Skin Conditions

Conversations On Skin Conditions

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  will my skin shrink back if I lose a large amount of weight

  
  

  • Posted On October 25, 2007 01:49:20 PM

    ..., did you have any challenges with your skin shrinking back while you were losing the weight? What did you do to help keep it tight? Read More

  • Posted On October 25, 2007 02:33:13 PM

    ...y moisturizer. I have found that Nivea skin firming moisturizer is great at firmimg the appearance of the skin. I don't know that any product can do that permanently though. Here's a link to ... Read More

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  Acne Remedies?

  
  

  • Posted On November 1, 2008 09:10:41 PM

    ...ards. But all that washing dries out my skin so I use blemish control moisturizer. It's not so severe where I would need a prescription or something expensive like pro-active, it's mostly just ... Read More

  • Posted On November 1, 2008 09:28:13 PM

    ...It stings a bit but it seems to help my skin a lot. My mom and sister do the same thing. Read More

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  Blisters on my feet

  
  

  • Posted On February 7, 2009 11:06:56 PM

    ...of fluid within the upper layers of the skin, typically caused by forceful rubbing (friction), burning, freezing, chemical exposure or infection. Most blisters are filled with a clear fluid call... Read More

  • Posted On February 7, 2009 12:12:58 PM

    So I wore heels yesterday and I got blisters all over the balls of my feet. They're large and under the calluses, and I can't even drain them. D= They hurt to walk on, but I'd like to get some form... Read More

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  Eczema Annoyances

  
  

  • Posted On December 14, 2008 01:23:11 PM

    ...ent good. in the long run. it thins the skin =/ Read More

  • Posted On December 15, 2008 06:59:26 AM

    ... but they affect different areas on the skin and affect people of different ages. Two common forms of eczema that occur on the shin are winter eczema and nummular eczema. The first is very com... Read More

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  5K prep?

  
  

  • Posted On February 15, 2008 12:15:14 PM

    ...eatshirt). I wear a synthetics near my skin to wick the perspiration away from my body. By the time you are five minutes into the run, you won't feel cold any more. The hardest is the cold wa... Read More

  • Posted On February 15, 2008 12:20:22 PM

    ... running a couple weeks back in similar conditions and my gear worked and was like you suggested. I'm very excited. I'm planning on eating spaghetti and garlic toast tonight. Carb loading h... Read More

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  Discovery Health Channel

  
  

  • Posted On December 30, 2007 12:10:45 PM

    ...t of weight get that "apron" of fat and skin removed... I cried. That scares the crap out of me. They even re-located her belly-button! *shudders* I mean, the tissue and fat they removed weighed... Read More

  • Posted On December 31, 2007 06:51:27 PM

    ...'s even a medical name for the apron of skin and fat... panniculus. I'm thinking of that panniculectomy whenever I am tempted to overeat! Read More

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  what counts as water intake

  
  

  • Posted On January 14, 2008 09:51:23 AM

    ... doesn't count. I had posted a thread asking for some ways to get my water in and I was told that I can count anything that isn't a diuretic (ie coffee, soda). So, I'm going with that. I've b... Read More

  • Posted On January 17, 2008 12:31:41 PM

    .... Heated indoor air also can cause your skin to lose moisture during wintertime. Further, altitudes greater than 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) may trigger increased urination and more rapid breathin... Read More

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  Anyone use those Omega-3 fatty acid/fish oil things?

  
  

  • Posted On August 5, 2008 07:52:07 AM

    ...t recommends 30g fish oil daily to heal skin disorders. Dr. Di Pasquale says 2000mg EPA daily. Start with 1 tsp. a day & experiment from there. Read More

  • Posted On August 5, 2008 10:04:41 AM

    ...iasis, allergies, etc. All inflammatory conditions can be aggravated by too much Omega 6 fatty acids in the diet. Eating sufficient Omega 3's, both in supplement form, and eating good fish sour... Read More

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  Q's about flaxseed... becomes amazing low carb bread recipe!

  
  

  • Posted On March 11, 2008 06:19:47 AM

    ...erties, such as healing the intestines, skin conditions, improving energy, and overall health. Here are ten great reasons to eat flaxseeds every day: 1) Packed with minerals Minerals not ... Read More

  • Posted On March 8, 2008 09:09:53 AM

    So I just bought a bag of ground flaxseed. I was intrigued because the label states, 4g of carbs to 4 g of dietary fiber! So holy cow this stuff is loaded with dietary fiber. I look up a recipe ... Read More

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  55 mile ride tomorrow

  
  

  • Posted On July 6, 2008 07:15:59 PM

    ...ll in all I held up just fine - weather conditions were great, barely any wind, so I think that was definitely on my side as well. I've been checking around for more rides, in a couple of weeks... Read More

  • Posted On July 6, 2008 08:46:40 PM

    ...ll in all I held up just fine - weather conditions were great, barely any wind, so I think that was definitely on my side as well. I've been checking around for more rides, in a couple of weeks... Read More

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  Seriously?

  Warning to the guys- there's gonna be female related material in this one! Ok, Seriously, my body must be messing with me. This weekend, I was at a steady 188. Tuesday for the weigh-in it jump...
  

  • Posted On June 25, 2008 09:12:23 AM

    ...s. - Burns - including sunburn. The skin retains fluid and swells in response to burn injuries. - Menstrual cycle - some women experience oedema in the two weeks prior to menstruation, b... Read More

  • Posted On June 25, 2008 08:26:28 AM

    Girl I didn't weigh today at all...because I'm so PISSED about my weighin yesterday! I was 127.5 last week then yesterday I was 133 so girl I hear you! TOM SUCKS and WATER WEIGHT SUCKS! :) Read More

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  Welcome, Chlawes!:)

  ...guide us all to success in managing our conditions. It IS a daily struggle to keep on keeping on.
  

  • Posted On April 20, 2008 01:46:32 PM

    ... I would just rest the point against my skin and tap it against my stomach until I got up the nerve to tap it with enough force to pop it in. Was I surprised! It just went right in as soon as I ... Read More

  • Posted On April 21, 2008 07:12:09 AM

    ...ience that they can kind of "rake" your skin if you overuse them. Just take a moderate approach because there are probably better ways to save money than using Byetta pen needles too long. Read More

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  Wed evening

  ...tes to get across the bridge due to the conditions...then I had to stop at the grocery store and the road leading there was blocked by the police for some reason - maybe a tree down or an accide...
  

  • Posted On August 13, 2008 05:40:18 PM

    ...rotisserie chicken, just limit how much skin you eat. Read More

  • Posted On August 13, 2008 08:55:37 PM

    ...me, I just have to be careful about the skin, because I love it too much! Read More

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  Vitamins....

  So i've been thinking i need to get some daily vitamins. what vitamins should i be taking??
  

  • Posted On June 23, 2007 10:41:43 PM

    ...amins do not interact well with certain conditions or medications. Read More

  • Posted On June 24, 2007 07:53:34 PM

    I take iron(anemia), vitamen e (skin), b-6(diet)coral caluim(bones),chewable vitamen c(skin)Q-10(skin) Biotin (diet). I use to take a multivitamen but really didn't think they worked and i gagged e... Read More

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  Scalp Issues Suck!

  ...fects of these drugs are worse than the conditions they are supposed to treat? Oh well, it will grow back, and it's underneath, so you can't really see the bald patches unless I show them. Doc s...
  

  • Posted On October 21, 2008 12:47:58 PM

    ...So I say, "Well it feels like brand new skin under where the scales were. So when I shampoo and apply the meds it really burns as there are no scales left to remove." So WTF? Is it now removing ... Read More

  • Posted On October 21, 2008 02:07:02 PM

    It would seem to me that if your skin is burning when you use the medication you shouldn't use it. That just seems like common sense to me. I mean, does he want you to keep using the meds "so your ... Read More

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  Listen to our best friend- dogs and cancer detection

  ...pared the differences between cancerous skin and healthy skin. Monell researchers worked with dermatologists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and others to develop the profil...
  

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  Product suggestion?

  ...s visible damage but I can tell my skin is really quick to freeze now. Does anyone know of a product (other than vaseline) that I can use as a moisture barrier? It might help. I live in T...
  

  • Posted On January 5, 2009 11:28:07 AM

    ...our best bet is just not to expose your skin - at all. i live in cambridge, ON, so i'm dealing with similar conditions, though it tends to be a few degrees colder here than T.O. look into ... Read More

  • Posted On January 3, 2009 04:59:28 PM

    Hello from Ontario I work outside & run as well. I found vaseline too greasy. In the baby section there is a product by Johnson & Johnson for baby's cheeks. It's a solid and I carry it in my ins... Read More

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  CRAVING SALT

  Does anyone know why I would be craving salt? It is so bad, that I've been drinking dill pickle juice! I'm sure that's why I'm up 4 pounds since Monday, but I don't know what else to do. The cra...
  

  • Posted On March 5, 2008 12:19:33 PM

    ...t, Raisins, Figs, and Baked Potato With Skin If you are craving salt, or just consuming a lot of salt each day, start cutting back on your salt intake. Opt for low sodium versions of foods an... Read More

  • Posted On March 5, 2008 09:30:33 AM

    I read somewhere that the more salt you intake the more you crave. Maybe you should cut back a little and drink more water. Throw the pickle juice away. It can't be good for you!! Read More

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  Indigo Naturalis for Psoriasis

  ... indigo naturalis can be used treat the skin condition.No cure exists for the chronic skin disease known as psoriasis, but there are therapies that lead to remission of the condition. Lin and co...
  

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  Good morning,

  ...hospital at least 3 weeks and will need skin graphing. The conditions must have been just right for the accident to happen. He usually such a cautious person and doesn't take chances. E...
  

  • Posted On August 25, 2008 09:16:40 AM

    Prayers going out to your Uncle. That's terrible. I can't even imagine how he feels. My heart goes out to him. Read More

  • Posted On August 25, 2008 06:34:15 PM

    I am so sorry about your uncle. What a horrible situation. Read More

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