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Sep. 07, 2010

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I'm 18 years old and every time I start having Whey Protein I start having acne. Why is this?

The skin on my hands often blisters mostly at the tip of my fingers. It's never painful it's just annoying. What could this be caused by, and what is a good treatment?

I'm a 16 year-old male whose hair is thinning. For the past year my hair has been slowly falling out. I use hair products such as hair spray and rub my hair vigorously with a towel. Is it possible that I have damaged my hair so badly that it’s causing it to fall out? What should I do?

I have a lump in the front of my neck just above the Adams apple, it is the size of a pea and it is very sore to touch. Cancer runs in my family. If it’s not cancer what could it be?

I have a small brown like freckle on my nipple. I know its not a freckle because I haven’t had it there before. One day it just appeared. Is this normal?

What are scabies? I have tiny bumps around the bottom of my penis and it really is scaring me.

I am a 13-year-old girl and I get red spots along my mid section of my body. They don't itch. They actually hurt when I touch them. I have gotten them before, but I thought it was just a reaction to my period. Then, I got them again without getting my period. Is this an allergy?

I have shingles but my boyfriend has never had chickenpox. We're in our teens and I'm worried about him getting chickenpox because we're always in contact. What should we do?

I am 13 years old and ever since football season has ended my penis has been very itchy and the skin on the head of my penis has become flaky. I have never been sexually active so it can’t be an STI. I really need help because I just want it to go away.

I'm a 16-year-old female and for several months, I have had an acne zit type thing on my right nipple. What is it and can I make it go away?

About 4 months ago I noticed I had some pinpoint size red dots under my skin but I didn’t get any side effects and I didn’t get sick. They went away within a week. Now I have them again, but it’s more than last time. I looked on this website that said its a sign of leukemia. I don’t think I have it however, because they go away and I don’t get different side effects. Should I be worried?

I'm a 15-year-old female and have found little sores around my genital area. I am not sexually active. I had skin cancer when I was younger. What could these be?

I’m a 13-year-old girl and I have yellow, blotchy spots all over my breasts. Is this normal? If not, what should I do about it?

Last year I played baseball and my glove would get sweaty on the inside. That year I got an annoying wart. It’s gone now, as is my season, and I was wondering if warts are caused by heavy sweat?

I’m a 13-year-old uncircumcised male. My scrotum itches on the right and left side at the bottom. It doesn't itch as much as it did a few months ago but it still itches. Is something wrong?

I went to a beach with my friends and didn’t wear sunscreen. The next day on my cheekbones the skin was starting to blister a bit and I picked at it. The blisters are gone but my face is still peeling and the spots where the skin has peeled is a lighter color than the rest of my skin. Will the color of my face go back to normal?

I started cutting myself when I was 12 years old. I have been working with a therapist for the past two years. Now, at 18, I am left with countless scars on my wrists, arms, ankles, thighs and stomach. The scars are raised, dark and purple, and they will NOT fade-- some scars from two or three years ago are just as bright now as they were then. I have been using Vitamin E and Curad Scar Therapy, but neither has helped much. Is there anything else I can do/use to make these ugly scars go away?

I have a lump on the back of my neck. It has been there for a few years, but I just recently realized it could be cancerous. How do I know? It is dark pinkish in color, round and does not hurt usually. It is like a lump but does not stick out and barely rises above my skin.

I have a rash on my face that has appeared on and off for a few months. It starts as red spots and then turns to big red blotches that look like hives. I thought it might be from purging, but the blotches are high up on my cheek. Also, it happens only on my left cheek. Any ideas on what it might be?

I am a 16-year-old female. I have white dots on the tips of my nipples and they sometimes peel. Is this normal? What are they?

I am a 13-year-old boy, with pretty bad acne. I’ve seen infomercials about Proactiv®, and was wondering if it actually works. If not, what other brands of acne medication do you suggest? Also, should I pop pimples or just wait until they go away?

I'm a 13-year-old female and have found small "pimples" around the inner lip of my vagina. When popped they produce a white discharge. Is this normal?

For the past two weeks the skin on my lips has been constantly peeling off. The nurse told me it was dehydration and I needed to drink more water. How long will it take to heal?

I’m a guy and I have a weird problem. I get pimples only on my back and neck area. Is body acne normal? My facial acne is nothing, and the only other people who I’ve seen with body acne have bad facial acne as well.

I'm a 14-year old female. I have pimples from wearing make-up. Should I stop wearing make-up?

When I shave my vaginal area I get a lot of ingrown hairs. Is there a way to make it better without going to a doctor?

I’m a 16 years old and sometimes my penis itches. I don’t think it’s a disease because I’m a virgin. Is this normal?

I have these little bumps all over my scrotum and the base of my penis. They are the same color as the skin and pretty noticeable. I was wondering if this is normal?

I'm a 17-year old girl. Recently, I noticed large, red patches around my breasts. They are not swollen, nor do they hurt. Is it a blood clot or a sign of breast cancer? They usually appear in the morning.

I've been taking zinc for about three weeks to help clear up my skin. I take 25-50mg per day. Lately I've been having feeling nauseous and very hot inside. Am I taking too much zinc? I've also been taking a vitamin B supplement.

Why do girls break out right before getting their period? Is there a way to avoid this?

I'm a 14-year-old girl. I am fairly tan, and the skin down there is dark brown. Should the skin around my vaginal area, such as the "clitoris" be darker than the general color of my skin? I am worried that I might have a disease.

How can you prevent smelly feet? I use talcum powder. Is there anything else I can do?

Is it safe to shave pubic hair? Why do some people shave there?

I have dry skin on various spots on my penis. Is this normal? What should I do?

I am a 16-year-old female and I have considered getting breast implants in a few years. The main reason for this is to get rid of stretch marks on my breasts. Would implants make the stretch marks less noticeable?

I have a bump on my vagina near the hole. I never had sex and I'm not on my period. Is this of puberty or do I have genital herpes?

I am a 14-year-old male. I have a small bump on the right side of my scrotum next to my inner thigh. I'm not bold enough to show my parents. Is this bump normal?

I'm 15 and I have pearly penile papules. Lately I have using wart remover and it seems that the bumps are decreasing in size. Should I continue using this product? Are there any side effects?

Some kids make fun of me because I have acne and it really hurts my feelings. What can I do to make the kids stop making fun of me?

Are tanning salons safe?

How do you make ectopic sebaceous glands (small bumps on the penis) go away?

If I’m going to be out in the sun will it help to prepare my skin and go to a tanning salon, this way I have a base tan? I usually burn very easily.

I have red dots on my penis. I'm a virgin. What is it?

I have about 5 or 6 red spots on my arm around the upper forearm (inside) to the lower bicep. They are slightly raised from the rest of my skin and appear as scar like or leathery. They also range in size from a lead tip pencil to the size of a pencil eraser and are red in color. I am not sure what these are and have just noticed them recently. Any good direction as to what they are and how to clear them would be helpful.

I’m 16 years old and I play the violin. Like everyone else who plays the violin, I have a mark on my neck from the violin. Lately this mark has been growing and is now a huge soft lump. My parents and I are pretty sure it is infected, and I have a doctor’s appointment in a few weeks. Is there any medicine to keep down the swelling for the time before the appointment so it’s not that noticeable?

My inner vaginal lips show and hang outside of my outer lips. So when I stand you can see my inner lips. Is this normal?

I am a 16-year-old male and I've noticed that the pores on my face in some areas (such as my cheeks an forehead) are larger than some in other areas. Is this permanent? Is this normal?

By how much do birthmarks increase the probability of developing cancer?

I have this line that runs vertically under my belly button to my vagina. What is this? Is this normal?

The area around my mouth is darker than the rest of my face. I use a prescription medicine for it, but it was originally prescribed to me to use against light spots on my face. Could this darkness be caused by touching my mouth area too much?

I am a 14-year-old girl and I don’t shave my armpits or my legs. Everyone in my family wants me to shave, but I don’t want to. My mom is always on my case about it. What should I do?

I have a terrible case of dry skin. It's so bad that my legs look like the cracked earth of a desert. When it gets cold my skin starts to prickle and then itch. A red rash –like broken skin – also appears. I believe I lack fluids or something in my diet. What should I do?

I am a 13-year-old male and I have a visible moustache. Is it normal to be shaving at my age? Do you have any tips for someone just starting to shave?

Is it safe to carve initials in your leg using a knife or pen?

I'm a 13-year old female and I have these red varicose vein-looking things on my legs, breasts, hips and arms. What are these, what caused it and what should I do? I went to my doctor and she told me to wear TED stockings. My friends would laugh at me if they saw these veins.

I have an umbilical hernia due to whooping cough and I am having surgery to correct it. I’d like to get my bellybutton pierced, but heard it’s dangerous for someone with an umbilical hernia. If the hernia is removed and the doctor pierces it right after the surgery, is it safe?

I’m a 13-year-old female and have noticed some black hairs in my nipples. I’m worried about when my breasts start to grow, the hair will grow too. Should I shave it off, or will it just grow back hairier? What should I do?

I was in the sun for about four hours. I used a sun block and I have sunburn on my nose and a sun blister. What can I do to help it?

Is fake tanning okay? Are there any risks with that form of tanning?

I love to tan, but after the information on the dangers of tanning posted on this site, I have been thinking twice about it. Can I tan and use sunscreen, or is this physically impossible. If not, what SPF will allow me to get a good tan while also protecting me?

I'm a 16-year-old female. I have had some concerns about my skin for many years. I have a black neck (it looks like I don’t shower well) but I also have dark areas under my armpits, chest, waist, bikini line and on my waist. How can I get rid of these dark areas?

I am 17-year-old female and I bruise very easily. I always have some collection of small bruises on my legs and arms. What could be causing this?

I'm uncircumcised. Why is it important to pull back the foreskin at the tip every time you urinate?

I'm a 13-year-old boy. Is there a way to remove moles?

I’ve recently noticed that I'm getting tiny spider veins on my leg. My legs are always sore and aching because of this, and it really is bothering me. How did I get these and is there anything I can do to prevent anymore from occurring? I've heard that exercise and water help.

I have, I believe what's called chicken skin! (On my legs!) Every time I shave about an hour later my legs feel like they weren't shaved at all that day. Even while I'm shaving my legs aren't smooth. What can I do to prevent this?

Does drinking a lot of water help clear up acne and the scars caused by acne?

I am a female and my scalp is dry and itchy. When I itch it, it sometimes starts to bleed and scabs form. I use Head and Shoulders, and Neutrogena Prevention Spray products. I also put cortisone on my scalp. Nothing is helping. Do you have any suggestions?

I am overweight and my thighs rub, so I get pimples. They take forever to go away and once they do, the skin is discolored for a while. I have been working out and know that is the permanent solution, but is there anything I can do in the meantime?

I can't stop biting and picking at my nails! Not only do I bite and pick at my nails, but I pick at the skin around my nails. What can I do to stop?

I'm a 14-year-old female and recently started playing volleyball in PE. I have started to get these tiny, purplish-red dots all over my arms where the ball has been hitting me. My mom says that they look like bruises, but if they are, how come I'm the only person in my PE class who's getting them? People have been staring at them. What should I do?

I'm a 16-year-old female and I have bad acne. Recently I was prescribed a variety of medications, each came with a description, but I am worried about Sulfamethoxazole/TMP. In the description it said it was for the treatment of urinary and ear infections. Is this drug also used to treat acne?

How do you get rid of scarring of the face from acne?

I'm an 18-year-old female and I have really oily skin. I've tried all special cleansers/toners and makeup but nothing seems to work and it’s embarrassing. What can I do?

What is the best treatment for an ingrown toenail?

Why have my warts turned a brownish color? Do I need to get them burned off?

I am a 16-year-old African-American female. I have several noticeable veins on my buttocks. I’m embarrassed to wear my bathing suit. What can I do to get rid of them?

I have a mole on my penis. Is this normal?

A few times a year before I bathe, I rub oil on my hair and body. I leave it on for a while and then wash it off. I believe that it is beneficial for my skin and hair. Is it just a myth?

I have pimples all over my buttocks and some on my leg. What does this mean?

I am a 16-year old female and I get hives all the time. I have been to the doctor and they put me on medication but it doesn't help at all. Is there any other type of relief I can get? Can this be a sign of a more serious condition?

I'm 13 and on my under arms I have ingrown hairs. I know I probably got these from shaving. What can I do to get rid of them?

Is it necessary to have the surgery to make your inner vagina lip smaller if you don’t experience any rubbing or discomfort?

I am a 16-year old female and I have had hives for several months. They come and go at all times of the day and itch like crazy. I have been to the doctor, but the medicine they put me on doesn’t help. Is there any other type of relief I can get? Can this be a sign of a more serious condition?

Do the non-water anti-bacterial products really kills germs without washing your hands?

Whenever mosquitoes bite me, the reaction is huge. The bumps are about half an inch wide. Is this something I should have looked at by my doctor? What do you think is causing this?

I used to cut myself. I haven't for almost a year but I still have tons of scars. My skin is really pale and the scars are noticeable. My parents don't know I used to cut and since I've stopped I don't want them to find out. Is there anything I can put on my scars to make them get lighter?

I am an African American 13-year-old boy. My skin is darker than it was when I was younger. Is there any way I can lighten my skin? Are there any homemade treatments or tips for lightening your skin?

I am a 16-year-old African American girl and am having problems with my facial skin. I have "light spots" on both of my cheeks. It's not a bump, just a spot that's not the same color as the rest of my face. Will it go away by itself?

I am a hidrandenitis suppurativa sufferer. Can supply some information about the skin disorder so others can understand it more?

I'm 13 years old and sometimes I get a bump a little larger than the diameter of a pencil on my arm. It goes away within an hour. What is it, could it be a worm?

I had poison ivy. But now that it’s gone, I have a skin discoloration where the rash was. Is this normal? How can I make it go away?

Is it possible to have a skin allergy to pollen? I have asthma (pollen triggered) and hayfever, but recently I have noticed that I get a rash and itching on my arms when I am exposed to pollen.

I had a dry, itchy rash on my shoulders and elbows. The doctor gave me an ointment, but now I have white blotches on the areas. There is no pigmentation on the areas and it won’t tan. What is wrong with me?

I’m 15 and I have a lot of freckles all over my face and upper back. I get sun burnt a lot and have had the freckles on my face since I was 5. Can I get rid of them?

I'm a 13-year-old girl and whenever I get cold my veins show through my skin. I know that this happens to everyone when they're cold but mine are always there. Is there any way to make these veins go away?

I have bruising on my shin that has been there for about nine months and it’s still tender. I was kicked during a soccer game. Is this anything to worry about? I bruise very easily.

Is it unhealthy to shower every day?

I'm 13 and I started my period when I was 11. I have pimples on my back and shoulders. I use a cream that treats my face for acne, but I can’t get it on my back. I I'm not comfortable with having my mom put the cream on my back. I find it gross that she has to see them. I really want to get rid of this. What else can I do?

Does shaving your head with a razor blade damage your scalp or hair growth?

Why do my lips seem to be getting bigger? My lips tend to get dry and my parents tell me not to lick my lips because that’s making them bigger.

I’m 13 years old. I have tons of moles on my face and back. I had one removed and it seems like there are more tiny ones growing. I’m really embarrassed about it. Will they go away when I’m older?

What can I do to correct a scar that I got from where I popped a pimple? Will it go away?

I’m very unhappy because of my big nose. I’d like to know whether there’s a way to make it smaller. I noticed that sometimes my nose looks smaller and sometimes it looks bigger. I think that my nose is bigger when my skin is very dry. What do you suggest?

I’m a 19-year-old white, female and I live on a tropical island in the Caribbean. My face doesn’t seem to get as tanned as the rest of my body and I don’t use sunscreen. How can I get a tan that looks natural, without having to over expose myself to the sun?

I blush a lot. Why is this?

I have just started taking Accutane for my acne problem. I've heard that Accutane prematurely closes the growth plates. Is that true?

I am 15 and going through puberty. I have little tiny bumps on my testicles. Is that normal?

I had a lot of acne a few years ago on my back and shoulders. Now I have a lot of scars. Do chemical peels actually work and how safe are they?

I'm a guy and have small red spots all over my torso. I'm not affected by it. Could this be caused by a food allergy?

I’m 13 and I have these little bumps on my face. I use a cleanser, but it doesn’t seem to work. What should I do?

I read about molluscum contagiosum, but I was unable to find the detailed treatment. What is the treatment of molluscum contagiosum?

I’m 15-years-old and started puberty when I was 12.How can I improve my health? I hate having so many spots (including some black and white heads) on my cheeks. I wash my face twice a day, eat as healthy as possible and take supplements, but I still can’t get rid of them.

I am an 18-year-old girl and have been having a little discharge from my nipples. Is that a sign of cancer or is it normal?

I am a 15-year-old guy. I get big red pimples on my upper thighs and they’re very sore. I usually get them every year when the weather gets warmer, and I sweat more. I won’t take a shower in gym class because I don’t want everyone laughing at me. What's wrong?

I was burnt two years ago by hot water. I now have white spots (no pigment) on my skin. What can be done to put the pink back in my skin? Is there any type of surgery I can have?

In the summer I get little, red spots on my arms. They are about the size of this full stop. They only show in the summer. Is there anything I can do rather than covering them up?

I have lots of blackheads on my nose. What can I do to get rid of them?

I have these lines behind my calves and I don't know what they are. Do these "lines" mean that I have a lot of fat there?

When I don't work out I smell good but when I sweat in gym class I smell really bad like cigarette smoke! I don't smoke, but my parents do. Is there anyway I can get rid of it? Also when I work out my face turns beet red! Can I make it so my skin doesn't go beet red?

What would cause hair loss (in clumps) in a healthy 14-year-old female?

What does vitamin E oil do for skin?

When should I put on sunscreen?

I am 13 year old boy and I have a fine, dark scraggly mustache that everyone teases me about. My parents say I’m too young to start shaving but it is embarrassing me to death. What’s so bad about shaving at my age?

My older brother had bad acne as a teenager. Does that mean that I will have it, too?

What can I do about fire ant bites?

I am a 14-year-old girl and have a dark mustache I hate. My mother says it doesn’t show, but it’s driving me crazy! I’m afraid to just shave it off. Do creams and other methods work?

I have small red stretch marks on my breasts. Is this normal and will they eventually fade away or is there something I should do about it now to make them fade?

I'm 18 years old for the past week I have had really bad back pain that just will not go anyway. When I feel down my spinal cord I feel a lump that really hurts. I'm scared I have cancer and I don't want to go to the doctor.

I sweat a lot! By second class, I have sweat stains that go half way down my shirt. Nothing seems to work. Is there anything I can do about it?

I am thinking about getting a tattoo. What are the medical dangers of a tattoo?

I have these really itchy bumps on and around my penis. The doctor says it's scabbies. He gave me some lotion to use. Should I tell my girlfriend?

I have round white patches on my face. Is this a fungus infection?

I'm 14 yrs old and I’m suffering from a severe attack of acne. I’ve started taking tetracycline. However, I haven't consulted a doctor so I don't know the proper dosage or how the drug helps. Could you please give me some information on this drug?

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