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As a healthcare professional, you are very prone to contact dermatitis, particularly on any aspect of the hand or nail unit.
You may need patch testing to determine if you had developed a contact allergy to nitrile, formaldehyde, etc.
It would be prudent to do it sooner rather than later given the severe pain that you are already experiencing.
I hope that helps
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From the picture, it looks as if you may have developed a secondary eczematous dermatitis. This is not uncommon after some initial trauma.
This is definitely a case for a board certified dermatologist- you need prescription strength topicals and perhaps even some other minor testing.
I hope that helps

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As a woman of color myself, I understand your predicament.
The most simple regimen would be sunscreen in the am (to prevent the scars from becoming darker and thicker) and a good moisturizer with hydroxy acids or retinol in the pm (for rejuventation). I like Cerave SA or ROC retinol.
If that does not work, there are great lasers that can be done!
I hope that helps
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Good luck with the lymphedema.View Thread

I completely understand your unhappiness and frustration!
There are many other options for hyperhidrosis before surgery.
We try prescription strength deodarants, oral pills, injections, and behavioral therapy. These treatments are very effective. Make an appointment with a dermatologist in your area today- you will be so happy!
I hope that helps
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There are numerous hair colors that will not damage the hair -- in general, you will want to stay away from permanent hair dyes with ammonium or peroxide. The semi-permanent dyes will not give you as long lasting of a color, but they will be much less damaging!
Please do consult your medical doc or dermatologist though to make sure you are not anemic, or have thyroid, or myriad other medical issues that may cause hair loss though!
I hope that helps
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You do have the key ingredients (ie BP, aha/bha, retinol) covered.
Have you tried a prescription strength retinoid (instead of the neutrogena one)?
Initially, you will get peeling, but your skin will definitely be brighter
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I must confess though ... a light brightening peel with glycolic and azelaic acid does help perk up my skin when I have been getting up too many times at night with my kids
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Instead of mixing sunscreen and moisturizer, I personally counsel my patients to layer the products.
First a little moisturizer to hydrate the skin, then a layer of a mineral sunscreen with zinc or titanium.
In this way, you know exactly how much sunscreen that you are applying so that you are getting proper protection

Remember -- we need a shot glass worth to cover our body!
Here is a demo of how much sunscreen to use from a recent Fox News Interview
http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/story/18984658/study-minn-men-more-likely-to-see-melanoma-diagnosisView Thread
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