, for less contrast, but
otc's are slow-working, and don't lighten the skin enough.
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#SG009
Skin General - Black patches - Dry patches
i have a brown complexion. recently i get this black patches
on my face. if i apply something like Caneston cream it goes away but returns within a few
days. sometimes i dont even get any for a week. i dont really know what this exactly is.
its looks like a dry patch but if i apply any cream on it, it looks darker than my own
complexion and very unattractive. i dont have this problem any where on my body. can
anyone pls help me pls! - nilai
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#SG010
Skin General - Loose Skin - Liposuction
hello i have had liposuction on the tummy and above the belly
buttom i have been told that nothing will remove the loose skin - if i do exercises for
this area surely it will tighten it up or am i wasting my time? - West
>> Answer
#SG010
Skin General - Loose Skin - Liposuction
Unfortunately, you are wasting your time. Exercise tones
muscles, not skin. If you had flabby upper arms and the skin seems loose, exercising the
upper arm would build a larger muscle, thereby taking up the slack. You can't do this to
the abdomen. Frankly, you were probably a candidate for a "Tummy Tuck," not
simply liposuction - Ed
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#SG011 - Skin General - Sun - Freckles
Do you know of any creams or lotions etc that will stop
freckles from coming out in the sun? Thank you. Your response will be greatly appreciated.
- Birmingham
>> Answer
#SG011 - Skin General - Sun - Freckles
The only thing that works is a complete blocking of the
sun, and the only thing I've ever heard of that does this is zinc oxide ointment...the
white stuff you see on lifeguards' noses. Otherwise, wear a big brimmed hat and the
highest rated sunscreen you can find. Will help a little - Ed
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#SG012 - Skin General - Dark Spots
I have these dark spots on my face and on my neck Can
anyone tell me how to get rid of them? - Columbus
>> Answer #SG012 - Skin General -
Dark Spots
"Dark spots" is an extrememly general description,
and could be anything from eczema to melasma to "liver spots." You need to check
with a dermatologist to find out what they are before you can treat them.- Ed
>> Answer #SG012 - Skin General -
Dark Spots
I think it might be melasma. Start to use suncreen and please
run to see a derm. It is crucial cause the more you wait the more it worsened. I had it at
the age of sixteen ( i don't know where it comes from. I do not stay a long time under the
sun, I have never taken pills...) it is no fun. You should take it seriously. See your
derm. - Ashanti, MA
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Question #SG013 - Seborrheic Dermatitis - Protopic
I was recently prescribed Protopic
ointment for a very resistant case of seborrheic dermatitis on my face. Does anyone know
if it is OK to apply sunscreen and/or makeup over the ointment? - Cheryl
>> Answer #SG013 -
Seborrheic Dermatitis - Protopic
Ask your pharmacist. He is the expert on drugs,
salves, ointments and all prescribed remedies. You are supposed to avoid the sun when
using Protopic, so you also need to know even if you can apply sunscreen,
will it be enough protection? - Ed
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Question #SG014 Stretch Marks
im young and ive got stretch marks. ive tried
everything. Could not drinking enough cause them. - barnet
>> Answer #SG014 Stretch
Marks
Stretch marks are usually caused by the body
growing faster than the skin. It can happen on the breasts and buttocks during
development, if the development occurs very quickly. The other major cause is very fast
weight gain. If your cause is rapid development, and you are young, they will fade in
time. Poor nutrition & lack of vitamins & minerals can make you more susceptible
to stretch marks.
Product to try: StriVectin.
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Question #SG015 - White Blotches - Eyes
a year ago i started to get white blotches under
my eyes cant get rid of it-looks like my skin tone turned white. cant anyone help? asked
doc - no answer for it - Raven, Tn
>> Answer #SG015 - White
Blotches - Eyes
Is the doctor you asked a dermatologist, or a
general practitioner? If the condition you described is melasma or vitiligo, there is help
for that now. You need to see a dermatologist, and one who is up on the latest advances. -
Ed
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Question #SG016 - Blushing
I have a problem where i blush all the time even
if i don't feel embarassed. What can i do to make this stop, or is it something that will
eventually go away on its own? - Paul
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Answer #SG016 - Blushing
If you are a teenager, you will probably
outgrow it. You can work to mentally control this. When you feel the blush "coming up
and out," mentally think it back down. Picture yourself "pushing the
feeling" down and back in. Like the blush is an actual object that you are pulling
back in and putting it back to where it came from. Eventually you will be able to catch it
and push it back the instant you feel it coming on. Just takes practice. - Ed
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Question #SG017 - Tanning
I'm 34 and I enjoy tanning. I tan about 5 months out of
the year and am starting to see signs of aging as a result of tanning. I do exercise
regularly and drink lots of water. Is there any kind of body lotion that I
can purchase over the counter without spending a ton of money to help keep my skin looking
firm, smooth and moisturized? This would include my hands as well? They seem
to be showing the most aging compared to the rest of my body. - Shelly
>> Answer
#SG017 - Tanning
Shelly, you must know by now that tanning permanently damages
skin. You've already damaged your skin enough, that if you stayed out of the sun starting
right now, it would take 7 years to replace the damaged skin. We're not talking "dry
skin." This is deep tissue changes called cross-linking. Like old rubber windshield
wipers that become brittle & crack, this is what is happening to your skin. You have a
choice. Old tan skin, or pale smooth young skin. Use a tanning alternative to
"tan" your skin, and wear sunscreen when out in the sun. And start limiting your
time in the sun NOW. - Ed
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#SG018 - Skin Bleaching
Im 24 & have normal skin & wheatish complexion.On my
holiday to Australia I have got tanned on the beaches. Can u suggest any household remedy
to remove the tan??? My wedding is coming up.... its really urgent. plz help me soon. -
arpita
>> Answer
#SG018 - Skin Bleaching
Try lemon juice, or over-the-counter skin bleaching creams.
Wash your face & bathe a lot! Alpha hydroxy creams can help accelerate the removal of
the top layers of the tanned skin. Stay out of the sun.
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#SG019 - Itchy Palms Feet
Suddenly, the soles of my feet and the palms of my hands have
begun to itchy like crazy. Why? What can I do besides OTC benedryl? - Loretta, State
College
>> Answer
#SG019 - Itchy Palms Feet
I also have itchy hands and feet which crack and blister.
Dermatologist and Naturepaths couldn't help. Got a cold sore and started using L-Lysine
which cleared up my hands and feet. I have been taking about 4,000 mg of L-Lysine daily.
Eliminating processed foods (starches that turn to sugar) helps also. - Denise
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