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Open Question: Red Acne Scar Removal?

I have had red acne scars for the longest time. When I get an actual pimple it goes away when I put treatment on, but these red marks wont go away. Does anyone know any home remedies and treatment that works really good for red scars? more

Open Question: How do you get rid of scars at home without buying the expensive scar treatments?

When I was 5 I was run over by my school bus which left a gash on my right hip. Over the past 12 years it has blended in more with my skin but the scar is still noticeable. Also, since I was born I've had about 20 surgeries for my health and I have 6 semi-dark scars on my stomach. Is there anyway to make the scars less noticeable and lighter without paying a ton of money for expensive scar treatments/products? Thanks (: Oh and I'm 17 and have light skin if that helps at all. more

Resolved Question: How do I get rid of...?

Acne on my back? I've been having problems with pimples on my back for quite a long time. And I was wanting to know if anyone had any good acne solutions, or home treatments that could please clear up my acne. I sometimes get scars from them from picking at it, and I honestly just don't know what to do with it or where to start. So could someone please give me some kind of treatment advice? Thank you in advance! more

Open Question: Anyone know any home treatments for keloid scars?

Before you say "you're gonna have the scars forever"...I KNOW! I have a few keloid scars on my abdominal area from a previous surgery. I've been to a dermatologist, but unfortunately insurances don't cover scar treatment. And at this time I cannot afford the $140 steroid shots. So I was wondering if anyone out there knew any home treatments I could try to help diminsh and soften the scars. thank you more

Resolved Question: help with facial/body issues! ruining my confidence:(?

So i've been suffering from acne for the past 10 years. (Im 18 btw) I was on Roaccutane for 4 months about 5 years ago. I seen no difference coz i still suffer from acne. I use a tea tree face wash, toner and a cream. here are some of my issues with my body: 1) I have terrible blackheads on my nose, on the sides of my nose its completely black and i dont know how to get rid of this! everyday i pick at them but they never ever go away.please give me some advice. 2) I have stretch marks on my back and my arms. 3) I have acne scars on my entire back and my cheeks. 4) I shave so i have terribly dark underarms, i cant wax coz im a sucker for pain!:( 5) I shave my arms and legs, and this led to terrible ingrown hairs.. now my entire leg has dark spots. please help me, with some home remedies and treatments..im grateful for what i have but i feel ugly and ashamed. I have no guy friends coz im scared if they see me, im not pretty like others :( more

Voting Question: Can you get a waiver to enlist in the military if THIS happened to you in 11th Grade?

Hi there... Sorry this is gonna be a dozy, but I just gotta ask someone! I was wondering, can you get a medical waiver and enlist in the military if you were in a mental hospital ONLY once, with the following being contributing reasons? I was put into one of those by my doctor on one of those 51/50 (72-hour) hold things after I told her on a school day that my mom snapped out of nowhere, trashed my room in a blind rage and attempted to attack me (I remember getting hit by different things she threw at me) I did’t receive that ‘treatment’ too well... I ran from home to the bus stop to hide from my mom and get to school so I could tell one of my teachers. Instead, I decided it’s better to go to the courthouse that was by where I lived and also where my doctor’s office was. The situation felt like a life/death emergency to me! I told the doctor everything about my mom did and I showed her where I got hit. She started filling out paperwork for CPS and for some reason kept asking me if I wanted to kill myself. I kept saying no but she kept asking, like it was a hint or something, I don’t know… She went to her phone, then said she called a receiving home and could’t get me in there immediately, and then she felt that a 51/50 hold was warranted – But I did’t think I was crazy! I thought mental hospitals were for really crazy people, and I did’t really want to kill myself either. But lo and behold, I was placed on a 51/50 hold because the doctor said that it was the only ‘quickest’ way to get me out of my abusive situation and involve CPS immediately- (I was admitted for ‘Suicidal Ideation’ – No previous physiological history prior). The doctors at the hospital learn during the72-hour hold that the central problem was not my mental state but my abusive mom was causing me great distress. They were trying to get me discharged after the 3 days ended because they said I was stable and NOT a danger to myself; they felt that I wasn’t the type to ‘kick my own bucket’, so to speak. They kept calling my mom to take me home (BIG mistake!) They told me that she kept telling them that she didn’t want me anymore, I didn’t exist; she didn’t know me, she did not want me. (Damn excuses). Doctors didn’t like that. Now, I was technically ‘abandoned’ at a freakin’ mental hospital for over 13 days! (It was the only shelter available to me because the receiving home was full at the time, or so they said…) Since my parent technically just left me there, the doctors then decide that it was okay to discharge me to CPS, who finally show up to get me released and placed me with a Sheriff’s Deputy (Don’t know if any police reports were made in my case) They were also investigating my mom (they saw the scars and bruises I got from her). Since then, I’ve got my academic streak back (From a 1.86 to 4.0’s across the board) even became my Air Force JROTC unit’s squadron commander. I was pretty much back to normal, without my abusive mom! Heck, I even have straight A’s in college right now! My ASVAB score as of now I think it’s a 97. Will the military put all of this in consideration in the aftermath and prior to my ‘hospitalization’? Do I even have a chance? I have paperwork if a recruiter or MEPS might need it. It seems like my doctor was trying to do what was best at the time, but didn’t seem to realize that it could affect my future military service ambitions… (I really want to see military service). What do you make of this? I was 16 when the abuse got at its worse (and was ‘rescued’ by being placed in the psychiatric facility. It’s a strange way to save a kid, dont’cha think? ) I was seeing a doctor prior because I was processing abuse issues with mom and possible mental implications from it. I was being treated for injuries, too. I was also a H.S. sophomore and 2nd year cadet in Air Force JROTC at that time. I had a 3.5 GPA at the time and also, my Aerospace Science Instructors noticed that in a 3-week period, I went from 'Perfect Attendance' to 'Excessive Absence/Tardy', that alarmed them to the point to where they started looking into it (They even called the cops once because I told them when I actually got to go to school that my mom did some more things...) My GPA took a similar downturn from the 3.5 to the 1.86 in the same timeframe. My mom at this point refused to let me go to school, which caused my grades to fall – FAST! I had less opportunity to get away from her until that day I ran from home (on a school morning, weird…) to the courthouse place where my doctor was and told her. At the psych hospital, they kept putting me on and off meds because they were saying that I probably had a disorder only for another doctor to overturn the diagnosis saying, it’s not that, it’s parental abuse. I was like, really, make up your minds; am I loco en la cabesa or am I just some lost kid? So, I don’t really know if I even HAVE an official diagnosis… Can I just get a psychological evaluation by a civilian or military more

Voting Question: A question about acne scarring?

Okay please can I have your attention. Be for you answer, please read all of this because I'm tired of getting the same answer that will not solve my problem. I have CYSTIC! acne. A very severe form of acne. Its the same thing but its a disease and its wayyyyy worse. Please research it before you give an answer. I've tried everything possible. I've used lotions, anti-biotics, home remedies, even the best treatment in the world, ACCUTANE. I still have severe, cystic acne. What more do I have to do? I'm 17. I've wasted pretty much most of my life away because of the control my acne has over me. I don't like going out. People always stare. And I always wonder if they are talking about. I've been made fun of an insane amount. I'm actually starting to have emotional problems. I'm a freaking guy! I don't like crying and breaking down and wondering how I got to this point in life. It feels like my life is a suspense novel or movie or something. You might not think acne can have this kind of affect on people but it does. I'm so use to being that guy who got all the girls. Now I watch my younger bro who is one year younger live my old life. Its like I'm being tormented. I've tried everything even prayer. I still have faith in God. I'd never ever give up on him. But some times I get to that point where I just want to give up on everything. I don't want to go to school anymore. I go there to get made fun of, stared at, and watch others live there happy lifes while I let the anger and depression build up. Please try to understand where I'm coming from. I want an answer to this acne problem. I don't want to have any scars or anything to remind me of this horrible time in my life. Like because of my acne, I haven't had a gf in forever. I have no friends any more cause I'm not that well liked any more. I don't like to go out, I don't like to go swimming because I have body acne too. I can't work out because of the body acne. I know life is not about superficial things but how you feel about your self does, and to be honest I don't like myself anymore. And yes I have asked my parents about councling but they feel that my acne isn't that big of a deal. No one does. But me, cause I'm actually the one living this nightmare. I guess if its not your problem you shouldn't care. But if it is you should begg for help. Anyways will I ever have a normal looking face again. more

Voting Question: Best Acne Treatment on a Budget?

Hey, so I'm 22, which means that I would classify my acne as "adult acne." And if there's one thing that's depressing, it's adult acne. I've always had acne on my face (a ton when I was 13/14 years old), but in recent years, the amount of acne has decreased dramatically. I normally have a pimple somewhere on my face, but it's never too noticeable. However, when I get around the period time of month, I break out around my chin and nose areas. I do not have acne anywhere else on my body; my back and such are all clear. Basically, I have a mild case (I guess), with a pimple or two on my chin, and three or four when it's that time of the month. I'm wondering if anyone has any home remedies or effective cheap drugstore treatments. I really do not have the money for a dermatologist visit, or for the prescriptions that would follow. I'm looking for something cheap and easy! I bought clean & clear moisturizer and wash at the drugstore the other day (15$... ugh lol); I haven't noticed any change yet, but I'm still working on it. Also, I have some scarring on my chin (and a couple small patches on my forehead, near my hairline) from old acne breakouts. Does anyone know how to rid myself of those? I feel like they've been there forever, and they're not incredibly noticeable and are easily concealed with foundation, but it would be nice to have completely clear, soft skin up close. I don't really know what could be causing the pimples I do have; I eat pretty well (not a lot of greasy food), wash my face at night with warm water, but yet the pimples remain, and they're almost always in the same spot. These one or two perpetual zits. Ugh. Thanks for reading! I know this got kinda long and became a bit of a rant. Any help will be greatly appreciated :) more

Voting Question: What is the best option for acne scar treatment? Only respond if you know!?

NOT home remedies. I am talking about at the dermatologist...chemical peels, laser etc. more

Resolved Question: Worried about pm doctor not continuing my pain treatment?

Ok, here is my situation that I never thought would ever be. I have been with my primary doctor for about 12 years now, and I thought she knew me well. I even thought of her as more of a friend. Over the last 3 years, I started having some major problems with my lower back, shoulders, and neck. So she set me up with a mri which did show a bulging disc. She sent me to physical therapy, and the shock treatment really helped, she also prescribed hydrocodone 5 that I had only had to take for a month, because I responded well with therapy. So about a year goes by and not having that much pain, I could take over the counter meds to suppress it. Then like lightning it strikes again. This time it gets so bad that my leg gives out on me and hurts. I can't sleep for days, and only certain things I did could give enough relief to where I was not screaming in pain. So I go back to her with all of this and she sets up another mri, which then shows two bulging disc and a hurniated disc. She again prescribes the same pain med and sets me up with the physical therapy which I am excited for because it helped before. This time it did not, and the therapyst said that my pelvic joint was popping out of my hip joint. So my doctor prescribes me a long acting pain med named kadian. I took it and it made me itch bad, so she prescribed claritin to help with the itch. Umm, needless to say, I will always have scars on my chest from digging. So she then started me on 20m of oxycontin for two weeks, and 40m for the next two weeks. It was amazing relief after the puking for a couple days. I am amazed on what I can do now that I have not been able to do for a while. So the refill time comes and no problems I get my refill. About three weeks later, I find out that a family member is dying of cancer in another state and he was refusing hospice so it was up to us family members to go take care of him in his final days. So my turn of course was up and I call the office the day before leaving to see if they can send my prescription to me when it was due to be filled. Mind you I was without a vehicle this day and in a hurry to get things ready to leave. They tell me that they can not do that, and I said well, that is ok because I have to come back to the state for my bone scan anyway and I would just drive the extra 2 hours back home to see them. My doctor calls back and says I need to come in for a pill count. I had no problem with that other than I had no vehicle, and not ride and they closed in 2 hours, and I was told that she would not longer prescribe them unless I came in that day. She then tells me that I could come in the following day before leaving. I said ok that is fine I will just have my ride swing me by. Well low and behold that night we get a call for all family members to come immediately, my uncle was not going to make it through the night. We all left within an hour, me not thinking twice, just knowing that my doctor would understand. So after the funeral and all, I come back home, and call my doctor and explain, she said that is fine I understand. So, I get my next refill on the 12th of June. I had an appointment to go back to my neurosurgeon yesterday to read my results which quite frankly was devistating to me. Basically I have bad joints, degenerative disc disease, and my bone scan made me light up like a christmas tree. So I drive home crying most of the way. I look on my calendar and see where I had a doctors appointment scheduled for today with my primary doctor which was just going to be going over the same thing I went over with my ns. But I decided I needed to go anyway. So I wake up this morning and guess what my car will not start at all. I hurry up and call in to reschedule my app. My doctor knowing that I just said my car broke down again, demanded me to make my appointment or she would not fill anymore meds ever. I can't make the appointment, I have no vehicle. I have never had to sign a contracts or agreement with her, but she said that I broke the contract. I never had to sign one. I was unaware that people even had to do this, I just always assumed that my doctor would know me after 12 years of never trying to get meds. I am devistated and hurt that my doctor was so mean and accusing on the phone. At my appointment yesterday, I was told to get a breast reduction and see a chiropracter regularly, and to continue my pain meds, and he was referring me to a pm doctor. I am just wondering if I am still going to be without what I have been used to for 2 months while I am going through the steps with the pm doctor. I have enough to last me until the 12th of August, but I am not sure how it will look to go in to the pm doctor and say this is what my old doctor has me on, but she is not going to give them to me anymore. What should I expect or do? more

Resolved Question: How Do get rid of Pimples and Acne Scars?

what are some treatments I could do at home, or homemade stuff to get rid of them Thanks =)does toothpaste help to fet rid of it more

Resolved Question: Can I do 3 home remedies everyday to get acne scars disappear faster?

(im a 13 yr old girl) i have only about 4-6 days until skool starts and i rlly want a couple of acne scars to disappear as fast as possible. so should i use all these home remedies everyday? Will using them all throughout the day everyday make results faster?? or is anything bad gonna happen to my skin if i do them all everyday? thnks!! :] Remedy #1: Lemon Or Lime Juice Squeeze some fresh lemon juice on a cotton ball (you can also use lime to replace lemon), the apply the juice on the acne scars areas. Let the juice be on your skin for 1 t o 2 minutes. Then, rinse it off with cool water. Continue the treatment daily until the scars are removed. Remedy #2: Ginger Slices Cut ginger into slices and apply daily on the acne scars areas, do it every day before you go to bed. Slightly press the ginger at the scar areas for at least 15 minutes. You should be able to see a excellent improvement of the scars after a week of treatment. Keep the treatment until the scars are removed. Remedy #3: Olive Oil Olive oil is another well-known effective home remedy for acne treatment. Just apply the oil directly to the scars, then use your fingers to massage cold-pressed the olive oil into the skin. The olive oil will moisturizes the skin and remove dead cells to improve the skin condition that leads to the removal of acne scars. more

Resolved Question: I need more info. on TCA peel tattoo removal?

I need to know if TCA peel is good for removing tattoos, and what are the risks of it leaving scars? I would also like to know what doctor to see about TCA peel. I would like to know if it would be ok to do the treatment myself. What is the cost of seeing a doctor for a treatment, and what is the cost of doing it at home? How long should I wait between treatments? How do i use TCA peel? I would also appreciate any other information you could give me on TCA peel. more

Resolved Question: How to remove acne scars yourself without any medication?

I am tired to go to the dermatologist , I tried several acne creams but none work. I am 23 and I really need to find a treatment that help me remove my acne scars. I tried home remedies for acne and none helped me. Any suggestions on some acne treatments? I can't afford laser acne treatment so please don't mention this option to me. Thanks more

Resolved Question: Have they made a fair decision or is my anger justified as they are being overprotective?

About me and my situation to put you in the picture I have Borderline Personality Disorder and have been in mental services from the age of 13 (I'm now almost 21). I couldn't complete school and have never been able to do any type of work. I have had 9 involuntarily admissions to hospital under section 3 of the mental health act and 2 under section 2 of the mental health act, one being lifted less than a month ago. I self-harm by cutting having to attend accident and emergency for between 20 to 60 stitches every 2 and half to 4 weeks. I have to attend every time I self-harm. I have attempted suicide by overdosing twice this year both needing stays in general hospital. The most recent (about a month ago) my partner had gone into town for 2/3 hours and came home to find me slipping in and out of conciseness. Over the 8 years I have self-harmed it's severity has slowly increased over time and is still currently doing so. I have a strong history of not taking my meds and psychotic episodes and symptoms. I have flashbacks and panic attacks very regularly. I currently have therapy once a week (very long-term psychotherapy) and see my CPN (psychiatric nurse minimum of once a week with of upping my input when needed to 3 times and week and then Home treatment with the crisis team visiting me on daily basis including over the weekend. I have weekly only prescriptions and have done all year due to overdose risk. Currently my CPN has says and works on 'our main focus on keeping me alive another day' and not looking into the future even by a week. My most recent self-harm incident was the weekend just pasted I needed 63 stitches - 4 being dissoluble under the skin to join back the muscle layer I had cut into. I came less than a mm away from a deep vein 3cm deep. The surgeon and doctor who stitched me said hitting me would have caused huge problems including bleeding to death and loss of movement for my whole arm. I always thought as long as it's not an artery no problems. And if I'm honest I'm still sceptical it was that risky. My arms are now just scar tissue however I often get upset when I see nothing there and think I have done a bad job. I know my behaviour is risky but I see the need for it and the constructive effect. My partner and her dad (my surrogate dad) don't feel ok leaving me alone for more than 45minutes. My partner is starting work experience and will be gone for most of the day and neither are willing to leave me home even at the age of 21 and Nick (her dad) has planned to come every week to spend the week with me. I have ask my CPN about being left however she has said she cannot comment as it's not her who is leaving me and it up to whoever has to walk away from me and live with what happens and how they feel about it. But what about how I feel I'm an adult. I guess I can see I'm not well in someways but I feel so frustrated and angry at people being so overprotective, my partner is my career and deals with most of my shit but I think not leaving me for a few hours is bad for my health with lack of independence. I hate the idea of needing 24/7 care- which is what everyone thinks but I think it's bad for me. Sorry so long but think people answering needing a good amount of background. But do people see my concerns and think I should try to force it more e.g. Go out alone for 2 hours or is my anger towards them unfair? - I have got really verbally angry. I'm confused about my feelings and beliefs more

Resolved Question: Podiatry advice. Should I stay with this podiatrist?

I like to go on jogs regularly, but at the moment I have developed a foot injury from it which has been bugging me for some time, and is now unbearable. I went to City Clinic Podiatry in the city (Sydney). The podiatrist there examined my foot and said I I have a buildup of scar tissue in my toe. Then she taped up my foot so I can walk properly and so my foot muscles can develop. I have to take this tape off after 48 hours, then for the next 4 nights massage Tiger Balm into the area and apply a heat pack. Then I have to see her again for further treatment, and to examine the way I run. At this moment, it seems that this lady could help me with my problem and give adequate treatment. But it is expensive - This session costs me $85.00 (Australian). So, do you think I should stay with this Podiatrist? Or should I try to find one closer to home? If you live in Australia, do you think I could get podiatry treatment for cheaper? And if so, do you think I should go to one that is cheaper, or stay with this one as long as the treatment is going well?What price do you think I should be paying? more

Resolved Question: what are some home treatments for acne?

Please don't sugget any shop treatments. Stuff like lemon juice or whatever is what I am looking for. I have a few pimples, a few blackheads and some acne scars. I am aiming to get rid of them, by septemer at the latest. All the shop treatments I have tried have been rubbish. Thx to any suggestions. :) more

Resolved Question: does makeup actually clog pores?

For about a couple years I've been wearing concealer and powder on my face to cover the discoloration and acne/acne scars. This year (this summer, rather) I decided to move towards a liquid foundation and now what I do is mix one part foundation with one part moisturizer just so it's not as heavy as a coverage because I really don't want a mask sitting on my face. Now what I do is use that home made tinted moisturizer (I use the Almay Nearly Naked Makeup) and then use (L'Oreal True Match) concealer on any really red spots that were not covered up. My question is - does makeup really clog pores? I do wash my face twice a day with acne treatment because I do have very mild acne and I make sure that I take off my makeup at night no matter what. I tried wearing no face makeup for about two weeks to see if my skin would clear up at all and the answer is no. I saw no difference wearing no makeup that with wearing makeup - my skin is just naturally acne-prone. more

Resolved Question: How to get rid of a scar...? Best ways? :/?

I have had a scar on my chin for two years and its red and its like 3/4 of a cm. and it is kinda bubbled i know that sounds gross. And i have been to a dermatologist they said that a lot of the treatments are effective, i use vitamin e oil three to four times a day and this silicone stuff the dermatologist gave me also for three to four times a day. I also take vitamin E tablets. All the medical ways to remove it costs atleast one hundred dollars and i would only want to spend fifty at the most. Any suggestions? More home remedies? more

Resolved Question: Why is staying as hard as leaving?

I have been Married 16 years. We have three children, ages 14 and 12 and 9. They are the most important ones to me in all this nightmare. My marriage has been difficult from the beginning. She is an abusive person, verbally, emotionally and physically. I have a couple scars from being physically attacked that still remain. My wife had an affair on me 5 years ago. I have never cheated myself. I took her back for the kids and sake of family unity. She has recently been arrested and pending penalties. I recently caught her talking endless hours on the phone with the lover from the affair years ago. I decided I was DONE. I filed for Divorce. I re-connected with my first love and high school sweeheart. This woman has always taken space in my heart since the day I met her 25 years ago. We get along, and always did. I both love and LIKE her. After years of my wife telling me she hates me, get lost, etc - Now she is doing all she can to save the marriage or make it pure hell to leave it. And my poor kids(who have seen the discord at home) just want to see Dad stay, try one more time. I feel I've tried for years, and been to counseling three times which never did anything. She claims she is going to change. I have been miserable for literally most of my marriage. I've stalled my forward momentum though. Trying to appease the kids, letting her guilting, threats, and statements that I will regret this or it will ruin the kids lives keep me in limbo. I don't want the dysfunctional relationship, the cheating, the abuse, the controlling treatment anymore. I don't want to just stay for the kids like last time. And I have a 2nd chance with an amazing person who respects and adores me. Seems a simple answer, but when you're in it, it isn't. What will help me get the courage to make the final proclamation (to the kids is the toughest) that the marriage is over. So I can turn my sights to the future. And that future includes doing the best I can for my kids given the circumstances. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: how to get rid of acne at your own home?

i want to no if anyone knows any acne treatments you can do in your own home without buying ANY items. becuse i hear patatoes and lemons are good for your acne scarring? anyone with experients of home appliences please help more

Resolved Question: What's a good acne treatment for me?

OK, I'm turning 14 and basically I'm tired of living with acne everyday (who isn't?). Mine isn't very critical, but I can kind of tell it's getting there. If anyone has any home remedies, skincare suggestions or anything, PLEASE post it here! I have an oily nose with a serious blackhead problem on it, and sometimes around it. I have no idea how to get rid of it, && I'm afraid to keep trying different acne products before it gets even worse. I also have a few scares there that just bug me to death. Also, I have really bad acne my left cheek with major scars and it just never goes away. I feel like I'm stuck with this one... Because my scars are pretty deep... It's not as bad on my right cheek, but my right cheek does get a little bit of acne every now and then. My chin is always dry && I get a couple pimples there about every three times a week when I wake up. My daily routine is to wash my face every morning just using water, && about 10 minutes later I'll put on a Clean && Clear acne moisturizer. I shower every night, && I tempt to face the shower head to shoot cold water at my face as an easy cleaning. After I get out of the shower, I take a bit of Terminator from Acne Free, rub it all over my face, let it dry, then go to bed. I'm pretty sure I'm doing something wrong with my daily routine, but I'm not sure what it is? If anyone has any advice or information for me, just PLEASE post it here. I could really use some help with this. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Really, really bad acne problem. What now?

I've had this acne problem on my face ever since I was 13. I am now 20. I've just about tried everything under the sun. Dermatologists, prescriptions such as benzoyl peroxide, tazorac, minocycline; I've tried lights, home remedies, toothpaste, zinc cream, tea tree oil, honey, salicylic acid, washing face 2-3 times daily... etc. All of these treatments help for a little while, but then the breakouts come back. It is so frustrating that sometimes I just want to cry. I'm tired of wearing makeup to hide them. Personally I think its make it worse, so I try to go as long as I can without wearing it. But I have so many scars. The worst part of my face is my chin. I can't remember the last time I had a clear chin. Right now it feel swollen. Is there anyone here that's faced this same problem? Is there any hope? more

Voting Question: Relationship issues!!!,Please help, I am still braking!!!?

There's a female that I went out with some months back but for some reason I can not stop thinking about her and her ways and everytime I think about things and the way things were and how we split up it just makes me more stressed as I can not communicate with her at all.Oh,god I miss gher.How would you think it would be possible to just get her on the other end of the phone because when I call the place where she lives they say she get's too upset talking to me and I just want a conversation with her which will put my mind more at ease.I have been braking up nearly every day thinking about her and I even speak to a psychologist about it but for dome reason I cannot getr rid of this strong feeling I have for her-it won't go away.Moving on is not possible as she is the one for me and many other girls just don't have her quality!What would a women apppreciate as a gift and will always remember the gift! Please don't be judgmental and please be gentle on your advice.Thank You.I'm also 200 miles away and she didn't have a full explanation of ehy she was splittuing up with me except she did say some minutes after telling me that she had found someone else she said "I like you better"-What's that suppose to mean?It was such a quick split up and it just didn't make that much sense and even now I am thinking I wonder what she is up to and doing back home.I am not in my home area at the moment.She use to be obsessed with me before i even went out with her and she was always in high mood whilst in my company even when I wasn't going out with her.She does have mental disorder schitzophrenia aswell.Putting the illness aside she is a fab person,full of life and never seems depressed and she lightens up my life in so many ways.I just want to talk to her.I feel sick on the idea that another man might be touching her up,another man might be sleeping in bed with her.Yeah,my normal instincts is that I want to kiil him but obviously this won't happen on reality.She also said "i do love him but Iv'e got a boyfriend" to a friend of mine.She also said amongst other things.Is it just me or do other people not like to be totally blanked or ignored in their life even if it's still was a relationship-Wouldn't most people send a hint or give a once every 2 months quick phone call (maybe a funny mess around phone call)?I believe this experience might have mentally scarred me and made me scared of even going into any new sort of relationship.I always liked her as afriend and I always treated her well before we went out and it's a shame because I also remmber the parts before we went out and I would just like to have them moments again.She get's upset in receiving gifts and talking to me and I think the place where she lives at is encouragfing her to avoid me as they sort of bring out "it's okay,you are not doing anything wrong!-youve told him you need to move on and that you have found someone else! and so maybe because of her sweet little ways she can't see the hurt and the trauma on the other end.I might also be too sensitive and maybe I can't handle it like other people.Syhe does have a history and a tendency to ignore people and when it comes to a man (boyfriend) that takes over more important thatn friends and family and any other aquaintances and then she avoids them.Okay also I have been in amental health hospita under section 3-I have now left (been discharged) from the hospital.I was ill,stressed and angry at one point in my life and I have been through thereapy,met with doctors and all of this was done whilst I was detained under the mental health act.Will she be diferent after seeing my progress after reovering from treatment-I am much more calm and stable nowadays.she can't see or hear me or communicate or anything like that as I have no contact with her!!!!!I feel trapped!!! Im miss her!Your help is really appreciated on this matter.Love is Deep-you cannot just leave love-I adore her and there is no better than HER!(well,I can't see any better at the moment!) Thank You. more

Resolved Question: Acne causing me too have doubts about going?

A couple of months ago i was so depressed with my life in the UK, i took an impulsive decision too go book a 12 month vacation too Australia. I briefly visited Australia 4 years ago with a friend. We spent 6 weeks travelling the East coast together, and from what i remember i loved ever minute. Despite the fact i was struggling with hernia, the entire time. So i've booked too go again this coming September on a 12 month working holiday. But since booking it, i've been questioning my hasty decision. You see i have some major issues with my skin. Acne, and acne scarring on my face, and body. Which serious effect's my confidence, and in hindsight maybe i should have spent the money on some form of acne treatment instead of on a ticket too Australia? The main reason's i booked Australia was too escape my dull life here in the UK. Still live at home with my parents, which is depressing in itself. With my dad a miserable, grumpy old man, and mother complaining ever 5 minutes about him being such a bore. Which then makes her dependent on me, too take her out, and do stuff. When at 26, i should be out doing my own thing, with people my ow age. Working nights doesn't help my social situation, especially at weekends. Rather than rushing into booking Australia, i'd probably been better trying too get a day job somewhere, and getting my own place away from my mum and dad? Basically wondered what you guy's thought? Should i cancel my trip down under, and try get my acne treated? Or stick too going Australia, and just make the best of it? more

Resolved Question: how does a sister cope with brother who suffers from mental illness & whose parents refuse to take to doctor?

where do i start? i was told never to reveal such matters because it would be betraying your family. yet, even though i am publishing this to the whole world, i think it's okay in this situation. sometimes wrath and hatred swells inside me and other times i feel devastatingly crushed by him. my brother- he has such a story, half of which i am sure i do not know. i am eighteen. he is twenty seven. during middle school and high school he was so incredibly bright. he came here to the US in fifth grade not knowing how to speak any english and he graduated valedictorian four years later. He got into a vocational high school with an excellent academic record, which i tried applying to and didn't get in. when he was in college, i, along with my family, regrettably did not visit him often. i think myself visited him less than five times when he was in college. so without gradually appearing indications, i noticed he changed- fast. something about taking drugs. once, he got in a traumatic fight with a policeman. my brother says it wasn't his fault. he was defending his friend and when he demanded to know his rights, the cop beat him. anyway, he had gashes on his head and now has a dreadful scar about a foot long on his stomach. i don't know where the scar came from actually. As i wrote before, i only know half his story. he got depression. perhaps it was from post traumatic stress disorder. perhaps it was from too much smoking cigarettes and maybe drugs. he went to a clinic. quite honestly, i refused to visit him at the hospital. i think it was because i was sure he was going to be alright. its been four years and although he doesnt exactly have depression anymore, he's not alright. he very rarely smiles. Ever since, the accident, my mom and dad have been rigorously going to church. my brother adopted the practice too but takes it to an extreme. he's fasted for days, sits in his closet to pray, and reads the bible extensively.. please, i am not indicating religion is bad, but his way of connecting with god is.. dark. And i associate god with light... uhm... i suppose i just sound like a confused and rambling teenager and i actually had to look back to the question to see what i wanted to get out of from all this. it's just that... about an hour ago, my brother started taking a shower and i overheard my mom telling my dad he has to watch out for him. then a couple minutes later, i hear her shouting at him.. i go upstairs where they are. my brother is in his room, drenched in his clothes. its dark in his room- he always wants the light turned off. my father is trying to calmy talk to him and he talks back in a way that gets me scared and angry at the same time. he looks like he wants my dad to die. he looks like he wants to die. i muster up the courage to tell him god is with him.. and he slams the door in my face. my mom and dad constantly tell him god will naturally save him. my mom, an acupuncturist, refuses to take him to the hospital and says she can heal him with her natural herbs and treatment. She says its because he needs cleansing and needs to eat the right food, and my parent's lives revolve around their beliefs. my dad goes to church everyday. my mom will rush home from work to make sure he eats the right lunch.... and well, i don't really know what to do. i will so truly appreciate anyone who reads this. thank you. im a senior and i lived with my parents when i was three to four and then moved with my brother to go live with my aunt. it was my first year living with my mom, dad, and brother. and i guess im just not used to everyone... more

Resolved Question: How do I get rid of this new acne scar?

Ok so im 16. I usually never get pimples but during my last period I got one. My chin started to get a bit itchy and I kept touching it. A pimple formed. Now the pimple is gone and my skin is just a little darker in the area where the pimple was. Any drug store creams, home treatments, etc?? I dont wanna leave it too long and lose the possiblilty of it going away. I think this comes from me washing my face, forgetting I had a pimple, and scratching off the pimple by accident instead of naturally letting it go away. Its still very new, how do I get rid of the dark area where my pimple was?? more

Resolved Question: how do i get rid of acne scars?

i have like 3, there not so bad but im only 14 and i have them, and i don't want them for the rest of my life. Are there any home remedies, treatments, recommendations for me? how long will they take? are they effective? thank you oh and just curious does Mederma work? more

Voting Question: Belly Piercing help please :)?

so i have my belly pierced and there is a little red bump, now its been there for a lonngg time almost a year now, it isnt painful, itchy, there is no discomfort and no puss or blood. which makes me think it must not be an infection im pretty sure it is just scared but how do i get rid of it? at home treatments are preferred thaanks :) and i havent taken out the belly ring i did just for this picture so you can see it, i just want to know how to get rid of the scar! thaank youu! http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt27/Samantha9021095/Picture004.jpg http://i594.photobucket.com/albums/tt27/Samantha9021095/Picture002.jpg more

Resolved Question: Alcoholic father blames me for everything? Any advice?

I need some advice. I'm at the end of my rope. My father is an alcoholic and for the better part of my teen years, I had to deal with his fits of rage, emotion and random outbursts that scarred me my adolescence. But now, it's just gotten to the point where I'm so tired of it. I live at home with my parents, and my father supports me and my post secondary (thats the law here where I live, im only 19.) I know this life is so hard, but I can't move out as I won't be able to support myself all on my own. Plus, my mother and I are super close and I help her out in the house because she's can't work, it would break her heart if I left her with my crazy father. Anyone have any ideas, advice? He blames me for being an alcoholic (i know it has nothing to do with me, he drank before I was even born.) He tells me he wants nothing to do with me, calls me all sorts of names, puts me down and right now, is giving me the silent treatment. I know it's not my fault. I blog and I tell myself, to be strong, but it's so hard. Every single thing he says breaks my heart and just makes me want to curl up and disappear. I'm tired of living this way. Thanks for all the feedback. I don't really know who else to turn to. I don't want to burden my best friends. They know, but not to this extent. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone have a skin treatment that works?

I have bad acne and I've tried proactive, that doesn't work. I'm about to be 17 and I've had it since the 7th grade. I've literally tried all kinds of stuff. even soap with sulfur in it lol. I also have acne scars which I know there isn't really anything you can do for that but I want clear skin so bad! I've been to the dermatologist and they gave me some pill thing but that didn't help either. If there is some kind home thing that would be cool but I'll buy whatever :) more

Resolved Question: Brown acne scar treatments?

I have brown acne scars all over my back there are over 100 on my back. What can I do to traet my acne scars. Please give me good natural home remedies i can do at home and that work. more

Resolved Question: Please Analyse This, English !!!?

TWO of them will settle in beautiful, perfect Queensland and resume their lives, the other two will stay in Melbourne and chase ambitions and dreams. As they grow old they may shiver at the occasional, but ever-fading jab of conscience, their guilt salved in time with the reassurance and support of family and friends. There will be scars for what they did to - or didn't do for - Brodie Panlock, who was viciously bullied and humiliated at a Hawthorn cafe for months. At 19, she killed herself on September 20, 2006, after suffering in silence the relentless and repeated direct and indirect physical and non-physical bullying. Cafe owner Marc Luis Da Cruz, manager Nicholas Smallwood, waiter Rhys MacAlpine and chef Gabriel Toomey will forever have criminal convictions for their involvement. A further punishment, delivered yesterday by senior Melbourne magistrate Peter Lauritsen, of fines and costs totalling $337,000, is an expensive, but ultimately temporary one. The recent attacks on Smallwood and MacAlpine's Facebook pages are collateral damage. Fines were the justice system's maximum sanctions under Victoria's Occupational Health and Safety Act against the workplace charges to which they pleaded guilty. Despite what many wished, a prison term was not available to Lauritsen. For Brodie's parents, Damien and Rae Panlock, there is no such thing as ''closure'', only another night to dread, like every one since her death. It is then that Damien resorts reluctantly to sleeping tablets and his wife lies in bed and racks her brain - for an answer to a hundred torturous questions. How could these men treat their daughter so badly? Why didn't she tell them about it? Why did she die? ''The nights we find really hard,'' Rae, 54, told The Age. ''Once the lights are off and you lie there … and think about all those things. ''Did I miss something? Was there a conversation I didn't pick up on? Should I have poked my nose in more? ''I knew she was tired and working hard, so we'd send her home with extra food and vitamins, but she didn't like to the talk too much about the cafe towards the end. It just breaks my heart to think what she would have gone through …'' Being especially ''cuddly'' with her father is something Rae remembers, but such affection did not seem out of the ordinary. ''I wish I had seen something,'' Damien, 61, says, and stops. Then he elaborates, with unwarranted guilt: ''We weren't there for her, that's the truth of it. If we had have heard anything - anything - we would have been down there and she would have been home.'' He suspects that was why Brodie did not tell them about what was happening to her. ''She knew what we'd do - 'That's it. Out of there.' '' It confuses the couple that their daughter, brought up with two older brothers to stick up for herself, kept her terrible treatment private. ''I think they had got to her by that stage,'' believes Rae. Says Damien: ''They got to her and worked on her and just absolutely pushed and pushed and pushed and totally wore her out. I think everyone's got a breaking point, and when you go past that point it's when you snap.'' Brodie was a ''bit of a romantic'' and a ''little madam'', according to her mother, a child who typically did everything from Gumnut Guides to Little Athletics and basketball. Chirpy, compassionate and friendly, Brodie left home soon after joining Cafe Vamp - the youngest employee and, according to workmates, emotionally vulnerable - to share an apartment in Hawthorn. ''It was going to be a whole new adventure and she was going to handle it all,'' says Rae. In WorkSafe's prosecution summary read last Friday in Melbourne Magistrates Court, barrister Garry Livermore listed an appalling litany of acts perpetrated against Brodie, mostly by Smallwood and MacAlpine, to a lesser degree by Toomey, and which were permitted, encouraged and/or tolerated by Da Cruz who had nothing in place to address workplace behaviour and bullying. Brodie was insulted and ridiculed, teased about her looks, held while fish sauce was poured over her, teased about a failed suicide attempt, had poison put in her bag and was taunted about being unable to kill herself. Earlier on the night she died, Smallwood had picked her up in Richmond after she offered him money for a lift. They were then intimate at Brodie's apartment, Smallwood left and Brodie telephoned a friend ''very upset'' he had not stayed, and embarrassed at ''making a fool of herself''', said Livermore. In his inquest findings in 2008, coroner Peter White, acting on what he had been told by a witness, went deeper into her stat more

Resolved Question: So many acne treatments, which actually work?

Ok, i've suffered with milia type acne for most of my adult life. I'm currently 26, live in the UK. Acne for years has been the bane of my life. I have numerous scaring, pigmentation from acne on my body, and face. I've had numerous antibiotic's, creams from my doctor in the past. But these did very little too improve my condition. Too be fair i feel my doctor's a real waste of time. It's always a different doctor i end up seeing, they are generally unsympathetic/dismissive of my condition. I even had one of them laugh at me when i asked, about any type of treatments for my scarring. The doctor's i see are also usually of ethnic background as well, and don;t speak that good english. I've been too a couple of private dermatologist clinic's in Manchester, England over the last couple of years. However private treatment is pretty expensive, and tend to question their geniality? Whether their basically just profit driven, or their actually recommending the right treatment for my skin? I basically just want healthier, clear, skin. If anyone can recommend any good home products that i get on the high street in England? Or if anyone's had any private treatment done? Microdermabrasion's, Chemical Peels, and a thing called a Pixel Laser i've all had recommended too me? Any of these worth spending large amounts of money on? more

Resolved Question: Need help for Acne Scarring!?

I had a severe acne breakout in December '09. I avoided consulting a doctor then and tried home remedies like aloe vera on the troublesome spots. Within 10 days the acne 'dried' but still there were spots on the cheeks where the acne had broken out. I assumed these spots would fade over time and gradually disappear. But 20 days back (almost 4 months after the acne had cleared) I noticed there were holes where the acne had been and these scars had darkened. I consulted a dermatologist regarding this and he has prescribed me Adapalene gel for the scar. But this has not worked very well though there has been some improvement. Hence I need help to identify the best treatment for this. I need info on microdermabrasion, chemical peels and laser surgery for skin re-surfacing. It would be helpful to know the costs and recovery time for these procedures. more

Resolved Question: MANY PIMPLES!!! PLEASE HELP!?

i HAVE TOO MANY BUMPS ON MY FACE AND REDS. I went to many dermatologist but seemed like no work. :( i had scars to my face to my face now. What can I do? any herbal treatments you know? or home remedies? more

Voting Question: Fell into a rose bush,at home treatments or do I need to see a doctor?

I was playing football and fell backwards into a rose bush. I got out and my girlfriend pulled a couple of thorns out of me but I was wondering if I could put something on them at home(without my Mom knowing,I'm under 18) to help stop the pain and avoid scars and infection or if I needed to see a doctor? I don't know for sure how many times I got poked but my back is covered in little marks and is red(some spots were bleeding but have stopped). more

Resolved Question: One of my eyebrows is thicker then the other?

Today, I got my eyebrows done by a girl I usually don't go to. She did an AMAZING job, but, On my left brow I have a scar, it's lower and barely noticeable but she arched my eyebrow to wear the scar isn't noticeable, and it made the eyebrow thinner. She arched the otherside aswell, but, she didn't make it thin like the other. So now, one is thicker then the other. I don't have any at-home waxing treatments, and I only have tweezers. Also, I can't go back because you have to have an appoitment to get them done. Do you think I could tweeze them to wear they look even? more

Resolved Question: Ingrown belly hair, help!?

For about a year now, I've had a few ingrown hairs on my belly and it's embarrassing because they look like acne marks. I have about 4-5 scars and they are very unsightly! One of them still has an actual hair embedded beneath my skin and I don't know how to get it out. I only wax the stomach area, not shave. I've tried exfoliating my skin and using a wash cloth but it doesn't work. I had to dig through the skin to get the other hairs out but the problem with that is that it's leaving scars. Any home remedies or ideas? I can't afford laser treatment at the moment. Thanks in advance. x more

Resolved Question: Fast acting acne treatment?

My Confirmation is this Friday (today is Sunday) and I have always had acne problems. I have been using the Clean and Clear Acne Control Kit for about 3 weeks, and I see no result. It actually has left scars on my face! I do not want to go out and spend money, so I would like something such as an at Home Remedy. I would like a good amount of acne gone by Friday, so I would really appreciate any suggestions. I heard something about mixing green tea and honey; if someone could tell me if this is right that would be great. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: long lasting burn infections?

a raised red, from what i can tell 2-nd degree, maybe 3rd but not likely. after 2 years the burn has scarred over and it is still raised. still is infected. kinda, just raised up and red. is there any home treatment i can do?? more

Resolved Question: Boys are bullying me...Help!?

For those that don't want to read a teenage rant,get out.now. This 2 boys keep calling me names,pushing me,taking my homework,etc. Last time the teacher said in class:Xanthe has gotten all As for this exam.the others pls continue working hard.boy1 and boy2 has failed the exam. after sch they came after me,pushed me into the grass.one of them held me there while the other took out my report card and tore it up.after that they walked away and left me there crying. they are the teacher pet and never get in trouble even though they are very stupid.last time i said what they did they denied it and i got in detention.when i go home no one knows as my parents are very busy.they come home after midnight and leaves before 5 every morning.when my class techer caught them hitting me last yr,she scolded me for "provoking them."she didnt even see the blood from my hand. Can i sue them for physical abuse?I used to be an bubbly confident beautiful girl.ppl said that my eyes sparkle beautifully but after they came into my life the sparkle in my eye died and i am covered in scars.some1 pls help me...I cry myself to sleep every night.when i go to the doctor for treatment he doesnot ask what happened.i feel unloved.thanks for the help!i decided to go to the police. more

Voting Question: How do I comfort my friend, I'm in tears myself?

Hey, so my friend (she's in 7th grade) has a 10 year old sister and she's having some problems. If you'd like, read the super long email below sent from her mom. If not, I'll sum it up at the bottom. They'll be a dash-line where it ends. Tia was born full-term 10 years ago last month (March). She was slightly jaundiced but otherwise healthy. We took her home and returned when she was 3 days old due to her choking and slightly turning blue after she nursed and while she slept. Our oldest daughter had moderate to severe GERD so we were very familiar with the symptoms and assumed Tia had the same problem. The doctors agreed and put her on medication and an apnea monitor. At 2 weeks of age Tia was hospitalized for Jaundice. At 6 weeks she was hospitalized for RSV. Tia was again hospitalized for RSV when she was around 18 months old. She continued to cough, choke, gag and vomit massive amounts of mucous and slept in 15 minute increments. We lived in and out of emergency rooms, hospitals and doctors offices. She has even been rushed by ambulance from the doctor’s office to the hospital. Over the entire 10 year span Tia has had 2 sleep studies, she has been scoped 3 times, checking all of her airways, tonsils, adenoids, lungs, scarring, etc., she has had 2 MRI’s, 2 EEG’s, 2 EKG’s, 2 Cystic Fibrosis tests (she was borderline), countless x-rays, allergy tests, immune tests and so on. She has been on every nebulized drug available, she has been on numerous steroids and antibiotics and nothing works, no inhalers, no allergy meds, nothing! She spent 3 days with an oximeter attached to her which indicated she has intermittent hypoxia…but why. No one can find the cause of Tia’s breathing problems, her constant dips in oxygen, her lack of oxygen while sleeping. The sleep tests confirmed she is not getting enough oxygen but that there is no obstruction, she does not have Apnea. We have countless videos of her odd breathing while she is asleep….the doctors are alarmed by what they see and hear but again, cant figure out what is causing it. Once Tia clears and starts breathing again she is no longer blue and shows no sign whatsoever of being ill or having problems. (note: there have been times where Tia was seen by various specialists while she was sick and experiencing the breathing problems. They would always try things like Albuterol, Pulmicort, Symbacort….and the list goes on….and nothing would help. 2nd note: Tia has done much better over the past couple of years where she sleeps and has less frequent nights like last night *read below* We thought..hoped she might be outgrowing this problem but sadly she is not.) Last night was an extremely chaotic stressful night. Tia was fine, took a bath, brushed her teeth and went to bed. She has been recuperating from what the doctors initially thought might be whooping cough but she was not congested and she was only coughing a few times per day. Shortly after she went to bed I could hear some really odd sounds coming from her room….sort of a grumbling. When I went in I found Tia blue in the face struggling to get air. She was coughing, choking and she was completely congested. I screamed for my husband and the two of us raced to try everything we have learned to do in the past to help her breathe. Last night was the worst in 10 years. If we had been asleep, in the shower or both downstairs where we didn’t hear her…..she would have been gone. Thankfully that is not the case, I had the phone in my hand to call 911 but we were able to help her clear her airways and then she was fine. I took her to the doctors today and after giving him the details he said that was very consisted with Cyanotic Episodes and that we should immediately call 911, don’t take any chances. The only reason we were hesitant to call is because we have done that so many times in the past and they end up not doing anything for her. They give her a breathing treatment and call it a day. This has broken us financially, this has broken us physically and has broken us mentally. We are exhausted. BUT, we have not lost our determination to figure out what this child needs! (*note: the doctor is not convinced it was whooping cough because her symptoms have resembled whooping cough all of her life. It isn’t possible that she had whooping cough 4-6 times per year….is it?) Tomorrow we go back to the Pulmonologist and in a week we go back to the Neurologist at the MIND clinic an hour away. Please, I beg of you, if you know anyone or have experienced anything like this yourself and know what it is or what we can do to help her…please please please contact us! There has got to be an answer out there somewhere…there just has to be! She has suffered long enough…..more importantly, we don’t want to lose our little girl! Can you help us? ------------------------------------------------------- Well, there. I'm in tears. But here's how to sum it up for the people who didn't read iOMG I guess it was too long and Y!A cut it off Suming it up: My friends sister Tia had trouble breathing as a baby, and it's coming back. The doctors just said it was a 'whooping cough' but it wasn't. Last night her mom heard a growling noise from Tia's room and came in to find Tia blue-faced and choking. The doctors have put her on practically everything, but nothings working.I'm not looking for answers on how to help, I'm just looking for how to help my friend get through this, it's hurt it really bad emotionally. more

Resolved Question: Coughing, choking... anyway to solve it?

Below is all about my friend's sister. They are desperate for anything that may help them. If you know of anything, PLEASE answer below Tia was born full-term 10 years ago last month (March). She was slightly jaundiced but otherwise healthy. We took her home and returned when she was 3 days old due to her choking and slightly turning blue after she nursed and while she slept. Our oldest daughter had moderate to severe GERD so we were very familiar with the symptoms and assumed Tia had the same problem. The doctors agreed and put her on medication and an apnea monitor. At 2 weeks of age Tia was hospitalized for Jaundice. At 6 weeks she was hospitalized for RSV. Tia was again hospitalized for RSV when she was around 18 months old. She continued to cough, choke, gag and vomit massive amounts of mucous and slept in 15 minute increments. We lived in and out of emergency rooms, hospitals and doctors offices. She has even been rushed by ambulance from the doctor’s office to the hospital. Over the entire 10 year span Tia has had 2 sleep studies, she has been scoped 3 times, checking all of her airways, tonsils, adenoids, lungs, scarring, etc., she has had 2 MRI’s, 2 EEG’s, 2 EKG’s, 2 Cystic Fibrosis tests (she was borderline), countless x-rays, allergy tests, immune tests and so on. She has been on every nebulized drug available, she has been on numerous steroids and antibiotics and nothing works, no inhalers, no allergy meds, nothing! She spent 3 days with an oximeter attached to her which indicated she has intermittent hypoxia…but why. No one can find the cause of Tia’s breathing problems, her constant dips in oxygen, her lack of oxygen while sleeping. The sleep tests confirmed she is not getting enough oxygen but that there is no obstruction, she does not have Apnea. We have countless videos of her odd breathing while she is asleep….the doctors are alarmed by what they see and hear but again, cant figure out what is causing it. Once Tia clears and starts breathing again she is no longer blue and shows no sign whatsoever of being ill or having problems. (note: there have been times where Tia was seen by various specialists while she was sick and experiencing the breathing problems. They would always try things like Albuterol, Pulmicort, Symbacort….and the list goes on….and nothing would help. 2nd note: Tia has done much better over the past couple of years where she sleeps and has less frequent nights like last night *read below* We thought..hoped she might be outgrowing this problem but sadly she is not.) Last night was an extremely chaotic stressful night. Tia was fine, took a bath, brushed her teeth and went to bed. She has been recuperating from what the doctors initially thought might be whooping cough but she was not congested and she was only coughing a few times per day. Shortly after she went to bed I could hear some really odd sounds coming from her room….sort of a grumbling. When I went in I found Tia blue in the face struggling to get air. She was coughing, choking and she was completely congested. I screamed for my husband and the two of us raced to try everything we have learned to do in the past to help her breathe. Last night was the worst in 10 years. If we had been asleep, in the shower or both downstairs where we didn’t hear her…..she would have been gone. Thankfully that is not the case, I had the phone in my hand to call 911 but we were able to help her clear her airways and then she was fine. I took her to the doctors today and after giving him the details he said that was very consisted with Cyanotic Episodes and that we should immediately call 911, don’t take any chances. The only reason we were hesitant to call is because we have done that so many times in the past and they end up not doing anything for her. They give her a breathing treatment and call it a day. This has broken us financially, this has broken us physically and has broken us mentally. We are exhausted. BUT, we have not lost our determination to figure out what this child needs! (*note: the doctor is not convinced it was whooping cough because her symptoms have resembled whooping cough all of her life. It isn’t possible that she had whooping cough 4-6 times per year….is it?) Tomorrow we go back to the Pulmonologist and in a week we go back to the Neurologist at the MIND clinic an hour away. more

Resolved Question: Help with Ance Scars!?

So, I have acne scars. I have them mostly around my jaw line, and its high uncomfortable. My acne scars is not serious, but you notice the red and pink. I want to know some home remedies, and other acne scar treatments. more

Resolved Question: Can anyone recommend anything to overcome acne scars?

I had fair skin until lately when I had sudden breakout and now my whole face is full with red marks and ugly scars. I have a sensitive skin, oily too and I was wondering if anyone can suggest an effective method of treatment or any product, even a home remedy to reduce such bad marks? I really need all the help I need, I look so awful now, I can't even stand my husband looking at me like that, so I wear makeup all the time except when I go to bed. Help Please everybody!! more

Voting Question: What is a good natural home remedy to improve acne scars?

I have had breakouts since I was about 12 and every once in a while still do. What makes it worse is I have the habit (sometimes even unconsciously) of touching/picking at my face a lot and as a result my skin, if you look closely, has a lot of tiny craters and scars from the acne. My pores also seem to be getting bigger the older I get (I'm 25). My skin seems to fluctuate between being way too oily and way too dry. When I put on foundation it just seems to appear dry and flaky, even if I've used moisturizer first. Other times it feels like someone just poured oil on my forehead. I can't figure out how to get an even balance, but I just want to have the smoother skin I used to have even just a couple years ago. I would love to get microdermabrasion but I can't afford it right now. I would love to hear suggestions on how to smooth out my face with cheap store-bought items or simple home remedies. I've heard lemon juice helps, as well as Vitamin E oil. Any others? I'm not necessarily looking for acne treatment suggestions, as that's not my primary concern right now. I want to shrink the pores and craters on my face so it looks smoother. Even a little more expensive suggestions (but cheaper than microdermabrasion) would be appreciated! more

Resolved Question: Is there any HOME treatment for pimples in a fast way?

Yes, I KNOW people had asked this questions for many times.But still, I couldn't find the right answer to my skin problems. First of all, I need to know if there's any HOME TREATMENT that can help me to solve my skin problems. The current problem of my skin face is...:- -it pimpled in groups -the scars is getting red -it sorta oily but not really that oily I've tried few of home treatments suggested like, dapping honey to my skin = FAILED.So, I need a VERY EFFECTIVE way, just ONE or maybe few that are REALLY effective for my skin. And, I don't have money currently.So, I WON'T BUY ANY PRODUCTS out there.That's why I'm asking for a home treatment. Please help me... :( I'm really desperate to get done with all this problem.... It's so embarassing when I had to go out from my home.I'd rather stay all day long at home, but of course I can't.So...please :( . I don't even mind if your home treatment is weird of anything as long as its work. Thanks <:) more

Voting Question: I'm obsessed with my facial blemishes?

In over 4 years I have acquried an obsession with my facial blemishes. I have a few nodules, I mainly get pustules (but I haven't in awhile), ocassionally papules & some whiteheads(closed comedones). I have a bunch of small acne scars on my forehead from picking but I've broken that habit. I have combination skin meaning its oily on the forehead, nose & some of the skin under my eye right next to my nose. The parts that are oily are the areas that get acne & the dry areas are flawless. & I do use oil control film but it fails me. I have tried everything from creams to foams to scrubs to facials to home remedies to on the spot acne treatments, benzoyl peroxide, salisylic acid, toners & so on. I've used brands like Neutrogena, Cetaphil, Clean & Clear, Clearasil, St. Ives, Stridex, Sea Breeze, Eskinol, Olay, Erythromycin Topical Solution (prescribed by my dermatologist) I have a device from Dermanew that uses microdermabrasion to refine & polish the skin & get deep down into the pores. I mainly use honey if its for anything pimple related but I have used basil, oat meal, apple cider vinegar, sugar, green tea, etc. I live cleanly & healthy. I was my hair everyday & make sure not to clean my hairline with conditioner. I pin my bangs up. My bed is clean. My house is clean. My town is not so clean. I eat healthy & drink tons of water, in fact its all I drink. I get enough hours of sleep. I am not stressed. My family hasn't suffered acne problems just the typical teen zits. I have finished my period a week ago too. I have consulted my dermatologist about this & she gives me perscriptions that don't work or my mom won't buy it because its too expensive. My acne isn't as severe as those people who desperately need it but on a scale from 1 - 10 of how pimply I am is about a 5. So what can I do to rid myself of this acne or a way to cope with the ugliness.Btw, all my treatments I have spaced out & I changed products like 4 or 5 months out of no results in usage.I'm not stressed I'm just really bothered with all my acne. more

Resolved Question: acne, back and arms. help?

so ive been going to the dermatologist and got pills a foam and body/face wash (i don't know what there called) it didn't work really and when i went back for another appointment they gave me new medicine and evocline to put on at night and still use the wash and foam for day. And its Not Working. So my question is what else can i do to help it go away faster, like some home treatment like using a combination of stuff like how people use lemons for scars is there anything like that i can do for acne and has anyone had the same thing? how long did it take for yours to go away?I cant buy anything i already have stuff! more

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How to Remove Blemishes, Wrinkles, and Scars on Your Face - Associated Content

dermatologist. This solution is effective if done properly. This skin treatment will change poor skin, making it younger, smoother, and more attractive. It works by stripping away old skin with a chemical ...

Acne Scars Home Remedies that You Ought to Know - American Chronicle

Acne usually affects teenagers, but it can also be a skin condition found in adults. Even if you are a teenager concerned about acne scars or you are pass the age of pimples, but still feel embarrassed of the marks that ...

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month -- New Treatments and Tests - YAHOO!

National hair loss expert Dr. Alan Bauman reveals the newest treatment options for patients. Boca Raton, FL (PRWEB) August 4, 2010 -- August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month and it’s an important time ...

Continued: Eaten Alive: A nurse spends 5 years fighting flesh-eating bacteria to go home and be a ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune

BALTIMORE - Waking from a fog of anesthesia, Sandy Wilson found she was a patient in one of the hospitals where she worked as a nurse. She remembered having a baby, and being told she had gotten an infection. But nothing ...

Acne Scar Home Remedies - How to Remove Your Acne Scars Naturally - American Chronicle

It is really embarrassing to roam around with a pimpled and acne scarred face. It indirectly pulls down your self esteem and confidence level. No wonder, people are all the time looking for remedies and treatments that ...

10 Homemade Cures For Acne Scars - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 09, 2010 – Acne is a skin disorder that occurs due to excess production of oil in the glands and hormonal changes. Acne usually leaves behind scars on the skin which cannot be removed that ...

7 Natural Acne Scar Removal Treatments - PRLog (free press release)

PRLog (Press Release) – Aug 02, 2010 – Acne scars trouble men and women the world over. After suffering through acne, you are still left to deal with imperfect skin. Every adolescent is facing a strong trouble in ...

Acceleron Pharma Receives FDA Fast Track Designation for ACE-031 for the Treatment of Duchenne ... - Business Wire

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Acceleron Pharma, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company developing novel therapeutics that modulate the growth of cells and tissues including muscle, bone, fat, red blood cells and the ...

Veteran with mental battle scars returns his medals to David Cameron. Will he be the last? - Daily Telegraph Blogs

John Lennon returned a medal in protest over a foreign war. And now, in a way, so has Neil Duffy.While Lennon returned his MBE to Buckingham Palace in 1969 because of his anger at British support for Vietnam, Duffy, a ...

Shock treatments saved my life - Globe and Mail

E lectroconvulsive therapy saved my life. I don’t mean to make it sound so dramatic, but it’s true. Also known as shock treatment (or ECT for short), the procedure is usually used to treat severe depression, which I ...

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