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Elizabeth
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What is Happening??! I read all the articles on what to eat for "Gorgeous Hair", but come to find out i have ALWAYS ate the RIGHT THING!
I even taken out all the bad foods!!
So, can someone tell me what's causing my bad hair and what i can do to get my pretty hair back!?
P.S: im only 17
and i have waste length hair thats normally straight/wavy and it as NEVER wirey before.View Thread
If it continues to grow please consult your dermatologist.
For now, just use a good emollient cream such as Cerave pm, Cetaphil restoraderm or Vanicream to hydrate and protect the skin.
I hope that helps
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The benefit of the facial is merely through the exfoliation, hydration and relaxation that it gives you.
Most skin creams that say "you will see a benefit in 7 days" work through the same premise -- any hydration always makes lines look better.
I hope that helps
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You do not have to resign yourself to living with your melasma- treat it and feel confident in your skin again (without heavy make-up).
Schedule an appointment with a dermatologist. It is very important that you see a derm, not another doctor that has a clinic saying they are a "skin expert."
As dermatologists, we only study and treat skin and understand the best treatments for different skin tones.
Basic treatment of melasma includes broad spectrum sunscreen at ALL times, lightening creams (there are now many safe ones out there without hydroquinone) and retinoids, as well as adjunctive chemical peels or laser treatments.
Please feel free to read more at my website if you would like: http://desidermatology.com/common-skin-conditions/hyperpigmentationmelasma/
Most importantly, please do not lose hope
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~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Checking in to see how your Mother's Day was and find out how the lashes worked.
Let us know how easy or difficult it was to wear them. Can't wait to hear your tips!
ElizabethView Thread
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
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Is it worth buying ? I have also heard about Mederma Skin Care for Scars, Scarring & Stretch Marks | Mederma.com. Please tell me what are your views regarding both these products ?View Thread
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do you have a day and evening shade? Does your color change with the seasons?
ElizabethView Thread
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Eye twitching is annoying!!! See this article, Eye Twitching , for more info.
Does this help? How long has your eye been twitching?
ElizabethView Thread
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
What are your best tips for getting rid of dark circles and bags under your eyes? See what experts suggest to Banish the Bags Under Your Eyes .
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions!
ElizabethView Thread
~Love of beauty is taste. Creation of beauty is art.~
Ralph Waldo Emerson
I remember when I was a kid the highlights seemed to come naturally as the summer progressed, but now in my late 40s they don't. I wonder if the derm here would know why that is?
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I have to ask about something else that came up in my rogaine research.... cardiovascular side effects? I came across a pubmed article from 1988 about the possible increase of left ventricle mass in men that had used rogaine for one year. This led to a question of long term safety.
I have read that people with underlying cardiovascular disease should not use rogaine. To my knowledge, I don't have any issues. My mother has a-fib, but I don't know if that is hereditary. I also have type 2 diabetes which I know puts me at risk for cardiovascular disease. However, I do walk 5x a week and am in generally good health otherwise.
Any further thoughts on long term safety of rogaine? My fear is that I would be putting my health at risk because of a cosmetic issue.View Thread
Cysts contain keratin - this is essentially just dead skin cells. Pus indicates bacteria and hence an infection. If you are carrying a resistant form of bacteria you should see your doctor for potentially a culture and antibiotics otherwise you may just keep getting various infections.
I hope that helps
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Transient inflammation of the hair follicles can result after any type of hair removal -- particularly in patients with sensitive skin. I suggest a 1% hydrocortisone cream or ointment (ointment in preferred) IMMEDIATELY after the shaving to soothe the follicles. Once you apply the hydrocortisone you can also use a little bit of ice.
I have my eyebrows threaded every other week and carry my hydrocortisone with me in my purse to apply immediately after the hair removal. It significantly calms the redness within minutes!
I hope that helps

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There is a medication that I give my patients who have excessive sweating. It is called glycopyrrolate, and it has changed people's lives. Go to see a dermatologist to get an evaluation. Also see the website SweatHelp.org. Good luck.View Thread
the egg whites get this fake, flakey look to them once they dry. So even though they make the eye bags disappear, that part under my eyes now looks shiny and plastic. If I smile, the whole effect is lost and the bags reappear.But I have read that skin is "resilient"...and I'm wondering if I keep the bags lifted as often as possible when I'm home (using the egg whites), would it actually be possible for my skin to get used to staying raised and firm? If gravity caused the skin to droop little by little, maybe keeping the skin firmed and lifted could train it go the other way again (???) Or at least show some improvement? I'll be trying this for a week. The only time I won't have the egg whites on under my eyes will be when I leave the house (because it has such a goofy appearance.) But maybe it will work. Any plastic surgeons on this board? Does this idea sound crazy or does it possibly hold some merit?? Thanks for any tips. And fingers crossed I'm not making my eye bags worse!!
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The hair loss that occurs after pregnancy is referred to medically as "telogen effluvium."
During pregnancy, the hormones keep the hair in its growth phase (anagen) for a prolonged period of time. The hair lost after pregnancy is actually just the normal hair you would have shed over time had you not been pregnant. It just occurs all at one time.
I am going through this right now so I sympathize (I have a 5 month old little boy).
In order to prevent excessive hair loss make sure you are taking a good prenatal vitamin with biotin and continue that for at least 6 months after pregnancy, particularly if you are nursing.
I hope that helps
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Skin fragility can be caused by a host of factors such as hormonal imbalances (such as increased cortisol or thyroid abnormalities) as well as various vitamin deficiencies. Sun damage can also lead to skin fragility but typically not at the young age of 38.
You should consult your medical doctor or dermatologist for a full skin examination and potential blood work.
Please keep us updated.
I hope that helps
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I just got finished coloring my hair. I looked on my calendar and noticed it has been only 10 days before my last color. Talk about obsessive, I always see a halo effect of gray and my scalp always looks white. And grey always on my temples. I do color it myself as going to a salon I would be paying a fortune. I get my color from Sallys for advanced gray coverage by Clairol. I always wonder if I am ruining my hair and thought about going all gray, I'm only 47 years old.View Thread
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